This is a new, unopened item. It is a valuable item as it is currently out of print. SACD single-layer. 2-disc set. Limited edition of 500 sets. Tower Records limited edition. Serial number included. "Bruckner: Symphonies Selection 1993-2001, Conducted by Takashi Asahina <Tower Records Limited Edition, 2-disc set>" Takashi Asahina / Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra #TakashiAsahina #TokyoMetropolitanSymphonyOrchestra #CD・DVD This album features live recordings of five Bruckner symphonies (Nos. 5, 7 (2 versions), 8, and 9) performed with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra in the final years of Asahina's life. Previously released on seven CDs, this new edition features DSD mastering and is now available on two SACD single-layer discs. This is the world's first SACD release of Asahina's ultimate artistry. The energetic and dynamic performance of Symphony No. 7, recorded about seven months before his death, is a must-listen. Released as a 111th-anniversary commemorative edition for Takashi Asahina, this is a complete limited edition of 500 sets with a serial number. The jacket uses the design of Symphony No. 9, and the liner notes include color illustrations of some of the other jacket designs. The 20-page liner notes include the original album commentary and notes on each piece.