--- product_id: 48124789 title: "Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7" price: "€ 18.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48124789-beethoven-symphonies-nos-5-and-7 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 **Price:** € 18.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 - **How much does it cost?** € 18.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48124789-beethoven-symphonies-nos-5-and-7) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description Sans blister desertcart.co.uk Long regarded as the quintessential interpretation of the most popular and best-loved symphony ever written, this performance of the Fifth has everything: passion, precision, drama, lyric beauty, and a coiled fury in the first movement that sets your pulse racing from the very first note. Carlos Kleiber has made very few recordings in his distinguished career, but almost all are special. If you own no other copy of this symphony, this is the one to get. It comes with an exceptional performance of the Seventh--not quite as gripping as the Fifth, but definitely one of the great ones. There is classical music, and there are classic recordings of classical music. This one's a classic. -- David Hurwitz Review: Not "just" another copy of the Seventh - Unlike I suspect many people I bought this to get a good copy of the Seventh, not the Fifth. However, this rapidly became my usual listening copy of the Fifth as well. Technically the CD is of excellent quality, limited of course by the age of the recording. There are some little noises and scratchs, the "studio cat" chasing mice under the sound floor. These don't detract though, there is very little hiss, the music is clear and easy to listen to. In terms of artistic merit though, Kleiber extracts the very best and then just gives more. Interpretation of any music is always subjective - is my 1930's mono copy of Toscanini better than a 1970's stereo rendition of the same work by Kleiber, or a modern one by Rattle? Different times, different eras - the best I can say is that this is what I reach for when I want either the fifth or seventh, and I have never regretted doing so. Kleiber brings life and vivacity to the music. In particular the third movement of the seventh (once uncharitable described as being like a lot of jumping yaks!) has taken on new life beyond my previous recollections on both vinyl and watching live. I doubt that many people will be disappointed with this CD. Technically I would only rate it as four stars if a modern recording, but considering it's age I would overlook that - one must work with what masters you have and hence give it five. Review: Very famous recording - In the era of CDs, this compilation became one of the most acclaimed recordings of Beethoven's most famous symphony, to a certain extent following in the footsteps of the rave review back in the mid-1970's. This "Fate"/"Schicksal" is red-hot in intensity and surgical in precision. The No. 7 beautifully complements the No. 5 as a coupling on the CD, making this a very concise, much-comprising statement of Beethoven spirit. This may be a good start when you would like your children or students to become interested in classical music. And although many versions do not fall behind this one, you can't go wrong here. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000001GPX | | Best Sellers Rank | 3,582 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 19 in Symphonies for Orchestras | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (856) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 028944740028 | | Label | Deutsche Grammophon | | Manufacturer | Deutsche Grammophon | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 14.3 x 12.5 x 0.99 cm; 100.07 g | ## Images ![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XBVz6T8-L.jpg) ![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Dqy9-A7EL.jpg) ![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L2v5S3k6L.jpg) ![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RdQ0A6hsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not "just" another copy of the Seventh *by M***T on 3 January 2012* Unlike I suspect many people I bought this to get a good copy of the Seventh, not the Fifth. However, this rapidly became my usual listening copy of the Fifth as well. Technically the CD is of excellent quality, limited of course by the age of the recording. There are some little noises and scratchs, the "studio cat" chasing mice under the sound floor. These don't detract though, there is very little hiss, the music is clear and easy to listen to. In terms of artistic merit though, Kleiber extracts the very best and then just gives more. Interpretation of any music is always subjective - is my 1930's mono copy of Toscanini better than a 1970's stereo rendition of the same work by Kleiber, or a modern one by Rattle? Different times, different eras - the best I can say is that this is what I reach for when I want either the fifth or seventh, and I have never regretted doing so. Kleiber brings life and vivacity to the music. In particular the third movement of the seventh (once uncharitable described as being like a lot of jumping yaks!) has taken on new life beyond my previous recollections on both vinyl and watching live. I doubt that many people will be disappointed with this CD. Technically I would only rate it as four stars if a modern recording, but considering it's age I would overlook that - one must work with what masters you have and hence give it five. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very famous recording *by A***T on 26 September 2023* In the era of CDs, this compilation became one of the most acclaimed recordings of Beethoven's most famous symphony, to a certain extent following in the footsteps of the rave review back in the mid-1970's. This "Fate"/"Schicksal" is red-hot in intensity and surgical in precision. The No. 7 beautifully complements the No. 5 as a coupling on the CD, making this a very concise, much-comprising statement of Beethoven spirit. This may be a good start when you would like your children or students to become interested in classical music. And although many versions do not fall behind this one, you can't go wrong here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ no *by C***B on 31 December 2018* No question but that for me Carlos Kleiber was the best conductor of Beethoven - ever - as his father before him. I'm not a musician so I cannot explain in musical terminology what his magic was except that it is never sloppy or fuzzy. He produces much light, shade, drama, beautiful shaping, and crispness when required - magical. He didn't record enough for me (and my original LP is now worn - thus my need for this excellent CD replacement) but understand that he wanted lots of rehearsal time, and that costs money! He also conducted a live performance of La Boheme at Covent Garden and although an opera I knew backwards, it was as if I was hearing something familiar for the first time. I came out of the theatre in a 'dream'! 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