Beethoven / Berlioz / Strauss / Rodrigo (Da Capo, 3 Blu-rays)

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The Spanish Maestro Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933-2014) concluded his acclaimed international conducting career of almost six decades with two memorable years as the venerated Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Recorded live in concert at the new DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, this exclusive DVD box set combines Frühbeck de Burgos’ powerful interpretation of the complete symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven with his spectacular renderings of Symphonie fantastique by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss’ Eine Alpensinfonie as well as Joaquín Rodrigo’s popular Concierto de Aranjuez, featuring the world-renowned Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero.

01. Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (complete)
Albina Shagimuratova (soprano), Charlotte Hellekant (mezzo-soprano), Scott MacAllister (tenor), Johan Reuter (bass) Danish National Concert Choir
02. Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
03. Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Pepe Romero (guitar)
04. Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64