Heroic Beethoven – Ludwig van Beethoven [VINYL]

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the towering heroes of music. As a composer, he became a transformational, sometimes revolutionary force. As a man of spirit and inspiration, he triumphed over deafness to produce a wealth of masterpieces. Over the course of more than two centuries, his works have delighted, surprised, amazed and moved listeners. The greatest moments of his multi-faceted genius – from the heroic to the intimate – can be experienced here in performances by instrumentalists, singers and conductors of the utmost distinction.

Disc 1
1. I. Allegro Con Brio (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Chamber Orchestra of Europe
2. Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Philharmonia Orchestra
3. I. Allegro (Opening) (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Andras Schiff/Staatskapelle Dresden
4. I. Allegro (Conclusion) (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Andras Schiff/Staatskapelle Dresden
5. Fr Elise, WoO59 (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Rudolf Buchbinder
6. II. Adagio Cantabile (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Stephen Kovacevich
7. IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro Assai (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Various Performers
8. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Disc 2
1. II. Allegretto (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Chamber Orchestra of Europe
2. IV. Allegro Con Brio (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Chamber Orchestra of Europe
3. II. Marcia Funebre. Adagio Assai (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Chamber Orchestra of Europe
4. II. Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Various Performers
5. I. Adagio Sostenuto (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Stephen Kovacevich
6. III. Presto (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Stephen Kovacevich
7. III. Scherzo. Allegro Molto (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Renaud Capuon/Frank Braley
8. I. Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven) – Artemis Quartett