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| Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; Grosse Fuge; Egmont Overtures [Box Set] | ![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; Grosse Fuge; Egmont Overtures [Box Set]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21WXKAW32TL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Artists: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Philharmonia Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Birgit Nilsson, Hans Hotter, Waldemar Kmentt, Aase Nordmo Lovberg, Christa Ludwig
Label: Angel Records
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 449837
Format: Box Set
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 7
UPC: 724356805729
EAN: 0724356805729
ASIN: B000002SC8
Release Date: February 15, 1994
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 Enjoy the edonist way of conducting Beethoven October 17, 1998
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is not only an other cycle of Beethoven Symphonies but one that must not be missed. May be the account of the music is not as bombastic as the Karajan experience but, who sayed that Karajan was the greatest conductor? Klemperer is one of the gratest german fisrt-half-century conductors with Furtwangler, Walter, Knapertbusch... so if you like the experience of search the light beyond the misty romantic music, don't miss this oportunity. You will find it. Only one example: listen the 2nd movement of the 3rd symphonie and feel the absolute sadness. I couldn'y find any other version even as good as this one. You can tell me that the last movemente is quite slow and has not a bombastic end developement but, what for? If you are looking for fireworks go to Karajan, who was described by Celebidache "like the Coca-Cola, refreshing but without any deep relevance". I do not agree with the complete meaning of this afirmation, but is not tu untrue.
 Monumental and powerful readings of classic grandeur. October 6, 1998
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
These interpretations remain a classic, as solid and monumental as the conductor's view of most of the works. They have never been out of the catalogue. Tempos are slow -specially for today's hectic standards- but they convey all the architectural riches of Beethoven's invention. There is plenty of tension and fire, but in a different, more exalted and grander scale. They will demand a lot from you, both in terms of concentration and intellectual commitment but the rewards will be greater than you can imagine. Klemperer's approach is particularly successful in Symphonies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9. The "Eroica" is one of the best versions available. The sound remains extraordinarily good (most of the recording were made in the late 50's). A serious collection must include this set.
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