Beethoven: Symphonies No. 4 & 7

Joshua Bell,Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Beethoven: Symphonies No. 4 & 7
Format
Audio
Published
22 March 2013
ISBN
0887654488121

Beethoven: Symphonies No. 4 & 7

Joshua Bell,Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Joshua Bell?s first recording as Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, where he both directs and plays from the concertmaster?s chair. Recorded at the famed Air Studios in London, is the first Beethoven release as they plan to record the composer?s entire cycle.

Beethoven:
Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

The Academy Of St Martin In The Fields, Joshua Bell

Review

When I first listened to this recording I was reminded how difficult Beethoven is to perform. Although one of the most popular composers to date, this does not make his music any easier. Every note must be crafted, both on it’s own and within the context of the phrase. Joshua Bell’s inaugural recording as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is beautifully crafted. Every note has it’s place in the scheme of each Symphony. The sound of the Academy is always inspiring, but I feel that this new partnership with Bell will bring them to heights as yet unseen.

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