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Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies

Riccardo Muti

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Recorded between 1985 and 1988, Riccardo Muti's cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies offers mainstream interpretations that will satisfy most listeners' needs. The Philadelphia Orchestra is not as lush as it was in its heyday under Eugene Ormandy, because Muti is mindful of the essential Classical nature of these works. While he doesn't strive for a period sound, but uses modern instruments and conducts a full orchestra, his Beethoven is far from old-fashioned or stodgy. The listener who seeks an intelligent, coherent Beethoven set that meets expectations of great technical playing, accurate and expressive performances, and superb sound quality will be quite happy with this one and will not have to worry unduly about issues of historical authenticity. Muti takes repeats, follows conventional tempos, adheres to what's on the printed page, and makes no idiosyncratic changes or edits, so his Beethoven is uncontroversial and all the better for it. Included as rather spectacular filler is Muti's 1977 recording with Sviatoslav Richter of the Piano Concerto No. 3, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the Leonore Overture No. 3, the Fidelio Overture, and The Consecration of the House Overture, all with the Philadelphians. Bearing in mind that these are early digital recordings (with the exception of the Richter performance, which is analog), the sound is excellent for its time and quite warm and vibrant.

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1
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:08:45

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

2
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:08:14

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

3
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:03:30

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

4
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:05:29

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

5
Symphony No. 3 in E-Fflat Major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': I. Allegro con brio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:17:42

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

6
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': II. Marcia funebre (Adagio assai)
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:16:18

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

7
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': III. Scherzo (Allegro vivace)
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:05:59

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

8
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': IV. Finale (Allegro molto)
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:11:53

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

DISC 2

1
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:12:32

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

2
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:11:39

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

3
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:03:42

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

4
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:06:19

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

5
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:11:07

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist - John Kurlander, Engineer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

6
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:10:01

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist - John Kurlander, Engineer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

7
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:05:26

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist - John Kurlander, Engineer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

8
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:06:48

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist - John Kurlander, Engineer

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

DISC 3

1
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
Riccardo Muti
00:07:17

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited

2
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:09:53

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited

3
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro -
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:05:08

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited

4
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro - Presto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:10:32

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1986 Parlophone Records Limited

5
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:12:38

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

6
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Scene am Bach. Andante molto moto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:12:41

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

7
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:05:53

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

8
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter. Sturm. Allegro -
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:03:59

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

9
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:10:23

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

DISC 4

1
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:13:21

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

2
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:09:01

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

3
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno presto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:09:41

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

4
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:08:43

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

5
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:08:59

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

6
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:03:39

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

7
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:04:53

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

8
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:07:18

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - James Mallinson, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

DISC 5

1
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
Riccardo Muti
00:16:29

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

2
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace - Presto
Riccardo Muti
00:14:46

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

3
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:16:04

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

4
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto - "O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!" (Ode to Joy)
Riccardo Muti
00:24:33

James Morris, Bass Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist - Peter Seiffert, Tenor Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Cheryl Studer, Soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Delores Ziegler, Mezzo-soprano Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Westminster Choir, Choir, FeaturedArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

DISC 6

1
Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:14:02

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - David Groves, Producer - Michael Sheady, Engineer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

2
Fidelio, Op. 72b: Overture
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:06:51

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

3
The Consecration of the House Op. 124: Overture "Die Weihe des Hauses"
Philadelphia Orchestra
00:10:12

Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Riccardo Muti, Conductor, MainArtist

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1988 Parlophone Records Limited

4
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
Riccardo Muti
00:17:59

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Sviatoslav Richter, Piano, MainArtist - Riccardo Muti, Conductor

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 1985 Parlophone Records Limited

5
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
Riccardo Muti
00:09:50

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Sviatoslav Richter, Piano, MainArtist - Riccardo Muti, Conductor

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 1985 Parlophone Records Limited

6
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro
Riccardo Muti
00:09:29

Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra - Sviatoslav Richter, Piano, MainArtist - Riccardo Muti, Conductor

A Warner Classics release, © 2011 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 1985 Parlophone Records Limited

Albumbeschreibung

Recorded between 1985 and 1988, Riccardo Muti's cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies offers mainstream interpretations that will satisfy most listeners' needs. The Philadelphia Orchestra is not as lush as it was in its heyday under Eugene Ormandy, because Muti is mindful of the essential Classical nature of these works. While he doesn't strive for a period sound, but uses modern instruments and conducts a full orchestra, his Beethoven is far from old-fashioned or stodgy. The listener who seeks an intelligent, coherent Beethoven set that meets expectations of great technical playing, accurate and expressive performances, and superb sound quality will be quite happy with this one and will not have to worry unduly about issues of historical authenticity. Muti takes repeats, follows conventional tempos, adheres to what's on the printed page, and makes no idiosyncratic changes or edits, so his Beethoven is uncontroversial and all the better for it. Included as rather spectacular filler is Muti's 1977 recording with Sviatoslav Richter of the Piano Concerto No. 3, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the Leonore Overture No. 3, the Fidelio Overture, and The Consecration of the House Overture, all with the Philadelphians. Bearing in mind that these are early digital recordings (with the exception of the Richter performance, which is analog), the sound is excellent for its time and quite warm and vibrant.

© TiVo

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