Symphony no. 9 "Choral"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Staatskapelle Berlin & Otmar Suitner

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" is a symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed and first performed in 1824. Belonging to Beethoven's late period, the work expanded the symphonic form with a large orchestra, extended movements, pronounced dramatic contrasts and the unprecedented inclusion of a chorus and vocal soloists in the finale, representing a pivotal development in the transition from Classical to Romantic musical language.
First released: 1983

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
    16:13
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace
    12:49
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante maestoso
    16:59
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto - Allegro assai
    25:03

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