Beethoven: The 9 Symphonies (Collectors Edition) [Box Set] (B0001WGDX0) - Reviews and Prices

Editorial Review:

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Media Type: CD
Artist: BEETHOVEN,L.V.
Title: SYM 9
Street Release Date: 05/11/2004
Domestic
Genre: CLASSICAL COMPOSERS

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

why bother?:

I have been listening to the Beethoven symphonies for 50 years. More than any other symphonic output, or for that matter, any other genre of classical music, they are central to the core of classical music. Perhaps if I had listened to this set earlier in life, I might feel differently about it. But to it so recently, I just can't summon any enthusiasm for it. I find it bloated and pretentious. Both Bernstein and the Vienna deserve better than this and, together, they owe us better.
No one summoned... more info

5 CD set of Beethoven symphonies:

I ordered this five-CD set and received it in a timely fashion. There was a caveat in the packing notes indicating any problems w/ the product would have to be noted w/in 7 days. So I listened to all the symphonies [which were great, of course] but four of the five CD's "skipped." I was not happy with the product condition so I followed directions to return. I was not getting a reply via the route described in the paperwork so I emailed the company, informed them of the problem not only with the CDs but... more info

An Excellent Exploration of Beethoven by Bernstein and the VPO:

I have been listening to Beethoven's music for many years, and have recordings of Beethoven by von Karajan, Abbado, Rattle, Kleiber, Bernstein and Levine to name a few. I also had the opportunity to see Claudio Abbado and the Berlin Philharmonic perform the Eroica symphony live several years ago in Orange County, California. Needless to say that was the definitive performance for me. I only recently bought this boxed set of Bernstein's symphony cycle from Vienna in the late 70's. I was pleasantly surprised... more info

There is some persistent:

These are Beethoven's 9 Symphonies conducted by Bernstein with Vpo (1977-79 years). There is some persistent. The persistence might be clearly understood, if you compare these with his works of Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; Overtures; Violin Concerto (Limited Edition) with NYP (1961-64 years). I think that the persistence is caused by Bernstein's decline, though the decline is helped in Vienna Phil's good performance and the good performance of the excellent song hand in ninth symphony. This complete... more info

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