Author: Beethoven, Ludwig Van

Format: Remixes included

PartNumber: 028941583222

Release Date: 13-04-1987

Details: Amazon.ca This is the second of Herbert von Karajan's three versions of this symphony for Deutsche Grammophon, and it's a very nice one. Karajan always did well by the orchestral portions of this symphony, playing them sort of like proto-Bruckner. In the finale, as in his 1963 recording, he seems to prefer a very light, backward-balanced choral sound that will not appeal to those who believe that Beethoven meant the words to be heard. That reservation aside, this performance can be recommended as typical of Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in top form. --David Hurwitz

UPC: 028941583222

EAN: 0028941583222

Model: 028941583222

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood