This is Herbert von Karajan’s first cycle of Beethoven’s symphonies with the Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded in the years between 1951-55.
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REVIEW:
"2008 release of the Philharmonia Beethoven Symphonies cycle, which benefits from newly minted, more robust transfers..."
- Jed Distler,
ClassicsToday.com
(Referring to this release while reviewing "Karajan - The Complete Emi Recordings 1946-84 Vol. 1" EMI catalog 12038)This is Herbert von Karajan’s first cycle of Beethoven’s symphonies with the Philharmonia Orchestra, recorded in the years between 1951-55.
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REVIEW:
"2008 release of the Philharmonia Beethoven Symphonies cycle, which benefits from newly minted, more robust transfers..."
- Jed Distler,
ClassicsToday.com
(Referring to this release while reviewing "Karajan - The Complete Emi Recordings 1946-84 Vol. 1" EMI catalog 12038) Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1807; Vienna, Austria Length: 9 Minutes 7 Secs.
2.
Egmont, Op. 84: Overtureby Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1810; Vienna, Austria Length: 8 Minutes 36 Secs.
3.
Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1800; Vienna, Austria Length: 22 Minutes 35 Secs.
4.
Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1803; Vienna, Austria Length: 48 Minutes 6 Secs.
5.
Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1801-1802; Vienna, Austria Length: 30 Minutes 48 Secs.
6.
Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1811-1812; Vienna, Austria Length: 37 Minutes 35 Secs.
7.
Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1806; Vienna, Austria Length: 33 Minutes 21 Secs.
8.
Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1807-1808; Vienna, Austria Length: 30 Minutes 11 Secs.
9.
Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Written: 1808 Length: 37 Minutes 30 Secs.
10.
Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93by Ludwig van Beethoven Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Period: Classical Written: 1812; Vienna, Austria Length: 25 Minutes 48 Secs.
11.
Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"by Ludwig van Beethoven Performer:
Otto Edelmann (Bass),
Ernst Haefliger (Tenor),
Marga Höffgen (Alto),
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Soprano)
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Philharmonia Orchestra,
Vienna Friends of Music Society Chorus
Period: Classical Written: 1822-1824; Vienna, Austria Length: 65 Minutes 30 Secs.
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master of mastersMarch 5, 2019By Tapani Talo (White Plains, NY)See All My Reviews"Perhaps the most meaningful collection in y past decade The mastery of Von Karajan is breathtaking and takes Beethoven to new heights. I thought I was revisiting one more time the oldies. This recording set showed that it is possible to come across something equal to than Beethoven himself!"Report Abuse