WILLEM MENGELBERG / Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 & Symphony No. 9 / LP Vinyl

Product Details

• Orchestra: Het Concertgebouworkest
• Conductor: Willem Mengelberg
• Label: Philips (Documenta Series)
• Country: Netherlands
• Format: CD/LP, Archival Recordings

Overview

This rare collection presents live recordings from 1939-1940 of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9, performed by the world-renowned Het Concertgebouworkest under the baton of Willem Mengelberg. As one of the greatest interpreters of Beethoven’s symphonies, Mengelberg’s interpretations are both dynamic and deeply insightful.

These performances feature notable collaborations with Louis van Tulder, Willem Ravelli, and the Royal Oratorio Society (Koninklijke Oratorium Vereeniging), bringing to life Beethoven’s profound exploration of triumph, human resilience, and universal brotherhood.

Recorded during a pivotal moment in history, these live performances capture the energy and emotion of a turbulent era, adding a layer of historical significance to Mengelberg's visionary artistry.

Track Listing

Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

1. Allegro con brio
2. Andante con moto
3. Scherzo: Allegro
4. Allegro

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")

1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
2. Molto vivace
3. Adagio molto e cantabile
4. Finale: Presto – Allegro assai – "Ode to Joy"

Key Credits

• Conductor: Willem Mengelberg
• Orchestra: Het Concertgebouworkest
• Soloists for Symphony No. 9:

• Soprano: Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius
• Tenor: Louis van Tulder
• Baritone: Willem Ravelli
• Choir: Royal Oratorio Society (Koninklijke Oratorium Vereeniging)

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