Tadaaki Otaka - Beethoven: Symphony No.9 (2026) [SACD]

Finally, the long-awaited complete Beethoven symphony cycle is complete!

Recorded over five fulfilling live performances from last autumn to this spring (2026), this is the first complete Beethoven cycle by Maestro Tadaaki Otaka and the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra. Even in the final "Ninth Symphony," Otaka's approach remains consistently authentic and straightforward. The slightly faster tempo brings a pulse and momentum to the music, and combined with the orchestra's profound presence, the life force inherent in this piece clearly wells up from within. The final movement, built by all the musicians and the entire orchestra together with the soloists and chorus, is so moving that it can be called a joyous climax concluding this cycle—this is truly the pinnacle of the 21st century!

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Tracks:

I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 14:21
II. Molto vivace 13:55
III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato 13:08
IV. Presto - Allegro ma non troppo - Allegro assai 24:32

Personnel:

Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra
Tadaaki Otaka (conductor)