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Leonard Bernstein's Complete Beethoven Symphonies Now on Carnegie Hall+
Posted October 19, 2023
Now on Carnegie Hall+, watch Leonard Bernstein lead the Vienna Philharmonic in a complete cycle of Beethoven’s nine symphonies, recorded live in Vienna!
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s First Symphony
Leonard Bernstein leads the Vienna Philharmonic in a complete cycle of Beethoven’s symphonies, recorded live in Vienna. With the bold and witty First Symphony, Beethoven steps into the symphonic tradition of Haydn and Mozart.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Second Symphony
The Second Symphony, written when Beethoven was grappling with the onset of deafness, features a lyrical slow movement and a lighthearted finale.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Third Symphony
The “Eroica” Third Symphony, with its exhilarating opening and celebrated funeral march, heralds the arrival of Beethoven’s rich middle period.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony
When Beethoven was writing the exuberant Fourth Symphony, a contemporary noted he was in excellent spirits and “in the mood for every prank.”
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
From the famous first four notes to the triumphant finale, the revolutionary Fifth Symphony remains one of Beethoven’s most-loved works.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony
In the “Pastoral” Sixth Symphony, Beethoven expresses his deep love of nature through a series of enchanting scenes.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony
The beloved Seventh Symphony abounds in energy and liveliness, and includes one of Beethoven’s most affecting slow movements.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony
A work that Beethoven held dear, the delightful Eighth Symphony recalls the wit of Haydn.
Leonard Bernstein: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic’s cycle of Beethoven’s symphonies comes to a moving close with the Ninth, an affirmation of optimism, beauty, and universality written when Beethoven was almost completely deaf.