Artist: Böhm Böhm's recording of Schubert's Symphony No. 9 "The Great," famous for recordings with the Dresden Staatskapelle (or the Vienna Philharmonic, etc.), is characterized by a grand scale described as "heavenly length" and a driving, rhythmic interpretation. The performance is particularly noted for the excitement of the final movement and the rich sound of the woodwinds and horns, and is highly regarded as a masterpiece of his later years. Composed of four movements, Böhm's conducting and the orchestra's sound beautifully express powerful drive, unity, and delicate dynamics. Title: Symphony No. 9 in C Major "The Great" Features: As Schumann described it as "heavenly length," it is very large in scale, comparable in length and content to Beethoven's Ninth. Movement Structure: 1st Movement: Andante - Allegro ma non troppo 2nd Movement: Andante con moto 3rd Movement: Scherzo. Allegro vivace 4th Movement: Allegro vivace Characteristics and Content of Böhm's Recording (Performance) Drive and Rhythm: Böhm's conducting gives this grand piece a powerful drive and sense of rhythm, with the 3rd movement (Scherzo) and 4th movement (final movement) being particularly exciting. Dynamics and Unity: The orchestra as a whole is unified around rhythmic motifs, and the subtle changes in dynamics (loudness and softness) are skillful, resulting in a very balanced performance. The Sound of Vienna: The recording with the Vienna Philharmonic is praised for conveying the sound of Vienna at the time, with its soft tones and the characteristic sounds of the woodwinds and horns. Evaluation as a Masterpiece: Böhm has left multiple recordings with the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and Dresden Staatskapelle, and all are known as masterpieces that are difficult to compare. Böhm's Schubert "The Great" is a performance filled with musical charm, not just length, and is still supported by many fans today. In particular, its driving interpretation and the rich tonal colors woven by the orchestra are attractive. I haven't been able to confirm playback as I don't have a player, but the cassette tape appears to be in good condition. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the condition of the sound (e.g., sound distortion) as it is a cassette tape. All images are included. Thank you for viewing.