Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 - Allegro con brio Bagatelle in A minor WoO23 Symphony ... more
No. 3 in E flat major Op 55 'Eroica' - Scherzo: Allegro vivace Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor Op. 13 'Pathetique' - Adagio cantabile Violin Concerto in D major Op. 61 - Rondo: Allegro Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight' - Adagio sostenuto Symphony No. 6 in F major Op. 68 'Pastoral' - Allegro ma non troppo Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major Op. 73 'Emperor' - Rondo: Allegro Overture to Egmont Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 125 'Choral' - Finale: Presto
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Advantages: A new way to hear Beethoven Disadvantages: Surpassed by some later period cycles
's cycle of symphonies have since been reinterpreted by the likes of Gardiner, Mackerras, Zinman and even Norrington himself that have by now surpassed the original Norrington set, but there is a certain historical value to that 1989 set that was the first to take Beethoven in this direction and breaking a tradition that had been in vogue since the composer's death in 1827. In 2001 they were re-released on the Virgin label and are still readily available in a set of five CD.
THE SYMPHONIES
Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21
The First Symphony is one of the best of the set. The overall Classical feel of the symphony most readily lends the sound of the older instruments appealing and give this work a sense of power that often seems to be missing in modern performances. The first movement has such bubbling good humor that is frankly ...
Advantages: Outstanding music on period instruments Disadvantages: Swaping C.D'S in music player.
The 9 symphonies 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: Contains 15 great tracks Disadvantages: None
'The Best of Me' by Bryan Adams
I purchased my Bryan Adams The Best of Me album about 8 months ago. This album contains great songs.
The Tracks
1. The Best Of Me
'When you want it, when you need it, you'll always get the best of me.'
This opening track is nice with its great melody, good rendition of acoustic guitar and Bryan's husky voice.
2. Can't Stop This Thing We Started
'I aint superman and I can't fly, but if you wanna stop me baby , don't even try.'
This track comes in rock style and Adams delivers it with unique style as he goes speechy and sexy with this song.
3 . I'm Ready
'I'm ready to love you, I'm ready to hold you.'
This is a very romantic mellow song. Bryan goes in slow tempo with this track with brilliant lyrics.
4. Summer of '69
'And if I had the choice, yeah, I'd always ...
