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Article: Franck: Symphony in D Minor; Stravinsky: Petrouchka. Pierre Monteux, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra. RCA Living Stereo 09026-63303-2.(Review)
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- December 1, 1999
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Franck: Symphony in D Minor; Stravinsky: Petrouchka. Pierre Monteux, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra. RCA Living Stereo 09026-63303-2.
To say that these interpretations are authoritative would be an understatement. Monteux probably performed the Franck Symphony in D Minor probably more than any conductor before or since; and he premiered the Stravinsky Petrouchka in 1911! These recordings, from 1961 and 1959 respectively, were his last words on the subject.
My reference standard for the Franck was Dutoit's digital recording with his Montreal orchestra. By comparison, Dutoit, whose performance is very good, sounds more matter of ...