Beethoven*, Franz Konwitschny, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

The 9 Symphonies Ouvertures (Coriolan / Fidelio / Leonore / Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus)

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Franz Konwitschny's interpretation of Beethoven's nine symphonies remains a landmark classical recording. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of Europe's oldest ensembles, brings weight and authority to these essential works. Konwitschny's conducting emphasizes clarity and structure, letting Beethoven's genius speak without excessive romanticism. This 6-CD set includes the major overtures—Coriolan, Fidelio, Leonore, and The Creatures of Prometheus—rounding out a comprehensive survey. The orchestral playing is pristine with excellent balance between sections. The Ninth Symphony's choral finale is particularly stirring. For anyone building a classical collection, this is essential foundation, and Konwitschny's no-nonsense approach cuts straight to the music's core.

Item Details+
Genre Classical
Style Classical
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Label Berlin Classics
Country Europe
Format CD
Tracklist+

Sinfonie Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 21

Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-dur Op. 36

1-9. Ouvertüre C-Dur "Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus" Op. 43

Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 "Eroica"

2-5. Ouvertüre I C-Dur Zur Oper "Leonore" Op. 138

2-6. Ouvertüre II C-Dur Zur Oper "Leonore" Op. 72a

Sinfonie Nr. 4 B-dur Op. 60

Sinfonie Nr. 5 C-moll Op. 67

Sinfonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"

4-6. Ouvertüre III G-Dur Zur Oper "Leonore" Op. 72b

4-7. Ouvertüre E-Dur Zur Oper "Fidelio" Op. 72

4-8. Ouvertüre C-Moll Zu Collins Trauerspiel "Coriolan" Op. 62

Sinfonie Nr. 7 A-dur Op. 92

Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93

Sinfonie Nr. 9 D-Moll Op. 125 Mit Schlusschor Über Schillers Ode "An Die Freude"

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