Benjamin Zander Conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'choral'

Benjamin Zander, Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus, Stefan Bevier, Derek Welton, Robert Murray, Patricia Bardon & Rebecca Evans

15 SONGS • 3 HOURS AND 23 MINUTES • SEP 10 2018

1

I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso

13:13

2

II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace - Presto

12:27

3

III. Adagio Molto Vivace E Cantabile

11:08

4

IV. Finale: Chorus "an Die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")

21:46

5

Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: A Personal Preference

04:55

6

Discussion - Beethoven and Tempo: The Miracle of the Metronome

06:30

7

Discussion - The Case of the Ninth: History of Past Performances

12:14

8

Discussion - The Purpose of This Recording: A Glimpse Through Different Glasses

02:54

9

Discussion - Least Controversial Points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Movements

24:20

10

Discussion - More Controversial Points: 1st Movement

13:37

11

Discussion - The Adagio: What, Exactly, Constitutes a "Slow" Tempo

14:18

12

Discussion - Most Controversial Points: The 4th Movement

08:03

13

Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points & Explanations (1): March and Double Fugue

22:30

14

Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points and Explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo

27:13

15

Discussion - Closing Thoughts: The Ongoing Exploration of a Masterpiece

08:10