Beethoven Symphonies

[jazzy_dave]

Earlier today i read poliphilo blog about Beethoven and his piano oeuvre and likewise i am also enthused about the symphonies, in particular the third symphony, the Eroica, which comes in so powerful after the more classical number one and two.

I have listened to the first three this evening and will look forward to the others over the next few days.

The versions by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic are great overall, but here is a version of the second movement of No.3 by Nicholas Harnoncourt and the Chamber Orchestr of Europe.

Enjoy.

Comments

[swordznsorcery.livejournal.com]

You might enjoy this, a BBC film from 2003: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtA7m3viB70

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

I came across it in my search and just watched it. Thanks anyway for the recommendation. Good Old Beeb!

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Lovely piece. :)
Hugs, Jon

[msstacy13.livejournal.com]

While they're all good,
my personal favourite is the 8th,
and I have a particular fondness for the 4th,
which had the misfortune of being caught between the third and the fifth.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[cartimandua.livejournal.com]

My favourite live version would have to be a performance of the 'symphony cycle' i.e. all 9 with a ticket discount if you book for the lot (as I did) at Symphony Hall Birmingham with Harnoncourt conducting.
Yes, I shed tears during the final movement of the 9th. Bit embarrassing as I didn't realise until afterwards and I had a soaking wet face.