Robert Schumann - Symphony No. 3; Manfred Overture (Carlo Maria Giulini)

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Composer: Robert Schumann

• Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
• Manfred, Op. 115: Overture

Philharmonia Orchestra

Carlo Maria Giulini, conductor

Date: 1960 / 2026

Label: Warner Classics

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These landmark 1950s Columbia recordings showcase Carlo Maria Giulini’s rapid ascent as a master of both choral and symphonic music. Following his success at La Scala, Giulini conducted the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in a deeply spiritual, dramatic 1953 performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor, establishing a definitive standard for classical rigor and emotional depth. In 1958, he led Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony using Mahler’s re-orchestration, illuminating the work with exceptional structural clarity, warmth, and Italianate lyricism. Together, these pivotal recordings highlight Giulini’s broad artistic versatility and profound interpretive vision during a formative period in his career.

Carlo Maria Giulini (1914–2005) was an Italian conductor celebrated for his refined interpretations of both opera and symphonic repertoire. A student of Bernardino Molinari at Rome’s Accademia di Santa Cecilia, he began his career as a violist before debuting as a conductor in 1944. Giulini later led the Milan Radio Orchestra and succeeded Victor de Sabata at La Scala, collaborating with artists such as Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli. Renowned for his deep musicality and integrity, he conducted major orchestras including the London Philharmonia, Chicago Symphony, Vienna Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. His legacy rests on eloquent interpretations of Verdi, Mozart, Mahler, and Bruckner.

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