Strauss Symphonia Domestica - Szell - Cleveland Orchestra

180g Vinyl LP Reissue Remastered Using Pure Analogue Components Only from the Master Tapes Through to the Cutting Head

The Symphonia Domestica Op. 53 is a musical tribute to family life in the living room, at the dining table and in the bedroom, in which Richard Strauss expresses in a strikingly lyrical tone. George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra conjure up a picture of a happy family life, and the harmonious relationship between father, mother and son, which is sometimes filled with' joie de vivre', gallantry, jubilation but also sometimes filled with disputes. Looking more closely at Strauss and his Symphonia Domestica, listeners will find – alongside a familiar late-romantic musical language – clear echoes of his unique personal style. Wide intervals, a bold and vivacious treatment of the themes, surprising harmonic changes and not least exuberant melodiousness are unmistakable characteristics of this exhilarating music, which reflects the colossal ego of its composer. This Speakers Corner 180g vinyl LP reissue was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.

Musicians:
Richard Strauss, composer
George Szell, conductor
The Cleveland Orchestra