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Beethoven Symphonies

Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen/Paavo Järvi RCA 88697 00655 2 etc (2006-16)

When I conducted this orchestra for the first time, I realised that if I’m ever going to record Beethoven symphonies it was only going to be with them. There was a perfect compatibility when it came to spirit, but also because they have a thorough schooling and ownership of

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