Wow!!! What a sheer silky beauty of performance! The more I hear Ms. Stutzmann, the more am of the opinion, that her superb singing career paved her way to also become an amazing conductor. The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra is lucky to have such a chief conductor - who is also appointed chief guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
What a splendid Christmas gift. I first heard this symphony on a reel to reel tape recorder I purchased in 1968 to help me learn my first language other than my mother tongue. I was 17 and the vendor gave me a stack of tapes to wipe and reuse. Beethovens 2nd did not get wiped. I played it till the tape stretched. I was captivated by the alternation of woodwinds and strings and the sheer energy. I have only heard it in concerts twice I think! So many thanks for putting this lovely rendition online.
Même remarque que pour sa 5e symphonie. Cette 2e commençait pourtant bien. Et puis, à partir du scherzo c'est l'hécatombe, "la groooosse bètise" aurait pu dire Raimu. C'est la course effrénée, inutile, stupide et dévastatrice. Les pupitres se courent après les uns les autres. Tout chahute, tourne mal, finit par mal jouer, (les violons peinent à terminer leurs fins de phrases), par enlaidir ce sommet musical. MAIS POURQUOI??? Quel besoin bon sang de prendre de tels risques?
Wow!!! What a sheer silky beauty of performance! The more I hear Ms. Stutzmann, the more am of the opinion, that her superb singing career paved her way to also become an amazing conductor. The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra is lucky to have such a chief conductor - who is also appointed chief guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Great symphony 🎼🤩 Very Virtuose and 2. movement played with sensitivity 💞
Thank you! A wonderful gift for Christmas Day.
What a splendid Christmas gift. I first heard this symphony on a reel to reel tape recorder I purchased in 1968 to help me learn my first language other than my mother tongue. I was 17 and the vendor gave me a stack of tapes to wipe and reuse. Beethovens 2nd did not get wiped. I played it till the tape stretched. I was captivated by the alternation of woodwinds and strings and the sheer energy. I have only heard it in concerts twice I think! So many thanks for putting this lovely rendition online.
Bassoon players are amazing!!
Même remarque que pour sa 5e symphonie. Cette 2e commençait pourtant bien. Et puis, à partir du scherzo c'est l'hécatombe, "la groooosse bètise" aurait pu dire Raimu. C'est la course effrénée, inutile, stupide et dévastatrice. Les pupitres se courent après les uns les autres. Tout chahute, tourne mal, finit par mal jouer, (les violons peinent à terminer leurs fins de phrases), par enlaidir ce sommet musical. MAIS POURQUOI??? Quel besoin bon sang de prendre de tels risques?