Beethoven / Lizst: The Symphonies Nos. 1-9

Beethoven / Lizst: The Symphonies Nos. 1-9

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

2. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

3. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ("Eroica"), Op. 55 No 3 in E flat major, Op 55
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

4. Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60 No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

5. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ("Fate") Op. 67 No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

6. Symphony No. 6 in F major ("Pastoral") Op. 68 No. 6 in F major, Op. 68
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

7. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

8. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

9. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ("Choral") Op. 125 No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Cyprien Katsaris

Editorial Reviews
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Back in the days before recording, the only way to hear new music was to play it yourself. Symphonies posed a particular problem, since most music lovers couldn't afford (or fit) an orchestra to perform in their living rooms. So arrangements for reduced ensembles or piano solos were the only way to go. Liszt's versions of Beethoven's symphonies are outstanding examples of this once ubiquitous practice, and they are fun to listen to on their own, particularly in these brilliant performances. --David Hurwitz

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Beethoven / Lizst: The Symphonies Nos. 1-9

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