Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 - SACD

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony add to their acclaimed Beethoven discography with the monumental Ninth "Choral" Symphony, released in premium audio Hybrid SACD format.

Michael Tilson Thomas and the Grammy award-winning San Francisco Symphony release an all-new recording of Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony. From its stormy opening to the towering fourth movement, Beethoven's final and perhaps greatest symphony is also one of the most universally loved. The album features the Grammy award-winning San Francisco Symphony Chorus, bass-baritone Nathan Berg, tenor William Burden, mezzo-soprano Kendall Gladen, and soprano Erin Wall. Beethoven's Ninth is the latest addition to the San Francisco Symphony's Beethoven discography, and is presented in premium audio hybrid SACD.

1. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 16:23
2. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125: II. Molto vivace 11:44
3. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125: III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato 16:26
4. Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125: IV. Finale, Ode "to Joy" 26:08