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LS 0598
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 1-9
Label Catalogue Number:
LSO0598
LSO0598
Running Time: 397:32
Release Date: June 2013
Originally recorded in 2007
Originally recorded in 2007
Genre:
Orchestral & Concertos
Orchestral & Concertos
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About
The release of Bernard Haitink’s new cycle of the Beethoven symphonies has been one of the most talked about classical events of 2006. Over recent years many people had questioned whether another complete set of Beethoven’s symphonies would ever be recorded. But Haitink’s revelatory recordings have demonstrated why fresh new interpretations of the Beethoven’s music are so important and why the composer’s music is still so relevent today.
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CD of the Week
this recording has impressed every one of the CD Review team - there is a feeling of immediacy and drama tempered with vision and maturity as though Haitink’s long career has been leading towards this time where he can combine impetuosity and youthful enthusiasm with the wisdom of age and experience"
BBC Radio 3 CD Review, Symphony No 9
Artistic Quality 10 Sound Quality 10
the LSO are in absolutely smashing form - an unforgettable experience. It’s a veritable orchestral adventure
ClassicsToday.com, Symphonies Nos 4 & 8
Performance***** Sound *****
"without being quirky Haitink presents it in a way that feels utterly fresh - the results are exhilarating’
BBC Music Magazine - Symphonies Nos 5 & 1.
Performance ***** Sound *****
Benchmark Recording ’a blazing performance of the Seventh Symphony that reaches a superbly disciplined and frenzied conclusion
BBC Music Magazine - Symphony No 7 & Triple Concerto
Disc of the Month
Performance ***** Sound *****
a complete confidence exists between the LSO, in magnificent form, and it’s conductor. This disc is the triumphant climax to the series"
BBC Music Magazine - Symphonies Nos 4 & 8
simply masterful Beethoven Capped by a magisterial account of the Ninth Symphony, this is the Beethoven set for our time.Even if you already have umpteen other recordings of these works, you really owe it to yourself to hear this new set"
Chicago Tribune (US)
a towering achievement,,,"
The Times
CDs of the Year ‘Few music lovers saw this one coming Haitink has rarely sounded more suitably agitated. Even the problematic Triple Concerto has rare drama and purpose; this recording may be the best ever"
Philidelphia Enquirer (US)
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