"Choral" Symphony

by Ludwig van Beethoven

"Choral" Symphony cover art

Recorded at the historic reopening of the Bayreuth Festival in 1951, Wilhelm Furtwängler's interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth is famously monumental, heavily weighted, and emotionally charged. Its intense, spiritual grandeur and profound cultural significance make it one of the most legendary orchestral recordings of the 20th century.

Genres

  • Symphony
  • Romanticism
  • Choral Symphony

Tracklist

  1. Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": 1. Allegro ma non troppo. Un poco maestoso
  2. Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": 2. Molto vivace
  3. Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": 3. Adagio molto cantabile. Andante moderato
  4. Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": 4. Presto: Allegro assai