or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
8 used & new from £13.97
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
9 Symphonies/Overtures (Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

9 Symphonies/Overtures (Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin) [Box set]

~ Ludwig Van Beethoven (Artist)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Price: £15.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Items for dispatch to UK will be sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant. (Why?)

6 new from £13.98 2 used from £13.97

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Frequently Bought Together

9 Symphonies/Overtures (Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin) + Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies; Helgoland [Box Set] + Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies; Finlandia; Kullervo; etc. [Box Set]
Price For All Three: £47.54

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies; Helgoland [Box Set]

Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies; Helgoland [Box Set]

~ Anton Bruckner
4.7 out of 5 stars (7)  £15.78
Mozart: The Piano Concertos [includes Bonus DVD] [Box Set]

Mozart: The Piano Concertos [includes Bonus DVD] [Box Set]

~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £25.98
Barenboim conducts Brahms

Barenboim conducts Brahms

~ Johannes Brahms
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £17.98
Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies; Finlandia; Kullervo; etc. [Box Set]

Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies; Finlandia; Kullervo; etc. [Box Set]

~ Karl Magnus Fredriksson
4.9 out of 5 stars (10)  £15.78
Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies and Piano Concertos

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies and Piano Concertos

~ Hans Hotter
4.6 out of 5 stars (9)  £30.67
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Audio CD (7 Mar 2005)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 6
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Warner Classics
  • ASIN: B00076YOPY
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 65,596 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Essential Beethoven opens new browser window
www.arkivmusic.com  -  Available only at ArkivMusic The Source for Classical Recordings 
   Ludwig Van Beethoven opens new browser window
www.BridgemanArtOnDemand.com  -  Any Image? Any Media? Any Size? 100% Custom Art from Only £19.99 
   Ludwig Van Beethoven opens new browser window
www.TripAdvisor.co.uk  -  Find Deals, Read Reviews from Real People. Get the Truth. Then Go. 
  
 

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Baren Boom Beethoven, 27 April 2007
By Mart Music (Essex, UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)      

Recorded in 1999 this Barenboim Beethoven cycle will attract critics and admirers alike for various reasons, but as a mid-priced 6 CD set which also includes the Fidelio and three Leonore overtures represents good value.

Daniel Barenboim, initially gaining widespread recognition as a pianist, is now considered one of the most prominent conductors of recent years. At times he is seen as controversial not only for his views on performance styles and traditions (including Beethoven's symphonies), but for his comments on Israeli / Palestinian political issues.

Politics aside, for they should not cloud the opinions of Beethoven's music, Barenboim has clear ideas how he likes to interpret his music, arguing the importance of harmony and rhythm as opposed to representing the piece according to its `true intention' for the sake of perceived authenticity.

This has led to Barenboim's tendency to neglect the widely praised Jonathan Del Mar editions in favour of the traditional performance score and, while this may be at the expense of accuracy or authenticity, it makes for dramatic listening, with frequent changes in tempo within the same movement providing a feeling of expectancy and excitement. These Barenboim interpretations remind me of those by Sir Simon Rattle, full of an unpredictability which gives them a love-them or leave-them feel.

It is for these reasons this set will create mixed reactions, with purists and academics lending their ear to performances by the likes of Zinman, Karajan and Klemperer, while those who prefer to take the rollercoaster ride will go with Rattle and Barenboim.

I prefer to let my mood rule my head. When you want a bit of `Roll over Beethoven', play a Rattle. When you want Beethoven with a `Boom' choose `Boim. Listen to the thunderous 1st movement of Barenboim's 9th and you will hear what I mean. Isn't that just how Beethoven would like to have heard it?

My favourite Beethoven cycle, when I'm in that kind of mood of course...
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent value, 6 Dec 2005
By A Customer
there are no shortages of beethoven symphony cycles to choose from infact i think its fair to say there are too many!! however if your looking for
a cheap well recorded set this is a good choice along with muti's similarly priced set on EMI. all the symphonies on this set are very well played and well recorded, No2 is a particular delight brimming with youthful vitality. recommended.......
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, 17 April 2009
By Jean-yves Boucher "MtlBear" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
One of the most satisfying integrals of Beethoven symphonies I've heard so far. While there is a plethora of interpretations on "ancient instruments", this one is played on modern instruments and conducted by a Furtwängler admirer. The result: slower tempos, somber colours. Truly satisfying!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb sound
I also have the Beethoven set played by the Tonhalle orchestra under David Zinman, which I find generally to lack sparkle and enthusism. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen Bullen

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

9 Symphonies/Overtures (Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin)
73% buy the item featured on this page:
9 Symphonies/Overtures (Barenboim, Staatskapelle Berlin) 4.5 out of 5 stars (4)
£15.98
Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies; Helgoland [Box Set]
11% buy
Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies; Helgoland [Box Set] 4.7 out of 5 stars (7)
£15.78
Mozart: The Piano Concertos [includes Bonus DVD] [Box Set]
6% buy
Mozart: The Piano Concertos [includes Bonus DVD] [Box Set] 5.0 out of 5 stars (1)
£25.98
Beethoven - Complete Symphonies (LSO, Haitink)
6% buy
Beethoven - Complete Symphonies (LSO, Haitink) 5.0 out of 5 stars (5)
£25.39
Explore similar items

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject




i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.