After the posthumous premiere of Schubert's B minor Symphony in 1865, critic Eduard Hanslick noted that the composer was instantly recognizable by his unique musical voice.
Performer Biography
Claudio Abbado first conducted the Vienna Philharmonic in 1965 at the invitation of Herbert von Karajan, performing Mahler's Second Symphony at the Salzburg Festival.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording from May 31, 1971, made by Österreichischer Rundfunk (Austrian Radio) at the Musikverein, Großer Saal in Vienna.
Recording & Production
The recording on this album lay untouched in the Austrian Radio archives for decades until it was unearthed for the Vienna Philharmonic's 175th anniversary celebrations.
Performer Biography
Claudio Abbado, the conductor on this album, conducted the Vienna Philharmonic in over 500 performances, including 320 concerts and 27 opera performances at the Salzburg Festival, and 173 at the Vienna State Opera.
Performer Biography
Claudio Abbado's repertoire with the Vienna Philharmonic was vast, ranging from Bach to Ligeti, Mozart to Boulez, and Schubert to Rihm, with a focus on Beethoven, Bruckner, Brahms, Mahler, and Richard Strauss.
