Bernstein's legendary Beethoven performance "Ode to Freedom" (Symphony No. 9) with a special orchestra formed by members from both German States and the four Occupation Powers, celebrating the fall of Berlin Wall (30 years) and 250 years since the birth of Beethoven. A special vinyl release on 180g pressings, manufactured by Optimal from the original sources, will present this recording for the first time on two LPs instead of one for improved fidelity.

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1/1 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No.9 In D Minor, Op.125 - "Choral"
1/1 1 1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members Of The London Symphony Orchestra, Members Of The New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Leonard Bernstein 18:04
1/2 1 2. Molto vivace Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members Of The London Symphony Orchestra, Members Of The New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Leonard Bernstein 10:43
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125
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Side Track Title Artist Time
2/1 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No.9 In D Minor, Op.125 - "Choral"
2/1 1 3. Adagio molto e cantabile Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members Of The London Symphony Orchestra, Members Of The New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Leonard Bernstein 20:14
2/2 1 4. Presto - Allegro assai June Anderson, Sarah Walker, Klaus Konig, Jan-Hendrik Rootering, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members Of The London Symphony Orchestra, Members Of The New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Leonard Bernstein, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Berlin Radio Chorus, Members, Dresden Philharmonic Childrens Chorus 28:57