Set of 3 CDs containing a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony along with a 2-CD discussion of the symphony by conductor Benjamin Zander

Title from container spine

Compact discs

Essays about the composer and performers and full liner notes and credits in booklet bound in container

Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander, conductor ; Philharmonia Chorus, Stefan Bevier, Chorus Master ; Rebecca Evans, soprano ; Patricia Bardon, mezzo-soprano ; Robert Murray, tenor ; Derek Welton, bass-baritone

Disc 1,

Symphony no. 9. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (13:13) ; Scherzo: molto allegro ; Trio: presto - molto allegro (12:24) ; Adagio molto e cantabile (11:07) ; Finale: Chorus "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy") (21:46) --

Disc 2,

Discussion: Benjamin Zander discusses Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (1:18:51) --

Disc 3,

Discussion (continued) (1:21:05)