from Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 (SDG717) 1 Poco sostenuto – Vivace [13'08] 39 minutes 34 seconds 4 tracks2 Allegretto [8'25] 3 Presto – Assai meno presto [8'47] 4 Allegro con brio [9'14] 'These are the kind of performances that remind us of what a revolution of reassessment period-instrument bands provoked. The shock of newness in Beethoven prevails' (Gramophone) BBC Music Magazine 'If you’ve not previously sampled Gardiner’s characteristically thoughtful and sometimes provocative way with Beethoven this disc is an excellent starting point' (MusicWeb International) |