The recordings in this compilation were made at two concerts of the Budapest Spring Festival in March 1993 and 1995

It was while playing in quartet I made an important discovery: it is the power of musical presence that gives the performance its indispensible spontaneity, and fills it with life. I think this plays a decisive role in conducting too, since conducting is first and foremost a spiritual activity, and doesn't depend on beating technique. The decisive factor is the conductor's aura, the way he experiences the music. (Sándor Végh)
Over the years I had occasion again and again to hear his teaching, work and concerts with the Camerata Academica. ...and the series of rehearsals in Prussia Cove he invited me to... They were preparing Beethoven's grosse fuge all week with sixteen strings. The way he brought to life every passage of the work, and made it tangible, as approaching it from Bartók he conjured up for us a new image of Beethoven, was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I consider my encounter with Sándor Végh a great gift from fate. (György Kurtág)
It really is difficult to explain in words what he did when he conducted. Perhaps we get closest to the truth if i say that somehow he drew, he painted the music into the air. (András Schiff)

Track Listing

• Coriolan Overture, op. 62
• Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, 'Haffner' I. Allegro con spirito
• Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, 'Haffner' II. Andante
• Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, 'Haffner' III. Menuetto
• Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, 'Haffner' IV. Finale. Presto
• Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drumroll' I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
• Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drumroll' II. Andante
• Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drumroll' III. Menuetto
• Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drumroll' IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito

• Symphony No. 9 (7) in C major, D. 944 'The Great' I. Andante - Allegro ma non troppo
• Symphony No. 9 (7) in C major, D. 944 'The Great' II. Andante con moto
• Symphony No. 9 (7) in C major, D. 944 'The Great' III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
• Symphony No. 9 (7) in C major, D. 944 'The Great' IV. Finale. Allegro vivace

Additional Details

Label: BMC Records

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 114 mins

Release Date: 05/28/12

UPC: 5998309301940