LoginBeethoven: Symphonies no 5 and 7 / Ashkenazy (Penguin Music Classics Series)
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Recorded in the early '80s, this pairing of Beethoven's Symphony Nos. 5 and 7 is a classic. Vladimir Ashkenazy leads the Philharmonia Orchestra through these Beethoven classics in a powerful, if slightly conservative, manner. As part of the Penguin Music Classics collection, this disc features liner notes by author Arthur Miller. Miller's story is particularly striking and descriptive of Beethoven's prowess. He describes the rising tension during the pre-show hours of the debut night of Death of a Salesman in 1949, where actor Lee J. Cobb (playing Willie) was quickly letting fear get the best of him. For a distraction, the pair
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Manufacturer: Decca
Release date: 29 September 1998
EAN: 0028946060322 UPC: 028946060322
Release date: 29 September 1998
EAN: 0028946060322 UPC: 028946060322
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