Horenstein: Beethoven — Symphony No. 9 “Choral” (Live)

Jascha Horenstein conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral” live with the French National Radio Orchestra and the French National Radio Chorus.

Recordings

Live recording. The finale features Pilar Lorengar (soprano), Marga Höffgen (mezzo-soprano), Josef Traxel (tenor) and Otto Wiener (baritone).

The interpretation builds from the first three movements to the large choral finale, where orchestra, chorus and vocal quartet converge on the text of the “Ode to Joy”.

Tracklist

01 — I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
02 — II. Molto vivace
03 — III. Adagio molto e cantabile
04 — IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro assai

Credits

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor: Jascha Horenstein
Soprano: Pilar Lorengar
Mezzo-soprano: Marga Höffgen
Tenor: Josef Traxel
Baritone: Otto Wiener
Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra
Chorus: French National Radio Chorus
Recording: live
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS581

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

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