Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlos Kleiber – Symphonie Nr. 5 (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1975

Symphonie Nr. 5 is an LP by Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlos Kleiber from 1975 released on the Deutsche Grammophon label.

About this album

Carlos Kleiber’s reading of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is widely regarded as one of the most compelling on record. Recorded with the Wiener Philharmoniker and released in 1975, it combines razor-sharp tempo control, exceptional orchestral detail and a fierce sense of momentum, turning Beethoven’s famous fate motif into a gripping architectural drama. Kleiber was known for rare but intensely prepared performances, and this account helped define his legacy as a conductor of extraordinary precision and fire. For many listeners, it remains a benchmark for the symphony’s balance of power, clarity and propulsion.

Genre: Classical, Classical