Description
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5, 6, and 9 / Audio CD
UPC 028947426028
Product Details
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 474 260-2
- Series: Karajan - The Collection
- Format: 2 x CD, Compilation, Remastered
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2003
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This double-CD compilation showcases Ludwig van Beethoven's most iconic symphonies, performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker under the direction of Herbert von Karajan. The remastered recordings include the dramatic Symphony No. 5, the pastoral beauty of Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral"), and the transcendent Symphony No. 9 ("Choral"), featuring the famous Ode to Joy. A definitive collection, these performances highlight Karajan's mastery in interpreting Beethoven's works.
Track Listing
CD 1
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
- Allegro Con Brio – 7:16
- Andante Con Moto – 9:36
- Allegro – 4:39
- Allegro - Presto – 8:44
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 ("Pastoral")
- Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 9:07
- Andante Molto Moto ("Szene Am Bach") – 11:29
- Allegro ("Lustiges Zusammensein Der Landleute") – 5:43
- Allegro ("Donner. Sturm") – 3:30
- Allegretto ("Hirtengesang. Dank An Die Gottheit") – 8:44
CD 2
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")
- Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Un Poco Maestoso – 15:27
- Molto Vivace – 10:15
- Adagio Molto E Cantabile – 16:57
4a. Presto – 6:29
4b. Presto - "O Freunde, Nicht Diese Töne!" - Allegro Assai – 18:06
Featured Performers (Symphony No. 9):
- Soprano: Anna Tomowa-Sintow
- Mezzo-soprano: Agnes Baltsa
- Tenor: Peter Schreier
- Baritone: José van Dam
- Choir: Wiener Singverein
- Chorus Master: Helmut Froschauer
- Text: Friedrich Schiller (Ode to Joy)
Key Credits
- Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
- Producers: Michel Glotz
- Engineers: Günter Hermanns
- Remastered By: Emil Berliner Studios
- Liner Notes: Richard Osborne
- Photography: Emil Perauer
