Das Lied Von Der Erde - The Song Of The Earth

Recorded at [l=Kingsway Hall], London, February 1964 & July 1966 (Ludwig) / November 7-9, 1964 (Wunderlich). - Also issued on "[m=862166]." ℗ 1967 Wunderlich's movements were recorded in November 1964. Christa Ludwig had already made two of her movements in February 1964, and recorded the remaining in July 1966. The reason for this is that the producer [a=Walter Legge] decided to dissolve the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra] in March 1964. Wunderlich was originally to have recorded his contributions in September 1964, but this was cancelled. Not before the musicians themselves had reorganized the orchestra (now as the [a=New Philharmonia Orchestra]) could further sessions take place. Further information on these matters can be found in Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf-Legge's book "On and Off the Record". The record was not released until 1967.