Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral"

Eugene Ormandy, John Alexander, John Macurdy, Lili Chookasian, Lucine Amara, The Philadelphia Orchestra & The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

  • Genre: Classical
  • Release Date: 1966-01-01
  • Explicitness: notExplicit
  • Country: USA
  • Track Count: 4

  • ℗ Originally released 1966 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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Tracks

Title Artist Time
1
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. Eugene Ormandy & The Philadelphia Orchestra 15:15
2
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. Eugene Ormandy & The Philadelphia Orchestra 10:21
3
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. Eugene Ormandy & The Philadelphia Orchestra 15:12
4
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. John Alexander, Lucine Amara, John Macurdy, Eugene Ormandy, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, The Philadelphia Orchestra & Lili Chookasian 23:55

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  • Best I

    5
    By Vapor4.0
    I had a copy of this recording on vinyl in the early 70's when I was in college. It is the best recording of the 9th I've ever heard. I have looked for it for years on CD, as my album had way too many miles on it. I was never able to find a copy, and the original RCA recording was out of print. I stumbled onto this listing in iTunes and bought it immediately. I can't tell you how happy I am to have this recording again. I've heard a lot of orchestras and choirs perform this work, but IMO, this one is the superlative.

  • This is the Best Recording I

    5
    By Beethoven-Junkie
    Eugene Ormandy and the Philidelphia Philharmonic give us another stunning performance, played just at the right tempo, with great sound and audio. This is the way Beethoven's 9th is supposed to sound. Grand!!

  • Beethoven's 9 Eugene Ormandy conducting Philadelphia Philharmonic

    5
    By njrifon
    Ormandy's interpretation surpasses all others. it is why you do not see other versions available. it is moving, powerful, and well balanced. i have listend to this version since 1973 and i never tire of it. all others pale. the pure joy and ecstasy come from beethoven, but the conductor, the interpreter, is required to translate it and keep the true beauty alive.

  • Best Beethoven's 9th version!

    5
    By cctjpogo
    Although an older performance, this is my favorite version of the 9th Symphony. Ormandy imbues the music with a persistent life and force that I find missing from Bernstein's and Vanska's interpretations. There is no stiltedness or unexpected drops in energy here that I've found in other recordings. The Choir's voices are not as distinct as I some might like, but the fourth movement is still rousing.

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