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Overtures-Harnoncourt

Ludwig Van Beethoven (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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1. Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
2. Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Overture
3. Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Overture
4. Fidelio, overture, Op. 72c
5. Leonore Overture No. 1 in C major, Op. 138
6. Leonore Overture No. 2 in C major, Op. 72a
7. Leonore Overture No. 3 in C major, Op. 72b
8. Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Overture

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt's approach to Beethoven ranges from supremely dramatic to just plain weird. Actually, that's true of just about everything that he conducts, but fortunately he's squarely in "supremely dramatic" mode in this excellent collection of overtures. These short works contain some of Beethoven's most exciting and exalted music--older listeners may recall the unforgettable impression that Egmont made at the televised memorial service for the Israeli athletes killed at the Munich Olympics. No one was better than Beethoven at finding ways to pack maximum meaning into a small space, and if you love the symphonies, you'll want to have these works too. --David Hurwitz

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Stuff!... Jan 25 2003
By Tim Jones
Format:Audio CD
I have listened to numerous recordings of these great Beethoven works, and Harnoncourt's is by far the best. The quality of recording, on top of the superior interpretation, makes it a must for any collection. I can say that the Coriolan Overture (track 1) is by far the most frightening example of this work I've ever heard (and this is a good thing!). Listen in particular to the horns in the recapitulation--it'll make the hair stand up on the back of your head. As for the Leonore III, the tempo WORKS! (as opposed to many others I've heard), and the big chord in the coda is positively orgasmic. Perhaps the greatest compilation of wonderful overtures of LVB ever created.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Stuff!... Jan 25 2003
By Tim Jones - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I have listened to numerous recordings of these great Beethoven works, and Harnoncourt's is by far the best. The quality of recording, on top of the superior interpretation, makes it a must for any collection. I can say that the Coriolan Overture (track 1) is by far the most frightening example of this work I've ever heard (and this is a good thing!). Listen in particular to the horns in the recapitulation--it'll make the hair stand up on the back of your head. As for the Leonore III, the tempo WORKS! (as opposed to many others I've heard), and the big chord in the coda is positively orgasmic. Perhaps the greatest compilation of wonderful overtures of LVB ever created.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Sound Feb 9 2008
By Matthew - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Beethoven's proverbial fire is evident in this masterful recording. After purchasing this recording, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe quickly accelerated to the my list of top 10 favorite orchestras. This recording also changed my negative views on Nikolaus Harnoncourt. The brass is quite full, but not to the point where it's surpasses Beethoven's time; the strings are quite articulate and dynamic in their style of execution; and the winds are as crisply colorful as could be. This is definitely a recording all admirers of Beethoven and overtures (especially those of Beethoven) should possess in their library. Harnoncourt and the COE most certainly resurrect Beethoven's spirit in this fantastic collection of overtures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Overtures Harnoncourt Mar 17 2010
By Gerald Rains - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
You've seen enough detail in the first two reviews so I'll keep it short. Buy this CD - you won't regret it. C'est magnifique!
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