The London Philharmonic Orchestra established its own record label in 2005, releasing recordings mainly from live concerts by conductors like Klaus Tennstedt.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt, the conductor, moved to the West in 1971 and achieved world recognition, making his American debut in 1974 and London debut in 1976.
Performer Biography
Klaus Tennstedt developed a unique relationship with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming its Principal Conductor and Music Director in 1983.
Historical Context
By the early 1800s, Beethoven's dynamic overtures, like Coriolan, had acquired a concert life of their own, becoming early examples of the 19th-century symphonic poem.
Composition History
Beethoven's Coriolan Overture was performed as a concert piece before its appearance at a revival of Heinrich von Collin's play in April 1807.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's Coriolan Overture focuses on the conflict between the arrogant soldier, represented by truculent chords, and the pleadings of his mother, shown by a tender second theme.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven thought of many of his instrumental works in programmatic terms, and the Fifth Symphony is often felt as a journey from darkness to light or adversity overcome.
