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Especially impressive is Antonini's sense of rhythm. These performances really swing...There is something of a pantheistic celebration about both these performances that offers and commands... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2010 More…

Release Date: 5th Apr 2010
Catalogue No: 88697648162
Label: Sony
Length: 69 minutes

Gramophone Magazine

August 2010

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Work length30:21

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Basel Chamber Orchestra
Giovanni Antonini

I. Allegro con brio

Track length6:49

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II. Andante con moto

Track length8:21

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III. Allegro

Track length4:29

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IV. Allegro

Track length10:42

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral'

Work length39:12

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Basel Chamber Orchestra
Giovanni Antonini

I. Allegro non troppo

Track length10:55

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II. Szene am Bach: Andante molto moto

Track length11:20

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III. Lustiges Zusammensein: Allegro

Track length5:01

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IV. Donner, Sturm: Allegro

Track length3:35

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V. Hirtengesang: Allegretto

Track length8:21

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The previous recording on Sony Classical with the Chamber Orchestra of Basel under the direction of Giovanni Antonini, the founder of Il Giardino Armonico, has shown that the orchestra is capable of fine Beethoven interpretations. The orchestra and conductor were awarded the Echo Klassik prize in 2008 for their readings of the 3rd and 4th symphonies (88697192522) and are reunited here for this recording of symphonies 5 and 6.

As with the previous recordings, preparation has been meticulous down to the last detail, including numerous concerts and rehearsals. These are studio recordings of the highest quality where Antonini’s sparkling musical energy and the highly-motivated orchestra combine forces to ensure an exciting journey through Beethoven’s sound world.

Reviews

August 2010

Especially impressive is Antonini's sense of rhythm. These performances really swing...There is something of a pantheistic celebration about both these performances that offers and commands not just respect but rather a thrilling demand for your attention.

9th May 2010

Intriguingly, Antonini’s Baselers emphasise lyricism in the Fifth and elemental drama in the Pastoral — a thrilling storm with thunderous, thwacking timpani rolls — but everything sounds new-minted here, with pristine period textures. Even if you know these works well, there is plenty to delight.

15th August 2010

Antonini's Beethoven is predictably lithe and tangy, its uniqueness discernable. To the standard euphoria and exhilaration, he adds wonderment and gratitude.

4th June 2010

Giovanni Antonini is not the first early music exponent to venture into the Classical era and this pairing of Beethoven symphonies is notable for crispness and momentum.

Beethoven - Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6

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