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This is the second of Herbert von Karajan's three versions of this symphony for Deutsche Grammophon, and it's a very nice one. Karajan always did well by the orchestral portions of this symphony, playing them sort of like proto-Bruckner. In the finale, as in his 1963 recording, he seems to prefer a very light, backward-balanced choral sound that will not appeal to those who believe that Beethoven meant the words to be heard. That reservation aside, this performance can be recommended as typical of Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in top form. --David Hurwitz

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
• Language : English
• Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.51 inches; 3.39 ounces
• Manufacturer : Deutsche Grammophon
• Original Release Date : 1990
• Date First Available : November 3, 2006
• Label : Deutsche Grammophon
• Number of discs : 1