Celibidache was without question one of the most important and original conductors in recent memory. He was a perfectionist who disliked what he perceived to be the synthetic sounds created in the modern recording studio, preferring the immediacy of the concert platform and the interaction with a live audience. The Celibidache series celebrates the extraordinary legacy of his collaboration with the Müncher Philharmoniker, portraying the excitement and atmosphere of their live performances.

Celibidache was Musical Director of the Müncher Philharmoniker between 1979 and his death in 1996. Heavily influenced by Buddhism, he is renowned for creating exceptional and life-altering experiences for his audiences through his perfect balancing of sonic and spatial considerations.

These recordings are unique to EMI Classics and were painstakingly mastered to retain and recreate the vibrancy and impact of Celibidache and the Müncher Philharmoniker’s live performances.

Contents:
CD 1
Symphony No.3 in D Minor - I. Mehr langsam, misterioso
Symphony No.3 in D Minor - II. Adagio (Bewegt) quasi Andante
Symphony No.3 in D Minor - III. Scherzo (Ziemlich schnell)
Symphony No.3 in D Minor - IV. Finale (Allegro)
Applause

CD 2
Symphony No.4 in E Flat, 'Romantic' - I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnell
Symphony No.4 in E Flat, 'Romantic' - II. Andante quasi allegretto
Symphony No.4 in E Flat, 'Romantic' - III. Scherzo (Bewegt) & Trio (Nicht zu schnell)
Symphony No.4 in E Flat, 'Romantic' - IV. Finale (Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell)

CD 3
Applause
Symphony No.5 in B Flat (1878 Version) - I. Introduction (Adagio) - Allegro
Symphony No.5 in B Flat (1878 Version) - II. Adagio (Sehr langsam)

CD 4
Symphony No.5 in B Flat (1878 Version) - III. Scherzo (Molto vivace) & Trio (Schnell)
Symphony No.5 in B Flat (1878 Version) - IV. Finale (Adagio - Allegro moderato)
Applause

CD 5
Applause
Symphony No.6 in A Minor (Original Version) - I. Maestoso
Symphony No.6 in A Minor (Original Version) - II. Adagio (Sehr feierlich)
Symphony No.6 in A Minor (Original Version) - III. Scherzo (Nicht schnell) - Trio (Langsam)
Symphony No.6 in A Minor (Original Version) - IV. Finale (Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell)
Applause

CD 6
Applause (Before Bruckner: Symphony No.7)
Symphony No.7 in E Major - I. Allegro moderato
Symphony No.7 in E Major - II. Adagio (Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam)

CD 7
Symphony No.7 in E Major - III. Scherzo (Sehr schnell) & Trio (Etwas langsamer)
Symphony No.7 in E Major - IV. Finale (Bewegt, doch nicht schnell)
Applause (After Bruckner: Symphony No.7)
Te Deum - Te Deum laudamus (choir/solo quartet)
Te Deum - Te ergo quaesumus (solo quartet)
Te Deum - Aeterna fac cum sanctis tuis (solo quartet/choir)
Te Deum - Salvum fac populum tuum (solo quartet/choir)
Te Deum - In te, Domine, speravi (choir/solo quartet)

CD 8
Applause (Before Bruckner: Symphony No.8)
Symphony No.8 in C Minor - I.
Symphony No.8 in C Minor - II.

CD 9
Symphony No.8 in C Minor - III. Adagio (Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend)
Symphony No.8 in C Minor - IV. Finale (Feierlich, nicht schnell)
Applause (After Bruckner: Symphony No.8)

CD 10
Applause (Before Bruckner: Symphony No.9)
Symphony No.9 - Feierlich Misterioso
Symphony No.9 - Scherzo (Bewegt, lebhaft)

CD 11
Symphony No.9 - Adagio
Applause (After Bruckner: Symphony No.9)
Rehearsal - 'Ein Bißchen flach ...'
Rehearsal - 'Na, na - mit enormer Begeisterung ...'
Rehearsal - 'Wann denn ...'
Rehearsal - ' habt ihr das verwirklicht ...'
Rehearsal - 'Ich habe eine sehr schlechte Nachricht ...'
Rehearsal - 'Prasierung ...'
Rehearsal - 'Hier steht es 'langsamer' ...'
Rehearsal - 'So möchte ich es hauch haben ...'
Rehearsal - 'Meine Damen und Herren ...'

CD 12
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Kyrie
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Gloria
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Credo
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Sanctus
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Benedictus
Mass No.3 in F Minor - Agnus Dei