A legendary historic classical recording featuring prodigy Italian conductor Guido Cantelli leading the Philharmonia Orchestra in two romantic masterworks: Schubert’s haunting Symphony No. 8 in B Minor (“Unfinished”) and Mendelssohn’s vibrant Symphony No. 4 in A Major (“Italian”). Cantelli, widely considered Arturo Toscanini’s protégé before his tragic early death in 1956, left behind a small but brilliant discography on His Master’s Voice.
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Composers: Franz Schubert / Felix Mendelssohn
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Works:
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Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B Minor (“Unfinished”)
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Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 (“Italian”)
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Conductor: Guido Cantelli
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Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
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Label: His Master’s Voice (HMV)
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Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record (Mono)
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Condition Note: Vintage sleeve shows moderate age discolouration/foxing on the white background, along with edge creasing and corner wear, but features vibrant retro orange and green dual-tone graphic artwork. Inner sleeve shows a fair amount of discoloration. The record is in good condition
A poignant and prized collectible—Guido Cantelli’s vibrant tempo and precise balance shine in these iconic interpretations, highly regarded by collectors of mid-century classical pressings.
