Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Abbado, Claudio

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Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van

Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

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Venue: Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rome

Date of Concert: 02-2001

Playing Time: 01:47:00

Television Director: Coles, Bob

Producer: Smaczny, Paul

Catalogue Number: EuroArts5117

UPC: 880242511782

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Elected by members of the Berlin Philharmonic as Principal Conductor and fifth Artistic Director in 1989, Claudio Abbado resigned from the post in 2002, but remains close to the orchestra, which cherishes the conductor to this day. Listening to the music, one hears how the Berlin Philharmonic transforms Abbado's musical intentions into sound ?EUR" there is a sense of unity that can only be achieved through many years of shared artistic experience and attention to detail. These live performances at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome in 2001 were an overwhelming success: each concert ended in standing ovations, and the critics spoke of seminal moments in the history of music. Abbado's Beethoven cycle will certainly become a milestone for contemporary interpretation and this recording pays tribute to his achievement.

Bonus features:
- Multi-Angle Feature - Conductor Camera (Symphony No. 7)

- Documentary - Abbado on Beethoven