Album insights
Leading conductor of his generation, Andris Nelsons, has recorded a complete cycle of the brilliant composer Beethoven with the Vienna Philharmonic in time for the Beethoven Year 2020. This cycle was captured live at the esteemed Wiener Musikverein and is being released to coincide with the global celebration of the 250th birthday of one of the greatest composers of all time. Nelsons, a three-time Grammy winner, collaborates with the premier Beethoven ensemble in the world to delve into the monumental symphonic cycle - nine symphonies that stand as both world wonders and treasures of classical music. According to Nelsons, "Beethoven's symphonies contain immense innovation and profound depth, captivating and overwhelming all who experience them firsthand."