Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 [1958 Recording] (2009)

Otto Klemperer recorded Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at least seven times, and this version, with the Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchestra, made January 6, 1958, is not one of his better efforts. Here, Klemperer's control of the orchestra is at times questionable, and the orchestra doesn't seem completely comfortable with the conductor. Too frequently, the intonation is doubtful, throughout, the attacks are hit and miss, and the orchestra often seems to be holding on to the musical line for dear life. Naturally, since this is a ... Read More

Otto Klemperer recorded Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at least seven times, and this version, with the Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchestra, made January 6, 1958, is not one of his better efforts. Here, Klemperer's control of the orchestra is at times questionable, and the orchestra doesn't seem completely comfortable with the conductor. Too frequently, the intonation is doubtful, throughout, the attacks are hit and miss, and the orchestra often seems to be holding on to the musical line for dear life. Naturally, since this is a Klemperer Ninth, there are glorious passages; the transition back to the main theme in the opening movement is shattering, for example, and there are pages in the slow movement as lovely as any ever recorded. Despite the unevenness of the performance, the cumulative effect of the closing movement's relentless progress is ultimately awe-inspiring. The soloists here, especially Hans Hotter, are superb. The live monaural radio sound is at best functional and at worst irritating.For the... Read Less

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