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Brought together here in four special volumes the Celibidache series celebrates the extraordinary legacy of his collaboration with the Müncher Philharmoniker portraying the excitement and atmosphere of their live performances. These recordings are unique to EMI Classics and were painstakingly mastered to retain and recreate the vibrancy and impact of Celibidache and the Müncher Philharmoniker’s live performances. 2012 is the centenary of Celibidache’s birth with his estate planning various celebratory activities. EMI Classics are releasing this collection in co-operation with his estate who will help to promote Celibidache’s unique style and output through the release of materials from his archive.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Finally having the Celibidache Bruckner set at a reasonable price is going to be great for those Brucknerians (like me) who couldn't afford the individual symphonies or the old, full-price box. The performances on here are not new to many ears; they're idiosyncratic in the extreme, but they are incredibly powerful when they come off.
But wait, there's a problem! EMI have messed up totally. My box came with two CD11s (the conclusion of the 9th and a discussion sequence) and no CD1 (the 3rd). Twitter and the blogosphere suggest that this isn't just a problem for me.
If EMI knew about the problem, they really should have done something about it... and if they didn't, that's just as bad!
But wait, there's a problem! EMI have messed up totally. My box came with two CD11s (the conclusion of the 9th and a discussion sequence) and no CD1 (the 3rd). Twitter and the blogosphere suggest that this isn't just a problem for me.
If EMI knew about the problem, they really should have done something about it... and if they didn't, that's just as bad!
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is not a review, as such, as a Belgian troll is given to attacking my offerings - so I'll keep it short and succinct. The set has been eagerly awaited by many Brucknerians; Celibidache - a Furtwangler disciple - is known for his unique/slow tempi and his aversion to the recording studio - hence the fact that all recordings in this set are taken from live performances. Suffice it to say, this is an indispensable set and provides quite a contrast to the classic Karajan and Jochum sets. Celibidache exerts phenomenal control over the entire span of these epic monuments in sound - the foundations are deep and strong, supporting the massive structure above - some may say that the whole edifice is about to come crashing down, but that's all part of the Celibidache experience!
Neophyte Brucknerians would be well advised to acquaint themselves with either Karajan's or Jochum's accounts of these symphonies before venturing into the more esoteric realms of maestro Celibidache's Bruckner symphonies. However, those who demand a more challenging experience ought to purchase this set without delay - all inveterate collectors' will be familiar with EMI's dreaded deletion axe!
EMI has had problems with a missing disc in this set - they have had problems at their CD pressing factory which affected only a small quantity of stock, so I expect that potential purchasers can now buy with confidence. EMI kindly replaced my missing disc and were most apologetic - so at least this customer's faith has been restored.
I hope this is of some help to those of you who are dithering, either because of the missing disc fiasco or Celibidache being perceived as an acquired taste. A Bruckner set of rare distinction, not to be missed, on any account!
Neophyte Brucknerians would be well advised to acquaint themselves with either Karajan's or Jochum's accounts of these symphonies before venturing into the more esoteric realms of maestro Celibidache's Bruckner symphonies. However, those who demand a more challenging experience ought to purchase this set without delay - all inveterate collectors' will be familiar with EMI's dreaded deletion axe!
EMI has had problems with a missing disc in this set - they have had problems at their CD pressing factory which affected only a small quantity of stock, so I expect that potential purchasers can now buy with confidence. EMI kindly replaced my missing disc and were most apologetic - so at least this customer's faith has been restored.
I hope this is of some help to those of you who are dithering, either because of the missing disc fiasco or Celibidache being perceived as an acquired taste. A Bruckner set of rare distinction, not to be missed, on any account!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I also got 2 copies of disc 11 and none of disc 1.
This is the second dodgy EMI box I have received recently - I would ask what has happened to this once great company, but I have also received faulty boxes from Sony!
PS Amazon have been very helpful
This is the second dodgy EMI box I have received recently - I would ask what has happened to this once great company, but I have also received faulty boxes from Sony!
PS Amazon have been very helpful
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Duplicate disc problem still happening
Five stars for the music,, obviously, but NO stars for the fact that the 'two disc nines and no disc one' problem is still happening. Read more
Published 3 months ago by red-guy
Celibidache, great cds
I was among the first to buy these CDs, when it was released a few months ago. I am very surprised to read comments from mistakes, because my boxes are all perfect. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sergio
Bruckner as cosmic spirituality
Sergiu Celibidache's Bruckner is like no other. Some want no part of it, to them it is just wrong. True, in his quest to find the heart of the music, Celi often slowed the tempo,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Hutchinson
Supreme Bruckner for the brucknerite
These extraordinary concert performances will probably fail to attract new admirers to Bruckner. Rather, their unusually slow tempos are likely to bore the "uninitiated" listener. Read more
Published 6 months ago by medicus
Eternal Bruckner
I am very pleased to announce that I am absolutely satisfied with the Product i.e. Bruckner Symphonies 3 - 9 along with Te Deum and Mass No. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kushal Dasgupta
False alarm
I have seen the very bad review of Celibidache' Bruckner and I have been surprised.
Well, it refers to a mistake in the product and I have been forced to open my box set that... Read more
Well, it refers to a mistake in the product and I have been forced to open my box set that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ID - siena
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