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Beethoven - Symphonies No.4 & No.7

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Label: Avie

Cat No: AV2169

Barcode: 0822252216929

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 29th September 2008

Works

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Symphony no.4 in B flat major, op.60
Symphony no.7 in A major, op.92

Artists

Manchester Camerata

Conductor

Douglas Boyd

Works

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Symphony no.4 in B flat major, op.60
Symphony no.7 in A major, op.92

Artists

Manchester Camerata

Conductor

Douglas Boyd

About

Douglas Boyd and Manchester Camerata return in great style with highly committed and enthusiastic performances of Beethoven Symphonies Nos 4 & 7. The earlier work sees the more classical and traditional composer using a smaller scale orchestra but, nevertheless, this is still Beethoven in full power. Recent studies and the absence of surviving sketches suggest that it was composed in one creative burst, being finished in one week in the Summer of 1806.

By contrast, Symphony No.7 sees Beethoven at the height of his powers. It gives a glimpse of the writing and energy that Beethoven would make his own in later works, such as the late sonatas, quartets and the’ Missa Solemnis’.

These are brand new recordings by Manchester Camerata, whose performances have been hailed amongst critics and audiences alike. Produced by award winning Andrew Keener, this is the second release in the Manchester Camerata’s Beethoven cycle.

Reviews

The fourth [symphony] receives a warmly expressive reading. Textures are light, dynamics and markings keenly observed, and phrasing classically poised – just listen to the lilting strings and cooing horns in the second movement adagio.

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