The Best Recordings of Schumann Symphonies Nos. 1-4

[@leestamm3187]

Good choices. I'm generally not a cycle lover, but the two you note are excellent. I consider that Furtwängler 4th to be a genuine classic.

[@hectorberlioz1449]

I agree with your choises completely. But for me the cycle that equalles the two you mentioned is: Kubelik with the BPO on DG, with the same orchestra and also on DG is a very good cycle with the BPO under Levine. An other good cycle I like to mention is Dohnanyi and the Cleveland Orchestra on Decca , much better than the very dry Szell with the same orchestra. For a single 2nd symphony rec I would like to name Sinopoli and the VPO also on DG or for the fourth the BPO conducted by Tennstedt on EMI.

[@leestamm3187]

Nice to hear from another fan of the Tennstedt BPO 4th.

[@alecsachs9082]

I know Bernard Haitink also did a cycle of Schumann Symphonies.

[@twwc960]

For me, Sawallisch would be top choice for a cycle. As far as individual recordings go, I agree about Furtwängler's 4th, and I would also recommend Giulini's recording of the Rhenish, and Szell's Cleveland recording of the 2nd.