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Eugen Jochum

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This is a truly precious recording that allows you to fully savor the orchestras exquisite sound.Naoya HirabayashiStereo recording of Jochums 1968 Japan tour!With tempos reminiscent of Furtwngler,Jochums interpretation is unmatched in its beautiful flow and noble brilliance.The orchestras rich timbre is also irresistibly captivating!ALTUS has released a CD featuring the stereo recording of Jochums 1968 Japan tour, originally recorded by NHK, with the latest remastering. This tourduring which he shared the podium at the Concertgebouw with Haitinkis a legendary performance that remains the talk of the town among fans.From the very opening of *Egmont*, drawn out endlessly, youll be captivated by a sound that is dark and profound yet beautifully resonant. I am in awe of the Concertgebouw Orchestras magnificent soundthe airy texture of the strings, the gentle singing of the woodwinds, the taut brill