Beethoven Symphonies nos 5 & 7
Beethoven
Herbert von Karajan
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
“Karajan injects plenty of drive into the first movement … and is splendid in the development section. I find his second movement noble and he’s very good, too, in the third … the 4th movement is very well handled by Karajan and the sound from the orchestra as the finale bursts upon us is commanding … fiery and powerful”
[7th] “mobile and fluent yet the pace is not so fleet as to compromise the stature of the music … On to the finale where Karajan’s athleticism and drive is impressive … highly competitive. (MusicWeb) “this symphony can stand forceful treatment and thrive on it … the white heat of Karajan’s energy sweeps one along, and there is little use uttering any complaint … of the extra vitality here” (Gramophone)
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 [30:49]
1. Allegro con brio 7:11
2. Andante con moto 9:55
3. Allegro 4:51
4. Allegro 8:50
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 [33:35]
5. Poco sostenuto – Vivace 11:15
6. Allegretto 7:59
7. Presto – Assai meno presto 7:45
8. Allegro con brio 6:34