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Recording of the Week, Beethoven Symphonies from Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra

19th July 2019

Ádám Fischer conducts the Danish Chamber Orchestra in frequently thrilling, occasionally controversial, but always fascinating performances of Beethoven's symphonies.

New Release Round-up, New Release Round-Up - 19th July 2019

19th July 2019

New releases from Vladimir Jurowski and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, cellist Jan Vogler and the late Jörg Demus, plus world premiere recordings of operas by Goldschmidt and Cavalli, and the final instalment of Carus’s venerable Complete Schütz Edition.

Interview, Rosanne Philippens on Insight

18th July 2019

The violinist discusses her recent album of solo works by Biber, Bach, Enescu and Ysaÿe, released on Channel Classics in late April and curated in response to audience feedback from a European recital tour.

Box Set Selections, Boxed Set Selections - July 2019

17th July 2019

An overview of the Hungarian conductor’s legacy with the Wiener Philharmoniker, a collection of British music from Sir Andrew Davis, Ádám Fischer’s Beethoven symphonies, and a 150th birthday celebration from the Wiener Staatsoper.

Gramophone Choices, Gramophone Editor's Choices - August 2019

16th July 2019

Chris introduces this month’s Choices, with a superb Janáček recital from Nicky Spence, Julius Drake and friends on Hyperion first among equals as Recording of the Month.

Presto Classical Recording of the Week

Beethoven: Complete Symphonies

Danish Chamber Orchestra, Danish National Concert Choir, Ádám Fischer

Available Formats: 5 CDs

James enjoys a thrilling new complete Beethoven symphonies cycle from Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra, with plenty of interesting new things to say about these frequently recorded works.

Read James's full review to find out more