Weingartner conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
On this CD:
1. Mödlinger Tänze (11) for 2 clarinets, 2 horns, 2 violins & double bass, WoO 17
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Felix Weingartner
2. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ("Choral") Op. 125
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
with Rosette Anday, Luise Helletsgruber, Georg Maikl, Richard Mayr
Conducted by Felix Weingartner
Editorial Reviews
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Despite a few quirky tempo changes in the first movement, Felix Weingartner's 1935 Vienna Ninth was the most persuasive recorded version of this work from the 78 era, captured in excellent sound for its vintage. Indeed, the vocal quartet in the finale remains unsurpassed, especially Richard Mayr's glorious opening solo. The slippery string portamenti and janissary-like percussion add attractive local color to the whole. The deliciously characterized Viennese Dances make an attractive filler, though Mark Obert-Thorn's fine transfers don't quite match Anthony Griffith's for Japanese EMI. --Jed Distler
Weingartner conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral", Music, Richard Mayr, Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Weingartner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker, Luise Helletsgruber, Georg Maikl, Chamber, Classical, Mixed Chamber Ensemble without Keyboard, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic
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Weingartner conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
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Release Date: 1993-01-19 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: Eleven Viennese Dances
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: I Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: II Molto vivace
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: III Adagio molto e cantabile: Andante moderato
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: IV Presto: Allegro assai
Amazon.com
Despite a few quirky tempo changes in the first movement, Felix Weingartner's 1935 Vienna Ninth was the most persuasive recorded version of this work from the 78 era, captured in excellent sound for its vintage. Indeed, the vocal quartet in the finale remains unsurpassed, especially Richard Mayr's glorious opening solo. The slippery string portamenti and janissary-like percussion add attractive local color to the whole. The deliciously characterized Viennese Dances make an attractive filler, though Mark Obert-Thorn's fine transfers don't quite match Anthony Griffith's for Japanese EMI. --Jed Distler
Customer Reviews:
One of the three greatest Ninths, but............2001-08-02
Felix Weingartner was the first to record all of the Beethoven Symphonies, and to this day, his interpretations remain classics. His single most famous and beloved recording was this, his Vienna Beethoven Ninth (actually, his second recording of the work); it was regarded as THE Ninth of its day, and in my opinion still stands as one of the three supreme statements of the work (the others being Furtwaengler and Fricsay). I suppose one might categorize his approach as "classical," although he he employs many subtle and effective tempo modifications throughout. His First Movement is taut and incisive, his Scherzo more relaxed and bouyant than most, his Adagio urgent but lovingly phrased, and his Finale is more expansive than Furtwaengler's or Fricsay's, more "spiritual," if you like. I am especially taken with his broad approach to the Coda, in which his soprano soloist is allowed space to really sing out her phrases. The Solo Quartet - Luise Helletsgruber, Rosette Anday, Georg Maikl, and especially Richard Mayr, is probably the most thrilling on record. Alas, this transfer leaves much to be desired. The transfer sounds like it was taken from a severely worn set, with heavy surface noise and strident highs that make listening painful. The bass is missing altogether - the drum beats in the First Movement are inaudible. Pearl usually does superlative work, so I don't understand what went wrong here. A Japanese EMI edition is little better; I would suggest seeking out Preiser's transfer, which sounds almost identical to the original 78's as I remember them.
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