Beethoven: Egmont Incidental Music, Symphony No.7.
Label: Helicon Catalog: 02.9660 Format: CD Sharon Rostorf-Zamir (soprano), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt MasurComposed by: , , This recording, which celebrates the acclaimed conductor Kurt Masur's 85th birthday, was recorded live at the Smolarz Auditorium at Tel Aviv University. The program, performed here by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of one of the great Beethoven conductors of our time, includes the rarely recorded complete incidental music to Egmont, Beethoven's homage to a 16th century hero who fought against oppression. This powerful work is paired with the sublime Symphony No.7. Price: $22.98 |