Beethoven: Complete Symphonies / Herreweghe, Royal Flemish Philharmonic

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This set consists of previously released performances licensed from the PENTATONE label, recorded 2007-11. - ArkivMusicIn the words of Philippe Herreweghe, who leads the Royal...

This set consists of previously released performances licensed from the PENTATONE label, recorded 2007-11. - ArkivMusic

In the words of Philippe Herreweghe, who leads the Royal Flemish Philharmonic in this complete recording of the symphonic cycle of Beethoven, ‘For a certain part of the orchestral repertoire, so-called “authentic” or “historical” instruments might seem essential in order to achieve a truly convincing performance. This is not the case for Beethoven. Though orchestrated with a genius sense of economy, the power that emanates from these symphonies is not chiefly linked with sonority. Of course, every driven and conscientious musician only stands to benefit from experimenting with the “right” instruments. Using a natural horn can only enrich the inner hearing capacities of a “modern” horn player. It is precisely our experience with historical instruments that allows us to also work with a “modern” orchestra such as this on vibrato control, articulation and even rhythmicity in a stylistically well-considered context. We consider it important to work idiomatically with natural trumpets (Egger) and Baroque kettle drums with a modern tuning system (Kolberg).’

A modern and stylistically flexible symphony orchestra, the Royal Flemish Philharmonic demonstrates an artistic flair which allows for a variety of styles – from classical to contemporary – in a historically authentic manner. Principal Conductor Philippe Herreweghe makes use of his specific background in his readings of pre-Romantic music to lead the group in this new discographic undertaking of Beethoven’s complete symphonies.



Product Description:


  • Release Date: November 17, 2023


  • UPC: 5028421970844


  • Catalog Number: BRI97084


  • Label: Brilliant Classics


  • Number of Discs: 5


  • Period: Classical


  • Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven


  • Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Collegium Vocale Gent, Accademia Chigiana Siena


  • Performer: Christiane Oelze, Ingeborg Danz, Christoph Strehl, David Wilson-Johnson



Works:


  1. Symphonies Nos. 1-9

    Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

    Ensemble: Royal Flemish Philharmonic, Collegium Vocale Gent, Accademia Chigiana Siena

    Performer: Christiane Oelze (Soprano), Ingeborg Danz (Mezzo-Soprano), Christopf Strehl (Tenor), David Wilson-Johnson (Bass)

    Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe