Otto Klemperer: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Otto Klemperer: Beethoven Symphony No. 9


Starring:Beethoven, Klemperer
Studio: EMI Classics
Product Type: DVD
Otto Klemperer: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • It's a Joy to See Great Masters at Work
 Otto Klemperer: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Starring: Beethoven , and Klemperer
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00076YP3A
Release Date: 2005-02-01

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It's a Joy to See Great Masters at Work.......2006-11-21

The main feature of this DVD is, of course, Beethoven's Symphony No.9 performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Otto Klemperer. The soloists are Agnes Giebel(soprano), Marga Hoeffgen(mezzo-soprano), Ernst Haefliger(tenor), and Gustav Neidlinger(bass). It is a pity that the solo singings are in general not as good as in Klemperer's EMI recording, with the possible exception of Haefliger. Other than that, it is a memorable performance. But I'd have to take into consideration that it is a live performance made in 1964 (in black and white video). A Klemperer fan should not miss this DVD. However, if you want only one Choral Symphony DVD, maybe you should opt for Leonard Bernstein with Wiener Philharmoniker.
The bonus feature is Beethoven's Symphony No.7 by Orchestre Philharmonique de l'ORTF conducted by Ernest Ansermet.(Another black and white video presentation.) Although his Beethoven does not have a special character that Klemperer or Furtwaengler has, I enjoyed seeing his conducting. I just wonder why did it have to be a Beethoven. A Stravinsky would have been fabulous.

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