Beethoven - 9 Symphonies – Gardiner, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique

 

Release Date: September 20, 1994 Label: Archiv Number of discs: 5 Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performer: John Eliot Gardiner cd info/ buy

Review:

Love it or loathe it, Sir John Eliot Gardiner's trailblazing recording of the complete Beethoven symphonies became an instant if controversial classic on its release in October 1994. Released after the critically acclaimed Norrington and Harnoncourt period intégrales, Gardiner's cycle had an edge that felt that little bit more dangerous and revolutionary. This is an excellent performance of the 9 symphonies, and each one, from the 1st through the 9th, is given thoughtful treatment. Well worth listening to.

 

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