Antonello Manacorda, along with the Kammerakademie Potsdam, has released a new recording of Beethoven's complete symphonies under Sony Classical, comprising five CDs. Despite showcasing lean and bright sound with crisp string articulation, the release has been described as lacking distinct character and excitement. The recordings mix concert and studio sessions and feature a sizable chamber orchestra that employs both gut and metal strings, alongside natural trumpets and horns with modern woodwinds. While the performances are efficient and technically sound, they remain unremarkable when compared to the numerous existing versions of Beethoven’s symphonies.
Antonello Manacorda and Kammerakademie Potsdam Release Beethoven's Symphonies on Five CDs
The new recording of Beethoven's complete symphonies by Antonello Manacorda and the Kammerakademie Potsdam offers lean and bright sound but has been criticized for lacking distinct character and excitement. The use of a sizable chamber orchestra with gut and metal strings, natural trumpets and horns, and modern woodwinds results in technically sound performances that are considered unremarkable when compared to other existing versions.