The role of Beethoven’s symphonies in the history of music has been extensively studied and amply demonstrated over the last two centuries. As we reflected and prepared for this new performance of Beethoven’s complete nine symphonies, we considered a number of essential elements which not only inspired us, but also influenced our final choices.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
(1770-1827)
Révolution
Symphonies 1 à 5
Complète Symphonies. Volume 1
CD1
Symphonie nº 1 en Ut majeur, Op. 21 (1800) 25’35
Symphonie nº 2 en Ré majeur, Op. 36 (1802) 34’13
CD2
Symphonie nº 3 en Mi bémol majeur, “Eroica” Op. 55 (1803-1804) 43’58
CD3
Symphonie nº 4 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 60 (1806) 32’10
Symphonie nº 5 en Do mineur, Op. 67 (1807-1808) 34’26
LE CONCERT DES NATIONS
Jakob Lehmann concertino
Direction : Jordi Savall