Description
Best Beethoven 50 / Warner Classics 3x Audio CD 2011
UPC 5099994844528
Product Features
- Label: Warner Classics – 50999994844528
- Series: 50 Best
- Format: 3 x CD, Compilation
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2011
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This 3-CD compilation, "Best Beethoven 50", features a collection of Beethoven's most popular and enduring works. The album includes symphonies, concertos, sonatas, chamber music, and vocal pieces, showcasing the composer's mastery of various genres.
Interesting Facts
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven was a German composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in the history of classical music.
- Compilation: This compilation brings together some of Beethoven's most beloved works, performed by renowned orchestras and musicians.
Track Listing
Symphonies
- Symphony No.1 in C Op.21 (5:26)
- Symphony No.2 in D Op.36 (3:39)
- Symphony No.3 in E flat 'Eroica' Op.55 I. Allegro con brio opening (6:25)
- Symphony No.3 in E flat 'Eroica' Op.55 III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace conclusion (1:55)
- Symphony No.4 in B flat Op.60 (5:38)
- Symphony No.1 in C minor Op.67 (6:32)
- Symphony No.6 in F 'Pastoral' Op.68 (6:41)
- Egmont Overture Op.84 (8:45)
- Symphony No.7 in A Op.92 I. Vivace extract (6:03)
- Symphony No.7 in A Op.92 II. Allegretto opening (3:15)
- Symphony No.7 in A Op.92 IV. Allegro con brio (7:13)
- Symphony No.8 in F Op.93 II. Allegretto scherzando (3:54)
- Symphony No.8 in F Op.93 II. Allegro vivace conclusion (3:39)
- The Ruins of Athens, Incidental Music Op. 113 Turkish March (2:04)
- Symphony No.9 in D minor Op.125 'Choral' IV. Ode to Joy (6:14)
Concertos And Sonatas
- Violin Concerto in D Op.61 I. Allegro ma non troppo opening (4:04)
- Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor Op.37 I. Allegro con brio opening (5:43)
- Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat Op.73 'Emperor' I. Allegro extract (6:38)
- Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor 'Pathetique' Op.13 I. Grave - Allegro molto e con brio (7:49)
- Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor 'Pathetique' Op.13 II. Adagio Cantabile (5:48)
- Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor 'Pathetique' Op.13 III. Rondo: Allegro (4:04)
- Piano Sonata No.14 in C Sharp Minor Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight' I. Adagio Sostenuto Extract (3:55)
- Piano Sonata No.14 in C Sharp Minor Op.27 No.2 'Fur Elise' (3:18)
- Violin Sonata No.5 in F Op.24 'Spring' I. Allegro Extract (3:34)
- Violin Sonata No.5 in F Op.24 'Spring' II. Adagio Molto Espressivo (6:27)
- Violin Sonata No.5 in F Op.24 'Spring' III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto (1:18)
- Violin Sonata No.5 in F Op.24 'Spring' IV. Rondo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo (6:49)
- Cello Sonata No.2 in G Minor Op.5 No.2 I. Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo (5:55)
- Flute Sonata in B Flat Anhang 4 II. Polonaise (4:12)
- Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Op. 47 'Kreutzer' III. Finale: Presto Conclusion (3:02)
- Cello Sonata No.5 in D Op.102 No.2 III. Allegro Fugato (3:54)
Chamber And Vocal Music
- Quintet for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon in E Flat Op. 16 (5:45)
- String Quartet No.1 in F Op.18 No.1 II. Adagio Affettuoso Ed Appassionato Opening (3:51)
- String Quartet No.4 in C Minor Op.18 No.4 III. Menuetto - Trio (3:23)
- Clarinet Trio in B Flat Op. 11 II. Adagio (5:09)
- Duo for Clarinet & Bassoon in C WoO25 (3:48)
- Septet in E Flat Op. 20 III. Tempo di Menuetto - Trio (3:08)
- Trio for Flute, Violin & Viola in D Op.25 I. Entrata: Allegro (3:19)
- Trio for Flute, Violin & Viola in D Op.25 III. Allegro Molto (2:05)
- March for 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons & 2 Horns in B Flat WoO29 (1:17)
- Piano Trio No.5 in D Op.70 No.1 'Ghost' II. Largo Assai Ed Espressivo Opening (5:12)
- String Quartet No. 10 in E flat Op. 74 'Harp' I. Poco adagio - Allegro (8:36)
- Sextet for 3 violins, 2 horns & cello in E flat Op. 81b III. Rondo: Allegro (5:35)
- Octet in E Flat Op. 103 IV. Finale: Presto (3:45)
- Ich Liebe Dich Herrosee (1:42)
- Wonne Der Wehmut Goethe (2:44)
- Irish Songs WoO154 He Promised Me At Parting Smyth (1:23)
- Mass in C Op.86 - Kyrie (5:31)
- Missa Solemnis in D Op. 123 Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Gratias Agimus Tibi (4:58)
- Missa Solemnis in D Op. 123 Et Resurrexit Tertia Die - Credo In Spiritum Sanctum (2:56)
Key Credits
- Compilation Producer: Tony Locantro
- Composed By: Beethoven
- Design: Darren Lewis
