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| 1. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: 1 - Allegro con brio |
| 2. Symphonie No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: 2 - Andante con moto |
| 3. Symphonie No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: 3 - Allegro |
| 4. Symphonie No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: 4 - Allegro |
| 5. SYMPHONIE NO. 7 IN A MAJOR, OP. 92: 1 - Poco sostenuto - vivace |
| 6. SYMPHONIE NO. 7 IN A MAJOR, OP. 92: 2 - Allegretto |
| 7. SYMPHONIE NO. 7 IN A MAJOR, OP. 92: 3 - Presto |
| 8. SYMPHONIE NO. 7 IN A MAJOR, OP. 92: 4 - Allegro con brio |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly great performance,
By "grok_" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphonies No.s 5 & 7 (Audio CD)
I was encouraged to buy this performance of the 5th by the overwhelming recommendation of reviewers at Amazon.com. And, they were right. This is a tremendous performance that far exceeds others that I own by Solti or Bohm (although I prefer Bohm on the 7th). Kleiber imparts majesty without bombast or pomposity. He actually renewed my interest in the 5th, which is so recognizable that it almost becomes cliche. He and the Vienna Philharmonic just nail this symphony, placing emphasis where it enlivens the whole performance.DG did a great job recording and remastering these two performances. Although vintage 1975 and 76, these analog recordings are truly excellent in quality, comparable to digital. What a great compliment to such a stellar performance. Not to detract from this CD, which I believe to be the best traditional performance of Beethoven's 5th, but let me also suggest the new interpretations of Beethoven's symphonies performed by David Zinman on Arte Nova. The performances are so different that they encourage one to appreciate each, but not to the exclusion of the other. Regardless, do not fail to obtain this performance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest Beethoven ever!!!,
By David Lee "duffyl18" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphonies No.s 5 & 7 (Audio CD)
After years of performing and listening to these works there is very little that can be said negatively of the perfection of this particular set of sessions done in the mid 1970s. Kleiber really unleashes the most incredible sound from the VPO since the days of Solti. We also are treated to the warmest tone and the most incredible Brass and Woodwind work ever to be put to disc. I also find one thing in the 7th intro quite amazing. Simply the tempo being slow is so right and played with such precision as to be breathetaking...the transition to the fast 6/8 is arguably the finest interpretation of this music without ever sounding forced. The Beethoven 5th has the most incredibly tight opening ever as well. Surely one wonders why Kleiber is not more popular!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is it!,
By Prescott Cunningham Moore (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphonies No.s 5 & 7 (Audio CD)
I honestly wouldn't care if Kleiber's version of the 7th were terrible (which it isn't) because his 5th is nothing short of astounding. This is THE 5th to own - hands down.Kleiber has the Vienna Philharmonic playing this music as if they were playing it for the first time. The energy found in the first movement is nothing short of astounding. The players are on fire. The second movement is as beautiful as the first is frenetic. The balance created by the Vienna Philharmonic is beautiful and offers a poignant statement rarely heard in the many "routine" run throughs of the symphony. The scherzo is filled with the same gusto found in the opening allegro and leads into the amazing finale. In short, this 5th is beyond anything you have ever heard before - not only because the playing is perfect, but because Kleiber's interpretation breathes life into one of the most familiar pieces of music of all time. He brings out nuances in the score, highlights unique moments, and offers incredible incite into one of Beethoven's most moving musical achievements. Although there are some complaints about the seventh, its still a fantastic run-through and Kleiber has a lot to say here as well. Even if you disagree with his interpretation, Kleiber still has created a fascinating recording. Highly recommended.
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