Symphonies 1-9 [Box set]

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Herbert Kegel (Conductor), Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Herbert Kegel
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (May 16, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 5
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Delta
• ASIN: B000001VWY
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,927 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Allegro con brio

2. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Marcia funebre (Adagio assai)

3. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Scherzo (Allegro vivace)

4. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Finale (Allegro molto)

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Disc: 2

1. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Poco sostenuto-vivace

2. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegretto

3. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Presto-Assai meno presto

4. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegro con brio

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Disc: 3

1. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro con brio

2. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Andante con moto

3. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro

4. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro

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Disc: 4

1. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro ma non troppo (Awakening of happy feelings on arriving in the country)

2. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Andante molto mosso (By the Brook)

3. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro (Peasant's merrymaking)

4. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro (The Storm)

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Disc: 5

1. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso

2. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Molto vivace

3. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Adagio molto e cantabile

4. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Presto-Allegro assai

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS SET IS AN ABSOLUTE STEAL, December 19, 2005

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S. Schindler "Music lover" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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The performance of Symphony No. 5 in this set absolutely kicks serious butt- it's the most powerful, driven Fifth I've ever heard- worth the price of the whole set alone!!!! The rest of the CD's are excellent as well, but the Fifth in this set reigns supreme!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasing overall..., July 13, 2004

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bonsai724 "bonsai724" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symphonies 1-9 (Audio CD)

Beethoven's Symphonies are very popular among the classical community, and hence there are many versions and sets to choose from. This box set is wonderful for a classical lover who desires to obtain the complete symphonies, but can't afford to spend a hundred dollars in the process. This is by far not the best performance ever recorded by any means, but overall, it stays close to the music and is very traditional. So if you desire to gain a better appreciation for Beethoven's symphonies, but aren't willing or are unable to spend alot of money doing it, this is the perfect box set for you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 25, 2005

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Michael Wyatt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphonies 1-9 (Audio CD)

This is an excellent series of recordings. The peak of which, of course, comes in the final CD with the 9th Symphony. The instruments are perfectly mixed so that one section doesn't outweigh another. The solosists are superior. The orchestra is crisp and precise. This is one of the best recordings of the nine symphonies out there. And it's a great value.