Blu-ray release of the successful DVD Box on the occasion of Claudio Abbado’s 80th Birthday.

In February 2001 the Berliner Philharmoniker and Claudio Abbado were guests at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, performing all the Beethoven symphonies. Their success was overwhelming, with standing ovations after each performance.

Critics spoke of seminal moments in the history of music: “The most wonderful symphonic cycle of the past decade!” (La Repubblica)

This exclusive box includes a special multi-angle feature: each Disc offers sequences from the “conductor camera” showing the orchestra from his perspective, as well as the 26 minute interview “Abbado on Beethoven”.

Recorded live at the Philharmonie Berlin and at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, 2000-2001.

Picture format Blu-ray Disc: 16:9
Sound formats Blu-ray Disc: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Region code: All (worldwide)
Subtitles (Symphony No. 9): English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Booklet notes: English, French, German
Running time: 413 mins
Available Worldwide, excluding South America, Taiwan