Carl Schuricht
Carl Adolph Schuricht (July 3, 1880 - January 7, 1967) was an orchestra conductor born in Danzig (Gdansk).
His career was not that of a star but he was loved both by the orchestra members and audience. He was the main conductor when the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra made their first US tour in 1956.
He died at the age of 86 in his home at Corseaux-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
Recommended recordings
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9, with the Paris Conservatory Orchestra (EMI)
- Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 5, with the Vienna Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon)
- Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 8, with the Vienna Philharmonic (EMI)
- Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 9, with the Vienna Philharmonic (EMI)
- Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 3, with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (Archiphon)
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