Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & London Symphony Orchestra & Carlo Maria Giulini

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, 'Choral' is a symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1824. Scored for large orchestra with vocal soloists and a chorus in the final movement, it combines the four-movement symphonic structure with substantial vocal writing and represents the culmination of Beethoven's late period and his exploration of expanded forms and textures in Western art music.
First released: 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
    18:19
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace - Presto
    11:47
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato - Tempo I - Andante moderato - Adagio - Lo stesso tempo
    16:23
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai
    26:01

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