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Symphony 9

Hybrid SACD

Ludwig van Beethoven (Artist, Composer), Bernard Haitink (Artist, Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
2	Scherzo: Molto Vivace
3	Adagio Molto E Cantabile
4	Presto - Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Vivace - Adagio Cantabile

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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a landmark in the history of music, changing the concept of what a symphony could be. The use of solo singers and a chorus in the final movement was revolutionary, and the emotional journey to a glorious vision of a world of love and tolerance paved the way for idealistic symphonies to come.

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'a magnificent performance of the Ninth, done with total commitment under Haitink's inspiring leadership ... with splendid chorus and soloists in full cry, and orchestra in blazing form, all is thrillingly right. Every detail of the ever-astonishing score is given its value in a reading of passionate conviction' -- Sunday Times (UK), 3 September 2006

'an incredible recording' -- MusicOMH (UK), 1 September 2006

'enough orchestral punch to knock a listener senseless ... we are caught in the grip of a performance of quite uncommon fervour. Feel the warmth of Finley's opening bass solo, marvel at the open throats of the London Symphony Chorus' -- The Times (UK), 1 September 2006

'simply masterful Beethoven ... Capped by a magisterial account of the Ninth Symphony, this is the Beethoven set for our time. Even if you already have umpteen other recordings of these works, you really owe it to yourself to hear this new set. It's a deeply satisfying musical experience' -- Chicago Tribune (US), 13 October 2006

'this recording has impressed every one of the CD Review team ... there is a feeling of immediacy and drama tempered with vision and maturity as though Haitink's long career has been leading towards this time where he can combine impetuosity and youthful enthusiasm with the wisdom of age and experience' CD of the Week -- BBC Radio 3 CD Review (UK), 23 September 2006

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.69 x 0.39 x 4.97 inches; 3.52 ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lso Live
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LSO0592
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2006
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Lso Live
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000HDR7GK
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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- #11,930 in Symphonies (CDs & Vinyl)

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marius

The best recording of the Ninth?

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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I have almost every recording of the Ninth including Karajan,Walter,Norrinton,Bernstein,and Furtwanglers.
There is no comparison .The timing,choruses and vocalists are superb. I believe this Haitinks third or possibly fourth recording of this work. I have not compared them. My very close runner up is Solti's
recording which is also fabulous. It's a very close call but I would pick Haitinks.

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Kevin J. Kulp

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019

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Excellent performance; excellent recording. The use of surround is subtle and very much enhances the listening experience.

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Mickey

Great buy

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019

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I love this CD so much! Thanks!

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John Gallagher

Stellar

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2009

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Haitink stars as well as Beethoven. A beautifully recorded disc. And a performance worthy of the recording. Strong, surely tempoed, emotionally powerful and richly played by all.

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Peter Baker - Voiceover

A superb recording

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021

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If you like a spot of Ludwig Van, the 9th is a masterpiece and this has been so well recorded and mixed.

Carlos C

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2016

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Great performance and excellent sound quality.

Gianfranco Sogno

Un vero inno alla gioia (dell'audio)

Reviewed in Italy on December 3, 2016

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Semplicemente fantastica la registrazione, il livello artistico non mi permetto di giudicarlo. Lo ritengo un eccellente sacd per la valutazione di impianti hi fi. Passa dai pieni orchestrali con tanto di coro, al singolo strumento in modo stupefacente, a mio modesto parere consigliatissimo!

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