Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor
Bernard Haitink, Conductor
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is a landmark in the history of music, changing the concept of what a symphony could be. The use of solo singers and a chorus in the final movement was revolutionary, and the emotional journey to a glorious vision of a world of love and tolerance paved the way for idealistic symphonies to come.
Performed with: Twyla Robinson, soprano; Karen Cargill, mezzo; John MacMaster, tenor; London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra
September 2006
LSO Live
Tracklisting
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 ‘Choral’
- I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
- II. Scherzo & Trio. Molto vivace
- III. Adagio molto e cantabile
- IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro ma non troppo – Vivace – Adagio cantabile