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In 1999, conductor Daniel Barenboim and literary theorist Edward Said joined forces to create the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, an ensemble of young Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab musicians united in common cause, to show that there are no boundaries between people when they play music together. The symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven hold a special significance for them, because many of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's concerts have featured them as symbols of international harmony, and their recordings have been brought together in this box set under the title Beethoven for All, a clear statement of their egalitarian aims. [Note: this set should not be confused with Barenboim's earlier disc, called Beethoven for All, which was a collection of excerpts from the symphonies, piano concertos, and piano sonatas.] Barenboim's interpretations of the symphonies should be considered mainstream, since his tempos, phrasing, dynamics, and expressions are quite conventional, and he employs modern instrumentation and a large-scale orchestra. Nothing here remotely resembles period practices or sonorities: this is Beethoven as he was played by major orchestras for most of the 20th century. Barenboim's refusal to update his performances to make them conform to early 19th century style is almost as controversial as his idealistic politics, but his insistence on following his own lights in music and international relations have made him one of the most significant figures of our time. While this Beethoven set will appeal to traditionalists, most listeners will applaud Barenboim's efforts in bringing Beethoven to a wider audience and using the music to foster peace and understanding. Decca's recordings are clear and full-sounding, though there's little resonance or sense of spatial dimensions.
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Symphony No. 1 in C, Op. 21 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2012 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 55 -"Eroica" (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2012 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
DISC 2
Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Symphony No. 4 in B flat, Op. 60 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
DISC 3
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 -"Pastoral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
DISC 4
Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
DISC 5
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 - "Choral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Friedrich Schiller, Author - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Friedrich Schiller, Author - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Friedrich Schiller, Author - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 - "Choral" (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Waltraud Meier, Mezzo-Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Daniel Barenboim, Conductor, MainArtist - Peter Seiffert, Tenor, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - René Pape, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Friedemann Engelbrecht, Producer, Recording Producer - Tobias Lehmann, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Friedrich Schiller, Author - West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Anja Harteros, Soprano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Vokalensemble Kölner Dom, Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Magdalena Herbst, Producer
℗ 2011 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co. KG, Oberhaching
Album review
In 1999, conductor Daniel Barenboim and literary theorist Edward Said joined forces to create the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, an ensemble of young Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab musicians united in common cause, to show that there are no boundaries between people when they play music together. The symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven hold a special significance for them, because many of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's concerts have featured them as symbols of international harmony, and their recordings have been brought together in this box set under the title Beethoven for All, a clear statement of their egalitarian aims. [Note: this set should not be confused with Barenboim's earlier disc, called Beethoven for All, which was a collection of excerpts from the symphonies, piano concertos, and piano sonatas.] Barenboim's interpretations of the symphonies should be considered mainstream, since his tempos, phrasing, dynamics, and expressions are quite conventional, and he employs modern instrumentation and a large-scale orchestra. Nothing here remotely resembles period practices or sonorities: this is Beethoven as he was played by major orchestras for most of the 20th century. Barenboim's refusal to update his performances to make them conform to early 19th century style is almost as controversial as his idealistic politics, but his insistence on following his own lights in music and international relations have made him one of the most significant figures of our time. While this Beethoven set will appeal to traditionalists, most listeners will applaud Barenboim's efforts in bringing Beethoven to a wider audience and using the music to foster peace and understanding. Decca's recordings are clear and full-sounding, though there's little resonance or sense of spatial dimensions.
© TiVo
About the album
- 5 disc(s) - 37 track(s)
- Total length: 05:55:14
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Daniel Barenboim
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Genre: Classical
© 2012 Decca Music Group Limited ℗ 2012 Fundacion Barenboim-Said & Unitel GmbH & Co, Oberhaching
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