Beethoven, Ludwig van > Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Bernstein conducts Beethoven: String Quartet no 16 (vers. for string orch.); Haydn: Missa in tempore belli / Blegen, Fassbaender, Ahnsjoe, Sotin, Vienna PO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2012-08-28

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Strings no 16 in F major, Op. 135; Franz Joseph Haydn: Missa in tempore belli, H 22 no 9 "Paukenmesse"
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Released for the first time on DVD and Blu-ray, Leonard Bernstein's interpretations of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 16 and Haydn's Missa in tempore belli are...continue...

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 "Eroica" (live, 1952) / Furtwangler, Vienna PO

1 Super Audio CD / Tahra / 2012-07-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This Eroica, from the 1952-1953 season, was recorded from concerts and originally released on Tahra on CD in 2003. The recording was made during a...continue...
Recording information: Musikvereinssaal de Vienne (11/30/1952)....continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 / Simon Rattle, VPO

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-03-26

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Rattle, Simon, Sir
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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These are not interpretations set in stone, deeply as Rattle has obviously thought them through; and his encouragement of the brilliant VPO woodwind and...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Musikvereinssaal, Vienna (04/29/2002-05/17/2002)....continue...

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Christian Thielemann

7 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-02-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann and the Wiener Philharmoniker have created between them a new way of hearing the Beethoven Symphonies. While the approach may sound radical to

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Recording information: Goldener Saal der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vien....continue...

The Beethoven Piano Concertos / Rudolf Buchbinder [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2012-01-31

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. ...
Performers: Buchbinder, Rudolf
Conductors: Buchbinder, Rudolf
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"A great moment. Such musicianship, such depth of emotion and such radiant clarity are almost never heard in Beethoven. An event of the first order."...continue...
Run Time: 215 min.
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The Beethoven Piano Concertos / Rudolf Buchbinder [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2012-01-31

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. ...
Performers: Buchbinder, Rudolf
Conductors: Buchbinder, Rudolf
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"A great moment. Such musicianship, such depth of emotion and such radiant clarity are almost never heard in Beethoven. An event of the first order."...continue...
Run Time: 215 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
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Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Thielemann, Vienna Philharmonic [9 DVD]

9 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-10-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Masako; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

C Major DVD presents the first Beethoven Cycle of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in full HD and 5.0 sound. This hardcover box contains performances by...continue...
Run Time: 956 min.
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Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Thielemann, Vienna Philharmonic [3 Blu-Ray]

3 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-10-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

C Major DVD presents the first Beethoven Cycle of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in full HD and 5.0 sound. This hardcover box contains performances by...continue...
Run Time: 956 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
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Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Ital...continue...

Salzburg Festival Opening Concert 2010 / Barenboim, VPO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-08-30

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Pierre Boulez: Notations (12) for Orchestra; Anton Bruckner: Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel; Garanca, Elina; Pape, Rene; Roschmann, Dorothea; Vogt, Klaus Florian
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

The opening concert of the Salzburg Festival is regarded by many as the world's most renowned music festival, and is therefore, by tradition a high-profile...continue...
Run Time: 85 min.
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Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanis...continue...

Salzburg Festival Opening Concert 2010 / Barenboim, VPO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-08-30

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Pierre Boulez: Notations (12) for Orchestra; Anton Bruckner: Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel; Garanca, Elina; Pape, Rene; Roschmann, Dorothea; Vogt, Klaus Florian
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

The opening concert of the Salzburg Festival is regarded by many as the world's most renowned music festival, and is therefore, by tradition a high-profile...continue...
Run Time: 85 min.
Region: All
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Subtitles: English, German, French,...continue...

Hans Knappertsbusch: Beethoven & Wagner [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2011-08-30

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture no 3 in C major, Op. 72a; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Performers: Backhaus, Wilhelm; Nilsson, Birgit
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

When conductor Hans Knappertsbusch first met the Vienna Philharmonic he only rehearsed the first part of the program with the musicians. When asked why he...continue...
Run Time: 81 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies 7, 8 & 9 / Thielemann, Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-03-29

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Thielemann's reading of the Beethoven symphonies stands heads and shoulders about the countless and mostly undistinguishable versions on offer." - Die Presse The "Beethoven cycle...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies 7, 8 & 9 / Thielemann, Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-03-29

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Thielemann's reading of the Beethoven symphonies stands heads and shoulders about the countless and mostly undistinguishable versions on offer." - Die Presse The "Beethoven cycle...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
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Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-02-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9, including a one-hour documentary for each symphony. The Beethoven cycle of...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-02-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9, including a one-hour documentary for each symphony. The Beethoven cycle of...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.0
Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies 4-6 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-01-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann leads the Vienna Philharmonic in breathtaking renditions of Beethoven's 4th, 5th and 6th symphonies. This set also features "Discovering Beethoven" documentaries - in...continue...
Run Time: 304 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies 4-6 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-01-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann leads the Vienna Philharmonic in breathtaking renditions of Beethoven's 4th, 5th and 6th symphonies. This set also features "Discovering Beethoven" documentaries - in...continue...
Run Time: 304 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
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Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

The Great Violin Concertos - Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, et al / Yehudi Menuhin

10 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-04-21

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin, strings & continuo in C major ("Il piacere"; "Il Cimento" no 6), Op. 8; Concerto for Violin in C m...
Performers: Bennett, William; Cocker, Paul; Ferras, Christian [Violin]; Malcolm, George; Menuhin, Yehudi
Conductors: Lysy, Alberto; Maksymiuk, Jerzy; Menuhin, Yehudi; Silvestri, Constantin; Kurtz, Efrem; Enescu, George; Kempe, Rudolf; Susskind, Walter; Elgar, Edward, Sir; Boult, Adrian; Wöldike, Mogens; Boulez...
Ensemble: ; Bath Festival Orchestra; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Camerata Lysy; London Symphony Orchestra; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Polish Chamber Orchestr...

This elegant 10-CD boxed set contains the greatest violin concerto recordings from Menuhin's extensive catalog, the absolute cream of the crop, including Vivaldi's Four Seasons;...continue...

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf - Rare Recordings 1946-1954 - Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Charpentier, Puccini

1 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2009-02-09

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Il rè pastore, K 208; Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio), opera, K. 384; Don Giovanni, K 527; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; ...
Performers: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth
Conductors:
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The present CD features a series of rare recordings made by the German singer between 1946 and 1954. Some of them portray her in roles...continue...

Bernstein conducts & talks about Beethoven / Complete Symphonies & Piano Concertos, etc. [7 DVD]

7 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-11-18

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Jones, Gwendolyn; Kollo, Rene; Moll, Kurt; Moser, Edda; Schwarz, Hanna; Zimerman, Krystian
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In remembrance of his 90th birthday, Deutsche Grammophon releases a magnificent 7-DVD box set with Leonard Bernstein conducting and talking about the works of Ludwig...continue...
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Marches & Dances - Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, etc / Claudio Abbado, et al

1 CD / Decca Import / 2008-07-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Contradances (5), K 609; Contredanse for orchestra in D major, K. 609/3; German Dances (3), K 605; Ludwig van Beethoven: Ruins of Athens, Op. 113; Franz Schubert: Galop & ...
Performers: Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Domingo, Placido; Eder, Gretchen; Erfurt, Ulrike; Ghiaurov, Nicolai; Hasler, Renate; Kenny, Yvonne; Nafe, Alicia; Pogson, Geoffrey; Sandison, Gordon; Sattmann...
Conductors: Abbado, Claudio
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Chamber Orchestra of Europe; London Symphony Orchestra; Milan Teatro alla Scala Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Abbado 2008 is a celebration of the 75th birthday (June) of Claudio Abbado, "the most respected living conductor" (The New York Times). The maestro himself,...continue...

Furtwangler's Love / A film about Furtwangler's love of conducting, composing and of his wife Elisabeth [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2008-04-29

Works: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz, J 277; Franz Schubert:...
Performers: Flagstad, Kirsten; Suthaus, Ludwig
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

'Furtwangler's Love' is a film essay on Wilhelm Furtwangler, the great conductor; on Furtwangler, the dedicated composer and on Furtwangler, the loving partner. It is...continue...
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Karajan - The Legendary Decca Recordings - Brahms, Adam, etc

9 CD / Decca / 2008-03-11

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Tragic Overture, Op. 81; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 103 in E flat major, H 1 no 103 "Drumroll"; Symphony no 1...
Performers: Brabec, Emanuel; Sivo, Josef
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

April 5, 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, the legendary Austrian-born conductor who achieved a position of musical supremacy...continue...

Ultimate Piano Concertos - The Essential Masterpieces

5 CD / Decca / 2008-03-11

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Felix ...
Performers: Arrau, Claudio; Bolet, Jorge; Curzon, Clifford; Kovacevich, Stephen; Ortiz, Cristina; Postnikova, Viktoria
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Atzmón, Moshe; Chailly, Riccardo; Knappertsbusch, Hans; Davis, Colin; Inbal, Eliahu
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Symphony Orchestra

A must for piano fans, the great concerti by Chopin, Grieg and Rachmaninov are featured in this set, alongside Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann. Presenting some...continue...

Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos / Zimerman, Bernstein/Vienna PO [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2007-11-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. ...
Performers: Zimerman, Krystian
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Why not go all out in such music, if you can? These two artists could and did, leaving a Beethoven concerto cycle that almost defines...continue...
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Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major / Furtwängler, et al

1 CD / Opus KURA / 2007-11-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Johann Strauss II: Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437; Carl Maria von Weber: Oberon, J 306; Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal...
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

As with other Furtwangler reissues on this label, this recording benefits from the unique processing skills of Opus Kura's technicians. This performance of the Beethoven...continue...

Beethoven: Violin Concerto, "Kreutzer" Sonata / Repin, et al

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2007-09-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"
Performers: Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Repin, Vadim [Violin]
Conductors: Muti, Riccardo
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Launching himself as a Deutsche Grammophon soloist with Beethoven's Violin Concerto, Vadim Repin is also notching up a personal "first". In spite of the fact...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies no 7 & 9, Missa solemnis / Bernstein

6 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2007-09-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture no 2 in C major, Op. 72; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Die Geschöpfe des ...
Performers: Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Arrau, Claudio; Bartelink, Bernard; Kollo, René [Tenor Vocal]; Konig, Klaus; Krebbers, Herman; Moll, Kurt; Moser, Edda; Rootering, Jan-Hendrik; Walker, Sarah
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Placido Domingo / Hommage a Sevilla / Levine/Vienna Philharmonic [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2007-04-10

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni, K 527; Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Gioachino Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia; Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Ma...
Performers: Domingo, Placido
Conductors: Levine, James
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Plácido Domingo celebrates the city that has inspired the greatest number of opera composers as a setting. This classic Emmy® award-winning program now on DVD...continue...
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Beethoven: Triple Concerto, etc / Felix Weingartner, et al

1 CD / Opus KURA / 2007-04-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C major, Op. 56 "Triple Concerto"; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Performers: Auber, Stefan; Long, Marguerite; Morales, Angelica; Odnoposoff, Ricardo
Conductors: Weingartner, Felix
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Orchestre de la Société du Conservatoire Paris ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven: Symphony no 3, Coriolan Ov / Furtwängler, et al

1 CD / Opus KURA / 2007-03-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

As with several Opus Kura CDs, the notes are all in Japanese but they assume Western audiences already know that Furtwangler was a pretty important...continue...

Original Masters - Clifford Curzon - Decca Recordings 1944-1970 Vol 4

7 CD / Decca / 2007-02-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor"; Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D minor, Op. 15; Liebeslieder Waltzes (18), Op. 52; Ne...
Performers: Boskovsky, Willi; Breitenbach, Gunther; Britten, Benjamin; Curzon, Clifford; Gal, Hans; Gunter, Horst; Hubner, Nikolaus; Krump, Johann; Patzak, Julius; Seefried, Irmgard
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans; Szell, George; ; Beinum, Eduard Van; Britten, Benjamin; Kertész, István
Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Members of the Vienna Octet (Members); Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

British born pianist Clifford Curzon's recordings are collected in this fourth volume on Original Masters. The other sets were critically acclaimed and loved by critics....continue...

Bruckner, Beethoven: Symphonies / Furtwängler, et al

2 CD / Opus KURA / 2007-01-01

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Here are two magnificent performances of music dear to this renowned conductor. The Bruckner is particularly spectacular, his final performance of this work. The transfers...continue...

Ultimate Beethoven - The Essential Masterpieces

5 CD / Decca / 2006-11-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Concerto f...
Performers: Arrau, Claudio; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Norman, Jessye; Schunk, Robert; Sotin, Hans; Szeryng, Henryk
Conductors: Haitink, Bernard; Solti, Sir Georg; Mehta, Zubin
Ensemble: Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Wilhelm Backhaus plays Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 / Bohm/Vienna SO +Brahms: Sym. No. 2 [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2006-09-26

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73
Performers: Backhaus, Wilhelm
Conductors: Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This DVD brings together two of the major musical figures of the 20th century, Wilhelm Backhaus and Karl Bohm. The present performance was among their...continue...
Run Time: 73 min.
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Desert Island Collection - Carl Schuricht in New York

1 CD / Archipel / 2006-09-02

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 35 in D major, K 385 "Haffner"; Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61
Conductors: Schuricht, Carl
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven: Fidelio / Bamberger, Karajan, Wenk, et al

2 CD / Gala / 2006-05-04

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Edelmann, Otto; Goltz, Christel; Jurinac, Sena; Kmentt, Waldemar; Kretschmar, Helmut; Patzak, Julius; Rehfuss, Heinz; Schoffler, Paul; Wenk, Erich; Zampieri, Giuseppe
Conductors: ; Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: North German Radio Chorus Hamburg; North German Radio Symphony Orchestra Hamburg; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Wiener Philharmoniker - live performances / Klemperer

8 CD / Testament / 2005-11-08

Works: Recorded Sound: Ambiance; Applause; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K 581; Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter"; Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture in...
Performers: Altmann, Volker; Berger, Roland; Cubasch, Christian; Hanak, Hans; Hogner, Gunter; Holetschek, Franz; Lipp, Wilma; Mayerhofer, Karl; Ohlberger, Camillo; Pamperl, Ernst; Prinz, Alfred; Raab, Ferdinand;...
Conductors: Klemperer, Otto
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

1968, a year of political turmoil in the world, began for Klemperer with a recording and performance in London of the Dresden version of Wagners...continue...

Beethoven: Fidelio / Bernstein, Janowitz, Popp, Kollo, et al

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2005-09-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Dallapozza, Adolf; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Janowitz, Gundula; Jungwirth, Manfred [Bass Vocals]; Kollo, René [Tenor Vocal]; Popp, Lucia; Sotin, Hans
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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Original Masters - George Szell

5 CD / Decca Import / 2005-08-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84; Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, in E major Op. 21; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Pyotr Il'y...
Performers: Lehmayer, Walter; Lorengar, Pilar
Conductors: Szell, George
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The legendary conductor George Szell's recordings, made for Decca and Philips, have been highly praise and sought-after by collectors for years, this set contains all...continue...

Beethoven: Fidelio / Furtwängler, Kirsten, Flagstad, et al

2 CD / Opus KURA / 2005-03-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Braun, Hans; Dermota, Anton; Flagstad, Kirsten; Greindl, Josef; Patzak, Julius; Schoeffler, Paul; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Walter Gieseking - Piano

4 CD / Andante / 2005-02-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor"; Sonata for Piano no 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein"; Bagatelle for piano in E flat major, Op. 33...
Performers: Gieseking, Walter
Conductors: Rosbaud, Hans; Walter, Bruno; Furtwängler, Wilhelm; Mengelberg, Willem
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Berlin State Opera Orchestra; Berlin State Opera Orchestra members; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This 4 CD anthology ranging from 1934 to 1949 is a wonderful cross-section of Gieseking's repertoire ranging from Bach to Strauss. The set contains some...continue...

Beethoven: Symphony no 5 & 7 / Furtwängler, et al

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2005-01-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

No work appeared more frequently in Furtwangler's concert programs than Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Between 1918 and his death, he conducted more than a hundred performances...continue...

Original Masters - Carl Schuricht

5 CD / Decca Import / 2004-08-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"; Ca...
Performers: Backhaus, Wilhelm; Ferras, Christian [Violin]
Conductors: Schuricht, Carl
Ensemble: Orchestre de la Société du Conservatoire Paris ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Carl Schuricht held many conducting posts as well as making guest appearances around the world, including America. In the later years of his life he...continue...

Beethoven: Fidelio / Furtwängler, Mödl, Windgassen, Frick

2 CD / Archipel / 2004-06-15

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Leonore Overture no 3 in C major, Op. 72a
Performers: Bierbach, Franz; Edelmann, Otto; Frick, Gottlob; Gallos, Hermann; Jurinac, Sena; Modl, Martha; Poell, Alfred; Schock, Rudolf; Windgassen, Wolfgang
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Beethoven: Piano Concertos no 2 & 3 / Backhaus, Böhm, et al

1 CD / Testament / 2004-06-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Performers: Backhaus, Wilhelm
Conductors: Krauss, Clemens; Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"These two concertos are typical examples of his art, and if you agree with his artistic ideas you will find none finer. Moreover, he is...continue...

Bernstein Collectors Edition - Beethoven: Symphonies 1-9

5 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2004-05-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Jones, Gwyneth, Dame [Soprano Vocal]; Kollo, René [Tenor Vocal]; Moll, Kurt
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Whatever Bernstein does, he really means it, and his ability to communicate his intense feelings about the music to the orchestra, and thus to the...continue...

Beethoven: Fidelio / Toscanini, Bampton, Peerce, Lehmann

2 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2004-02-06

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Bampton, Rose; Baumann, Anton; Gallos, Hermann; Helletsgruber, Luise; Janssen, Herbert; Jerger, Alfred; Lehmann, Lotte; Moscona, Nicola; Peerce, Jan; Steber, Eleanor
Conductors: Toscanini, Arturo
Ensemble: NBC Symphony Chorus; NBC Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Heavenly Adagios

2 CD / Decca / 2003-11-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166); Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (H...
Performers: Agoult, Raymond; Berbié, Jane; Bonynge, Richard; Brown, Iona; Caracciolo, Franco; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chorus, Vienna State Opera; Davis, Colin, Sir [Conductor]; Dutoit, Charles; Gergie...
Conductors: Munchinger, Karl; Bonynge, Richard; Dutoit, Charles; Agoult, Raymond; Karajan, Herbert von; Solti, Sir Georg; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Judd, James; Page, Neil; Marriner, Sir Neville; Rogé, Pasca...
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; English Sinfonia; Kirov Theater Orchestra; Montreal Symphony Orchestra; Naples Rossini Orchestra; National Philharmonic Orchestra; New...

Personnel: Anthony Way (treble); Marie Goosens, Marisa Robles (harp); Michael Kennedy, Iona Brown (violin); Julian Lloyd Webber, Miklós Perényi (cello); Pascal Rogé (piano)....continue...

The #1 Beethoven Album

2 CD / Decca / 2003-10-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Minuets (6) for piano (or orchestra), WoO 10; Ruins of Athens, Op. 113; Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sha...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Backhaus, Wilhelm; Beaux Arts Trio; Burrows, Stuart; Chicago Symphony Chorus; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Gilels, Emil; I Musici; Italiano, Quartetto; Kovacevich, Stephen; Leipzi...
Conductors: Monteux, Pierre; ; Fennell, Frederick; Barenboim, Daniel; Dorati, Antal; Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans; Solti, Sir Georg; Abbado, Claudio; Masur, Kurt; Kubelik, Rafael
Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Eastman-Rochester Pops; I Musici; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Stephen Kovacevich; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This selection features both ADD and DDD recordings.

Personnel: Pilar Lorengar (soprano); Yvonne Minton (mezzo soprano); Stuart Burrows (tenor); Martti Talvela (bass voice); Itzhak Perlman, Pi...continue...