Benjamin Zander conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'Choral'

1. 1.Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso13:14
2. 2.Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto12:28
3. 3.Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile11:09
4. 4.Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale: Chorus "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")21:47
5. 5.Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: a personal preference4:55
6. 6.Discussion - Beethoven and tempo: the miracle of the metronome6:31
7. 7.Discussion - The case of the Ninth: history of past performances12:13
8. 8.Discussion - The purpose of this recording: a glimpse through different glasses2:56
9. 9.Discussion - Least controversial points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th movements24:21
10. 10.Discussion - More controversial points: 1st movement13:38
11. 11.Discussion - The Adagio: what, exactly, constitutes a "slow" tempo29:25
12. 12.Discussion - Most controvesial points: the 4th movement8:04
13. 13.Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (1): March and Double Fugue22:30
14. 14.Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo27:14
15. 15.Discussion - Closing thoughts: the ongoing exploration of a masterpiece8:11