Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
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Presto Favourites, Recommended Recording
A phenomenal interpretation of the Choral Symphony from the Berlin Philharmonic under Ferenc Fricsay, with a truly bewitching slow movement, and some exceptional singing from both the chorus...
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
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Awards:
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Presto Favourites, Recommended Recording
A phenomenal interpretation of the Choral Symphony from the Berlin Philharmonic under Ferenc Fricsay, with a truly bewitching slow movement, and some exceptional singing from both the chorus...
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- Berliner Philharmoniker
- Ferenc Fricsay
- Recorded: 1958-09-29
- Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin
- Irmgard Seefried (soprano), Maureen Forrester (contralto), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Ernst Haefliger (tenor)
- Berliner Philharmoniker, Chor der St. Hedwig's-Kathedrale, Berlin
- Ferenc Fricsay
- Recorded: 1957-12-28
- Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin
Spotlight on this release
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Ludwig van Beethoven - Orchestral & Choral Works
6th Feb 2015
James attempts the Herculean task of choosing his favourite recordings of orchestral and choral works by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Awards and reviews
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Presto FavouritesRecommended Recording
A phenomenal interpretation of the Choral Symphony from the Berlin Philharmonic under Ferenc Fricsay, with a truly bewitching slow movement, and some exceptional singing from both the chorus and the quartet of soloists, led with authoritative aplomb by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Utterly splendid!
