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CARLOS KLEIBER Beethoven's 5th & 7th Symphonies (D.G./Universal) My all time favourite recording of Beethoven's 5th Symphony was conducted by Hans Schmidt-Isserdedt (sadly out of print). This was the richest recording of this gigantesque work that I had ever heard until a friend introduced me to Kleiber's rendition of it. Kleiber's recording is possibly the best arrangment you can get, and it is full of passionate power, tonal depth, subtlety and romance. Do try and listen to this recording and judge for yourself. The 7th is an adequate version, although I have heard better. Gazz Click on album image to see larger album cover 
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