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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028944740028 Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: January 23, 1996 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Sales Rank: 1700 MPN: 447400
Amazon.com essential recording: Long regarded as the quintessential interpretation of the most popular and best-loved symphony ever written, this performance of the Fifth has everything: passion, precision, drama, lyric beauty, and a coiled fury in the first movement that sets your pulse racing from the very first note. Carlos Kleiber has made very few recordings in his distinguished career, but almost all are special. If you own no other copy of this symphony, this is the one to get. It comes with an exceptional performance of the Seventh--not quite as gripping as the Fifth, but definitely one of the great ones. There is classical music, and there are classic recordings of classical music. This one's a classic. -- David Hurwitz
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Rating: - Classic Beethoven
This was one of the very first classical music CDs that I ever purchased. I was somewhat familiar with Beethoven's 5th, but not the 7th. Needless to say, I have acquired many more CDs since then. For ... Read More
Rating: - Great performances
This is the best modern recording of Beethoven symphonies. A collectors album of the highest quality.
R. Brown
Rating: - The Best 5 & 7 Beethoven's Symphonies
Carlos Kleiber is known for his obsession for perfection. He made few records, but everything he recorded is in excellent quality. He has become a legend of the regency.
Rating: - Fast efficient service
I would order from this store again. Fast efficient service. What you look for online.
Rating: - Excellent
After seeing the 5th performed at Lincoln Center, I searched for a recording of it that was rated well. Definitely an up tempo interpretaion but I really enjoy it and thank others who recommended it.
- Classic Beethoven