BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 and Die Ruinen von Athen



Composer: Beethoven
Conductor: Valentin Radu
Performer: AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE: Chorus & Period-Instrument Orchestra
Soloists: Tatyana Galitskaya (Soprano) Tatyana Rashkovsky (Mezzo-Soprano) Kenneth Garner (Tenor) Ed Bara (Bass)
Recorded: April 25, 2008 Live in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Label: Lyrichord
Catalog #: LYRCD 6008
On-Line Price: $20 Double CD.

Beethoven's greatest masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 - completed in 1824 while he was completely deaf - plays a prominent role in the cultural life of the world today. Ode to Joy has been adapted as the official anthem of the European Union! Also on this recording is the exciting Ruins of Athens - all with a stellar cast! Recorded live on April 25, 2008 at the Kimmel Center.

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