As part of the Ludwig van Beethoven Year 2020 – the 250th anniversary of the birth of the German-born Viennese master -, the Compagnia di Punto has made a recording of his first three symphonies. How is this special?
A remarkable aspect of this recording is that Beethoven’s symphonies, today considered as untouchable and virtually sacred monuments, are here performed by the Compagnia di Punto in arrangements realized by Beethoven’s contemporaries for a chamber ensemble made up of only ten instrumentalists. While this may be considered an affront to some purists, this recording will be welcomed by classical music fans with an open mind as an absolute rarity. On one hand, original arrangements of famous works reveal how loosely the “musical pantheon” could be treated during Beethoven’s time; on the other hand, they manage to cast a completely new light on musical works that are known inside out. With exceptional works such as Beethoven’s symphonies, this is an especially rewarding undertaking. Nominated for an OPUS Klassik 2020 in the category “Ensemble/Orchestra of the year”!
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„An outstanding ensemble gives us a new perspective on Beethoven’s symphonies.“
NDR Kultur, 21.02.2020
„The presence of mind and vitality of nine fantastically motivated players sweep the listener into the symphonic chamber music of yesteryear…“
Süddeutschen Zeitung, 02.02.2020
„Fazit: Auf jeden Fall spannend!“
onlineMerker, 07.02.2020
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Compagnia di Punto plays symphonies by Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn on period instruments in a chamber music format, arranged by contemporaries Carl Friedrich Ebers and Ferdinand Ries. The symphonies can be combined with each other as desired or supplemented with other small-scale works by Beethoven.
L. v. Beethoven: Sympony no. 1 in C major op. 21, arr. by Karl Friedrich Ebers (1770-1836)
L. v. Beethoven: Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 38, arr. by Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838)
L. v. Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E flat major op. 55, arr. by Carl Friedrich Ebers
L. v. Beethoven: Symphony no. 6 “Pastorale” in F major op. 68
W. A. Mozart: Symphony no. 40 in G minor KV 550
J. Haydn: Symphony no. 99 in E flat major Hob. I:99
J. Haydn: Symphony no. 101 in D major Hob. I:101
A. Rosetti: Symphony in G major Murray A41
A. Rosetti: Symphony in F major Murray A35
A. Rosetti: Symphony in C major Murray A3
Complementary works by Beethoven: Serenade for flute, violin, viola op. 25, Sextet op. 81b (with 2 horns and piano), Horn Sonata
