| Benjamin Zander, Philharmonia Orchestra, The Philharmonia Chorus Benjamin Zander Conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'Choral' Genre: Classical
- Track Listings (4) - Disc #1
- I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
- II. Scherzo: Molto Allegro - Trio: Presto - Molto Allegro
- III. Adagio Molto E Cantabile
- IV. Finale: Chorus "An Die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")
- Track Listings (7) - Disc #2
- Introduction - Tempo: A Personal Preference
- Beethoven and Tempo: The Miracle of the Metronome
- The Case of the Ninth: History of Past Performances
- The Purpose of This Recording: A Glimpse Through Different Glasses
- Least Controversial Points: 2nd, 3rd, And 4th Movements
- More Controversial Points: 1st Movement
- The Adagio: What, Exactly, Constitutes A "Slow" Tempo? (1)
- Track Listings (5) - Disc #3
- The Adagio: What, Exactly, Constitutes A "Slow" Tempo? (2)
- Most Controversial Points: The 4th Movement
- Extremely Controversial Points & Explanations (1): March and Double Fugue
- Extremely Controversial Points & Explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, And Prestissimo
- Closing Thoughts: The Ongoing Exploration of a Masterpiece
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