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Posted: **Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:15 pm**

Can anyone suggest a good recording of Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony to enjoy the tuba.

I have listened to two recordings recommended by the music critics, and in both cases the tuba is virtually inaudible, even where marked fff in the score

It would be nice to find a good recording from a tubist viewpoint

Jonathan "who does not think his Neptune will be inaudible when he plays Manfred this weekend!"

Posted: **Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:53 pm**

I'll hunt down a good recording when I'm at the radio station tomorrow. I seem to remember Mariss Jansons recording to be excellent. I'll let ya know what I come across.

Posted: **Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:11 am**

http://www.theclassicalshop.net/Details ... HAN%208535

Peter Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Manfred Symphony Op.58 53:01
1 I Lento lkugubre - Moderato con< 15:08
2 II Vivace con spirito 09:37
3 III Andante con moto 10:36
4 IV Allegro con fuoco 17:40

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Mariss Jansons

Recorded in:
Oslo Philharmonic Hall
26-29 November 1986 & 5 December

Posted: **Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:04 pm**

How about the 70s LSO/Previn recording. Fletch was always "on mike" with those EMI recordings. Sounds just huge ! Also try the Philharmonia/Muti if you can find it. Jenkins is massive on that one too !! Enjoy !!!

Posted: **Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:12 pm**

The Deep End wrote:How about the 70s LSO/Previn recording. Fletch was always "on mike" with those EMI recordings. Sounds just huge !

Thanks. I have just downloaded and that is just what I was look for - a recording with great tuba sound

IMHO Far, far better than the Oslo/Jansons

I am not a lover of downloads, so would have liked to have bought on CD, but the price - $89.95, the cheapest on Amazon.

I am obviously not the only person who prefers the Previn!!!