5 von 5
Gerrit Selles
26. Juli 2014
Gesamteindruck:
5,0 von 5
Künstlerische Qualität:
5,0 von 5
Repertoirewert:
5,0 von 5
Gerrit Selles
With these superb recordings De Vriend is ranked among the world top of Beethoven interpreters, between Zinman, Brüggen and Van Immerzeel. From the first till the last symphony, you can hear his intense love and passion for this music. The orchestra (from Enschede) give us first class interpretations. For the brass section and timpani they use copies of period instruments, which give the orchestra a special sound. For the booklet I have some small remarks: The text is o.k., but I am missing the description of the musical structure of the symphonies. There is also a silly photo of a much bigger orchestra (also with modern brass instruments). Why not placed a picture of the record session?
But the recordings are first rate, with great transparency, together with the superb performances makes this box a must for the real Beethoven lover.