Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, 'Choral'/...: - Ludwig van Beethoven [CD]

First and foremost, this double album enshrines the exemplary work of an ensemble whose designation 'Baroque orchestra' by no means limits its excursions into later repertories. Under the watchful eye of a gifted conductor, the 'Freiburgers' (and co.) offer us a profoundly renewed vision of the 'Ninth'. The 'Choral Fantasy' showcased one of Beethoven's most extraordinary talents: improvisation. Kristian Bezuidenhout has joined forces again with his concerto partners to let us experience this little-known score as if it had just been premiered then transcribed by Beethoven himself.

Disc 1
1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Freiburger Barockorchester
2. II. Molto Vivace (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Freiburger Barockorchester
3. III. Adagio Molto E Cantabile (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Freiburger Barockorchester
4. IV. Finale. Presto (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Various Performers
Disc 2
1. I. Adagio (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester
2. II. Finale. Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester
3. III. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Kristian Bezuidenhout/Freiburger Barockorchester
4. IV. Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Various Performers