Columbia University Orchestra - several symphonies
The Columbia University Orchestra hosts its recordings of several complete symphonies from big-name composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and Dvořák, along with shorter pieces from other composers. Among the variety of complete works available for download on a single page are several major symphonic compositions:
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, like all of his symphonies since “Eroica” (which has itself been called the single most important piece of music ever written), is considered a masterpiece. It took on even greater significance when legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein chose it as the last piece he would ever conduct, in 1990.
Brahms‘ 1st Symphony was called “Beethoven’s Tenth” by conductor Hans von Bülow because of the work’s similarities to Beethoven’s symphonies, the 9th in particular.
Mozart’s 40th Symphony is his most popular and recognizable, with catchy and assured melody.
Dvořák’s 8th Symphony is lively and fun, based on Bohemian folk music. His 9th Symphony, “From the New World”, is one of the most popular symphonies ever written.
Haydn’s 88th Symphony (he’s called the “father of the symphony” for good reason) “is a typically charming Haydn work, full of verve and innovation. Although the instrumentation is constrained by both convention and the available musicians of the Esterházy orchestra, Haydn finds new ways to use his resources, including adding brass and tympani in the traditionally restrained minuet. When confronted with his economical yet involved melodies, the listener can only bow in amazement that a single individual could so thoroughly set the stage for two centuries of development of the modern symphony.” (via)
Downloads are available in 160kbps MP3.
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Beethoven - Symphony #7: 1 2 3 4
Brahms - Symphony #1: 1 2 3 4
Mozart - Symphony #40: 1 2 3 4
Dvořák - Symphony #8: 1 2 3 4
Dvořák - Symphony #9: 1 2 3 4
Hadyn - Symphony #88: 1 2 3 4
I am very grateful that you put your recordings on this site. I was able to download beethers 7th, which I absolutely adore and deafen the neighbours with it and its a good recital. Shame you cant edit out the audience sounds!! Thankyou
Comment by Jenny Hutchinson — August 17, 2005 @ 6:09 pm
I am very grateful that you put your recordings on this site.
Thankyou
Comment by crown — June 14, 2007 @ 6:42 am
I want to thanks to the columbia university orchestra for give the possibility to download classical music. Very very thanks to all the people who make possible to have this beauty music, you’re blessed, thanks you
Comment by german barahona — October 21, 2007 @ 6:13 am
I cann’t thank you guys enough for putting your works on the web. Thank you very very much
Comment by Kaulab Bal — November 3, 2007 @ 3:46 pm
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Comment by dalia — December 16, 2007 @ 2:34 pm
i am greatful to you as i have searched these symphony in all shop near me . thanks
god bless you all .
Comment by vibhooti patahk — March 7, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
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Comment by Anonymous — July 3, 2008 @ 12:11 am
Thanks Marvin et all for making these die-hard symphs for free…
Merci Beaucoup :)
Comment by simrandeep chamak — August 9, 2008 @ 10:24 am