Nine Beethoven Symphonies. Symphony No. 7 op. 92 in A major

The Beethoven symphony cycle marks the culmination of Claudio Abbado's relationship with the Berlin Philharmonic and his twelve years as chief conductor of the orchestra.

The first recording of the cycle was the Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, in D minor in 2000. It was performed in the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the most famous concert halls in the world. A few months later, eight symphonies by Ludwig Beethoven were recorded in Rome, in the hall of the ancient Accademia di Santa Cecilia in 2001. Shortly thereafter, in 2002, Claudio Abbado left his post as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Work on Symphony No. 7, Op. 92, in A major began in 1811. It is dedicated to Count M. Fries, a Viennese patron of the arts, in whose house Beethoven often performed as a pianist. The symphony premiered on December 8, 1813, at a charity concert for disabled soldiers in the hall of the University of Vienna.

Symphony No. 7, Op. 92, in A major

Performers:

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor – Claudio Abbado

National Academy of Saint Cecilia, Rome, Italy, 2001