Festival de Montreux, Weber - Brahms - Tchaikovski - M. de Falla, Concert du 25/09/1958, Orchestre National, Igor Markevitch , C. Arrau

Experience the timeless classics of the orchestral world with the Orchestre National de la RTF in this captivating live recording from the Festival de Montreux, originally performed on September 25, 1958. This album, released by Ina, musique(s) on October 1, 2016, is a treasure trove of masterpieces by renowned composers Carl Maria von Weber, Johannes Brahms, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Manuel de Falla.

Under the skilled direction of Igor Markevitch and featuring the virtuoso piano playing of Claudio Arrau, the Orchestre National de la RTF delivers a powerful and nuanced performance that showcases the depth and breadth of these iconic works. The album opens with Weber's dramatic "Freischutz" Overture, followed by Brahms' monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15, a piece that highlights Arrau's technical brilliance and artistic sensitivity.

The second half of the concert is dedicated to Tchaikovsky's deeply moving Sixth Symphony, the "Pathétique," a work that explores the full range of human emotion. The album concludes with Manuel de Falla's vibrant and colorful "Le Tricorne," a suite of dances that brings the concert to a lively and joyful close.

With a total runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes, this album is a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast. The Orchestre National de la RTF's rich, resonant sound and the exceptional playing of Arrau and Markevitch make this a standout recording that will delight and inspire listeners.