Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The symphony's large-scale recall and choral finale make its structure unusually consequential; this listing gives too little information to judge the 1989 performance itself.
What we noticed
- The four movements move from a long, unsettled opening through a scherzo and slow variation-like movement before the finale brings in vocal soloists and chorus.
- The finale recalls material from the earlier movements before settling on the choral theme, making the symphony's earlier sections part of its closing argument.
- The catalogued movements match the standard four-movement work; the recording's performers and any edition-specific material are not identified.
- Composition 25% of the score
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10/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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10/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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10/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Reshaped what followed. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 16:02
- 2 Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace 13:33
- 3 Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile 16:09
- 4 Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto 24:23
Reference: MusicBrainz
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