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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. 1. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio | |||
| 2. 2. Andante cantabile con moto | |||
| 3. 3. Menuetto & Trio | |||
| 4. 4. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. I. Allegro Con Brio | |||
| 2. Larghetto | |||
| 3. Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio | |||
| 4. Allegro Molto | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Adagio - Allegro Vivace - Jonathan Carney | |||
| 2. Adagio - Jonathan Carney | |||
| 3. III. Menuetto (Allegro Vivace) & Trio (Un Poco Meno Allegro) - Jonathan Carney | |||
| 4. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Jonathan Carney | |||
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| Disc: 4 | |||
| 1. Allegro Con Brio | |||
| 2. II. Andante Con Moto | |||
| 3. Allegro - | |||
| 4. Allegro | |||
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| Disc: 5 | |||
| 1. 1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso | |||
| 2. 2. Molto vivace - Presto - Molto vivace - Presto | |||
| 3. 3. Adagio molto cantabile - Andante Moderato - Tempo 1 - Andante Moderato - Tempo 1 - Stesso Tempo | |||
| 4. Presto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Tempo 1 - Vivace - Tempo 1- Adagio Cantabile - Tempo 1 - Allegro Assai - Tempo 1 - Allegri Assai | |||
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5CD Royal Liverpool P.O./Charles Mackerras
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76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
By R. C. Ross
The restoration of a 'old master' may produce results that shock. The shock can be healthy - if it is the effect of glimpsing the truth after having been used to seeing only a disfigured, obscured image. There is something of that shock in listening to the Beethoven symphonies under Mackerras - and very healthy it is too!
There is something essentially vernal, fresh, spring-like about Mackerras's direction. These are in no sense heavy-handed 'interpretations'. They spring and bound along - often at a cracking pace. Only occasionally does this approach seem to go against the grain. The finale of the Eroica is surely too jaunty (dancing sailors on the poop-deck) and the 'big' Eighth symphony is too breathless for its real grandeur to register. But in most cases the results are splendid - in the 4th; 5th; 6th 7th and 9th the results are triumphantly good. Mackerras's tempi in the finale of the 9th are radically different from many other performances - but they sound 'right', the 'traditional' approach sounding moribund by comparison (by-the-way, the soloists blend beautifully in the 9th, the fresh-voiced choir match the mood).
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By G BERRY
If you like your LvB symphonies played with metronome precision and orchestrated predicability, then these recordings are not for you.
The RLPO and Sir Charles have produced a magnificent series, I believe just what LvB would have wanted, you will never 'nod off' listening to these interpretations.
Every forte is a big/big sound, the tempo are usually very aggressive, the crescendi/diminuendi are beautifully controlled and the ensemble melodic lines are played in complete unison.
An excellent series by this excellent UK Orchestra,
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By DMH
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At the new low price (around £10) this set offers outstanding value for money. Sir Charles adopts a middle course, injecting plenty of life into these works without being too highly-driven or histrionic. The use of hard sticks for the drums pays due regard to periodic performing practices but the use of modern instruments is easier on the ear than period instruments. These interpretations are ideal for someone coming new to Beethoven who wants to explore these glorious symphonies without spending lots of cash.
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excellent cd !!!!
Excellent cd... received in good packaging..... played it straightaway...... tokk me back some years when i first heard it.
Published on 2 Aug 2010 by faversheam
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Diasppointing
The first Christmas I spent alone I thought the whole of Beethoven symphonies would be a a good companion. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by bookwormsu
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Beethoven at the double
I haven't played all the symphonies on this because I can't stand it. Number 8 appeared to be trying for the Guiness world record for playing it the fastest. Same for No.s 7 and 5. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by P. D. Atkinson
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poor against the competition of better orchestras and more inspired...
I have given some time to this box set and found the orchestral playing to be foursquare and the conducting not particularly inspired. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2008 by rc_rc
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Excellent introduction to Beethoven
As someone to whom classical music has been something other people listen to and enjoy, I felt I ought to give Beethoven a chance. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by Colin Main
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I wish I could have had these recordngs back then
In the mid sixties, when I was in my early twenties, when pop was arguably as good as pop will ever get, I decided somewhat perversely that it was time to get into classical music. Read more
Published on 5 May 2007 by bugrit
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Bargain basement Beethoven
There is an ever-growing number of recordings of Beethoven symphony cycles available, creating a somewhat daunting task for one who is looking for the answer to the question `which... Read more
Published on 2 April 2007 by Mart Music
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Excellent
If you're new to Beethoven and want to see just what he has to offer, then you can't do any better than starting here. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by Spider Monkey
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You get what you pay for
Wonderful interpretation by Mackerras completely undermined by woeful recording. It felt like I was listening in a fog.
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by G. H. Lee
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Fantastic value !
I am not even a classical music lover but to get all of Beethovens 9 symphonies for just over £10 is a great deal.
Published on 6 April 2006 by Mr. K. Papas
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