Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium)
 
See larger image
 

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium)

Donaldson Bell , Ludwig van Beethoven , George Szell , Jane Hobson , Cleveland Orchestra , Adele Addison , Richard Lewis Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
MP3 Download, 5 Songs, 1999 $9.99  
Audio CD, 1999 --  

Listen to Samples and Buy MP3s

Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or view the MP3 Album.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"/I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestosoGeorge Szell;The Cleveland Orchestra;Adele Addison;Donald Bell;Jane Hobson;Richard Lewis;Robert Shaw;The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus15:32$2.97 Buy Track
listen  2. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"/II. Molto vivaceGeorge Szell;The Cleveland Orchestra;Adele Addison;Donald Bell;Jane Hobson;Richard Lewis;Robert Shaw;The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus11:24$1.98 Buy Track
listen  3. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"/III. Adagio molto e cantabile; Andante moderatoGeorge Szell;The Cleveland Orchestra;Adele Addison;Donald Bell;Jane Hobson;Richard Lewis;Robert Shaw;The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus15:19$2.97 Buy Track
listen  4. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"/IV. Presto;George Szell;The Cleveland Orchestra;Adele Addison;Donald Bell;Jane Hobson;Richard Lewis;Robert Shaw;The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus 6:09$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"/Presto - Recitativo: O Freunde, nicht diese Tone! (Final Chorus on Schiller's "Ode to Joy")George Szell;The Cleveland Orchestra;Adele Addison;Donald Bell;Jane Hobson;Richard Lewis;Robert Shaw;The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus17:54$2.97 Buy Track


Amazon's Milestones Of The Millennium (NPR Series) Store

Image of Milestones Of The Millennium (NPR Series)
Visit Amazon's Milestones Of The Millennium (NPR Series) Store
for all the music, discussions, and more.


Product Details

  • Performer: Donaldson Bell, Jane Hobson, Adele Addison, Richard Lewis
  • Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra
  • Conductor: George Szell
  • Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Audio CD (January 12, 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B00000GV4I
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,536 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Unlike the other discs in this series, this one contains a single work of music, complete. Szell's classic performance has remained in the catalogs almost continuously since it was recorded in 1961, for good reasons. While the conductor doesn't quite capture the mystery of the music as well as Wilhelm Furtwängler (who does?), his is a powerful performance with lots of vigor, forward thrust, and, in the slow movement, a generous amount of poetry. The chorus, trained by Robert Shaw, is splendid and seems to sing almost effortlessly. The spotlighting of the soloists in the recording is some detriment, but the performance survives. A thoroughly worthwhile reissue, but you can get the same recording, with the Fidelio Overture as a bonus, on a much cheaper CD (Sony number 46533). --Leslie Gerber

 

Customer Reviews

6 Reviews
5 star:
 (5)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't leave home with out it., October 31, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium) (Audio CD)
I am a high end audio salesman and I bring this recording to work every day. Highly recomended.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite version!, December 5, 2007
By 
Lorna H. Smith (University Place, WA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium) (Audio CD)
This has been my favorite recording of Beethoven's 9th! I love listening to it as I travel and love sharing it with others. Maybe I shared it too much as my recording is missing and I am buying another one just like it.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite performance of the 9th, October 18, 2007
This review is from: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (National Public Radio Milestones Of The Millennium) (Audio CD)
My Dad had Szell's performance of Beethoven's 9th on cassette which I listened to over and over again when I was in my mid teens. Then the cassette was misplaced (or used up) and I purchased some other recordings of the 9th. None of them impressed me nearly as much as Szell's. Then last year I found this CD (with great excitement) and it brings back all the memories. No other performance I have heard gives it the same power and intensity. The third movement is played so beautifully, and the fourth is an outstanding performance by the choir. And just like I when I was a teenager, I still enjoy turning the volume way up for the opening measures... ((( )))
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews




Only search this product's reviews



Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide

SoundUnwound - the personal music encyclopedia

Passionate about music?
Learn more at SoundUnwound, the personal music encyclopedia, or challenge your friends with our music quizzes.

SoundUnwound Logo


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Music by subject:








i.e., each title must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...