Living Past's video: Furtw ngler: Freisch tz Overture most lively 8-12-1952 Berlin Philharmonic

Furtwängler: Freischütz Overture, 8-12-1952 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Titaniapalast. TIPS for best listening below. - Like the Eroica of the same concert the Freischütz overture is the slowest of all that Furtwängler conducted (more than 11 minutes). And as with the Eroica this gives extra space for expression. Not automatically of course - the conductor has to be able to fill the space with something telling and moving. For my taste this performance of the overture is the primus inter pares. The transfer makes no use of any digital manipulations (filtering, equalization etc.), because (with my equipment) they all reduce liveliness (even if sound comes better). Some tips for listening this upload best: Remember that the computer is not designed for music reproduction. If you just listen without bothering many things will reduce the quality of what you want to enjoy, hence your enjoyment itself. I recommend the following steps: 1) If you have a powerful computer with good sounding speakers use the 720p HD option of YouTube (1080p gives better pictures but often less liveliness of music.). In case of a weak computer choose 480p. 2) Close all computer programs you do not need at the moment. If you can switch off the screen do so. 3) I strongly recommend Google's Chrome browser for YouTube videos. Other browsers are dull in comparison. 4) If you own a good Hifi system connect your computer with it. Best via a good USB digital-to-analogue converter and an audiophile USB cable