The Nine Symphonies

~ Release by Beethoven; New York Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Bruno Walter (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Recording dates:
Symphony No. 1: November 1947
Symphony No. 2: March 1952
Symphony No. 3: March 1949
Symphony No. 4: March 1952
Symphony No. 5: February 1950
Symphony No. 6: January 1946
Symphony No. 7: March 1951
Symphony No. 8: April 1942
Symphony No. 9 (first three movements): April 1949
Symphony No. 9 (fourth movement): March 1953

Tracklist

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112" Vinyl
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A1Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1952-03-17)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1952-03-17)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-17)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio (Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio) (on 1952-03-17)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1801 until 1802)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven9:51
A2Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1952-03-17)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1952-03-17)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-17)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto (Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto) (on 1952-03-17)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1801 until 1802)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven13:04
A3Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1952-03-17)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1952-03-17)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-17)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro (Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro) (on 1952-03-17)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1801 until 1802)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven3:39
A4Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1952-03-17)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1952-03-17)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1952-03-17)
recording of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto (Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto) (on 1952-03-17)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1801 until 1802)
part of:
Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven6:31
B1Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven6:51
B2Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
producer:
Goddard Lieberson
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1947-11-29)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1947-11-29)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1947-11-29)
recording of:
Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto (on 1947-11-29)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1799 until 1800)
part of:
Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21
Ludwig van Beethoven6:32
B3Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven3:29
B4Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven5:52
B5Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven9:26
212" Vinyl
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C1Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven9:55
C2Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: III. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven5:30
C3Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven5:43
C4Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (in 1949-03)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (in 1949-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1949-03-21 until 1949-05-04)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: I. Allegro con brio (in 1949-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1803 until 1804)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”
Ludwig van Beethoven15:02
D1Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (in 1949-03)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (in 1949-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1949-03-21 until 1949-05-04)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai (in 1949-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1803 until 1804)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”
Ludwig van Beethoven14:49
D2Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (in 1949-03)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (in 1949-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1949-03-21 until 1949-05-04)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (in 1949-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1803 until 1804)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”
Ludwig van Beethoven4:34
D3Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (in 1949-03)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (in 1949-03)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1949-03-21 until 1949-05-04)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: IV. Finale. Allegro molto (in 1949-03)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1803 until 1804)
part of:
Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”
Ludwig van Beethoven11:39
312" Vinyl
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E1Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1950-02-13)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1950-02-13)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1950-02-13)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio (on 1950-02-13)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven6:16
E2Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1950-02-13)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1950-02-13)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1950-02-13)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto (on 1950-02-13)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven11:29
E3Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1950-02-13)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1950-02-13)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1950-02-13)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro (on 1950-02-13)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven5:56
E4Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1950-02-13)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1950-02-13)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1950-02-13)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro (on 1950-02-13)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven8:41
F1Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1951-03-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1951-03-12)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1951-03-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace (on 1951-03-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1811 until 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
Ludwig van Beethoven11:49
F2Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1951-03-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1951-03-12)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1951-03-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto (on 1951-03-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1811 until 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
Ludwig van Beethoven9:16
F3Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1951-03-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1951-03-12)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1951-03-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto (on 1951-03-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1811 until 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
Ludwig van Beethoven7:41
F4Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1951-03-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1951-03-12)
recorded at:
Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1951-03-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio (on 1951-03-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1811 until 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
Ludwig van Beethoven6:22
412" Vinyl
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G1Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brioLudwig van Beethoven7:24
G2Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
producer:
Goddard Lieberson
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1942-04-18)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1942-04-18)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1942-04-18)
recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando (on 1942-04-18)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93
Ludwig van Beethoven4:04
G3Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
producer:
Goddard Lieberson
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1942-04-18)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1942-04-18)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1942-04-18)
recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto (on 1942-04-18)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93
Ludwig van Beethoven5:13
G4Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
producer:
Goddard Lieberson
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1942-04-18)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1942-04-18)
recorded at:
Liederkranz Hall in New York, New York, United States (on 1942-04-18)
recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace (on 1942-04-18)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93
Ludwig van Beethoven7:42
G5Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country"
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
recorded at:
Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: I. Allegro ma non troppo “Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country” (Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country") (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
Ludwig van Beethoven9:12
H1Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
recorded at:
Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: II. Andante molto mosso “Scene at the brook” (Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook") (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
Ludwig van Beethoven11:58
H2Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk" / IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm" / V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm"
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
recorded at:
Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
compilation of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk" by The Philadelphia Orchestra, Bruno Walter, Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm" by The Philadelphia Orchestra, Bruno Walter and Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm" by The Philadelphia Orchestra, Bruno Walter
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: III. Allegro “Happy gathering of country folk” (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: IV. Allegro “Thunderstorm” (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: V. Allegretto “Shepherds’ song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm” (Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": V. "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm" Allegretto) (from 1946-01-10 until 1946-01-12)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
Ludwig van Beethoven?:??
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I1Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestosoLudwig van Beethoven15:38
I2Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven10:03
I3Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante Moderato - Tempo I - Andante moderato - Adagio - Lo stesso tempo (beginning)Ludwig van Beethoven7:40
J1Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante Moderato - Tempo I - Andante moderato - Adagio - Lo stesso tempo (conclusion)Ludwig van Beethoven8:51
J2Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IV. Recitative. (Presto - Allegro ma non troppo - Vivace - Adagio cantabile - Allegro assai - Presto "O Freunde") - Allegro assai "Freude, schöner Götterfunken" - Alla marcia - Allegro assai vivace
producer:
Richard Gilbert
baritone vocals:
Mack Harrell (on 1953-03-07)
choir vocals:
Westminster Choir (on 1953-03-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Martha Lipton (on 1953-03-07)
soprano vocals:
Frances Yeend (on 1953-03-07)
tenor vocals:
David Lloyd (on 1953-03-07)
orchestra:
Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York (on 1953-03-07)
conductor:
Bruno Walter (on 1953-03-07)
chorus master:
John Finley Williamson (on 1953-03-07)
recorded at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-03-07)
compilation of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IVa. Finale. Presto by New York Philharmonic, Bruno Walter and Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IVb. Ode "An die Freude" by Frances Yeend, Martha Lipton, David Lloyd, Mack Harrell, Westminster Choir, New York Philharmonic, Bruno Walter
recording of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro assai (Ode an die Freude / Ode to Joy) (on 1953-03-07)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1822 until 1824)
librettist:
Friedrich Schiller
quotes lyrics from:
An die Freude
part of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”
Ludwig van Beethoven23:55