Soloist: Mattila, Karita

Soloist: Moser, Thomas

Soloist: Schulte, Eike Wilm

Soloist: Urmana, Violeta

Choir: Eric Ericson Chamber Choir

Choir: Swedish Radio Choir

Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Abbado, Claudio

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Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, "Choral"

Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica"

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Date of Concert: 09-02-2001

Playing Time: 02:02:00

Television Director: Coles, Bob

Producer: Iturriagagoitia, Isabel

Producer: Smaczny, Paul

Catalogue Number: EuroArts5113

UPC: 880242511386

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Elected by members of the Berlin Philharmonic as Principal Conductor and fifth Artistic Director in 1989, Claudio Abbado resigned from the post in 2002, but remains close to the orchestra, which cherishes the conductor to this day. Listening to the music, one hears how the Berlin Philharmonic transforms Abbado's musical intentions into sound ?EUR" there is a sense of unity that can only be achieved through many years of shared artistic experience and attention to detail. These live performances at the Philharmonie, Berlin in 2000 and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome in 2001 were an overwhelming success: each concert ended in standing ovations, and the critics spoke of seminal moments in the history of music. Abbado's Beethoven cycle will certainly become a milestone for contemporary interpretation and this recording pays tribute to his achievement. For the popular Symphony No. 9 in D minor, the Berlin Philharmonic were joined by high-ranking singers and choirs.

Bonus feature:

- Multi-Angle Feature - Conductor Camera (Symphony No.3)