Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / G. Jones, Schwarz, Kollo, Moll; Bernstein

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Leonard Bernstein was always one to rise to an occasion, and this performance is no exception. Nowadays, when Beethoven Ninths are a dime a dozen, it's hard to recapture the sense of excitement that greeted Bernstein's Deutsche Grammophon Beethoven cycle when it was first released. In some ways, it marked the end of Bernstein's career as an American phenomenon, and the beginning of his reputation as a "grand old man" of classical music. Well, this performance doesn't sound old, but it certainly is grand. --David Hurwitz

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / G. Jones, Schwarz, Kollo, Moll; Bernstein,Ludwig van Beethoven,Leonard Bernstein,Gwyneth Jones,René Kollo,Wiener Philharmoniker,Kurt Moll,Hanna Schwarz,Vienna State Opera Choir Concert Association,Polygram Records,Classical,Classical Music,Romantic Symphony,Symphonic

Average customer rating: It's ALIVE!!!! Bernstein's best Beethoven

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / G. Jones, Schwarz, Kollo, Moll; Bernstein Ludwig van Beethoven , Leonard Bernstein , Gwyneth Jones , René Kollo , Wiener Philharmoniker , Kurt Moll , Hanna Schwarz , and Vienna State Opera Choir Concert Association Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Jones, Gwyneth | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001G4U Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Symphonie No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: 1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
2. Symphonie No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: 2. Molto vivace
3. Symphonie No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: 3. Adagio molto e cantabile
4. Symphonie No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: 4. Presto
5. Symphonie No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: Presto - O Freunde, nicht diese Tone - Allegro assai

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Leonard Bernstein was always one to rise to an occasion, and this performance is no exception. Nowadays, when Beethoven Ninths are a dime a dozen, it's hard to recapture the sense of excitement that greeted Bernstein's Deutsche Grammophon Beethoven cycle when it was first released. In some ways, it marked the end of Bernstein's career as an American phenomenon, and the beginning of his reputation as a "grand old man" of classical music. Well, this performance doesn't sound old, but it certainly is grand. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

It's ALIVE!!!!.......2000-10-11

I am no music expert, but the kind of passion that Bernstein draws here from the Vienna PO and from his singers, in particular Gwyneth Jones, does not depend on expertise for recognition. In addition, the recording is very good.

If I were to recommend one of the versions I know of this work to a classical music neophyte, this is the one I would choose.

Bernstein's best Beethoven.......2000-07-25

I always held Bernstein as the best conductor of american composers (his recordings of music by Aaron Copland is better than Copland's recordings). However, his Beethoven used to lack intensity and 'pathos'. But this ninth is different. The performance is excellent - and we can feel the spontaneity of the 'live recording' effect. The Vienna Philarmonic sound is completely sumptuous and overwhelming, especially at the climax of the last movement. This is the Best Beethoven recording ever made by Bernstein. His recording with the NYP is not as intense.

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