Description
Beethoven – Orchestral Works & Music for the Stage (5-CD Set) | Complete Beethoven Edition Vol. 3
UPC: 028945371320
MPN: 453 713-2 GCB5
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Complete Beethoven Edition (PolyGram)
Overview
Part of the historic Deutsche Grammophon Complete Beethoven Edition, Orchesterwerke – Bühnenmusik (Orchestral Works / Music for the Stage) Volume 3 presents Ludwig van Beethoven’s complete orchestral suites, overtures, and incidental music across five CDs. Performed by legendary conductors including Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Sir Neville Marriner, and Lorin Maazel, this volume spans Beethoven’s entire creative range—from the heroic and celebratory to the dramatic and reflective.
The collection includes masterpieces such as The Creatures of Prometheus, Egmont, The Ruins of Athens, Wellington’s Victory, and The Consecration of the House. With contributions from world-renowned soloists and orchestras, this edition captures Beethoven’s brilliance as a dramatist, symphonist, and innovator of orchestral color.
Product Features
- Format: 5 × Audio CD (Box Set)
- Series: Complete Beethoven Edition, Volume 3
- Genre: Classical / Orchestral / Stage Music
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg
- Release Years: 1960–1997 (recordings from 1960–1987; compilation issued 1997)
- Recording Formats: ADD / DDD / Original-Image Bit-Processing
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Catalog Number: 453 713-2 GCB5
- Barcode: 028945371320
- Total Duration: Approx. 5 hours of music
- Audio Quality: Stereo
Works Included
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Ballets & Overtures: Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 43 Ritterballett, WoO 1 Gratulations-Menuett, WoO 3 12 Menuette, WoO 7 12 Deutsche Tänze, WoO 8 12 Contretänze, WoO 14 Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 Zur Namensfeier Overture, Op. 115
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Music for the Stage: Egmont, Op. 84 Wellington’s Sieg (Battle Symphony), Op. 91 Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113 König Stephan, Op. 117 Die Weihe des Hauses, Op. 124 Leonore Prohaska, WoO 96 Die schöne Schusterin, WoO 91 Tarpeja, WoO 2 Germania, WoO 94 Es ist vollbracht, WoO 97 Vestas Feuer, Hess 115
Performers and Conductors
Featuring performances by:
- Claudio Abbado
- Herbert von Karajan
- Myung-Whun Chung
- Sir Neville Marriner
- Lorin Maazel
- Neeme Järvi
- Andrew Davis
- Bernhard Klee
- Erich Keller
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Soloists: Arleen Augér – Soprano Sylvia McNair – Soprano Anneliese Rothenberger – Soprano Cheryl Studer – Soprano Nicolai Gedda – Tenor Franz Crass – Bass Gerald Finley – Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Baritone Bruno Ganz – Narration
Interesting Facts
- A Monumental Edition: The Complete Beethoven Edition from Deutsche Grammophon, Philips, and Decca represents one of the most ambitious recording projects of the 20th century, encompassing all known works by Beethoven.
- Historical Collaborations: Some recordings in this set originate from the Philips Music Group and EMI Electrola GmbH, ensuring the inclusion of rare and definitive performances.
- Masterpieces of Drama and Ceremony: Beethoven’s Egmont and Prometheus blend orchestral power with theatrical narrative, showcasing his ability to elevate incidental music into profound art.
- Renowned Orchestras and Conductors: With Karajan’s monumental style, Marriner’s refinement, and Abbado’s precision, this volume offers a spectrum of interpretive brilliance.
- Digitally Enhanced Legacy: Featuring Original-Image Bit-Processing technology, this remastered edition delivers clarity and warmth faithful to the analog originals.
Publishers
© 1960–1987 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg. © 1991–1997 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg. Under license from Philips Music Group (WoO 7 & 8) and EMI Electrola GmbH (WoO 91). Printed and made in Germany / Imprimé et fabriqué en RFA. A PolyGram Company. Official website: www.dg.classics.com
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