Beethoven Symphony No 6 F major 1st mov Carlos Kleiber live
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Both Toscanini and Kleiber hold the crown for this one, in my view. Or, in my ears.
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@3tgiac This is Beethoven's wishes as shown by metronome markings in the original score. It has been slowed down over the years due perhaps to fashion and an overly romantic portrayal of the countryside? The oft repeated - but incorrect tempo or interpretation - becomes entrenched and seen as the right one! It took a brave genius like Kleiber to challenge this and breathe fresh life into it, and boy is this fresh! The playing is great. The audience at the end were stunned and then rapturous.
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@changjiang001 As much as I love Kleiber, I feel he is much better suited for the 4th and 7th. I am unsure of Beethoven's desires for pace, but Toscanini's slower, smoother rendition is the Gold standard for the 6th symphony. The tunes and melodies need to be appreciated more relaxedly and soothingly.
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@SordidGuy Check out Beethoven's letters and the original manuscript of this work.
THIS IS THE TEMPO HE WANT!
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@changjiang001 : And you would know! Were you there???
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Cleiber dirigierte viel mehr die 4. und 7. Sinfonie
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I have to admit this is the ONLY one Carlos Kleiber record I do not like. He is too fast and looses the mood and accuracy. Compare to his father!!
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I have played this before, and it was a joy to play. I love Beethoven's Symphony No.6, and my favorite part is at 2:26
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The music of "Soylent Green" for the big moving scene!
this is the original tempo that Beethoven wanted
changjiang001 2 years ago 9
Why is Kleiber such a genius? Why does every symphony turn into gold in his hands? Why can we not have more of him? Why is he such a mystery? Why do I find him so charismatic?
waistoi 1 year ago 6