Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.3 & 9 / Overtures

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.3 & 9 / Overtures

This is one of the greatest recordings of the famous Ninth Symphony. It has long been overshadowed by Karajan's three recordings for the same label, as well as Bernstein's version with the same orchestra. But put them all on your CD player and compare, and this is the one you'll be coming back to. BÃ¶hm was the least glamorous of conductors, but he approaches the Ninth with messianic zeal and a fanatical gleam in his eye. The opening movement is a cataclysm, the sublime slow movement never loses its contemplative flow, and everyone involved simply sings and plays the pants off of the finale. If the final minute or two doesn't pull you right out of your seat, nothing will. Grab it while you can at this "twofer" price. It's a steal. --David Hurwitz
Country USA
Manufacturer DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 1995-04-11
UnitCount 2
Format CD
UPCs 028943736824
EANs 0028943736824

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