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| Immortal Beloved / Sir Georg Solti (film 1994) | 
 enlarge | Artists: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Georg Solti, Renee Fleming, Yo-yo Ma, Murray Perahia, Emanuel Ax, Pamela Frank, Thomas Frost, Gidon Kremer, Vinson Cole, London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (27 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4559
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 66301
UPC: 074646630129
EAN: 0074646630129
ASIN: B000002AQD
Release Date: December 6, 1994
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| Customer Reviews:
 Living Perfection January 14, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the most perfect CDs I own, it's one I come back to time and time again. The recording quality is excellent - even on the cassette, which I've finally replaced after 12 years - but even better, the musical interpretation is splendid. Anyone who thinks that classical music is no longer relevant in our culture needs to buy this CD.
A wonderful tribute to the artist May 25, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This CD is perfect in my opinion. The recording is perfect, the pitch is perfect, the tempo is perfect, and the track selections are perfect. I think the album samples Beethoven's most remarkable pieces of work from his early years to his death. I have heard many recordings of the Ninth symphony that was just executed poorly; which is a shame because it is such a powerful piece. However, this album does it superbly. Sir Georg Solti and Murray Perahia did an amazing job with this album.
The album just flows really well from one piece to the next evoking a vast array of emotions along the way. Beethoven is timeless and forever will be. There is no comparison even to this day. This a wonderful tribute to the artist.
Very emotional and moving!! May 23, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of classical music. Beethoven, in my opinion, was one of the best composers, Mozart 1st, Beethoven 2nd, etc. This album is very moving and filled with emotion. I am currently listening to Adagio Cantabile-from Piano Sonata No. 8-from the film album. This piece is so moving and emotional. Another piece was Moonlight Sonata which I especially liked. Beethoven loads this piece with love and emotion for his one true love. In my opinion, Beethoven was the best at writing emotional and moving music. Whenever I listen to his music, I am immersed in a world of emotion and feeling. His music is truly beautiful. Back to the album, Sir Georg Solti really captured Beethoven's genius and devotion to his music in this album. This album really accents the film. You cannot have one, you must have both the film and the soundtrack. This is a must have for classical music/Beethoven fanatics and people who want to get a great summary of Beethoven's genius. BUY THIS!!!!
good listen, but needs work January 23, 2005
12 out of 34 found this review helpful
This is good background music, but can't be held up to the higher standards set by the Backstreet Boys or maybe New Kids On the Block. I really think this Beethoven guy has potential, but I'll wait for his next album release before holding my breath.
Excellent soundtrack for a wonderful film October 2, 2003
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I actually bought the soundtrack first before watching the movie, because I happen to find it in my local Borders store. This CD has been constantly occupying my walkman and my stereo. I find it absolutely refreshing and relaxing just listening to this CD while taking public transport, as well as in my room chilling out. Yes, Beethoven has never sounded better. I am at the present moment collecting versions of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, No. 9 and the "Emperor Piano Concerto", and i have to say that those three excerpt recordings in this CD are one of the best around. It's a pity that Sir Georg Solti and Murray Perahia did not give us complete recorded movements, or even the whole work itself, as this CD is but a soundtrack. Nevertheless, the rest of the tracks are also fantastic and wonderfully recorded, featuring artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanuel Ax, Pamela Frank and Renee Fleming. Sound quality is excellent, a great job well done by Sony records.This CD deserves the 5-star rating that it has received and will be receiving from me, an excellent selection of the most powerful, heartwrenching, peaceful, exhilirating and glorious works ever written by the one composer: Ludwig van Beethoven.
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