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Century: Sym Nos 4 & 5 [Import]

Leonard Bernstein (Performer), Beethoven Ludwig Van (Composer) | Format: Audio CD
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Symphony No 5, Bernstein and the NYPO July 14 2004
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Format:Audio CD
This is simply a great recording of a great symphony. I have the original 1963 33rpm recording and the CD is as good or better. Yes, the first movement is slower than most but Bernstein's speed adds greater emotion. Those that have only listened to versions of the modern era that do not include all of the repeats will be a bit surprised. But remember, this is one of the only top quality recordings where all of the notes Beethoven wrote are played and played where he intended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Lethargic reading of the 5th April 27 2004
By dm
Format:Audio CD
I had purchased this CD of the 5th thinking that I could not go wrong with Bernstein, but then had the "misfortune" of hearing Kleiber's recording with the VPO on DG and realized just how lethargic and slow Bernstein's reading of the first movement is. The difference in time is well over 1 minute, and I now find it difficult listening to the Bernstein version without inwardly exulting them to speed it up. Of course, every great conductor is allowed their own interpretation, but I find that the NYPO on this recording sounds sluggish and anaesthetized.
(Sorry, but I cannot comment on the 4th since I am not educated enough on this particular work to make any critical review.)
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Beethoven 5th recording! Oct 29 2002
By William J. Finn - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I can always come back to this recording and remember when I first heard it. It made an impression on my young soul at the time that can never be shaken. If you like your Beethoven 'hot' then you should look no further. It is impassioned, expresive and very well played. Now that I am older, I am just beginning to appreciate the very nice subtlety in this recording as well.

This is the way I hear this music in my head. Lenny just made it easier.

But be warned, this is a 1960's era recording - you are now in the 5th row.

A very wonderful job of re-mastering I should add, this sounds better than ever on the new CD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH the FOURTH April 17 2006
By Timothy - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Yes - Bernstein has always taken the first movement of the fifth with weight!

I may agree that the first movement of Symp 5 is under where I hear it, however the playing is done with commitment, and the rest of the symphony is wonderful.

And yes, here Bernstein provides what may be the slowest recorded tempo of the first movement to date (perhaps it's worth it alone for that reason!?) -- however the freshness and vitality that LB and the NYP display on the Fourth Symphony is nothing short of breathtaking!

It's pure Bernstein - it's fresh, it's youthful, it's bliss, it's ecstasy. This is one of the finest takes of Beethoven 4 I know of - which is probably Beethoven's most under-estimated symphony. Bernstein captures the exact character needed to sell this work.

A very exciting read of Egmont as well.

This CD is WORTH THE FOURTH!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Symphony No 5, Bernstein and the NYPO July 14 2004
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This is simply a great recording of a great symphony. I have the original 1963 33rpm recording and the CD is as good or better. Yes, the first movement is slower than most but Bernstein's speed adds greater emotion. Those that have only listened to versions of the modern era that do not include all of the repeats will be a bit surprised. But remember, this is one of the only top quality recordings where all of the notes Beethoven wrote are played and played where he intended.
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