Wilhelm Furtwängler
Furtwängler was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic between 1922 and 1945, and from 1952 until 1954. He was also principal conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra (1922–26), and was a guest conductor of other major orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic.
He was the leading conductor to remain in Germany during the Second World War, although he was not an adherent of the Nazi regime. This decision caused lasting controversy, and the extent to which his presence lent prestige to the Third Reich is still debated.
Furtwängler's conducting is well documented in commercial and broadcast recordings and has contributed to his lasting reputation. He had a major influence on many later conductors, and his name is often mentioned when discussing their interpretive styles.
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Furtwängler was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic between 1922 and 1945, and from 1952 until 1954. He was also principal conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra (1922–26), and was a guest conductor of other major orchestras including t...
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme of Haydn
BRAHMS Two Hungarian Dances
Studio and live recordings, 1930-50
Total duration: 66:50
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7
Live recordings, 1951
Total duration: 2hr 8:38
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 6 (Mvts. 2-4)
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7 (2nd mvt.)
Recorded Berlin, 1943 and 1942
Total duration: 59:33
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4
Recorded Stuttgart, 1951
Total duration: 65:29
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4
Live concert performance, 1951
Total duration: 66:00
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
NB. A previous restoration of this recording is also available as part of a double-CD set on PASC580, coupled with Bruckner's Symphony No. 7
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 5
Recorded Berlin, 1942
Total duration: 69:33
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler