The incredible Herbert von Karajan's cleverness was not bound to the amazing results he had with the Berliner Philarmoniker and Wiener Philarmoniker, which were the greatest orchestras in the world, but also in preparing and performing with other ensembles. His exceptional technical skill and talent connected with his own incredible charisma made him realize achievements which made the audience speechless. In this new IDIS release there is further proof of the incredible Karajan artistic talent: the RAI Rome Symphony Orchestra, conducted and prepared by him, performed as well as the Berliner or Viennese ensembles in this astonishing Beethoven 9th Symphony in D minor, recorded live in Rome in 1954. This live performance is certainly at the top among live performances of the great conductor, and one of the most exciting rendering of Beethoven's masterpiece - here enriched by a vocal cast of exceptional talent.