Beethoven - Symphony No.9
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Label: Decca
Cat No: 4783497
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 6th February 2012
Contents
Works
Konig Stephan Overture, op.117Symphony no.9 in D minor, op.125 'Choral'
Zur Namensfeier Overture, op.115
Artists
Katerina Beranova (soprano)Lilli Paasikivi (alto)
Robert Dean Smith (tenor)
Hanno Muller-Brachmann (bass)
Gewandhauschor
Gewandhauskinderchor
MDF Rundfunkchor
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Conductor
Riccardo ChaillyWorks
Konig Stephan Overture, op.117Symphony no.9 in D minor, op.125 'Choral'
Zur Namensfeier Overture, op.115
Artists
Katerina Beranova (soprano)Lilli Paasikivi (alto)
Robert Dean Smith (tenor)
Hanno Muller-Brachmann (bass)
Gewandhauschor
Gewandhauskinderchor
MDF Rundfunkchor
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Conductor
Riccardo ChaillyAbout
The success of Chailly’s interpretation has found its echo in the UK press acclaim for the performances Chailly and the Gewandhaus gave during their Beethoven tour in autumn 2011: “an ideal synthesis of Italian passion and German precision” (The Times), “an exhilarating adventure” (Sunday Times) and a “conductor who genuinely deserves to be called great” (Guardian).
In Italy, the 5-CD album has made history by entering the pop charts and went to No.1 in the UK Classical Chart.
Based on a series of enthusiastically-acclaimed Leipzig concerts, the Cycle was recorded over a period of three years, and is generously accompanied by no less than eight of the composer’s overtures – now available on five individual releases as well.
The Cycle brilliantly demonstrates the revitalisation that Chailly has brought to this, the oldest of German orchestras. From the Haydnesque elegance of the first two symphonies, through the dramatic power of the Fifth, to the grandeur and drama of the Ninth, the orchestra’s unique combination of unfailing finesse and renewed fire characterize all these exhilarating performances.
Deutschland Radio Kultur predicted: “For this flawlessly recorded new Beethoven cycle, it’s highly likely that Chailly will be adding new prizes to his already long list of recording awards.”
“These symphonies are in the musicians' blood, the warp and weft of each part of their DNA ... If the victory really is Beethoven's, that will be down to Chailly as well” - The Guardian
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