Daniel Barenboim Anniversary Edition - Beethoven: Leonore Overture No.3; Symphony No.9 (2017/2006)

The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra was founded by Daniel Barenboim and the late Edward Said. It consists of young, highly talented Israeli and Arabian musicians and was founded to increase the dialogue between young people in the Middle East and represent the peaceful collaboration of the two cultures. In standard comparable to the most established orchestras, it combines tonal beauty and transparency with youthful expressiveness, passion and exuberance. This technically brilliant and incredibly enthusiastic orchestra brings out all levels of Beethoven’s 9th symphony and we listen to Beethoven at his very best: exuberant, emotional, lucid, tender, clear, triumphant… simply magnificent!Needless to say, Daniel Barenboim conducts excellently and outstanding singers Angela Denoke, Waltraud Meier, Burkhard Fritz and René Pape contribute tremendously to this unforgettable concert.

Cast:
Angela Denoke, soprano
Waltraud Meier, mezzo-soprano
Burkhard Fritz, tenor
René Pape, bass
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin
The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim, conductor

Track List:
01. Opening
Leonore Overture No.3, Op.72a
02. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125
03. I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
04. II. Molto vivace
05. III. Adagio molto e cantabile
06. IV. Presto - Allegro assai…
07. Credits