Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

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This is a big, impressive performance of the Ninth that will appeal to any listener who wants their Beethoven served up that way. Haitink’s admirers, it goes without saying, will not want to... — MusicWeb International, March 2020 More…

Release Date: 1st Nov 2019
Catalogue No: 900180
Label: BR Klassik
Length: 71 minutes

Opus Klassik Awards

2020

Nominee - Female Singer of the Year (Romberger)
Opus Klassik Awards

2020

Nominee - Male Singer of the Year (Padmore)
Opus Klassik Awards

2020

Nominee - Conductor of the Year

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'

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Sally Matthews (soprano), Gerhild Romberger (alto), Mark Padmore (tenor), Gerald Finley (bass)
Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Bernard Haitink

I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

Track length17:19

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II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto

Track length15:32

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III. Adagio molto e cantabile

Track length13:17

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IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai

Track length25:47

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A recording of Ludwig van Beethoven's 'Ninth' is always a great event, especially because the symphony’s final chorus, Schiller's 'Ode to Joy', is understood around the world as a plea for peace and international understanding. It was no coincidence that the catchy melody to the text 'Joy, beautiful spark of divinity' was chosen as the Hymn of the European Union. This recording of Beethoven’s great choral symphony under the direction of Bernard Haitink and with excellent instrumental and vocal soloists is not only an outstanding interpretation of the work but also very much an event in itself – because these recordings document Haitink’s last ever concerts with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Haitink's decision marks the end of a conducting career spanning 65 years. He has been a regular and highly welcome guest of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, and numerous CDs on the BR-KLASSIK label document the exceptional quality of this creative collaboration.

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March 2020

This is a big, impressive performance of the Ninth that will appeal to any listener who wants their Beethoven served up that way. Haitink’s admirers, it goes without saying, will not want to miss it.

8th December 2019

Haitink’s reading of the mighty Ninth is notable for its vivid clarity of texture, with admirably prominent woodwind, and its fine quartet of soloists. By modern ideas of Beethoven tempo, it takes its time, but for a 90-year-old conductor, that’s hardly a crime.

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