The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in 1949 by Eugen Jochum, who served as its first Chief Conductor.
Recording & Production
The concerts featuring Wilhelm Furtwängler's Second Symphony, conducted by Eugen Jochum, became a memorial service for Furtwängler, who died nine days before the performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wilhelm Furtwängler, the composer of the symphony on this album, believed himself to be primarily a composer, despite the world recognizing him mainly as a conductor.
Composition History
Wilhelm Furtwängler's Second Symphony was conceived in the spirit of composers Anton Bruckner and Gustav Mahler.
Critical Reception
In December 2008, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks was ranked among the top ten orchestras in the world by a survey from the British music magazine Gramophone.
Performer Biography
Eugen Jochum, the conductor on this album, considered Wilhelm Furtwängler's conducting style to be highly influential and sought out his guidance as a student.
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