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BEETHOVEN, Gre Brouwenstijn, Concertgebouworkestr, Otto Klemperer

Symphony No.9

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1. Symphony No.9 D Minor Op.125 : I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 16:24 2. Symphony No.9 D Minor Op.125 : II. Scherzo : Molto vivace 14:48 3. Symphony No.9 D Minor Op.125 : III. Adagio molto e cantabile 13:55 4. Symphony No.9 D Minor Op.125 : IV. Finale : Presto etc. 22:56
  • Otto Klemperer - conductor
  • Gre Brouwenstijn - soprano
  • Concertgebouworkestr - orchestra
  • BEETHOVEN

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Archipel Desert Island Collection

"Fascinating to have a Beethoven 9 conducted by Klemperer but not with the Philharmonia, about a year and a half before the famous 1957 Philharmonia recording (and the riveting live performance given concurrently with that, available on the Testament label). Klemperer had worked with the Concertgebouw Orchestra many times since first appearing with them in 1917, and there are other great performances from the 50s that have appeared on CD, Mahler 2 (with Vincent and Ferrier) and Mahler 4 (with Maria Stader) for example. The first movement timing here is identical with that of the 1957 live performance in London, whereas the other three movements were all slightly quicker in Amsterdam. Timings are not a crucial issue. Both are magnificent performances, with differences of timbre between the two orchestras appreciable. The Concertgebouw strings are outstandingly songful in the third movement. The recording quality is better in London (stereo). In Amsterdam (mono) louder sections do not open out, and at those points there is a restricted feel to the sound, although overall its limitations are not serious and not a bar to enjoyment. (Not, in my view, sufficient reason to remove a star.) The chorus makes less impact than desirable, although singing with total commitment, but it is definitely placed behind the orchestra in the sound-picture. A passionate and powerful performance that demands to be heard. If you can only buy one version, then the 1957 London one on Testament would be the one; but on this occasion "Buy both!" is the best advice."