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Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie - Haitink

Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie - Haitink

LSO Live  LSO0689

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Classical - Orchestral


Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie

London Symphony Orchestra
Bernard Haitink (conductor)


In his Alpine Symphony Strauss recounts an attempt to conquer the summit of an Alpine mountain. He infuses the score with numerous instrumental colours and rich combinations of sounds, evoking the images and events that take place on the trek. It was to be one of his final large-scale orchestral works and shows the last great German Romantic composer at the pinnacle of his art.

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Comment by Paul Peterson - February 12, 2026 (1 of 1)

This is my favorite Alpine recording for the interpretation and the recording. In particular, the sunset section is sublime, but the most compelling reason is the timpanist, who seems to be only one I've encountered who understands his role in this magnificent music. All others pale in comparison.