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Kletzki, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: 9 Symphonies [Limited Edition] [Japan]
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (30) - Disc #1
1. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio ( Symphony No.1 In C Major, Op.21)
2. Andante Cantabile Con Moto ( Symphony No.1 In C Major, Op.21)
3. Menuetto, Allegro Molto E Vivace ( Symphony No.1 In C Major, Op.21)
4. Adagio - Allegro Molto E Vivace ( Symphony No.1 In C Major, Op.21)
5. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio ( Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.36)
6. Larghetto ( Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.36)
7. Scherzo, Allegro ( Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.36)
8. Allegro Molto ( Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.36)
9. Coriolan Overture, Op.62
10. Allegro Con Brio ( Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 '' Eroica'')
11. Marcia Funebre, Adagio Assai ( Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 '' Eroica'')
12. Scherzo, Allegro Vivace ( Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, Op.55 '' Eroica'')
13. Finale, Allegro Molto - Poco Andante - Presto ( Symphony No.3 In E Flat Major, O
14. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio ( Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93)
15. Allegretto Scherzando ( Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93)
16. Tempo Di Menuetto ( Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93)
17. Allegro Vivace ( Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93)
18. Adagio - Allegro Vivace ( Symphony No.4 In B Flat Major, Op.60)
19. Adagio ( Symphony No.4 In B Flat Major, Op.60)
20. Menuetto, Allegro Vivace - Un Poco Meno Allegro ( Symphony No.4 In B Flat Major,
21. Allegro Ma Non Troppo ( Symphony No.4 In B Flat Major, Op.60)
22. Poco Sostenuto - Vivace ( Symphony No.7 In A Major, Op.92)
23. Allegretto ( Symphony No.7 In A Major, Op.92)
24. Presto - Assai Meno Presto ( Symphony No.7 In A Major, Op.92)
25. Allegro Con Brio ( Symphony No.7 In A Major, Op.92)
26. Allegro Con Brio ( Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67)
27. Adante Con Moto ( Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67)
28. Allegro ( Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67)
29. Allegro ( Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67)
30. Allegro Ma Non Troppo ( Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 '' Pastoral'')

Details TBA. 2005.

CD Details

All Artists: Kletzki, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Beethoven: 9 Symphonies [Limited Edition] [Japan]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Supraphon
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 5/9/2005
Album Type: Import, Limited Edition
Genre: Classical
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Number of Discs: 5
SwapaCD Credits: 5
UPC: 4988001968856

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Details TBA. 2005.

CD Reviews

Magnificent!

L. Johan Modée | Earth | 05/05/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Paul Kletzki's Beethoven symphony cycle from 1964-68, with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, is not as famous as other cycles from the same era. However, it deserves to be ranked very highly, in the ideal Beethoven Symphony Hall of Fame. Because Kletzki's interpretations are nothing but first rate performances. If you're used to other, more "mainstream" interpretations, these recordings will show you a truer Beethoven, or at least a Beethoven that you haven't heard before. The power, presence, and passion of these performances are simply breathtaking.

The orchestra deserves a special comment. The departments play with an electrifying commitment, which might be a rare thing when it comes to standard repertoire works. It's like they played this music for the first time. If you'll not be moved by this, nothing ever will.

Finally, the Supraphone engineering is excellent, capturing the spaciousness of the fine Dvorák Hall of the Rudolfinum Hall in Prague.

In sum, this is a magnificent Beethoven symphony cycle to cherish. I rank it together with Klemperer's (EMI), Furtwängler's (Music & Arts, EMI), Toscanini's (RCA), and Weingartner's (Opus Kura, Naxos) as one of the best cycles on record. Warmly and strongly recommended!

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