Barenboim Conducts Beethoven Symphonies 7 and 8

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Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Daniel Barenboim continues his journey through the complete Beethoven symphonies with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra by performing a pair of contrasting later symphonies - the exquisitely compact Eighth alongside the expansive, majestic and athletic Seventh. Within this frame, Barenboim's son Michael Barenboim performs Anthemes 2 for violin and live electronics by Pierre Boulez.

Credits

Conductor
Daniel Barenboim
Music Group
IRCAM
Musician
Michael Barenboim
Orchestra
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Presenter
Suzy Klein
Director
Rodney Greenberg
Producer
Serena Cross

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