An unparalleled symphony, the grandiose final scene in Beethoven's symphonic production. Text from Schiller's 'An die Freude' (Ode to Joy). Soloists: Helena Juntunen, soprano, Katarina Karnéus, mezzo-soprano, Daniel Norman, tenor and Neal Davies, bass-baritone.
Classics Today 10/10, highest rating: 'This is a great Ninth'; Gramophone: outstanding; BBC Music Magazine: outstanding: 'A benchmark recording'; International Record Review: outstanding; Grammy nomination 2007 for best orchestral performance.