Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
by Ludwig van Beethoven
- Type: Album
- Released: 1986
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Country: Germany
- Length: 1:06:42
- Community rating: 4.29/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Capturing one of Western civilization's most monumental artistic achievements, this classical release delivers a soaring, highly technical interpretation of Beethoven's final complete symphony. The inclusion of a full choir in the legendary 'Ode to Joy' finale bridges the gap between orchestral grandeur and profound spiritual uplift.
Genres
Descriptors: orchestral, choral, acoustic, melodic, technical, long-form, grand, vocal
Tracklist
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (15:02)
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace - Presto (13:42)
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato (13:33)
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto - "O Freunde, nicht diese T枚ne!" (Ode to Joy) (24:24)
Credits
- Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist, composed by
- Richard Edlinger - primary artist, conductor
- Robert Holzer - bass vocals
- Chai Ben-shan - cover
- Diane Elias - mezzo-soprano vocals
- Gabriele Lechner - soprano vocals
- Michael Pabst - tenor vocals