Die Symphonien SE

Beethoven's nine symphonies, created over a period of about 25 years between 1799 and 1824, were soon regarded as his musical legacy after his death. The composer explored the entire spectrum of the genre and found new solutions in each work to the fundamental problem of how to mediate between distinct character traits of the movements and thematic unity. Notably, he made the symphony a vehicle for ideas—whether for the heroic, the sublime, or the feelings of rural life—culminating in the appeal for brotherhood in the choral finale of the Ninth. Beethoven's symphonies are now available in a practical box set, based on the reference score of the complete Beethoven edition and accompanied by new prefaces, featuring nine handy study editions. A wonderful gift idea for any admirer of the great Viennese master at an attractive price.