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Ludwig van Beethoven, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5; Egmont Overture
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Allegro con brio
2. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Andante con moto
3. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Allegro
4. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Allegro
5. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Ouverture
6. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Die Trommel geruhret
7. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Zwischenakt I
8. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Zwischenakt II
9. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Freudvoll und leidvoll
10. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Zwischenakt III
11. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Zwischenakt IV
12. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Musik, Klarchens Tod bezeichnend
13. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Susser Schlaf
14. Egmont, Op.84, Ouveture und Musik zu Goethes Trauerspiel: Siegessymphonie

CD Details

All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic, Sylvia Mcnair
Title: Beethoven: Symphony No. 5; Egmont Overture
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Teldec
Release Date: 9/7/1993
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090317731322

CD Reviews

Superb

jazzed@music.com | San Francisco | 06/15/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Masur brings outthe inner voices without sacrificing any of the symphony's power or drama. The sound is exceptional and the New York Philharmonic shines in this superb recording."

Poor recording

Prescott Cunningham Moore | 03/28/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Masur is very quixotic as a conductor. Sometimes his concerts and recordings are shockingly vibrant and energetic. However, most of the time, he is an overly intellectual conductor that creates dull, lifeless readings. Here, we find the New York Philharmonic in top form, playing a wonderfully balanced and well-rehearsed version of the fifth. But that is were my praise ends. Although the quality of the playing is near perfection, the energy and emotion (or lack there of) that Masur instills in the players is uninspiring. I will say I am impressed that Masur (correctly) chooses to take the repeat of the Scherzo - something the liner notes explain in detail - but that is not enough to save this performance from mediocrity.

Egmont, here recorded in its entirety, is interesting if anything because we rarely encounter the entire incidental music on disc. However, there are better versions of both available. Dausgaard's Egmont blows Masur out of the water. As for the symphony, there are seemingly hundreds of better alternatives, including Vanska, Barenboim, Zinman, Keibler, Szell, Karajan, Harnoncourt, and Jarvi, to just name a few. Pass."

Boring Beethoven?

Greg Hales | Vacaville, Ca USA | 03/27/2000

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Kurt Masur recorded some excellant Beethoven with Liepzig. Why was it done again and in New York? His approach is for the most part good and serves the music well. I'm not so sure of the ocherstra however. The playing is ok...but the sound doesnt seem unified and sections of the orchestra disjointed from one another. If doing a piece like this symphony, it should be an event and the ensemble should be together in all respects.My choices for this symphony would be Karajan. If wanting an american orchestra then get Szell/Cleveland."