Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with the upcoming release "12 Contredanses, Stage Music & Other Works." Set to debut on January 5, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a comprehensive journey through Beethoven's diverse musical repertoire. Spanning a concise yet impactful 69 minutes, the collection seamlessly blends classical, classical piano, and chamber music genres, showcasing Beethoven's unparalleled mastery and innovation.
The album opens with a delightful set of 12 Contredanses, WoO 14, each piece a testament to Beethoven's ability to craft engaging and lively dance music. These are followed by selections from his stage works, including the vibrant "Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1" and the dramatic "Egmont, Op. 84." The inclusion of excerpts from the monumental "Missa Solemnis, Op. 123" offers a profound spiritual dimension, while the piano concertos and violin concerto highlight Beethoven's symphonic brilliance.
Notable tracks include the majestic "Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 'Emperor'" and the stirring "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61." The album also features lesser-known but equally captivating works such as the "March for Military Music" and selections from "Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113." Each piece is meticulously performed, bringing Beethoven's compositions to life with clarity and passion.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Beethoven's oeuvre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. It's a celebration of Beethoven's enduring legacy, capturing the essence of his musical genius across a variety of styles and forms. Prepare to be enthralled by the depth and diversity of Beethoven's creations, as presented in this exquisite collection.
Tracks
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 10 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 12 in E-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 1 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 2 in A MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 3 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 4 in B-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 5 in E-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 6 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 7 in E-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 1, MarschLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 2, Deutscher Gesang. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 3, Jagdlied. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 2, Deutscher Gesang. Allegro moderato [Reprise 1]Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 4, Romanze "Minnelied". AndantinoLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 2, Deutscher Gesang. Allegro moderato [Reprise 2]Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 5, Kriegslied. Allegro assai con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 2, Deutscher Gesang. Allegro moderato [Reprise 3]Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 6, Trinklied. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 2, Deutscher Gesang. Allegro moderato [Reprise 4]Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 7, Deutscher Tanz. WalzerLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Musik zu einem Ritterballet, WoO 1: No. 8, Coda. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Mass In D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 2. Gloria - Allegro vivace: Quoniam tu solus SanctusLudwig van Beethoven, Maria Stader, Marianna Radev, Anton Dermota, Josef Greindl, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin
Mass In D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 2. Gloria - Allegro vivace: "Amen, Amen, in gloria Dei Patris" / "Quoniam tu solus..."Ludwig van Beethoven, Maria Stader, Marianna Radev, Anton Dermota, Josef Greindl, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin
Mass in D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 4. Sanctus - Adagio (Mit Andacht): Pleni sunt coeli et terraLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Meyer, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Mass in D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 4. Sanctus - Adagio (Mit Andacht): PraeludiumLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Mass in D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 5. Agnus Dei - Adagio: Dona nobis pacemLudwig van Beethoven, Maria Stader, Marianna Radev, Anton Dermota, Josef Greindl, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin
Mass In D, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" / 1. Kyrie - Assai sostenuto (Mit Andacht): Christe eleisonLudwig van Beethoven, Maria Stader, Marianna Radev, Anton Dermota, Josef Greindl, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin
Overture "Coriolan", Op. 62Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando (Cadenza by Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace (Cadenza by Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kempff)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Kempff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Ferdinand Leitner
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie: b. Christe eleisonLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Walter Berry, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Singverein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: c. Quoniam tu solus sanctusLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Singverein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: e. AmenLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Walter Berry, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Michel Schwalbé, Wiener Singverein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: III. Credo: d. Et vitam venturi saeculiLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Singverein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: b. Pleni sunt coeliLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Singverein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: c. PraeludiumLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: V. Agnus Dei: b. Dona nobis pacemLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Walter Berry, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Wiener Singverein
March for Military Music in D Major, WoO 22Ludwig van Beethoven, Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, Hans Priem-Bergrath
March for Military Music in F Major, WoO 18Ludwig van Beethoven, Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, Hans Priem-Bergrath
March for Military Music in F Major, WoO 19Ludwig van Beethoven, Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, Hans Priem-Bergrath
Egmont, Op. 84: IV. Lied. Freudvoll und leidvollLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Egmont, Op. 84: IX. Siegessymphonie. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: No. 3, Chorus of Dervishes. Du hast in deine Ärmels FaltenLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernhard Klee, RIAS Kammerchor, Günther Arndt
Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: No. 4, Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernhard Klee
Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: No. 7, Recit. Mit reger FreudeLudwig van Beethoven, Franz Crass, Berliner Philharmoniker, Bernhard Klee
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