Composed between 1822 and 1824, Beethoven's 9th Symphony is one of the most performed symphonies in the world and many critics regard it as Beethoven's greatest work. In celebration of Beethoven's 250th anniversary, this set features nine legendary performances of this masterpiece including much-lauded recordings such as Leonard Bernsteins Ode to Freedom and the Berliner Philharmoniker's Europakonzert 2000 under the baton of Claudio Abbado. 12 hrs, 9 DVDs.