Utwory na płycie:

• Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 - “Choral” - Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
• Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 - “Choral” - Molto vivace
• Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 - “Choral” - Adagio molto e cantabile
• Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 - “Choral” - Presto - Allegro assai
• Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 - “Choral” - Presto – Allegro assai

PENTATONE’s fourth release from Rafael Kubelik’s acclaimed Beethoven cycle of symphonies in its Remastered Classics series is his commanding reading of the ninth symphony performed by the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, joined by the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks and a quartet of outstanding soloists in the famous choral finale with the “Ode to Joy”.

Beethoven’s ninth is one of the best symphonies ever written, an autonomous work of art that transcends borders and sets new standards, which in its humanitarian thinking and belief in the progressive development of mankind towards freedom, powerfully appeals to the human heart. The combination of Romantic expression and modern transparency and clarity that characterises Kubelik’s Beethoven interpretations in general also defines this performance. His reading of the ninth brings together “sweeping grandeur, volatile energy and radiant emotion” with “crisp orchestral playing and fine articulation”. His “deeply felt rendition” fully lives up to the “human aspiration and cosmic majesty” of this exceptional work (allmusic.com).