Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7, 8, and 9 'Choral' (recorded in 1998, 1999 & 2000)

Recorded live at the Konzethaus Freiburg, June 1998 (No. 7) & July 1999 (No. 9), and January 2000 (No. 8)

"Michael Gielen is a giant…his performances are exacting, penetrating and revealing; there is no glitz or effects, no abuse, no need to pander to excess. The musical rewards are considerable." - Classical Source

"Gielen exhibits a commanding presence on stage… The German conductor's simplicity of style distils the works to their essence." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gielen enjoys an excellent reputation among connoisseurs for his vivid and uncompromisingly modern Beethoven performances

The conductor was recognized for his 50 year commitment to the music world with the Cannes Classical Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 at MIDEM in Cannes

First Beethoven cycle presenting the Nine Symphonies on only three DVDs (available separately)

5.1 surround sound in Dolby Digital and DTS

Picture Format: 4:3