Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with this captivating album, featuring his iconic Symphonies Nos. 7, 8, and 9. Recorded by the Britten Sinfonia and conducted by the renowned Thomas Adès, this collection offers a fresh and invigorating interpretation of Beethoven's masterpieces. The album opens with the exhilarating Symphony No. 7 in A Major, known for its rhythmic drive and infectious energy, followed by the charming and playful Symphony No. 8 in F Major. The grand finale is Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, famously known as the "Choral" symphony, with its powerful "Ode to Joy" chorus. Adding a contemporary twist, the album concludes with Gerald Barry's "The Eternal Recurrence," a dynamic and thought-provoking piece that complements Beethoven's symphonies beautifully. With a total runtime of over two hours, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most influential works in classical music history.
Tracks
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto meno assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di MenuettoLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral': I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestosoLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral': II. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral': III. Adagio molto e cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral': IV. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès, Britten Sinfonia Voices, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Jennifer France, Christianne Stotijn, Ed Lyon, Matthew Rose
The Eternal RecurrenceGerald Barry, Britten Sinfonia, Thomas Adès, Jennifer France
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