℗ 2016 Orchid Classics
Released | September 2, 2016 |
Duration | 2h 10m 57s |
Record Label | Orchid Classics |
Catalogue No. | ORC100059 |
Genre | Classical (Orchestral) |
Complete Beethoven Symphonies, Vol. 2 (Nos. 5 - 8)
Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, Lan Shui
Available in 88.2 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
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1.1
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I. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
6:43 | |||
1.2
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II. Andante con moto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
8:46 | |||
1.3
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III. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
4:37 | |||
1.4
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IV. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
10:19 | |||
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
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1.5
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I. Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country. Allegro ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
10:12 | |||
1.6
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II. Scene by the Brook. Andante molto mosso
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
11:09 | |||
1.7
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III. Merry Gathering of Country Folk. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
5:00 | |||
1.8
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IV. Thunderstorm. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
3:41 | |||
1.9
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V. Shepherd's Song. Happy and Thankful Feelings after the Storm: Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
8:51 | |||
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
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2.1
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I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
13:34 | |||
2.2
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II. Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
8:04 | |||
2.3
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III. Presto - assai meno presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
9:11 | |||
2.4
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IV. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
7:51 | |||
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93
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2.5
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I. Allegro vivace e con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
8:04 | |||
2.6
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II. Allegretto scherzando
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
3:50 | |||
2.7
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III. Tempo di menuetto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
4:24 | |||
2.8
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IV. Allegro vivace
Ludwig van Beethoven; Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra; Lan Shui |
6:41 | |||
Digital Booklet
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"... eagerly awaited ... the change (to period instruments) gives such familiar works as the Pastoral Symphony a lightness and clarity, given added emphasis by the fact that Shui adheres strictly to the composer’s instructions on dynamics and tempi. It's more like chamber music played by a full orchestra and it's thrilling, energetic and refreshing."
- Classic FM
"Lively speeds which never sound hurried. Sparky, well-articulated playing, the period brass adding a distinctive colour. Crisp, clear recording. All present. One of this job’s many pleasures is coming across a disc from an unexpected source which confounds expectations ... a Beethoven cycle from an orchestra and conductor I’d never heard of. It’s not damning with faint praise to say that I couldn’t believe how good this set is ... these discs are an utter joy ... Lan Shui’s Copenhagen players deserve to be up there with the best. Their performances are closest in spirit to Paavo Järvi’s superb RCA cycle, though with a smidgeon more impishness and sheer fun ... cheer yourself up. Buy this."
- The Arts Desk
Lan Shui and the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra continue their complete series of Beethoven's symphonies, performed with a unique twist: the orchestra replaces modern timpani and brass instruments with copies of instruments from Beethoven’s time. When asked about the benefit of using these period instruments, Shui answers emphatically, “Lightness! It’s impossible to play heavily with these instruments. Suddenly there is much more clarity and everything fits together: the size of the orchestra, the forward motion, the clarity and lightness."
88.2 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Orchid Classics Studio Masters
Recorded and produced by Timbre Music Recorded in the Concert Hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 2011 (Symphony No. 5), December 2013 (Symphony No. 6), September 2012 (Symphony No. 7) and April 2012 (Symphony No. 8) English translation: Stephen Buckley, double bass, Copenhagen Phil Deutsche Übersetzung: Richard Krug, cello, Copenhagen Phil
Recorded and produced by Timbre Music Recorded in the Concert Hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 2011 (Symphony No. 5), December 2013 (Symphony No. 6), September 2012 (Symphony No. 7) and April 2012 (Symphony No. 8) English translation: Stephen Buckley, double bass, Copenhagen Phil Deutsche Übersetzung: Richard Krug, cello, Copenhagen Phil
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.89 -7.97 to 0.00 | -25.88 -31.65 to -21.99 | -21.44 -27.60 to -16.90 | 14 13 to 16 | |
1.1 | I. Allegro con brio | -0.21 | -23.60 | -19.1 | 15 |
1.2 | II. Andante con moto | -3.48 | -28.46 | -22.8 | 15 |
1.3 | III. Allegro | -4.18 | -28.79 | -23.1 | 14 |
1.4 | IV. Allegro | -1.19 | -23.77 | -20.0 | 16 |
1.5 | I. Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country. Allegro ma non troppo | -3.80 | -25.87 | -21.2 | 13 |
1.6 | II. Scene by the Brook. Andante molto mosso | -7.97 | -30.21 | -26.9 | 14 |
1.7 | III. Merry Gathering of Country Folk. Allegro | -3.57 | -24.49 | -20.2 | 13 |
1.8 | IV. Thunderstorm. Allegro | 0.00 | -21.99 | -16.9 | 14 |
1.9 | V. Shepherd's Song. Happy and Thankful Feelings after the Storm: Allegretto | -1.69 | -24.66 | -20.4 | 14 |
2.1 | I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace | -1.42 | -24.46 | -19.9 | 15 |
2.2 | II. Allegretto | -3.63 | -30.09 | -25.1 | 16 |
2.3 | III. Presto - assai meno presto | -2.71 | -25.92 | -21.1 | 14 |
2.4 | IV. Allegro con brio | -0.47 | -22.42 | -18.8 | 15 |
2.5 | I. Allegro vivace e con brio | -1.49 | -23.39 | -18.9 | 14 |
2.6 | II. Allegretto scherzando | -7.85 | -31.65 | -27.6 | 15 |
2.7 | III. Tempo di menuetto | -5.30 | -26.12 | -22.8 | 14 |
2.8 | IV. Allegro vivace | -0.10 | -24.03 | -19.7 | 15 |