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BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies, Concertos and Overtures (Complete) (12-CD Box Set)
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BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies, Concertos and Overtures (Complete) (12-CD Box Set)
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Triumphing over deafness and turbulent political times, Ludwig van Beethoven singlehandedly changed the course of music history, laying down the foundations for the Romantic era. His nine symphonies grew out of the forms established in the time of Mozart and Haydn, but show a remarkable evolution which embraces heroic grandeur in the Third Symphony, patriotism and innovation in the Fifth Symphony, countryside imagery and narrative in the Sixth Symphony, and choral inspiration in the Ninth Symphony, the ‘Ode to Joy’ from which has become the Anthem for Europe.
Even Beethoven couldn’t entirely escape the influence of Mozart, and this lineage can be traced in the melodic grace to be found in the symphonies as well as the concertos. Imposing in their stature, the five Piano Concertos are filled with lively inventiveness as well as some of the most beautiful music ever to emerge from this genre. Beethoven’s single work in the popular symphonie concertante form is the ‘Triple’ Concerto, but it is the distinctive nobility of the Violin Concerto which has seen it gain an unassailable position as one of the greatest works in the repertoire.
Beethoven considered music ‘a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy’, with greatness of conception and painstaking craftsmanship his hallmarks. The Overtures are no exception in this, reflecting the drama and excitement of the theatre and including the opening of his only opera Fidelio.
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Disc
1
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
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I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
00:09:14
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II. Andante cantabile con moto
00:07:06
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III. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace
00:04:35
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IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
00:06:10
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Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastoral"
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I. Pleasant, cheerful feelings aroused on approaching the countryside: Allegro ma non troppo
00:11:06
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II. Scene by the brook: Andante molto mosso
00:12:05
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III. Happy gathering of villagers: Allegro
00:04:59
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IV. Thunder - storm: Allegro
00:03:54
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V. Shepherd's song: Grateful thanks to the Almighty after the storm: Allegretto
00:09:54
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Disc
2
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36
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I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
00:12:24
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II. Larghetto
00:11:15
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III. Scherzo: Allegro
00:04:37
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IV. Allegro molto
00:06:42
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
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I. Allegro con brio
00:07:16
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II. Andante con moto
00:09:21
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Disc
3
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica"
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I. Allegro con brio
00:16:58
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II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai
00:12:52
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III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
00:05:53
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IV. Finale: Allegro molto
00:11:35
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Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93
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I. Allegro vivace e con brio
00:09:17
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II. Allegretto scherzando
00:03:50
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III. Tempo di menuetto
00:05:51
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IV. Allegro vivace
00:07:44
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Disc
4
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60
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I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
00:11:48
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III. Menuetto: Allegro vivace - Trio: Un poco meno allegro
00:06:00
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IV. Allegro ma non troppo
00:06:58
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Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
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I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
00:14:25
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II. Allegretto
00:08:12
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IV. Allegro con brio
00:08:51
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Disc
5
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Schiller, Friedrich von, lyricist(s)
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, 'Choral'
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I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
00:14:44
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II. Molto vivace
00:13:46
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III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato
00:13:05
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IV. Finale: Presto
00:23:19
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Disc
6
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
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I. Allegro con brio
00:17:42
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III. Rondo: Allegro scherzando
00:08:47
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Rondo in B-Flat Major, WoO 6
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Rondo in B - Flat Major, WoO 6
00:09:37
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Beethoven, Ludwig van
Kuffner, Christoph Johann Anton, lyricist(s)
Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80, "Choral Fantasy"
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Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80, "Choral Fantasy"
00:19:49
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Disc
7
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
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I. Allegro con brio
00:14:04
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III. Rondo: Molto allegro
00:06:03
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Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73, "Emperor"
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II. Adagio un poco mosso
00:08:01
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III. Rondo: allegro
00:10:02
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Disc
8
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
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I. Allegro con brio
00:16:33
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III. Rondo: Allegro
00:08:49
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Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
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I. Allegro moderato
00:19:07
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II. Andante con moto
00:05:36
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III. Rondo: Vivace
00:09:56
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Disc
9
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Piano Concerto in D Major, Op. 61a
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I. Allegro, ma non troppo
00:24:14
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II. Larghetto
00:09:23
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Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56
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III. Rondo alla polacca
00:13:04
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Disc
10
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Fidelio, Op. 72: Overture
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Fidelio, Op. 72: Overture
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Die Geschopfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), Op. 43: Overture
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Die Geschopfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), Op. 43: Overture
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Overture to Collin's Coriolan, Op. 62, "Coriolan Overture"
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Overture to Collin's Coriolan, Op. 62, "Coriolan Overture"
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Die Ruinen von Athen (The Ruins of Athens), Op. 113: Overture
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Die Ruinen von Athen (The Ruins of Athens), Op. 113: Overture
00:05:20
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Egmont, Op. 84: Overture
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Egmont, Op. 84: Overture
00:08:30
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Die Weihe des Hauses Overture, Op. 124
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Die Weihe des Hauses Overture, Op. 124
00:11:15
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Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b
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Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b
00:14:23
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Disc
11
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Overture in C Major, Op. 115, "Namensfeier" (Name Day Celebration)
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Overture in C Major, Op. 115, "Namensfeier" (Name Day Celebration)
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Leonore Overture No. 1 in C Major, Op. 138
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Leonore Overture No. 1 in C Major, Op. 138
00:10:04
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Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 72a
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Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 72a
00:14:41
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Konig Stephan (King Stephen), Op. 117: Overture
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Konig Stephan (King Stephen), Op. 117: Overture
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Ritterballett, WoO 1
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Ritterballett, WoO 1
00:13:19
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Leonore Prohaska, WoO 96: No. 4. Funeral March
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Leonore Prohaska, WoO 96: No. 4. Funeral March
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Triumphal March for Tarpeja, WoO 2a
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Triumphal March for Tarpeja, WoO 2a
00:02:52
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Disc
12
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
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I. Allegro ma non troppo
00:25:11
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II. Larghetto
00:10:13
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III. Rondo: Allegro
00:11:21
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Romance No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40
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Romance No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40
00:08:40
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Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50
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Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50
00:09:50
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Total Playing Time:
13:44:01
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Composer(s):
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Lyricist(s):
Kuffner, Christoph Johann Anton; Schiller, Friedrich von
Conductor(s):
Drahos, Béla; Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Jean, Kenneth; Wetton, Hilary Davan; Wordsworth, Barry
Orchestra(s):
Capella Istropolitana; Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Choir(s):
City of London Choir; Nicolaus Esterhazy Chorus
Artist(s):
Davies, Julian; Donose, Ruxandra; Fink, Manfred; Fontanals-Simmons, Marta; Gadd, Stephen; Hoare, Peter; Jandó, Jenő; Kang, Dong-Suk; Kliegel, Maria; McCawley, Leon; Nishizaki, Takako; Otelli, Claudio; Papian, Hasmik; Rutter, Claire; Vladar, Stefan; Wallevik, Matilde
Label: Naxos Series: Boxed Sets Genre: Ballet; Choral - Secular; Concerto; Orchestral Period: Classical
Catalogue No:
8.501204
Barcode:
730099120449
Physical Release: 04/2013
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