Ludwig van Beethoven Erich Kleiber Berlin Opera Orchestra - Beethoven Symphonies Nos 2 6 (9 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Ludwig van Beethoven, Erich Kleiber, Berlin Opera Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro ma non troppo: Happy feelings aroused on arriving in the country
2. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Andante molto mosso: Scene by the brook
3. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro: Peasants' merry-making
4. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro: Thunderstorm
5. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegretto: Shepherds' song. Joyous thanksgiving after the storm
6. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Adagio molto. Allegro con brio
7. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Larghetto
8. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Scherzo. Trio
9. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Allegro molto

CD Details

All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Erich Kleiber, Berlin Opera Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Dutton Labs UK
Release Date: 4/9/2002
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 765387971625

CD Reviews

Another Gem from Dutton

Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 02/16/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a very good historical reissue from the folks at Dutton Labs UK. This title features the great conductor Erich Kleiber, father of Carlos, conducting Beethoven's 2nd & 6th Symphonies. The highlight of the disc is the Pastoral -- a 1948 recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It is delightfully paced and full of explosive power in the "thunderstorm" movement, despite its mono-sound shortcomings. Unfortunately, the 1929 account of the 2nd with the Berlin Opera Orchestra is of even poorer sound quality, though it is wonderful to hear Kleiber with youthful vigor. Those curious about Erich Kleiber's considerable talents should first check out his Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5 CD on Decca Legends, because of its better overall quality, but this Dutton title is a logical next step."