Complete Beethoven symphonies conducted by Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic. - Artist: Leonard Bernstein - Work: Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 - Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Participating Singers: Gwyneth Jones, Hanna Schwarz, René Kollo, Kurt Moll - Label: Deutsche Grammophon Thank you for viewing. This is a lifelong legacy of Bernstein, who left the New York Philharmonic and made Vienna, the "City of Music," the center of his activities. From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, the maestro achieved great success not only in Vienna's symphony concerts but also in opera houses with works like "Der Rosenkavalier," and was enthusiastically welcomed by the Viennese. He was recognized as an indispensable figure in the Viennese music scene, rivaling even Karajan's achievements. It was only natural that Deutsche Grammophon, Germany's largest record company, made Bernstein an exclusive artist. Deutsche Grammophon, boasting the three great conductors of Böhm, Karajan, and Bernstein, produced masterpieces one after another with unstoppable momentum. The first of these was this complete Beethoven symphony set. While the old recordings with the New York Philharmonic were also magnificent performances, the new recordings heard here are even more captivating, showcasing Bernstein's unique style. The grand passion of the "Eroica," The overflowing lyricism of the "Pastoral," a feast of dripping beautiful sounds, The magnitude and intensity of the emotional expression in the "Ninth," from tragic suffering to joy. The profound taste of the Adagio rivals those of Toscanini, Walter, Furtwängler, and Böhm. The extraordinary dramatic expression heard in the "Fate," The "7th" is filled with more youthful energy than the old recording, and the tempo is faster than the New York recording. The "8th" is a brilliant performance full of wit and humor. As Bernstein's legacy, combined with the excellent recording quality, it is a masterpiece. The excellent performances of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th symphonies are also full of charm. The record itself is in pristine, like-new condition. The jacket is in a well-preserved state with little aging, not seeming like a 45-year-old product. It's on a different level from inferior products covered in scratches, mold, and sebum. No price negotiations will be entertained.