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Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 - Dean: Testament / Jurowski, Bavarian State Orchestra
Bayerische Staatsoper Recording

Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 - Dean: Testament / Jurowski, Bavarian State Orchestra

$19.99

Details

Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven, Brett Dean
Artist
Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Format
CD
Label
Bayerische Staatsoper Recording
Released
Jul 15, 2022
Catalog #
BSOREC0002
UPC
4028098000005

About

Those present at the Munich Nationaltheater for the 1st Academy Concert of the 20/21 season, will remember it as a special moment. Subsequent to concert venues being forced to close in March 2020, this was one of the first post-lockdown public performances anywhere, as well as being Vladimir Jurowski’s second concert with the Bayerisches Staatsorchester in his role as designated general music director.

On the program: Beethoven’s Second Symphony, which was also played during the opening concert of the Musikalische Akademie in 1811. Its conceptual magnitude and tonal vehemence make this symphony – listened to with an attentive ear – far more than simply a precursor of Eroica. It was preceded on this occasion by Brett Dean’s Testament, a contemporary orchestral piece which engages with Beethoven’s music, his thoughts and his emotional state. This live concert recording vividly captures the anticipation and excitement felt on the night, as well as the bold endeavor to offer a fresh perspective on a purportedly familiar work.

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 Testament (version for orchestra) 13:45
    Track
    1
    Title
    Testament (version for orchestra)
    Duration
    13:45
    Composer
    Brett Dean
    Ensemble
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Conductor
    Vladimir Jurowski
  2. 2 I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio 12:04
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    Duration
    12:04
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Ensemble
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Conductor
    Vladimir Jurowski
  3. 3 II. Larghetto 10:07
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Larghetto
    Duration
    10:07
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Ensemble
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Conductor
    Vladimir Jurowski
  4. 4 III. Scherzo: Allegro 03:57
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Allegro
    Duration
    03:57
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Ensemble
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Conductor
    Vladimir Jurowski
  5. 5 IV. Allegro molto 06:17
    Track
    5
    Title
    IV. Allegro molto
    Duration
    06:17
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Ensemble
    Bayerisches Staatsorchester
    Conductor
    Vladimir Jurowski