Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'

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…the slow third movement… moves along at a pace few conductors would have employed fifty years ago. Yet it never sounds hurried, and the dramatic brass interruptions towards its close have an... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2006, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 4th Sep 2006
Catalogue No: LSO0592
Label: LSO Live
Series: Haitink Complete Beethoven Symphonies
Length: 63 minutes

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'

Work length1:03:52

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Bernard Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra

I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

Track length15:35

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II. Scherzo & Trio. Molto vivace

Track length13:50

$2.15

$2.60

$3.20

III. Adagio molto e cantabile

Track length9:54

$1.60

$1.95

$2.40

IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro ma non troppo - Vivace - Adagio cantabile

Track length24:33

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October 2006

…the slow third movement… moves along at a pace few conductors would have employed fifty years ago. Yet it never sounds hurried, and the dramatic brass interruptions towards its close have an appropriately apocalyptic ring. The extraordinarily vivid recording, in which the basses are caught to stupendous effect - especially in their passages of recitative as they reject the first three movements at the opening of the fourth before welcoming the 'Joy' theme - adds hugely to the effect.

a magnificent performance of the Ninth, done with total commitment under Haitink's inspiring leadership...with splendid chorus and soloists in full cry, and orchestra in blazing form, all is thrillingly right. Every detail of the ever-astonishing score is given its value in a reading of passionate conviction

enough orchestral punch to knock a listener senseless...we are caught in the grip of a performance of quite uncommon fervour. Feel the warmth of Finley's opening bass solo, marvel at the open throats of the London Symphony Chorus

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an incredible recording

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'

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