Discontinued masterpiece. The disc and case are in beautiful condition. As expected of a BIS recording, the separation of instruments and chorus is excellent, making it a superb recording. Although it's 16bit/48khz, the recording quality is quite good. The orchestra and chorus, responding to Gergiev's farewell, transform their passion into a wonderful concentration, resulting in a moving performance. Gergiev appears on BIS. The moving farewell concert of the Rotterdam Philharmonic's principal conductor. And it's the astonishing "German Requiem" on DVD. Finally, Gergiev appears on BIS. And it's on DVD, a new approach for this label. This is a live recording of the concert he conducted on May 25, 2008, his last as principal conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic after 13 years, and the choice of Brahms' "German Requiem," which is unusual for him, is highly anticipated. For this work, where the chorus is crucial, the Swedish Radio Choir, trained by the renowned Eric Ericson, is invited, and their crystal-clear, pure sound is also a highlight. Kringelborn of Norway and Kichens of Poland also give excellent performances. Although it's a religious piece centered on the chorus, you can fully enjoy the large and profound music unique to Gergiev. [Tracklist] ・Brahms: German Requiem Op.45 　Solveig Kringelborn (Soprano) 　Marius Kichens (Baritone) 　Swedish Radio Choir 　Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 　Valery Gergiev (Conductor) 　Recorded: May 25, 2008 　Location: De Doelen Concert Hall, Rotterdam (Live) 　Running time: 79 minutes 20 seconds 　Screen: Color, 16:9 　Audio: Stereo 　NTSC 　Region All