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Beethoven Symphonies

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Andre Cluytens Format: Audio CD
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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Beethoven's symphonies, each of them being a masterpiece in itself, represent a certain stage in the composer's life. Beethoven himself said, Symphonies are the best represntation of my true self. I always seem to hear within me the sound of a great orchestra. He only composed nine symphonies but each one is unique and prepares the way for the next. His most popular symphonies, Nos. 3, 5, and 9, are some of the most well-known classical pieces.

In this 5-CD set, French conductor Andre Cluytens leads the Berliner Philharmoniker - the conductor s first recording of the Beethoven cycle. Cluytens was regarded as a highly versatile conductor during his lifetime. While most conductors have placed emphasis on the odd-numbered symphonies and were reserved on the even-numbered symphonies, Cluytens voids this usual distinction.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.35 x 5.2 x 0.94 inches; 6.42 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Warner Classics
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ WA-20395711
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2010
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Warner Classics
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0040UEI8G
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 5
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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Kim Yu
5.0 out of 5 stars Revive the Excitement and Drama of Beethoven at a Steal!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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Thanks to the Erato issue, I am able to enjoy these wonderful performances of all nine Beethoven symphonies once again. I own all of the performances on LPs that are now very old due to too many plays. For those who have not heard these performances by the excellent and often times underrated conductor Andre Cluytens, you are in for a pleasant surprise! The performances can rival the other (maybe more) famous ones - von Karajan, Szell, Abaddo, and Rattle. Cluytens knew just when to pull for drama, passion, and romance in Beethoven. I would recommend the 2nd, 6th, and 8th Symphonies in particular. And for a 5 CD set packaged in a neat box, all for less than $25 at Amazon, it's a steal. Get it right away!
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St. Ives
5.0 out of 5 stars What a big time surprise; what a delight
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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I have never sincerely considered the work of Konwitschny, let alone Cluytens in the corpus of Austro-German repertoire, but this 5 CD Erato reissue of the Cluytens Beethoven Cycle, recorded between 1957-1960, as Karajan was grooming his BPO, are examples of limpid clarity, spirited tempi, slightly reverberant but directionalist, detailed sound, and are compelling performances in their own right, comparable to the best everywhere both today and historically. Worthwhile even to the individual with 30 Beethoven Cycles.
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Billy Bear
4.0 out of 5 stars For the price a very good deal
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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I already own a full set of the Beethoven Symphonies with David Zinman conducting, and some performances of individual symphonies as well, but the reviews of this caught my attention so I bought it. And I am glad I did: I like the energy of the performances a lot, especially the 3rd, 4th and 6th. The sound quality is not top-notch but it is a collection well worth having ... and very inexpensive.
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Terry Chow
5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant set besides Bertini Mahler Symphonies set by EMI
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
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I am an audiophile as well as a classical music lover for over 30 years. This Beethoven set is really fantastic both in performance and in sonic quality. I enjoy the CDs via top high end equipment and best headphones. The BPO offered brilliant, detailed warm sounds and EMI engineers captioned the glorious sound in best standard. Another top quality state of art CD sets besides EMI
Bertini Mahler Symphonies set. A must have.
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Wil
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting renditions, well recorded, and impeccably played!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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These are the very best performances I have ever heard. The director has amazing insight and spririt. The recordings are flawless. I'm so glad I purchased this set!!!
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SanDee
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
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I love this recording of Beethoven's symphonies. All 9 symphonies by one of my favorite conductors, what a great find and Fast shipping.
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Curtis C. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one of the Better Recorded Interpretations of Beethoven's Nine Symphonies
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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Definitely one of the Better Recorded Interpretations of Beethoven's Nine Symphonies !!! I'm very Glad that I purchased this Set.
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Laurence G Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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I bought Andre Cluytens as my first Beethoven symphonies. I have regretted giving away my vinyls for many years. These are a reasonable substitute.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Cluytens' Beethoven Among the Top; Beautiful Sound!
Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2017
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The Cluytens Beethoven symphony cycle is my top version for two reasons: (1) His reading of all Beethoven symphonies are among the best that I have heard, among such top conductors as Walter, Klemperer, etc., and might be only slightly below Furtwangler. (2) The sound quality of this cycle is the best for my taste: fantastic tonal colours, crystal clear details, etc.
His conceptions of #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are among my favourite. His #3 is spacious and powerful, with a funeral march that is both passionate and dramatic. #7 is perhaps the most beautiful version that I have heard. #9 is perfect from beginning to end, second only to Furtwangler's war-time and Bayreuth conceptions. Here again, the advantage is sound quality. Only Walter's #6 can compete in terms of interpretation and sound quality.
This cycle will be my go-to Beethoven symphony cycle.
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コダ～マ
5.0 out of 5 stars 古さを感じさせない充実の全集
Reviewed in Japan on August 30, 2020
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高校生だった頃、東芝EMIから「セラフィム」という廉価版LPのシリーズが発売されていて、バルビローリ&ウィーン・フィルの「ブラームス交響曲全集」などと並んで名盤の誉れ高いこのクリュイタンスの「ベートーヴェン交響曲全集」、各1枚1,300円をせっせとバラ買いしていたのを思い出します。あの緑色のジャケットをご記憶のファンも多いのではないでしょうか。今回、私はカートン入りのCDセット、中古で送料込み800円ちょいで購入、ちょっと複雑な思いはありますが、懐かしさの方が先にきます。
今にして思うとLPの音質はやや“おとなしめ”だった印象ですが、CDではメリハリのある力強さを感じます。録音の古さは否めません。しかしカラヤンのもとでまさに黄金期を迎えようとしているベルリン・フィルの勢いが熱く伝わってくる点、それとクリュイタンスの設計図の巧みさはどの楽曲・どの楽章をとっても緩みも破綻もなく、完璧な「全集」を構築している感があります。
ボックスの中身は1枚ずつジャケットに収まったCDが5枚で、曲目などはいずれもフランス語表記です。フランス語圏でも、クリュイタンスの人気は健在ということでしょう。
あらためて、この不世出のマエストロの魅力を再認識しました。
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Jouandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Un Bethoven d'éternité
Reviewed in France on July 27, 2014
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Je suis en accord avec la présentation de l'éditeur qui nous redonne cette somme beethovenienne historique : enregistrée au tournant des années 60 , elle semble avoir 50 ans d'avance sur son époque ! A noter que sur le plan de l'édition sonore ce coffret économique est nettement supérieur aux nombreuses ressorties antérieures : la matière sonore est d'une magnifique richesse , les prises sont amples , précises et musicales à souhait rendant ainsi enfin justice à cette intégrale de haut vol ...

L'éclat et la puissance des interprétations de Cluytens , au service d'une maîtrise architecturale grandiose sont servies par une Philharmonie de Berlin en état de grâce , aussi somptueuse que transparente . Le style d'ensemble est à la fois animé et d'un naturel aristocratique sans égal .

On est aussi loin des surcharges romantiques souvent en usage à l'époque , que des démonstrations narcissiques de certaines baguettes prestigieuses , ou encore des tristes réalisations " historiquement informées" qui ont sévit depuis .

La direction de Cluytens irradie de toutes parts avec une spiritualité aussi intense que secrète , qui ne s'exprime que par des moyens strictement musicaux , c'est sans doute là que réside sa modernité ou plutôt son intemporalité .

Cluytens n'est ni un littérateur , ni un docteur savant , il ne se veut pas non plus une star : il est un Prince !
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Jose Manuel Alfaro de Hombre
5.0 out of 5 stars Con una sería suficiente.
Reviewed in Spain on August 9, 2013
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Si por alguna razón alguien tuviera una sola integral de las Sinfonías de LvB y fuera esta ... ya tendría suficiente para echar una ojeada a lo mejor de lo mejor. Toma de sonido muy buena, dirección de lujo, mesurada, profunda, y un precio de menos-imposible. Imprescindible.
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wiron
5.0 out of 5 stars Meraviglia del passato
Reviewed in Italy on February 21, 2013
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Un'integrale da possedere assolutamente, non solo per i cultori del genere. Un Beethoven da isola deserta, scattante, affilato, con una presa sonora stupefacente per l'epoca - in particolar modo gli ingressi degli strumenti solisti sono colti con assoluta nitidezza. Il grande Cluytens firmò forse il suo zenit artistico celebrando così l'imperiosa bravura dei Berliner.
Da non perdere!
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