u/Suspicious_Coast_888

Beethoven's nine symphonies are contenders for the center of Western civilization. But despite these symphonies being played all around the world in countless interpretations, most people feel that because Beethoven's metronome marks do not make any sense, they feel they have the power to choose the tempi that best suits them - despite the fact that Beethoven more than any other composer wanted his music played in the true tempi. This series of tracks makes an attempt to ensure that the composer's wish is followed. I have digitally adjusted the speed of several performances so that they corrolate exactly (or at least very very close to) Beethoven's beloved metronome marks.

Please note that I am not trying to claim that these are the "true" Beethoven symphonies, nor am I saying that every performance of Beethoven is wrong. What I am trying to do is present Beethoven's nine symphonies, as the master himself put it "in the tempi conceived by me, which to my regret have so often been misunderstood.” My chief aim with this is to show that Beethoven's metronome marks are not unplayable, and though they might seem unfamiliar at times, they still can work beautifully.