Stokowski: Beethoven — Symphony No. 9 “Choral”

Leopold Stokowski conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”, with Heather Harper, Helen Watts, Alexander Young and Donald McIntyre.

Recordings

The finale brings orchestra, chorus and vocal quartet together in the “Ode to Joy”, completing the monumental arc of the Ninth.

Tracklist

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

Credits

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
Soloists: Heather Harper; Helen Watts; Alexander Young; Donald McIntyre
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Chorus: London Symphony Chorus
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS549

Available formats

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

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