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

Mattila, Karita

Urmana, Violeta

Moser, Thomas

Schulte, Eike Wilm

Swedish Radio Choir

Eric Ericson Chamber Choir

Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van

Conductor: Abbado, Claudio

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Producer: Smaczny, Paul

Television Director: Coles, Bob

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Catalogue Number: EuroArts5612

UPC: 880242561282

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