Symphony No 9 (1977 recording)

"In the finale the concluding eruption has an animal excitement rarely heard from this highly controlled conductor" - Penguin Guide

The crowning jewel of Karajan's second recorded Beethoven cycle (1976-77) for Deutsche Grammophon, this Ninth, with its distinguished team of soloists, is considered by many to be the finest of his three recordings for Deutsche Grammophon.

"…his (Karajan's) 1977 account is the most inspired in its insight…in the finale, the concluding eruption has an animal excitement rarely heard from this highly controlled conductor. The soloists make an excellent team…the sound has tingling projection and drama" the Penguin Guide

»Die Durchsichtigkeit und Vielstimmigkeit dieser Aufnahmen sind verblüffend.« - Süddeutsche Zeitung (on the complete recording of the symphonies)

awards:
1979 Grammy