These two CDs are considered the culmination of Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra's Beethoven, representing the "Golden Age." The performances are cool and structured, with an astonishing balance of each voice and clarity of sound. The perfect ensemble and leadership are particularly remarkable in the "Eroica" and "Fate" symphonies. The Seventh Symphony is also highly acclaimed, with particular praise for its rhythmic precision, dance-like vitality, and three-dimensional sound. The performance is characterized by its powerful construction, refined tone, and orderly sound design. On the other hand, "drama" and "personal passion" are understated. Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Beethoven [CD1] ① Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, "Eroica" ② "Leonore" Overture No. 3 ③ "Egmont" Overture Recorded: ① 1976, 1977, ② 1965, ③ 1969 [CD2] ④ Symphony No. 5 in C minor, "Fate" ⑤ Symphony No. 7 in A major Recorded: 1976, 1977 Both are DG domestic releases (manufactured in 2006)