Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with the upcoming album "Bernstein - Beethoven & Copland," set to release on April 16, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This extraordinary collection spans a diverse range of Beethoven's masterpieces, from symphonies and concertos to chamber music and opera excerpts, all performed live with unparalleled virtuosity.
The album opens with a selection of movements from Beethoven's symphonies, showcasing his revolutionary compositional style and profound emotional depth. The "Pastoral" Symphony's stormy fourth movement and the lively scherzos from the Second and Eighth Symphonies are among the highlights. The album also features exquisite performances of Beethoven's piano concerto and string quartets, arranged for string orchestra, demonstrating his mastery of both intimate and grand musical forms.
A significant portion of the album is dedicated to Beethoven's monumental "Missa solemnis," a profound and complex choral work that showcases his spiritual and musical depth. The opera "Fidelio" is also represented with key arias and duets, highlighting Beethoven's dramatic and lyrical prowess.
Complementing Beethoven's works are selections from Aaron Copland's ballets "Appalachian Spring" and "Peter Grimes," performed live in 1982 at the Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. These pieces add a touch of American modernism to the album, providing a fascinating contrast to Beethoven's classical compositions.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 31 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Beethoven's musical legacy, performed with passion and precision. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Beethoven's works, this album promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 43: No. 14, Solo della Casentini. Andante – Adagio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Krystian Zimerman, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131 (Arr. Mitropoulos for String Orchestra): II. Allegro molto vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131 (Arr. Mitropoulos for String Orchestra): III. Allegro moderato – - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131 (Arr. Mitropoulos for String Orchestra): VI. Adagio quasi un poco andante – - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 (Arr. Bernstein for String Orchestra): II. Vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie: a. Kyrie eleison - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Bernard Bartelink, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie: b. Christe eleison - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: I. Kyrie: c. Kyrie eleison - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Bernard Bartelink, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: a. Gloria in excelsis Deo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: c. Quoniam tu solus sanctus - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: d. In gloria Dei Patris, Amen - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: II. Gloria: e. Amen - Quoniam tu solus sanctus - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: III. Credo: a. Credo in unum Deum - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: III. Credo: d. Et vitam venturi saeculi - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: III. Credo: e. Amen - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: a. Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: b. Pleni sunt coeli - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: c. Praeludium - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Bernard Bartelink
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: V. Agnus Dei: b. Dona nobis pacem - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: V. Agnus Dei: c. Agnus Dei - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: V. Agnus Dei: d. Presto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Edda Moser, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll, Bernard Bartelink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation Chorus, Hilversum
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Duet. Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Adolf Dallapozza, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Aria. O wär ich schon mit dir vereint - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Lucia Popp, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Aria. Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Manfred Jungwirth, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: March - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Ha! Welch ein Augenblick! - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Hans Sotin, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Staatsopernchor
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Duet. Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile! - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Hans Sotin, Manfred Jungwirth, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: Leb wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Lucia Popp, Adolf Dallapozza, Hans Sotin, Manfred Jungwirth, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Staatsopernchor
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act II: Quartet. Er sterbe! - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Hans Sotin, René Kollo, Gundula Janowitz, Manfred Jungwirth, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
Fidelio, Op. 72, Act II: Duet. O namenlose Freude! - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, René Kollo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
4 Sea Interludes from "Peter Grimes", Op. 33a: I. Dawn - LiveBenjamin Britten, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein
Appalachian Spring: IV. Fast. The Revivalist and His Flock - LiveAaron Copland, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Appalachian Spring: V. Allegro. Solo Dance of the Bride - LiveAaron Copland, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Appalachian Spring: VI. Meno mosso - LiveAaron Copland, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Appalachian Spring: VII. Doppio movimento. Variations On A Shaker Hymn - Live from Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 1982Aaron Copland, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Appalachian Spring: VIII. Moderato. Coda - LiveAaron Copland, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Music for the Theatre: II. Dance - LiveAaron Copland, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Music for the Theatre: IV. Burlesque - LiveAaron Copland, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
Music for the Theatre: V. Epilogue - LiveAaron Copland, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein
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