Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with the comprehensive collection "Abbado A-Z: Beethoven." This remarkable album, released on February 10, 2023, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, offers a sweeping journey through Beethoven's symphonic masterpieces. Spanning an impressive 7 hours and 39 minutes, this collection is a testament to Beethoven's enduring influence on classical music.
The album features live performances from renowned venues such as the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome and the Philharmonie in Berlin, capturing the essence of Beethoven's compositions in their most dynamic and evocative settings. From the groundbreaking innovation of the "Eroica" Symphony to the triumphant grandeur of the Ninth Symphony, this collection showcases Beethoven's evolution as a composer and his unparalleled ability to blend emotional depth with structural brilliance.
Highlights include the majestic "Pastoral" Symphony, with its vivid depictions of nature, and the iconic "Choral" Symphony, featuring the exhilarating "Ode to Joy." Each symphony is performed with meticulous attention to detail, bringing Beethoven's vision to life with clarity and passion. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Beethoven's works, this album offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the full spectrum of his symphonic genius.
Tracks
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: III. Allegro vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Finale. Allegro - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno presto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace - Live at Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, 2001Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso - Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2000Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto - Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2000Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2000Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IVa.-b. Presto - Allegro assai - Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2000Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IVc.-j. Presto. O Freunde nicht diese Töne - Prestissimo - Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, 2000Ludwig van Beethoven, Karita Mattila, Violeta Urmana, Thomas Moser, Thomas Quasthoff, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Choir
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1988Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1988Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1988Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1988Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
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