BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies (Complete) / Overtures / Mass in C Major (Michael Gielen Edition, Vol. 9) (1967-2007)
The new installment of the SWR CLASSIC series is dedicated to the recordings of Beethoven's works. It contains the complete symphonies as well as additional recordings of the symphonies 3, 5, 7 and 1 Gielen realised with orchestras other than "his" symphony orchestra Baden-Baden and Freiburg. Several overtures, the C Major Mass and the Große Fuge arranged for string orchestra are also included.