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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 7
Ludwig van Beethoven, Bela Drahos, Budapest Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 7
Genre: Classical
 
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These are decent though uninspired performances that offer a generally effective chamber orchestra approach to Beethoven's symphonies. There's lots of detail in the wind parts that cuts very naturally through the reduced...  more »

     
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All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Bela Drahos, Budapest Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia
Title: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 7
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Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5/13/1997
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099447720

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These are decent though uninspired performances that offer a generally effective chamber orchestra approach to Beethoven's symphonies. There's lots of detail in the wind parts that cuts very naturally through the reduced number of strings. Unfortunately, the lack of sheer power and rhythmic energy will disappoint listeners with a more cosmic view of Beethoven, though the charm and vitality of the music making ultimately carry the day. Not a bad deal. --David Hurwitz

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Not a first choice
09/01/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)

"While these symphonies are played competently enough, they are seriously short on inspriration and energy. The playing's decent but lacks anything special. It's like the orchestra came in and said "Arrrg...Beethoven again. Well, we're getting paid." There are so many better recordings that this one can be avoided."