Annotation Mariss Jansons leads the Symphonieorchester Bayerischen Rundfunks in performances of Beethoven's nine symphonies, recorded live at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, in 2012. The soloists featured are Christiane Karg, Mihoko Fujimura, Michael Schade and Michael Volle. Description This must be one of the year's best performances of the Ninth Symphony. Not a trace of lofty heroism here - Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra bring out the life-affirming aspects of the work, culminating in a hymn of heartfelt naturalness from which the audience draws inner strength,' (Mostly Classic).