Credits:

Christian Thielemann,Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Description:

[Best Classics 100] The Beethoven Cycle by Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra has revealed a magnificent image of romantic Beethoven in today's 21st century. This is a coupling of two of the most popular pieces, No. 5 "Destiny" and No. 7. The slow tempo, the huge scale, and the wide range of the dunamik are as if the masters of the past, such as Böhm and Knappertsbusch, were revived in the modern age. The glossy tones of the Vienna Philharmonic in the counterpoint arrangement also carry the tradition of Beethoven performance into the 21st century. Newly coupled for the Best Classical 100, this is the first title to appear in the series. Japan exclusive project / Blu-spec CD2 / Recording dates: November 2009, April 2010 / Location: Musikvereinsaal, Vienna

Tracklisting:

1 SYMPHONY NO.5 IN C MINOR. OP.67 1. ALLEGRO CON BRIO / Christian Thielemann
2 SYMPHONY NO.5 IN C MINOR. OP.67 2. ANDANTE CON MOTO / Christian Thielemann
3 SYMPHONY NO.5 IN C MINOR. OP.67 3. SCHERZO. ALLEGRO / Christian Thielemann
4 SYMPHONY NO.5 IN C MINOR. OP.67 4. ALLEGRO / Christian Thielemann
5 SYMPHONY NO.7 IN A MAJOR. OP.92 1. POCO SOSTENUTO-VIVACE / Christian Thielemann
6 SYMPHONY NO.7 IN A MAJOR. OP.92 2. ALLEGRETTO / Christian Thielemann
7 SYMPHONY NO.7 IN A MAJOR. OP.92 3. PRESTO / Christian Thielemann
8 SYMPHONY NO.7 IN A MAJOR. OP.92 4. ALLEGRO CON BRIO / Christian Thielemann