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Beethoven Documentaries
Christian Thielemann has joined forces with the prestigious Wiener Philharmoniker in a unique and monumental project Beethoven 9, their first-ever recording of all 9 Symphonies in full high definition and Surround Sound. This recording from the Golden Hall of Vienna´s Musikverein was accompanied by nine hour-long documentaries, one on each symphony, featuring Christian Thielemann and Germany´s most eminent music critic, Prof. Joachim Kaiser. From insights into Beethoven´s musical thinking to interpretational comparisons, including excerpts from legendary performances by Karajan, Bernstein, Böhm, Järvi etc., to historical perspectives - no aspect of Beethoven´s symphonic work will remain untreated!
Beethoven - Symphony No. 1
Accompanying the Wiener Philharmoniker's sensational BEETHOVEN 9 symphonic cycle, conductor Christian Thielemann sits down with music critic Joachim Kaiser to discuss the composer's landmark symphonic debut in the first of this unforgettable nine-par.
Beethoven - Symphony No. 2
In a continuation of the BEETHOVEN 9 concert and documentary series, conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's Symphony No. 2
Beethoven - Symphony No. 3
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's mighty 'Eroica' Symphony.
Beethoven - Symphony No. 4
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's Symphony No. 4
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's immortal Symphony No. 5
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's charming 'Pastorale' Symphony.
Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's Symphony No. 7
Beethoven - Symphony No. 8
Conductor Christian Thielemann and music critic Joachim Kaiser discuss the composer's Symphony No. 8
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
Conductor Christian Thielemann and Joachim Kaiser dive into the composer's monumental Symphony No. 9
