First, to my ear, the sound on this historically informed practice (HIP)/“authentic instrument” Beethoven Symphony cycle is quite good in terms of clarity, enabling listeners to enjoy lots of instrumental detail. Hilary Hahn/Mikko Franck/Orchestre Philharmonique, Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019. 1 in C, Op. Allegro, Symphony No. Gardiner in his re-invigoration has passed it on in this white-hot, on-the-edge live performance that should, itself, become a standard by which other performances are compared. Good Sound Quality, Enjoyable 7th and 5th Symphonies but far too fast in 9th and 8th Symphonies, Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020. Archiv Produktion. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. The Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, founded in 1989 by John Eliot Gardiner, performs Classical and Romantic music, using the principles and original instruments of historically informed performance.The orchestra has recorded symphonies, operas, concertos, and other works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Gluck, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Verdi, and Weber. 1 in C major, Op. The result is a revelation: I've never heard a 5th so sinewy and lively: the finale, instead of being the usual bombast - it usually comes across as a tedious let-down instead of a climax - is as wonderful as you always wished it would be. Merry gathering of Country Folk. Born in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, Gardiner's early musical experience came largely through singing with his family and in a local church choir. The 4th is such a gem, and the 2nd is very cool. The pinnacle of the Beethoven cycle?? The crisp sonorities, the brisk rhythms, and the volatile energy of these electric performances proved once and for all that Classical performances need not be fragile, dainty, or rarefied, but should be just as robust and invigorating as any mainstream interpretation, and even more exciting for taking a few risks. Described as the 'greatest 'great' piece ever written,' its opening notes are among the most recognisable in history. Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique (on period instruments) conducted by John Eliot Gardiner... Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op. Subject to the strengths and weaknesses of period instruments, Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021. Beethoven*, Orchestre Révolutionnaire Et Romantique, Robert Levin, John Eliot Gardiner – The Piano Concertos / Choral Fantasy Label : Archiv Produktion – 459 622-2 125: 4. Allegro vivace, Symphony No. Now, I can't get enough of the whole 5th, and Gardiner's reading of the 5th rivals that of Kleiber. This is music that challenges the attention and patience of the listener and ultimately rewards. I just wish they had done it for this set. Sir John Eliot Gardener is an attentive collaborator who in Beethoven’s first movement points up contrasts between a flowing legato and the forceful stamping of the timpani-inspired main idea, and lends added animation to various scale-like ascending passages. 93: 3. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. Shepherds' Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings to the Deity after the Storm. Andante molto moto, Symphony No. 67: 4. This marks my six set of Beethoven Symphonies after Karajan ('63), then went to Bohm, Bernstein, Solti and Barenboim. Adagio, Symphony No. 92: 3. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio, Symphony No. VÖ: October 18, 2019. Sir John Eliot Gardiners complete Beethoven recordings on the ARCHIV label, brought together for the first time to mark Beethovens 250th birthday. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. Monday and Tuesday night at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, the 69-year-old John Eliot Gardiner, who clearly still has something to … Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020. An authority on the music of J. S. Bach, Gardiner’s book, Music in the Castle of Heaven: A Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, was published in October 2013 by Allen Lane, leading to the Prix des Muses award (Singer-Polignac). The enthusiasm and honesty of this ensemble is palpable. I purchased this collection of Beethoven's 9 symphonies because I wanted to hear the music performed on period instruments as opposed to our modern orchestras. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso, 5. John Eliot Gardiner conducts the Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique at the Harris Theater on Friday evening. Indeed, it was Gardiner's ear-opening set that showed how stodgy and sluggish many of the older established Beethoven cycles sounded in comparison, and after this set was released, most new recordings revealed its impact, particularly in the adoption of revised tempos, leaner textures, and cleaner sonorities. Gardiner's tempos are always on the fast side, and that's fine, if you like it. Sir John Eliot Gardiner: 2019–2020 Perspectives Artist Lead support for the Beethoven Celebration is provided by The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund. I’m a professional cellist and studying conductor. John Eliot Gardiner's Historical Beethoven At Carnegie Hall One of the world's top original instruments ensembles, the Revolutionary and Romantic Orchestra, plays Beethoven by … LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN. 68: 3. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2021. Allegro con brio, Symphony No. Allegro, 5. Afterward, for years, I only listened to the 4th movement, ignoring the other three. Beethoven, Mendelssohn - Violin Concertos - Viktoria Mullova, John Eliot Gardiner (2003/2012) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz] More posts: John Eliot Gardiner Viktoria Mullova. Can't get enough of this set. 92: 1. He knows how to bring the noise, but dial it down when needed. 2 in D major, Op. 3 in E flat major, Op. 92: 2. 1 in C major, Op. Beethoven's Complete Symphonies. Anyone who's ever suffered through a dragged performance of the 1st symphony's slow movement, mumbling to themselves, "kill me now," will know what I mean. Like Habeneck, John Eliot Gardiner was merciless in rehearsal and scrupulously faithful to the original manuscript. And the 9th? Allegro ma non troppo, Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. The Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, founded in 1989 by John Eliot Gardiner, performs Classical and Romantic music using the principles and original instruments of historically informed performance.The orchestra has recorded symphonies, operas, concertos, and other works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Gluck, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Verdi, and Weber. Highly recommended. I thought that was kind of petty. But no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece. Allegro, Symphony No. Allegro, Symphony No. As a child he grew up with the celebrated Haussmann portrait of J. S. Bach, which had been lent to his parents for safe keeping during the Second World War. This set has given me a whole new appreciation for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Symphonies. Presto, Symphony No. John Eliot Gardiner's Beethoven 9 still shocks at Carnegie Hall By David Allen , 19 November 2012 As I walked to this concert by the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique and the Monteverdi Choir, I wondered what might have changed in Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s Beethoven in the two decades since he first recorded these symphonies. Haven't really been pulled in by 1,2,4,6 and 8 but there is time. Scene by the Brook. It has been 21 years since DG Archiv first released Gardiner's Beethoven symphony cycle. It's wonderful and the orchestra is faultless. Allegro vivace, Symphony No. Presto, Symphony No. If you are thinking that you can get paper sleeves for cheap to replace these, think again. Classical music is my life, and while I enjoy it all, there are a few certain performances or recordings or experiences that get a special reserved place in my heart. COMPLETE BEETHOVEN Gardiner. This marks my six set of Beethoven Symphonies after Karajan ('63), then went to Bohm, Bernstein, Solti and Barenboim. Please use a different way to share. John Eliot Gardiner Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique Anne Sofie von Otter The Monteverdi Choir. 55: 2. Allegro assai. Most obvious on first hearing are the faster tempi, but more important perhaps is the lightness of the playing allowing important details to come to the fore. The standard cliche that Beethoven's odd numbered symphonies are his best appears to be true - I love 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tempos here make sense to me. Free shipping for many products! Now, I have a new favorite. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014. Not that the 5th needs further appreciation. Small point, I know, but really Archiv. In hindsight, I was most impressed with the transparency achieved by Gardiner, and I seem to have grossly overrated these readings by overvaluing that particular aspect. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace, Symphony No. Gardiner's tempos are always on the fast side, and that's fine, if you like it. 36: 1. 4 in B flat major, Op. After the Scherzo repeat, the finale of the 5th is fantastic and that makes it, hands down, my pick as the best 5th available. The interpretations of the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th are, in my view, particularly crucial as they highlight the joy that Beethoven must have felt composing these works, something that is often lost in academic discussions about the underlying meanings of the pieces. Genius. 67: 2. Allegro con brio, Symphony No. Jeff: Sir John Eliot Gardiner discussing Beethoven's ninth Symphony, and of course, that famous Ode to Joy that serves as the finale of the symphony in which, Jeff, has taken on a life of its own and in the political context, it's become a de facto anthem for the European Union. 125: 2. 9 in D minor (“Choral”), Op. (Pedro Puente Hoyos / … There are many other Archiv sets with the same cover style that have the same problem. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. Many pieces, particularly his 5th, are played considerably faster than the norm making at almost sound as though you are listening to a new piece of music. You've never heard a more vivacious performance of this symphony, brimming with the kind of verve you rarely hear in performances of the 8th which, - let's face it - is normally treated like some dated period piece. Haven't really been pulled in by 1,2,4,6 and 8 but there is time. 2 in D major, Op. Merry gathering of Country Folk. Label. Allegretto, Symphony No. While the swifter tempo... I’m a professional cellist and studying conductor. 55: 4. O Freunde, nicht diese Tone!. 92: 4. The sleeves would be fine (though they are quite flimsy), but whoever packaged them SEALED the flaps. Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Although the recordings are now >20 years old, compared to the mid-20th century recordings from Karajan and the like his interpretations are a thoroughly refreshing take. The Gardiner Symphonies are not everyone's cup of tea. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso, Symphony No. Scherzo. The 4th is a bubbling delight, and Gardiner also performs the controversial repeat of the Scherzo in the 5th, so often unjustly omitted from performances. Beethoven* - Orchestre Révolutionnaire Et Romantique, John Eliot Gardiner – The Symphonies Label : Archiv Produktion – 477 8643 , Archiv Produktion – 00289 477 8643 Among numerous awards in recognition of his work, Sir John Eliot Gardiner holds several honorary doctorates. If you want nice Romantic slow movements and emotions, avoid this cycle. Billed as "historically informed", Gardiner's Beethoven cycle is played on period instruments and supposedly is a more realistic version of what the music would have sounded like to Beethoven himself (at least before he went deaf...). UPDATE 2/10/18: I cannot fathom I am the same person who once wrote this droolly paean to Gardiner’s Beethoven. Allegro molto e vivace, Symphony No. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016. Allegro assai. Tempo di Menuetto, Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. Allegretto, 1. Conducted by John Eliot Gardiner # Symphony No. 36: 3. The only way to open them is to rip them open or to use a letter opener/scissors--all of these methods leave the sleeve in less than desirable condition. Pleasant, Cheerful Feelings Awakened in a Person on Arriving in the Country. If you like fast tempos and clearer textures, Gardiner's cycle may be for you. UPC. Think, "quick, quick, quick." 4 in B flat major, Op. Billed as "historically informed", Gardiner's Beethoven cycle is played on period instruments and supposedly is a more realistic version of what the music would have sounded like to Beethoven himself (at least before he went deaf...). 125: 1. I read a review of this set in which the reviewer complained about the paper CD sleeves. The sleeves would be fine (though they are quite flimsy), but whoever packaged them SEALED the flaps. This is mature Beethoven, for God's sake, get the lead out and move it: and that's exactly what Gardiner does. Nice price and nice un-fussy packaging. A very 'different' slant on Beethovens works taken from original scores and played on period instruments. I have absolutely no idea who sealed them, but it really compromises the quality of the set. I'm aware of the debate about how these recordings / interpretations compare with others but as a newbie they suit me fine. 1 in C major, Op. Presto. 93: 2. In hindsight, I was most impressed with the transparency achieved by Gardiner, and I seem to have grossly overrated these readings by overvaluing that particular... UPDATE 2/10/18: I cannot fathom I am the same person who once wrote this droolly paean to Gardiner’s Beethoven. Think, "quick, quick, quick." Other artists have conducted/performed on period instruments - but Gardiner is the place to start. The 8th is an absolute joy. 6 in F major, Op. Dispatched... A very 'different' slant on Beethovens works taken from original scores and played on period instruments. 7 in A major, Op. Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Orchestre Révolutionaire et Romantique (ORR), a period practice ensemble he founded in 1989, are providing a vital corrective to what can feel like the routine concert experience of hearing Beethoven’s symphonies.