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Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Schubert: Symphony No. 5 / Böhm, Vienna Philharmonic Orch.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Karl Böhm
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, Schubert: Symphony No. 5 / Böhm, Vienna Philharmonic Orch.
Genre: Classical
 
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For many music lovers, this is the most purely beautiful performance of Beethoven's most purely beautiful symphony ever recorded. The playing of the Vienna Philharmonic is the last word in gorgeousness--the woodwind chor...  more »

     
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For many music lovers, this is the most purely beautiful performance of Beethoven's most purely beautiful symphony ever recorded. The playing of the Vienna Philharmonic is the last word in gorgeousness--the woodwind chords chime with such purity that they practically glow with an inner light. But it's not a self-indulgent interpretation at all: the storm rages as violently as anyone has a right to expect, and Karl Böhm keeps the music moving along impulsively, always highlighting the symphonic strength of Beethoven's musical argument. What makes the recording even more special is a Schubert Fifth with exactly the same qualities. Someone at DG clearly knows where the treasures are buried. A great disc. --David Hurwitz

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Exceptionally lovely
M. Packo | Stratford, CT United States | 04/25/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Obviously a labor of love for conductor and orchestra. Every nuance of the Maestro's most sensitive and heart-felt symphony is offered with exquisite concern for balance and depth.I never thought I would find the flowing Andanteperformed in so dreamlike afashion -- have been frustrated by it being too rushed before. But here it almost a bit too langorous!Picayune complaints: the allegro is also a tad lacking in brio. But overall, and far, far more importantly, this is one of the very best, most rapturous versions of the Pastorale you will EVER hear! Side by side with Bruno Walter's. And the sound quality (remastered from '71) is exceptional also! Accept no substitutes."
The best Pastoral ever !
José Eduardo | 05/22/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is simply the best recording of this Beethoven's masterpiece ! You will find no other to stand with it. The sound quality is very good, with DG Image-Bit Processing technology. For sure one of the best titles of the "originals" series."
Delightful
SwissDave | 02/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"When buying Beethoven symphonies, it is very easy to end up with a dry and unmemorable recording from a lesser known orchestra, or one of billions made by Karajan over the decades. Thankfully, this CD is readily available, and changes all that. This is the definitive 'Pastoral'. I own three versions and have heard several others and none even come close. It feels like a perfect balance between tempo, dynamics and recorded sound. The VPO play from the heart, under one of Vienna's greatest conductors with tremendous energy and accuracy. The sound is what I have come to expect from DG's Originals: a superb analogue tape recording transparently transferred to CD. It hails from an era that brought together old-school conductors, mature technology and attention to detail, in an environment with lighter commercial pressures. The result is simply delightful.Boehm's style is not suited to all music - but this is a perfect match. He also deteriorated with age; his 1981 9th Symphony recording is very weak, but that he managed it at all is incredible. The double set consisting of the Eroica and Ninth is well worth having, as are most of his Mozart performances.On top of everything else, this CD is an absolute steal. It is without doubt 'required listenning' even for those who have a passing interest in Beethoven."