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Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 1 & 2 / Bronfman, Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-03-13

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
Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"This Zurich performance of the First Concerto is beautifully articulated. True, there are moments of grandeur but the overall impression is of a poised, at...continue...

Beethoven: Piano Concerto 5, etc / Bronfman, Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-11-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor"; Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy"; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 112
Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]; Konrad, Regula; Larsson, Lisa; Orelly, Jurgen; Vignoli, Paolo; Wilson, Tobey
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Swiss Chamber Chorus; Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

Gramophone designated as an Editor's Choice and wrote about concertos three and four in this series: "If you've followed David Zinman's Beethoven symphony cycle, this...continue...

Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Romances / Tetzlaff, Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-06-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in F major, Op. 50
Performers: Tetzlaff, Christian [Violin]
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

Just at home with the classical and romantic repertoire as with the music of the twentieth century, Tetzlaff's interpretations of the great violin concertos by...continue...

Beethoven: Triple Concerto, Septet /Shaham, Bronfman, Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-04-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C major, Op. 56 "Triple Concerto"; Septet in E flat major, Op. 20
Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]; Shaham, Gil; Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Beethoven's Triple Concerto works best when played like a svelte, bubbly concerto grosso rather than middle-period Beethoven pretending to be Elgar. For that to happen,...continue...

Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 3 & 4 / Bronfman, Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-09-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58
Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"If you've followed David Zinman's Beethoven symphony cycle, this will need little introduction or special pleading from me. This is a tremendous disc that I've...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies no 1 & 2 / Zinman

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-08-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Zinman's Beethoven... is swift, lean, exhilarating and transpartent. The Tonhalle copes bravely, often with exceptional skill, and the recordings easily compare with their best full-price...continue...

Beethoven: Symphony no 9 / Zinman, Zurich Tonhalle, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-06-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Performers: Davislim, Steve; Roth, Detlef; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Zinman's Beethoven... is swift, lean, exhilarating and transparent. The Tonhalle copes bravely, often with exceptional skill, and the recordings easily compare with their best full-price...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies no 3 & 4 / Zinman, Tonhalle Orchester

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-05-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Zinman's Beethoven... is swift, lean, exhilarating and transparent. The Tonhalle copes bravely, often with exceptional skill, and the recordings easily compare with their best full-price...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies no 7 & 8 / Zinman, Tonhalle Orchestra

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-04-12

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

This is the world premiere of these symphonies on modern instruments using the New Barenreiter Edition. The recording follows the new critical edition of the...continue...

Beethoven: Complete Overtures / Zinman, Tonhalle Orchestra

2 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-04-12

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Leonore Overture no 1 in C major, Op. 138; Ruins of Athens, Op. 113; Leonore Ove...
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Of course what is what Beethoven is supposed to sound like. All the warmth, the breath, the depth, the height, the solemnity, the hilarity, the...continue...

Beethoven: Symphony no 5 & 6 / Zinman, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-03-08

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

"Zinman's Beethoven... is swift, lean, exhilarating and transparent. The Tonhalle copes bravely, often with exceptional skill, and the recordings easily compare with their best full-price...continue...

Beethoven: 9 Symphonies / Zinman, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich

5 CD / RCA Records / 2004-04-20

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: Davislim, Steve; Roth, Detlef; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Zinman, David
Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra

Inspired Beethoven - Music to Enhance Your Spirit

1 CD / RCA Records / 2002-01-08

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Mass in C major, Op. 86; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Sonata for piano no 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathetique"; Fidelio, Op. 72; Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola...
Performers: Domingo, Placido; Galway, James [Flute]; Harada, Sadao [Cello]; Heilmann, Uwe; Ikeda, Kikuei; Isomura, Kazuhide [Viola]; Marsh, Jane; Milnes, Sherrill; Neubauer, Paul; Orgonasova, Luba; Oundjian, Pet...
Conductors: Maurer, Wolfdieter; Varon, Lorna Cooke de; Leinsdorf, Erich; Patterson, Alfred Nash; Mehrpohl, Udo; Davis, Colin; Zinman, David
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Chorus; Bavarian State Opera Chorus members; Pro Musica Chorus; Tokyo Ensemble; Tokyo Oratorio Society; Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra