Credits:

Hermann Scherchen, Paris Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra

Description:

The rich monaural sound quality is astonishing, as if Scherchen had a great deal to say about recording technology. From the very beginning, the high-voltage Purcell, Mozart's 29th, a gem of Scherchen's beloved Mozart, and the most intense Kieger, all are intensely expressive and never let one minute pass by without being bored. The program is also incomparably rich and full, as is typical of Scherchen's genius for exposition of baroque, classical, and modern music. The commentary also includes an in-depth bio, which makes for a fascinating read. This is a disc that concentrates the charm of Scherchen's genius. King International