Tower Records limited edition hybrid SACD, 2-disc set. No obi. Case and discs are in beautiful condition. Both the performance and recording are top-class, featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 9 and Schubert's Unfinished Symphony. The Chicago Symphony, known for its brass, plays with a restraint that is more subdued than the Solti recording, allowing for a deeper immersion in the music. The same applies to the Schubert. This is a representative performance of Giulini's 1970s work, and a masterpiece among the many recordings of Mahler's Symphony No. 9. This DG recording with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is released as a hybrid SACD for the first time in the world. This performance, which can be said to be the opposite of theatrical performances, has received overwhelming support since its release. Giulini began working on this piece early in his career and continued to impress audiences around the world until his later years. Giulini's Mahler performances, as the principal guest conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the time, were in a class of their own. The performance on this disc, which seems to stop the flow of time, is based on Giulini's unique perspective, yet the flow of the music is never hindered, and many listeners have been moved by the pure musical expression, as if human emotions are being absorbed into nature. In addition, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has recorded Mahler with many conductors, including Solti, Abbado, Levine, and Barenboim, but no one has made the orchestra "sound" like Giulini. No part ever stands out too much, and the sense of weight and concentration is like driving a traditional premium car with a large engine with plenty of room to spare, which is a unique characteristic of this disc. With this SACD release, Giulini's intentions and the potential of the orchestra, including its mobility, can be heard more clearly. The difference in recording locations with the included "Unfinished" can also be felt in the reverberation and spread of the sound. By being able to see the details that were previously inaudible, you will be able to enjoy the reason why this disc is a masterpiece more than ever before. 2016 new mastering sound source used (Digital conversion of WAV data from the original analog master tape from Emil Berliner Studios in Germany at 192kHz/24bit, and DSD conversion for the SACD layer. Analog master tapes were carefully restored to the extent possible according to their aging and storage condition before conversion.)