Recorded LIVE at Cadogan Hall, 9 June, 2019
English Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Woods – conductor
“Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony also received one of the best performances I have heard live. Woods’s fine and sane musicality ensured a genuine performance, full of real intensity and sensitivity within a constant view of powerful onward-momentum throughout, a conception that made this imperishable masterpiece fully hang together…Woods’s Presto tempo in the ultimate coda was breathtaking, urging his players on – to the highest degree of musicianship and uplifting expression.” Robert Matthew-Walker – Classical Source
“It takes a master conductor to find new things to say in the most over-exposed music, but this account of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony was full of insight and energy—and with all the repeats….concluding with a Presto of complete conviction and assurance of execution. This was, indeed, special.” Guy Rickards – Musical Opinion
“Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony received a reading as attentive to the smaller detail as to its overall trajectory….The ESO responded with playing of sustained emotional power” Richard Whitehouse – Arcana FM
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