Furtwängler: Freischütz Overture most lively! 8-12-1952 Berlin Philharmonic

Furtwängler: Freischütz Overture, 8-12-1952 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Titaniapalast. TIPS for best listening below. - Like the Eroica of the same concert the Freischütz overture is the slowest of all that Furtwängler conducted (more than 11 minutes). And as with the Eroica this gives extra space for expression. Not automatically of course - the conductor has to be able to fill the space with something telling and moving. For my taste this performance of the overture is the primus inter pares.
The transfer makes no use of any digital manipulations (filtering, equalization etc.), because (with my equipment) they all reduce liveliness (even if sound comes better).
Some tips for listening this upload best: Remember that the computer is not designed for music reproduction. If you just listen without bothering many things will reduce the quality of what you want to enjoy, hence your enjoyment itself. I recommend the following steps:
1) If you have a powerful computer with good sounding speakers use the 720p option of KZbin (1080p gives better pictures but often less liveliness of music.). In case of a weak computer choose 480p.
2) Close all computer programs you do not need at the moment. If you can switch off the screen do so.
3) I recommend Google's Chrome browser for music videos.
4) If you own a good Hifi system connect your computer with it. Best via a good USB digital-to-analogue converter and an audiophile USB cable.

[@jwk6930]

Totally beyond our imagination and expression, Music itself. I have never been deeply moved by even real concert these days. Furtwangler coducted only music, eliminate any others such as fame & reputation. Thanks to Mr.LP for inviting me to this concert, in which I met in my mind Furtwangler in his closing years. JWK

[@maxlorenz24]

A million thanks for your kind service to mankind, to both of you...

[@LivingPast_GreatMusicians]

The recording of the concert from 8th December 1952 is of exceptionally high quality - like the performance itself. This is my second attempt to tranfer the outstanding sound to KZbin. I consider this upload as the best sounding of all my Furtwängler videos, up to now.

[@rodolfomonaco7926]

Grazie, meravigliosa esecuzione e registrazione perfetta!

[@geertvermeire8040]

Fantastic work. Just wondering why KZbin? KZbin reduces the sound quality of all uploads to 128 kbps, even if your video is HD or not. Vimeo for example has standard 320 kbps audio quality (and has a free basic plan where you can upload and share all your videos, but does not have a community option).

[@LivingPast_GreatMusicians]

@@geertvermeire8040 Thank you for the information about Vimeo. I will have a look at it.

[@manuelprietohernandez4820]

¡Qué maravilla de obertura! Una interpretación de las grandes. Como la grandiosa de la "Eroica" que dirigiría Furtwangler en ese mismo concierto.

[@karldelavigne8134]

Amazing work. This is the best-sounding Furtwangler recording I have heard.

[@antoniocucumazzo387]

The best!

[@yolainesene8691]

Thank you very much !

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Muchas gracias por compartir.

[@realCevra]

wow, exceptional catch of the bass at 2:32 to 2:54

[@olgarodriguezmadrid5943]

Have you got the recording from the previous day?

[@LivingPast_GreatMusicians]

No, I don´t have.

[@Hazeraiser]

5:31 VITE.