Marauder ([info]marauderosu) wrote in [info]beethoven_love,
2005-11-17 22:08:00
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The Almighty Ninth.

Probably the most popular of Beethoven's symphonies (although some would argue in favor of the Fifth), the Ninth Symphony was definitely a trendsetter and an inspiration for later composers as well. I grew up on the recording by George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra with Adele Addison, Jane Hobson, Richard Lewis, Donald Bell, and Robert Shaw and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. Even when I've tried other recordings, I keep coming back to this one. Maybe this is what they mean by "getting it right the first time." Who knows?

Anyone else have a particular favorite recording of this or any other Beethoven work which means a lot to them?

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[info]ladyvonkulp

November 18 2005, 14:36:32 UTC 6 years ago

Karajan, BSO, 1963. My alltime favorite. Janowitz, Rössl-Majdan, Kmentt, Berry. At 17 loaned my score to my then-organic chemistry professor, and I think he was in over his head. When he gave it back to me, he growled at all the 'dang Alle Menschens' at the end. Hee!

[info]vegan27

November 18 2005, 14:56:51 UTC 6 years ago

John Eliot Gardiner's recording of the Missa Solemnis with what was then called the English Baroque Soloists was unbelievable the first time I heard it. I was used to very slow performances on modern instruments. The first time I heard this bright, clear performance taking Beethoven's meter markings literally, I could hardly believe it. :)
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