Premetto che posseggo svariate edizioni della sinfonia N. 9: (Karajan 2 edizioni differenti, Gardiner, Fricsay, Hoghwood, Abbado). Quella che sino ad ora consideravo la più interessante era la versione di Karaian degli anni '70 con i Berliner: incisiva, profonda e con degli ottimi interpreti vocali. Ora dopo aver ascoltato questa di Haitink ne sono rimasto folgorato! Un ex-equo con Karajan!!
9th is one of my favorite pieces. I have It also with Karajan, Marriner and other magnificent conductors... this one by Haitink belongs among them.... Bravo Maestro!!!
I was pretty certain that Beethoven was one of my least favourite composers and the only reason for listening to this piece was because I went to college with Karen and I wanted to hear her sing. But as soon as I downloaded it and started listening I was hooked. Haitink has brought this piece to life for me, all the little nuances that I never heard before. A must for any music lovers collection.
This is a great version of the ninth! I will be downloading Mr. Haitink's other works very soon. Highly recommended!
My only other recordings of the 9 is 20 years old. This version certainly has the edge for crispness and clarity.
Twyla Robinson (soprano); Karen Cargill (mezzo); John Mac Master (tenor); Gerald Finley (bass); and the London Symphony Chorus. Recorded April 2006 at the Barbican, London.
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