Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Antwerp Symphony Orchestra & Philippe Herreweghe

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, 'Choral' is the ninth symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1824. The work blends late Classical symphonic structure with emergent Romantic expressiveness, expanding orchestration and formal scope by introducing vocal soloists and a chorus in the final movement, and it occupies a pivotal place in Beethoven's late period and in the transition between musical eras.
First released: 30th March 2010

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
    14:05
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace
    13:18
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile
    11:54
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale. Presto
    21:38

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