Concertgebouworkest - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

There is hardly a better way to approach Ludwig van Beethoven than through his piano concertos. Beethoven's own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations - which made him the darling of the Viennese salons - he merged virtuosity and unbridled expression. The piano concertos give a clear idea of these performances. At the same time, they are prime examples of Beethoven's ability to create large orchestral works with seemingly endless arcs of tension. The complete recording of all five works with Mitsuko Uchida and Sir Simon Rattle was one of the most spectacular projects of the Berliner Philharmoniker during the Rattle era - and at the same time the highlight of the collaboration between the orchestra and the pianist, which began in 1984. The performances were given a rapturous reception in the auditorium and in the press - as one critic wrote, the audience was overwhelmed by a Inchcollective sense of happinessInch. With vibrant freshness, the performances brought the whole combative energy of these works to life. At the same time, they revealed Beethoven's incomparable spirituality, which - according to Mitsuko Uchida - Inchallows us to see to the end of the universeInch.

Vinyl LP pressing. Long out of print, the much-loved and critically acclaimed catalogue of The Sundays will be back in stock on vinyl and CD. Releasing three studio albums throughout the 90s, The Sundays are still revered with cult status across the world of indie rock, known for their shimmering, jangly guitars and the uniquely ethereal vocals of Harriet Wheeler. Their final album is a bright, polished farewell that embraces a warmer, folk-tinged pop sound, complete with the occasional addition of horns and strings. It includes tracks such as Summertime, arguably one of the most radiant singles of the 1990s, as well as Cry and When I'm Thinking About You.

Beethoven - 9 Symphonies [COMPACT DISCS] date 11/11/2009