#234 The Smell of Victory

It's pretty straightforward and literal: winning and nothing else. No second meanings, just transparent message: Triumph! Triumph!

Böhme debuted in this role in 1930. The recording is from 1959, yet he sings here very openly and civilly.

Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
Work: Der Freischütz, "Schweig, schweig, damit dich niemand warnt!"
Recording: Kurt Böhme, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Eugen Jochum

#129 The Smell of Family

Network of people. Graduated loves and hates, invisible bonds. Strong feelings everywhere. And Bruckner is floating around and putting these emotions to his music.

Jochum brings old-school ordinality and concept to massive Bruckner. Suddenly, there's not only architecture but connections, common sense. Very vital.

Composer: Anton Bruckner
Work: Symphony No 5, I. Introduction: Adagio–Allegro
Recording: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eugen Jochum