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Which recording of the Hans Rott Symphony should I purchase?

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kyjo
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« on: December 05, 2012, 07:56:48 pm »

The stunningly pre-Mahlerian Symphony in E major (1878) of the tragically short-lived Hans Rott (1858-1884) has received five(!) recordings in the last ten years. They are:

-Gerhard Samuel/Cincinnati PO on Hyperion (Helios) (58 minutes)
-Dennis Russell Davies/Radio Sinfonieorchester Wien on CPO (55 minutes, coupled with the Pastorales Vorspiel)
-Sebastian Weigle/Munich Radio Orchestra on Arte Nova (55 minutes, coupled with the Prelude to Julius Caesar and the Prelude in E major)
-Leif Segerstam/Norrkoping SO on BIS (by far the most expansive at 64 minutes)
-and, most recently, Paavo Jarvi/Frankfurt Radio SO on RCA (53 minutes, coupled with the Suite in B-flat)

I have heard the Hyperion recording via my local library and was greatly impressed by it. I do not yet have a recording of this piece in my collection, though, so I was wondering what members here thought about what the best recording is :). A great recording of this great symphony should make a great Christmas gift, I would think (sorry for saying "great" too many times) ;D!
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2012, 08:02:42 pm »

Paavo Jarvi/Frankfurt Radio SO
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2012, 08:05:15 pm »

Thanks for such a quick reply, Tapiola :)! Not to put you on the spot or anything, but have you heard any other recordings of the symphony, and, if so, how do they compare to Jarvi's interpretation?
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2012, 12:08:24 am »

I have a friend from another forum who swears by the Segerstam recording. I do like Segerstam's conducting, so I might be picking up this one myself.
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« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2012, 12:10:36 am »

Thanks! I thought I might enjoy Segerstam's expansive interpretation, which this symphony needs :). I generally enjoy Segerstam's conducting as well.
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