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Egmont op. 84 01. Seefried, Irmgard "Original Version" Sinfonie Nr. 9 d-moll op. 125 02. Seefried, Irmgard "1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso" 03. Fricsay, Ferenc "2. Molto vivace" 04. Fricsay, Ferenc "3. Adagio molto e cantabile" 05. Fricsay, Ferenc "4. Presto -" 06. Maureen Forrester "4. Presto - Allegro assai (Original Version)"
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Berlin Phil.orchestra/ Fricsay |
 | Description: | It was clear from the start that Beethovenâ??s Ninth Symphony, with its air of solemnity in the final chorus, which calls for brotherly love just as the New Year comes in, would become a musical part of our worldâ??s cultural legacy. Hundreds of minds, Beethoven researcher Karl Nef prophesied, have been set in motion by this music in the most varied ways, and it will continue not only to bestow pleasure upon countless thousands, but also to stimulate mental life right at the most fundamental level.
There are certainly only a very few truly cerebral interpretations which stand out from the fathomless mass of recordings. One of those upon which â??The Absolute Soundâ? journal has stamped its coveted seal of approval is the recording with Georg Solti and his perfectly honed symphony musicians from Chicago. Here, this usually somewhat daring baton-wielder plumbs the very depths of the score and allows Beethovenâ??s rich abundance of ideas to ferment into a great whole.
The four soloists prove their worth as first choice for the richly detailed and balanced synopsis of this fissured work. They captivate us as much in the solo as in the group singing with their natural and expressive intonation. The dry, very present sound highlights the fact that this is an artistic performance at the highest level.
Recording: May 1972 in the Krannert Centre of the University of Illinois, Chicago, by Kenneth Wilkinson and Gordon Parry
Production: David Harvey - BERLIN PHIL.ORCHESTRA/FRICSAYThis is simply one of the greatest, most deservedly legendary recordings of Beethoven's 9th Symphony ever offered to the public. Tempos and dynamics vary widely, with Fricsay always considerate of the works many thematic challenges. His handling of the subtle rhythmic gradations of the Molto vivace is peerless and prepare yourself for one of the most exhilarating Allegro assai finales this side of Toscanini. With a line up of soloists including Irmgard Seefried, Maureen Forrester, Ernst Haefliger, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau all in their vocal prime as well, it simply doesn't get any better than this. Deutsche Grammophon's rich well-balanced sound is very good for it's vintage. No matter how many performances of this frequently recorded masterpiece you may already own, don't miss Fricsay's!Total time: [77'30]
Recording/Aufnahme/Enregistrement:
Berlin, Jesus-Christus-Kirche, 12/1957, 1 & 4/1958
? 1958 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
? 2001 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
Printed in the E. U. by Neef, Wittingen
ORIGINAL-IMAGE BIT-PROCESSING
Made in the E. U.
Packaging: standard jewel case with 20-page booklet; liner notes in English, German, and French; sung text in French, German, and English
Originally released in [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1215051]Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 002/3, 1958[/url]. |  | No. of tracks: |
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