IX. Sinfonie; Egmont-Ouverture; Leonore III

by Ludwig van Beethoven

IX. Sinfonie; Egmont-Ouverture; Leonore III cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1959
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 8:22
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Captured in the early days of stereo high-fidelity recording, this majestic release documents the composer's final, monumental symphonic achievement alongside two of his most dramatic overtures. The performances highlight the immense scale, revolutionary structural innovations, and profound humanist philosophy inherent in the sweeping choral finale. The recording is frequently celebrated for its exceptional clarity and the fiery, authoritative interpretation of the highly demanding orchestral scores.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral': I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
  2. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral': II. Molto vivace
  3. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral': III. Adagio molto e cantabile
  4. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral': IV. Presto
  5. Egmont Overture, Op. 84
  6. Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b

Credits

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