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Ludwig van Beethoven Jan Willem de Vriend / The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra Symphonies nos. 4 & 6 (Complete Symphonies vol.1)Composer: Ludwig van BeethovenConductor: Jan Willem de Vriend Orchestra: Netherlands Symphony Orchestra |
1SACD |
Challenge Classics |
0608917236125 | CC 72361 | 06-2010 €18.95
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INFORMATION
A refreshing new recording of the Beethoven Symphonies (volume 1), through the eyes of conductor Jan Willem de Vriend and his orchestra. De Vriend's name as a symphonic conductor is emerging fast now in the music world, and this first volume of the Beethoven series is a fine musical signature, with which he and his musicians perpetuate themselves.
In the linernotes with this CD we can read:
If you want to perform his Symphonies and surely if you want to record them, you must make a thorough study of Beethoven’s personal situation and that of the world around him. Here we can only set down a few short brushstrokes on an enormous empty metaphoric canvas. A canvas that must be filled completely, preferably painted True to life right down to the smallest details, using a fantastic palette of colours. When it is finished, we will see Beethoven, situated in his time. The painting will tell a story.
With this new Beethoven cycle conductor Jan Willem de Vriend, Together with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, ventures to tell a new story. His story. With enormous passion and enthusiasm, he has immersed himself in the life and work of Beethoven. To gain the best possible understanding of Beethoven, he says, you must know something about the people around him: for example, his teachers Albrechtsberger and Neefe, who watched his career. You need to know what it was like in Bonn when he grew up there. You need to know that his grandfather enjoyed trading wine and that Beethoven therefore took pleasure in allowing himself to be paid in wine, for example by his publisher. You need to know where his Roots are. You need to know the music of his pupils, such as Ries and Moscheles. Jan Willem de Vriend has conducted the music of Beethoven, of people who composed for him, of his contemporaries. He has been working on this intensively for the past twenty years.
This recording of the Fourth and Sixth Symphonies is an interpretation of Jan Willem de Vriend and his orchestra, belonging to a certain moment in time and recounted entirely in sounds. It is a story understood in detail and given shape in masterly fashion. (Valentine Laout - linernotes)
In the linernotes with this CD we can read:
If you want to perform his Symphonies and surely if you want to record them, you must make a thorough study of Beethoven’s personal situation and that of the world around him. Here we can only set down a few short brushstrokes on an enormous empty metaphoric canvas. A canvas that must be filled completely, preferably painted True to life right down to the smallest details, using a fantastic palette of colours. When it is finished, we will see Beethoven, situated in his time. The painting will tell a story.
With this new Beethoven cycle conductor Jan Willem de Vriend, Together with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, ventures to tell a new story. His story. With enormous passion and enthusiasm, he has immersed himself in the life and work of Beethoven. To gain the best possible understanding of Beethoven, he says, you must know something about the people around him: for example, his teachers Albrechtsberger and Neefe, who watched his career. You need to know what it was like in Bonn when he grew up there. You need to know that his grandfather enjoyed trading wine and that Beethoven therefore took pleasure in allowing himself to be paid in wine, for example by his publisher. You need to know where his Roots are. You need to know the music of his pupils, such as Ries and Moscheles. Jan Willem de Vriend has conducted the music of Beethoven, of people who composed for him, of his contemporaries. He has been working on this intensively for the past twenty years.
This recording of the Fourth and Sixth Symphonies is an interpretation of Jan Willem de Vriend and his orchestra, belonging to a certain moment in time and recounted entirely in sounds. It is a story understood in detail and given shape in masterly fashion. (Valentine Laout - linernotes)
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PRESS REVIEWS
"Jan Willem de Vriend en de zijnen halen de rijkdom zonder meer boven water en geven ons een van de mooiste Pastorales. De geweldige opname telt ook mee: zonder een spoortje scherpte, maar wel helder, diep en sonoor, met bovendien heel mooie contrabassen en imposante pauken. Met dank aan Bert van der Wolf: het staat er allemaal magnifiek op. Ondanks het overvolle veld een uitgave die fors boven het maaiveld uitsteekt en naar meer doet verlangen." Aart van de Wal, Opus Klassiek, juli 2010
"Jan Willen de Vriend and his comrades bring out the wealth and give us one of the most beautiful Pastorales. The great recording counts as well: without any sign of shaprness, but still clear, deep and sonorous, with very beautiful double basses and impressive timpani. Thanks to Bert van der Wolf: it's recorded magnificent. Although there are plenty other versions, this release stands out and leaves us wanting more." Aart van de Wal, Opus Klassiek, july 2010
"Diese sehr schönen Beethoven-Aufnahmen beeindrucken in erster Linie durch das ausgewogene Dirigat de Vriends und das einerseits transparente, andererseits klangpräsente Spiel des Netherlands symphony Orchestra." Pizzicato september 2010
"Deze zeer mooie Beethoven-opnamen zijn indrukwekkend op de eerste plaats door de evenwichtige dirigent, die enerzijds een transparante, anderzijds een hedendaags geluid en spel neerzet met het Nederlandse Symphony Orkest." Pizzicato september 2010
"This beautiful Beethoven recordings are impressive in the first place through the balanced conductor, who on the one hand offers a transparent view and on the other hand sets down a modern sound and play with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra." Pizzicato september 2010
''Der prächtige Sound dieser Aufnahme und das exzellente Spiel des Netherlands Symphony Orchestra mit seinem schönen Streicherklang, seinem warmen Holz und seinen goldenen Blechbläsern machen aus diesem beethoven einen Beethoven für GenieBer. Steff Pizicato oktober 2010
''De prachtige klank van deze opname en het uitstekende spel van de Nederland Symphony Orchestra, met het mooie strijkers geluid, de warme houtblazers en zijn gouden kopersblazers maken deze Beethoven een Beethoven om te genieten.'' Steff Pizicato oktober 2010
''The magnificent sound of this recording and the excellent play of the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, with its beautiful string sound, its warm wood and its golden brass make this Beethoven a Beethoven to enjoy.'' Steff Pizicato october 2010
"Jan Willen de Vriend and his comrades bring out the wealth and give us one of the most beautiful Pastorales. The great recording counts as well: without any sign of shaprness, but still clear, deep and sonorous, with very beautiful double basses and impressive timpani. Thanks to Bert van der Wolf: it's recorded magnificent. Although there are plenty other versions, this release stands out and leaves us wanting more." Aart van de Wal, Opus Klassiek, july 2010
"Diese sehr schönen Beethoven-Aufnahmen beeindrucken in erster Linie durch das ausgewogene Dirigat de Vriends und das einerseits transparente, andererseits klangpräsente Spiel des Netherlands symphony Orchestra." Pizzicato september 2010
"Deze zeer mooie Beethoven-opnamen zijn indrukwekkend op de eerste plaats door de evenwichtige dirigent, die enerzijds een transparante, anderzijds een hedendaags geluid en spel neerzet met het Nederlandse Symphony Orkest." Pizzicato september 2010
"This beautiful Beethoven recordings are impressive in the first place through the balanced conductor, who on the one hand offers a transparent view and on the other hand sets down a modern sound and play with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra." Pizzicato september 2010
''Der prächtige Sound dieser Aufnahme und das exzellente Spiel des Netherlands Symphony Orchestra mit seinem schönen Streicherklang, seinem warmen Holz und seinen goldenen Blechbläsern machen aus diesem beethoven einen Beethoven für GenieBer. Steff Pizicato oktober 2010
''De prachtige klank van deze opname en het uitstekende spel van de Nederland Symphony Orchestra, met het mooie strijkers geluid, de warme houtblazers en zijn gouden kopersblazers maken deze Beethoven een Beethoven om te genieten.'' Steff Pizicato oktober 2010
''The magnificent sound of this recording and the excellent play of the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, with its beautiful string sound, its warm wood and its golden brass make this Beethoven a Beethoven to enjoy.'' Steff Pizicato october 2010
TRACKS
- 1 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 4 op. 60 in B flat major - Adagio – Allegro vivace
- 2 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 4 op. 60 in B flat major - Adagio
- 3 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 4 op. 60 in B flat major - Allegro molto e vivace
- 4 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 4 op. 60 in B flat major - Allegro ma non troppo
- 5 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 6 op. 68 - Allegro ma non troppo – Angenehme, heitere Empfindungen, welche bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande im Menschen erwachsen
- 6 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 6 op. 68 - Andante molto moto – Szene am Bach
- 7 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 6 op. 68 - Allegro – Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute
- 8 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 6 op. 68 - Allegro – Donner. Sturm
- 9 Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 6 op. 68 - Allegretto – Hirtengesang. Wohltätige, mit Dank an die Gottheit verbundene Gefühle nach dem Sturm
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