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Staatskapelle Dresden|Beethoven: The Symphonies

Beethoven: The Symphonies

Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis

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With so many Beethoven symphony cycles available, is there a reason to add this one from the mid-'90s by Colin Davis with the Dresden Staatskapelle to your shelf? It depends on two things: how big is your shelf and how insatiable is your curiosity? For one thing, this cycle has Davis' supremely civilized yet profoundly passionate conducting, shaping, and shading of the music, following its architecture but instilling it with his own particular brand of fervor. A widely admired Mozart/Haydn, Sibelius/Stravinsky conductor, Davis rarely recorded Beethoven, and his way with him his highly individualistic with sharp accents, driving rhythms, and amazing grace. For another, it has the Staatskapelle's superbly poised and deeply dedicated playing, molding and coloring the music, breathing life into its notes and rhythms and making them sing and dance. A well-known east German Strauss/Bruckner orchestra, the Staatskapelle likewise rarely recorded Beethoven, and its performances are all its own with burnished colors, refined lines, and controlled power. Plus, Philips' sound is cool but crisp, clear but full, and clean but lush, that is, typical magnificent Philips' sound. In short, if your shelf is big and already contains a dozen or more Beethoven symphony cycles and if your curiosity for unusual conductor-orchestra combinations is insatiable, you might have room for the Davis/Dresden Beethoven cycle, too.

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Symphony No. 1 in C, Op. 21 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:09:30

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Andante cantabile con moto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:08:34

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Menuetto (Allegro molto e vivace)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:03:30

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

4
4. Finale (Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:01

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

5
1. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:14:58

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

6
2. Allegretto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:09:42

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

7
3. Presto - Assai meno presto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:10:30

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

8
4. Allegro con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:09:13

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

DISC 2

Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:13:11

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Larghetto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:11:25

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Scherzo (Allegro)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:03:53

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

4
4. Allegro molto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:53

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

5
1. Allegro vivace e con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:10:04

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

6
2. Allegretto scherzando
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:04:09

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

7
3. Tempo di menuetto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:05:12

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

8
4. Allegro vivace
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:08:12

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tjeerd Veeger, Editor, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

DISC 3

Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica" (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Allegro con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:18:53

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roger de Schot, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Marcia funèbre (Adagio assai)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:17:29

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roger de Schot, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Scherzo (Allegro vivace)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:01

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roger de Schot, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

4
4. Finale (Allegro molto)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:12:56

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roger de Schot, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

Music to Goethe's Tragedy "Egmont" Op. 34 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

5
Overture
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:09:06

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE, Author - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Roger de Schot, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

DISC 4

Symphony No. 4 in B flat, Op. 60 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Adagio - Allegro vivace
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:11:54

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Adagio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:10:00

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Allegro vivace
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:00

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

4
4. Allegro ma non troppo
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:59

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (Ludwig van Beethoven)

5
1. Allegro con brio
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:07:55

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

6
2. Andante con moto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:10:38

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

7
3. Allegro
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:03

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

8
4. Allegro
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:11:17

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

DISC 5

Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 -"Pastoral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande: Allegro ma non troppo
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:12:28

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Szene am Bach: (Andante molto mosso)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:13:50

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute (Allegro)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:05:49

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

4
4. Gewitter, Sturm (Allegro)
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:04:18

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

5
5. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm: Allegretto
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:09:36

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Horst-Diether Käppler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1992 Universal International Music B.V.

Overture 'Leonore No.3', Op.72b (Ludwig van Beethoven)

6
Overture "Leonore No. 3", Op. 72b
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:14:41

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Willem van Leeuwen, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

DISC 6

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 - "Choral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)

1
1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:17:19

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

2
2. Molto vivace
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:13:39

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

3
3. Adagio molto e cantabile
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:15:34

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)

4
Presto -
Staatskapelle Dresden
00:06:36

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 - "Choral" - 4. (Ludwig van Beethoven)

5
"O Freunde nicht diese Töne" -
Franz Grundheber
00:00:55

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Franz Grundheber, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

6
Allegro assai -
Sharon Sweet
00:02:46

Sharon Sweet, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Chor der Staatsoper Dresden, Choir, MainArtist - Franz Grundheber, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Frey, Tenor, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jadwiga Rappé, Contralto, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

7
Alla marcia (Allegro vivace assai) -
Paul Frey
00:04:39

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Chor der Staatsoper Dresden, Choir, MainArtist - Paul Frey, Tenor, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

8
Andante maestoso - Adagio non troppo, ma divoto -
Dresden State Opera Chorus
00:03:38

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Dresden State Opera Chorus, Choir, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Chor der Staatsoper Dresden, Choir, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

9
Allegro energico, sempre ben marcato -
Chor der Staatsoper Dresden
00:02:17

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Chor der Staatsoper Dresden, Choir, MainArtist - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)

10
Allegro ma non tanto
Sharon Sweet
00:04:11

Sharon Sweet, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Staatskapelle Dresden, Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Colin Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedrich Schiller, Author - Chor der Staatsoper Dresden, Choir, MainArtist - Franz Grundheber, Baritone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Frey, Tenor, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jadwiga Rappé, Contralto, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ursula Singer, Producer, Balance Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cees Heijkoop, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evert Menting, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 1995 Universal International Music B.V.

Albumbeschreibung

With so many Beethoven symphony cycles available, is there a reason to add this one from the mid-'90s by Colin Davis with the Dresden Staatskapelle to your shelf? It depends on two things: how big is your shelf and how insatiable is your curiosity? For one thing, this cycle has Davis' supremely civilized yet profoundly passionate conducting, shaping, and shading of the music, following its architecture but instilling it with his own particular brand of fervor. A widely admired Mozart/Haydn, Sibelius/Stravinsky conductor, Davis rarely recorded Beethoven, and his way with him his highly individualistic with sharp accents, driving rhythms, and amazing grace. For another, it has the Staatskapelle's superbly poised and deeply dedicated playing, molding and coloring the music, breathing life into its notes and rhythms and making them sing and dance. A well-known east German Strauss/Bruckner orchestra, the Staatskapelle likewise rarely recorded Beethoven, and its performances are all its own with burnished colors, refined lines, and controlled power. Plus, Philips' sound is cool but crisp, clear but full, and clean but lush, that is, typical magnificent Philips' sound. In short, if your shelf is big and already contains a dozen or more Beethoven symphony cycles and if your curiosity for unusual conductor-orchestra combinations is insatiable, you might have room for the Davis/Dresden Beethoven cycle, too.

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