Erich Leinsdorf was a highly esteemed conductor known for his versatility, musical expertise, and dedication to the art of conducting. With his precise and meticulous conducting style, Leinsdorf was able to extract the finest details from the music, while maintaining a strong sense of structure and clarity. He had a keen sense of rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing, which allowed him to shape the orchestral sound with precision. 

Leinsdorf's interpretation of Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 with the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg highlights the romantic spirit and dramatic character of the music. With his keen understanding of Schumann's compositional intentions, he brings out the nuances and subtleties of the score, creating a performance that was both captivating and emotionally resonant. Under Leinsdorf's baton, the symphony's contrasting themes and motifs are carefully shaped and woven together, creating a cohesive narrative that unfolds throughout the four movements. 

TRACKLIST:
1.     Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft 
2.     Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsam 
3.     Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft – Trio 
4.     Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: IV. Langsam – Lebhaft – Presto