Release date: 04-05-2006

2003 German Speakers Corner limited LP edition  pressed on 180gram Virgin VINYL, originally recored in 2005.Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major op. 92 - The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Wojciech Rajski.   Sealed in picture sleeve. TACET L 149

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major op. 92 - The Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Wojciech Rajski

The indomitable rhythmic insistence in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brought the work a considerable number of pictorial descriptions with the object of explaining the mysteries contained within the persistent repetition of the first movement’s motif. In addition to famous pertinent phrases such as »an apotheosis of the dance« (Richard Wagner) and »victory of the symphony over the supreme power of rhythm« (Walter Riezler), such allegorical quips ranging from »ancient wine festival« to »march against France« were bandied about. Equally as rich as the wealth of quotes about this unique symphony is the number of its interpretations, which range from an orgiastic dash to plodding, meek or pussyfooted versions. As can be expected from Wojciech Rajski, the former kapellmeister of Bonn’s Beethovenhalle Orchestra, his stalwart Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra delivers a lively, fresh and sinewy performance. In accordance with the modus operandi of the company Tacet, audiophile tube-only technology was used for this recording thus guaranteeing sound reproduction of the highest quality. It goes without saying that tonal aesthetes and lovers of great symphonies will rush to get their copy of this disc without delay.

Recording: July 2005 in the church of “Stella Maris� in Sopot (Poland) by Andreas Spreer
and Roland Kistner
Production: Andreas Spreer