Beethoven: The Symphonies (Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos Conducts the Danish National Symphony Orchestra)

Spanish maestro Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos (1933-2014) concluded his acclaimed international conducting career spanning nearly six decades with two memorable years as the revered Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Recorded live at Copenhagen's new DR Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen from 2012 to 2014, this exclusive recording combines Fruhbeck de Burgos's powerful interpretation of Ludwig van Beethoven's complete symphonies with his spectacular renditions of Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and Richard Strauss's Eine Alpensinfonie, as well as Joaquin Rodrigos's popular Concerto de Aranjuez, with world-renowned Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero.

Cast

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos Director

Danish National Symphony Orchestra Orchestra

Danish National Concert Choir Choir

Soo-Jin Hong Concertmaster

Johannes Søe Hansen Concertmaster

Christina Åstrand Concertmaster

Florian Helgath Chrosu Master

Albina Shagimuratova Soprano

Charlotte Hellekant Mezzo-Soprano

Scott MacAllister Tenor

Johan Reuter Bass

Pepe Romero Guitar

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