This is a valuable reissue in the Deutsche Grammophon Originals series, containing the ... more
first domestic appearance on compact disc for the eighth and ninth symphonies in Rafael Kubelik's globe-trotting Beethoven cycle from the mid-1970s (nine symphonies, nine different orchestras). Eagle-eyed collectors will have doubtless already snapped up the glowing Vienna PO seventh when it resurfaced a few years ago on the super-budget Belart label coupled with Kubelik's imposing Boston SO account of the fifth. Here it precedes an admirably lithe, yet beamingly affectionate reading of the eighth with the Cleveland Orchestra--a performance whose unforced musicality and twinkling wit will have you grinning with pleasure from first measure to last. Better still is the "Choral", recorded on Kubelik's home patch with his exemplary Bavarian Radio forces in the sublime acoustic of Munich's Herkulessaal. This is, not to beat about the bush, a truly great ninth, evincing a profound humanity, authority and wisdom distilled from a lifetime's experience on the podium. After a marvellously unforced, cogent account of the first movement, Kubelik brings a distinctive, delectably rustic spring to the scherzo. The heavenly slow movement is a miracle of flowing grace and tender intimacy, while the finale welds all the necessary lump-in-the-throat universality to a joyous sense of occasion. Vivid with beautifully balanced sound throughout (with Kubelik's antiphonally divided fiddles always exceptionally well captured), this is a most desirable Beethoven twofer.--Andrew Achenbach
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Advantages: A new way to hear Beethoven Disadvantages: Surpassed by some later period cycles
played and the Finale brings a great sense of thankfulness from the country folk. This version makes for a nice breath of fresh air not apparent in many other Pastorals. There really is nothing more one needs to say.
Symphony No.7 in A major, Op.92
The Seventh Symphony (my personal favorite among Beethoven's symphonies) receives a rather curious performance when it comes to this set. Whereas most of the other symphonies are quite fresh in inspiration, the Seventh seems to suffer from a lack of energy so important to this Beethoven's most rhythmic symphony. This is particularly noticeable in the Finale, where the tempo is surprisingly relaxed and particularly in the coda the excitement is practically killed off by this lack of energy. It could be that Norrington was still a little unsure of pulling it all out for this difficult work ...
Advantages: Outstanding music on period instruments Disadvantages: Swaping C.D'S in music player.
The 9symphonies by Ludwig Van Beethoven. (1770 - 1827)
Performed by The London Classical Players.
Conducted by Sir Roger Norrington.
With the Schutz choir of London.
Not everybody likes classical music. Even those who do, do not all like the same things.
This boxed set of CD's if different from previous recordings.
Firstly, it is played on period instruments. This is not to everybody?s taste.
These instruments are not like today?s instruments. For instance, the violin has a cleaner but more plaintive tone. The woodwinds
each has a colour and clarity of tone that blends to a harmonious whole. The timpani, those smaller drums, are hit with hard sticks more reminiscent of military drum sounds. The horn section has a different feel to it.
Considering the lapse of some 184 years, it would be strange if the sounds ...
Advantages: The music, the chorus, the memorable melody Disadvantages: None
Probably the best symphony in the world (the Carlsberg of symphonies). I can?t imagine how a piece of music of this stature could have been composed by someone who was completely deaf. Genius knows no bounds.
The Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in the German City of Bonn and baptised on the 17th December 1770. Amongst his many works, Beethoven composed nine complete symphonies and what is thought to be a tenth which is incomplete.
In 1817 Beethoven accepted an invitation from the Philharmonic Society of London to write two symphonies. He never actually completed these commissions however he was inspired to write the ninth symphony which he completed in1824. In May of the same year the symphony was débuted in Vienna. Beethoven was present at this performance but by this time he was completely deaf. He was seated ...
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Product details
Title
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 7 & 9; Missa Solemnis
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Main Performer
Edda Moser (Soprano); Hanna Schwarz (Contralto (Female alto)); Kurt Moll (Bass); René Kollo (Tenor); Jan-Hendrik Rootering (Bass)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Boston Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Date of Release
13/08/2007
Label / Distributor
Leonard Bernstein Collectors Edition / Universal Manufacturing and Logistics
Pieces in Set
6
Genre(s)
Orchestral, Stage works, Chamber, Vocal and choral
Stereo
Stereo
EAN
28947766902
Catalogue Number
477
Work 1
Work Title
Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92
Excerpt(s)
1. Poco sostenuto_Vivace 2. Allegretto 3. Presto 4. Allegro con brio
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1812
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Work 2
Work Title
Symphony No. 9, 'Choral' in D minor, Op. 125
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro moderato 2. Andante con moto 3. Rondo (Vivace) 4. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 5. Molto vivace 6. Adagio e cantabile_Andante moderato 7. Presto_Allegro assai 8. Ode to Joy; Joyful Joyful (Gospel arr of main melody)
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1822-4
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Work 3
Work Title
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro con brio 2. Andante con moto 4. Allegro
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1807
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Work 4
Work Title
Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92
Excerpt(s)
1. Poco sostenuto_Vivace 2. Allegretto 3. Presto 4. Allegro con brio
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1812
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Work 5
Work Title
Egmont, Op. 84
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1810
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 6
Work Title
Coriolan, Op. 62
Excerpt(s)
1. Coriolan, Op. 62
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1807
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 7
Work Title
König Stefan, Op. 117
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1812
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 8
Work Title
Fidelio, Op. 72
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1814
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 9
Work Title
String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131
Excerpt(s)
1. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo (fugue) 2. Allegro molto vivace 3. Allegro moderato 4. Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile 5. Presto 6. Adagio quasi un poco andante 7. Allegro
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Chamber
Date Written
1826
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 10
Work Title
String Quartet No. 16 in F, Op. 135
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegretto 2. Vivace 3. Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo 4. Der schwer gefasste Entschluss
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Chamber
Date Written
1826
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 11
Work Title
Mass in D, 'Missa Solemnis', Op. 123
Excerpt(s)
1. Kyrie 2. Credo 3. Benedictus 4. Agnus Dei
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1818-23
Conductor
Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra / Ensemble
(Royal) Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
Orchestra / Ensemble
Hilversum Radio Chorus
Main Performer
Edda Moser (Soprano), Hanna Schwarz (Contralto (Female alto)), Kurt Moll (Bass), René Kollo (Tenor)
Opera Part(s)
Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, Kurt Moll, René Kollo
Work 12
Work Title
Symphony No. 9, 'Choral' in D minor, Op. 125
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 2. Molto vivace 3. Adagio e cantabile_Andante moderato 4. Presto_Allegro assai 5. Ode to Joy; Joyful Joyful (Gospel arr of main melody)
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