by Ludwig van Beethoven · Naxos · CD · EAN 0730099447829
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«Symphony No. 9 "Choral"» is the album by Ludwig van Beethoven, released in 1997 by Naxos, on CD.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Op. 125) incorporates solo voices and chorus in its final movement, based on Schiller's 'Ode to Joy'. This version, conducted by Béla Drahos, was performed by the Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia and its choir; its movements include 'Molto vivace' and the extensive 'Finale: Presto'.
Recorded at the Italian Institute in Budapest in August 1996. Soloists: Hasmik Papian, Ruxandra Donose, Manfred Fink and Claudio Otelli. Catalogue number: 8.553478. Duration: 64'55''.
For classical music listeners who value a symphonic-choral interpretation of the Romantic repertoire.
