Description
Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe - Wellingtons Sieg Oder Die Schlacht Bei Vittoria op. 91; Drei Equale WoO 30; Militärmusik / ETERNA LP Stereo 1971
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Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Heinz Bongartz, Zentrales Orchester Der Nationalen Volksarmee
Product Features
- Label: ETERNA
- Series: Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1971
- Genre: Classical, Brass & Military
- Style: Classical, Military, Marches
Overview
This vinyl LP is part of the Ludwig van Beethoven Gesamtausgabe series, a comprehensive collection of Beethoven's works. The album features "Wellingtons Sieg Oder Die Schlacht Bei Vittoria Op. 91," "Drei Equale WoO 30," and various military marches, performed by the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Zentrales Orchester Der Nationalen Volksarmee. This recording is a valuable addition to any classical music collection, showcasing Beethoven's mastery of orchestral and military music.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Context: The Gesamtausgabe series was first published between 1862 and 1865, with a supplementary volume in 1888. It was the first complete and critically revised edition of Beethoven's works.
- Musical Significance: "Wellingtons Sieg" is a celebratory piece commemorating the Battle of Vitoria, while the "Drei Equale" are a set of three equali for four trombones, showcasing Beethoven's ability to create harmonious and balanced compositions.
- Artistic Contributions: The album features cover art by Michelangelo Buonarroti, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
Track Listing
- A1: Wellingtons Sieg Oder Die Schlacht Bei Vittoria Op. 91
- A2a: Andante D-Moll
- A2b: Poco Adagio D-Dur
- A2c: Poco Sostenuto
- A3: Marsch B-Dur WoO 29 Für 2 Klarinetten, 2 Hörner Und 2 Fagotte
- B1: Marsch F-Dur WoO 18 Für Militärmusik (Nr. 1) ("Yorckscher Marsch")
- B2: Marsch F-Dur WoO 19 Für Militärmusik (Nr. 2)
- B3: Marsch C-Dur WoO 20 Für Militärmusik ("Zapfenstreich")
- B4: Polonaise D-Dur WoO 21 Für Militärmusik
- B5: Ecossaise D-Dur WoO 22 Für Militärmusik
- B6: Marsch D-Dur WoO 24 Für Militärmusik
Key Credits
- Artwork [Uncredited; Sculpture "The David"]: Michelangelo Buonarroti
- Bassoon: Heinz Pupke (tracks: A3), Werner Seltmann (tracks: A3)
- Clarinet: Kurt Hiltawsky (tracks: A3), Wolfgang Bilfinger (tracks: A3)
- Composed By: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor: Gerhard Baumann (tracks: B), Heinz Bongartz (tracks: A1)
- Horn: Waldemar Schieber (tracks: A3), Werner Pilz (tracks: A3)
- Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (tracks: A), Zentrales Orchester Der Nationalen Volksarmee (tracks: B)
- Sleeve Notes: Harry Goldschmidt
- Trombone: Gerhard Eßbach (tracks: A2a - A2c), Karl Jacob (tracks: A2a - A2c), Karl Semsch (tracks: A2a - A2c), Rolf Bachmann (tracks: A2a - A2c)
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