Bernard Haitink's live recordings of Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies with the London Symphony Orchestra most assuredly aren't the last word on these masterpieces (whose recordings ever could be?), but any collector looking for solid performances that satisfy most needs would do well to check out these remarkable recordings. For example, this 2006 super audio compact disc of the Symphony No. 4 in B flat major and the Symphony No. 8 in F major will likely not amaze anyone with its fairly mainstream interpretations, secure ...
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Bernard Haitink's live recordings of Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies with the London Symphony Orchestra most assuredly aren't the last word on these masterpieces (whose recordings ever could be?), but any collector looking for solid performances that satisfy most needs would do well to check out these remarkable recordings. For example, this 2006 super audio compact disc of the Symphony No. 4 in B flat major and the Symphony No. 8 in F major will likely not amaze anyone with its fairly mainstream interpretations, secure execution, or dependable sound quality, because it wasn't meant to be a sensation. The reputable playing of this world-class ensemble guarantees that the scores are accurately presented, and Haitink's straightforward, intelligent approach to the music commends this SACD to the average listener and the serious connoisseur alike. While Haitink does tend to maintain slightly faster than usual tempos and keeps the orchestra's tone on the lean side, these are not intended to be "authentic"...
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Add this copy of Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.4 & 8 to cart. $145.01, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by LSO Live.
