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Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 1: Symphonies [Box set]

Ludwig van Beethoven , Walter Berry , Herbert von Karajan , Berlin Philharmonic Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 5
  • Format: Box set
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • ASIN: B000001GZ4
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,918 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Sym No.1 in C, Op.21: 1. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio
2. Sym No.1 in C, Op.21: 2. Andante Cantabile Con Moto
3. Sym No.1 in C, Op.21: 3. Menuetto. Allegro Molto E Vivace
4. Sym No.1 in C, Op.21: 4. Finale. Adagio - Allegro Molto E Vivace
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Disc: 2
1. Sym No.2 in D, Op.36: 1. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio
2. Sym No.2 in D, Op.36: 2. Larghetto
3. Sym No.2 in D, Op.36: 3. Scherzo. Allegro
4. Sym No.2 in D, Op.36: 4. Allegro Molto
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Disc: 3
1. Sym No.5 in c, Op.67: 1. Allegro Con Brio
2. Sym No.5 in c, Op.67: 2. Andante Con Moto
3. Sym No.5 in c, Op.67: 3. Allegro
4. Sym No.5 in c, Op.67: 4. Allegro
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Disc: 4
1. Sym No.7 in A, Op.92: 1. Poco Sostenuto - Vivace
2. Sym No.7 in A, Op.92: 2. Allegretto
3. Sym No.7 in A, Op.92: 3. Presto
4. Sym No.7 in A, Op.92: 4. Allegro Con Brio
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Disc: 5
1. 'Coriolan' Ov in c, Op.62
2. Sym No.9 in d, Op.125: 1. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
3. Sym No.9 in d, Op.125: 2. Molto Vivace
4. Sym No.9 in d, Op.125: 3. Adagio Molto E Cantabile
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Major Improvement to an Historic Cycle, July 30, 1999
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This review is from: Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 1: Symphonies (Audio CD)
This is a digital (ADD) remastering of the original recordings from 1961-63. Much of the noise has been cleaned up and the signal/noise ratio and dynamic range are dramatically improved over the earlier release. Some residual tape hiss persists, but the dynamics of the instruments and voices really start to shine. There are a few instances of heavy distortion during loud passages - probably the original microphones or tape being overdriven. Nevertheless, this is a formidable, definitive, historical set for the collector. An excellent vintage, if a bit fortified.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The must have for the classical music or Beethoven lover., August 19, 2000
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This review is from: Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 1: Symphonies (Audio CD)
von Karajan did many things very well. This is one of them. I have the older version of this set on CD. I also have some of the originally released records and cassettes of the 1960's Karajan Beethoven Symphony cycle. He has recorded these a number of times. The 70's version, well, I did not like the sound. The 80's recordings were digital, but heavily mixed, and the sound and performance not up to the 60's version.

This version is the complete set of Beethoven's nine symphonies.

Performance is historically classic...wonderful. Recording is excellent, better than many new ones. Karajan is a master at Beethoven. He also has two recordings out of Beethoven's Triple Concerto (one with Rostopovich, one with YoYo Ma)...both wonderful. These symphonies are a must for anyone interested in classical music. I have purchased many renderings of Beethoven's Ninth. All but this Karajan 1960's versions have gone to the used CD shops. This is what all recordings of Beethoven should be measured by.

I don't like Karajan with Mahler, or some other composers, but with this set, he is close to perfection.

And the price is a bargain.

Five stars easily.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Masterly Control, February 18, 2000
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Paul Harben (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 1: Symphonies (Audio CD)
I came to the 1961-63 cycle by way of Karajan's mid-80s digital Gold accounts. I am bowled over by the sheer beauty and controlled excitement in the 3rd; and the 7th has striking, gloriously judged tempi. My favourite 9th from Karajan is still the 1977 performance, however, in it's new guise, this reissue glows with full choral power as never before. The "single-bit" format seems to restore some of the Berlin strings' lustre and sheen. The balance and spatial enhancement is real. A marvelous effort by DG. At almost double the price of the first CD transfer I still think it is worth the outlay. Enjoy anew this must have set.
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