Beethoven: The Symphonies

2012 seven disc (six CDs + DVD) set. Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic devoted an entire concert series in Vienna's famous Golden Hall between 2008 and 2010 to the complete symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven. The audience and critics alike were delighted by Thielemann's new interpretation, and now Sony Classical proudly releases this concert event in a deluxe box set. The special Limited edition set contains six CDs plus the bonus DVD, Making van Beethoven, which documents the recording process and includes interviews with Thielemann and the orchestra. This handsome package also contains a hard-cover book with deluxe linen covering and liner notes by University of Cambridge professor Timothy C.W. Blanning.