This hour-long 2006 album covers the best-known moments of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, beginning with everyone's Desert Island must-have: the "Ode to Joy" from the Symphony No. 9. From that to Für Elise to the opening of the "Moonlight" Sonata to the "Shepherds' Song" of the "Pastoral" Symphony, it's easy to hear why Beethoven's music has touched so many. It's not only his gift for creating unforgettable and hummable melodies, but also his way of stirring our imaginations. Whether it's with visions of fate knocking ...
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This hour-long 2006 album covers the best-known moments of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, beginning with everyone's Desert Island must-have: the "Ode to Joy" from the Symphony No. 9. From that to Für Elise to the opening of the "Moonlight" Sonata to the "Shepherds' Song" of the "Pastoral" Symphony, it's easy to hear why Beethoven's music has touched so many. It's not only his gift for creating unforgettable and hummable melodies, but also his way of stirring our imaginations. Whether it's with visions of fate knocking at the door or a rustic dance of thanksgiving, Beethoven's music never fails to moves listeners. The artists on this release are some of Australia's finest classical musicians. Antony Walker is an up-and-coming conductor, set to make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 2011. His conducting of the "Ode to Joy" and the slow movement of the Piano Concerto No. 5 capture the spirit of the music, even though the ensemble work isn't as tight as it could be. Unfortunately, the...
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