Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Limited Edition) (Red-gold Vinyl)

LPA

1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”, I. Allegro non troppo, un poco maestoso

LPB  

1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”, II. Molto vivace – Presto

LPC  

1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”, III. Adagio molto e cantabile – Andante moderato – Tempo I – Andante moderato – Adagio – Lo stesso tempo

LPD 

1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”, IV. Presto – Allegro assai – Presto – Recitativo – Allegro assai – Allegro assai vivace (alla marcia) – Andante maestoso – Adagio ma non troppo ma divoto – Allegro energico e sempre ben marcato – Allegro ma non tanto – Presto – Maestoso – Prestissimo

The nine Beethoven Symphonies are considered to be one of the greatest musical testaments of all time and are a key staple in every conductor’s repertoire. Simon Rattle performed the complete cycle with the Wiener Philharmoniker in live concerts, recorded for EMI between 29 April and 17 May 2002 at the historic Musikverein in Vienna.

‘In the finale of the Ninth Rattle scores palpably with one of the finest quartets of soloists assembled for many years, and the decision to bring over the CBSO chorus is triumphantly justified, with incandescent choral sound.’ – GRAMOPHONE