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BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphony No. 9, "Choral" (Papian, Donose, M. Fink, Otelli, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Drahos)

Composer(s):Beethoven, Ludwig van
Artist(s)
Period(s) Classical (1750-1830)
Genre Classical Music
Category Orchestral
Catalogue 8.553478
Label Naxos
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
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USD 6.99
 

 

   



Generally good performance
Review By brianrein,July 2007

Béla Drahos and the Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia turn in a generally very good performance of Beethoven's legendary Ninth Symphony. The first movement seemed a little under-powerful, but this is made up for by a unique recording quality that allows every instrument to be heard clearly. A great deal of detail comes to light this way. The second movement is excellent, and so's the slow movement (though a little speedy). Finally there's the 'Ode to Joy'. Baritone Claudio Otelli is a bit too daunting and serious for my taste, but it's more than made up for by tenor Manfred Fink, who's a total delight. He apparently is an ex-pop star who took a crash course in opera - but he does wonderfully, and projects perfectly a joyful personality through his singing. He brings a smile to my face, more....


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