A recording of a heroic performance by Maestro Monteux and a prestigious orchestra, accompanied by a valuable rehearsal.
This album includes Monteux's majestic recording of "Hero" with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as a rehearsal recording of the Funeral March, making it a valuable record that allows you to experience the master's interpretation from both the finished performance and the production process.
Against the deep, soft sound characteristic of the Concertgebouw, Monteux's sculptural beauty is striking in the "Eroica," with the thick low strings and elegant woodwinds coming together to vividly depict the contrasts between each movement. The clean tempo and smooth flow reveal Beethoven's consistent view of his later years, and the music's natural flow is powerfully felt. Of particular note is the rehearsal of the Funeral March, which vividly captures how the maestro directed the nuances and balance of the details, adjusting the center of gravity of the sound. Knowing what goes on behind the scenes of the finished performance further sheds light on the construction of the main piece. Highly valuable as a documentary in recording history, this is an essential album for fans.
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Allegro Con Brio
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Marcia Funebre (Adagio Assai)
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Scherzo (Allegro Vivace)
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Finale (Allegro Molto)
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