CD The Geniuses of Classical Music Beethoven Symphony 9 Atlas old vintage music

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Description

This audio CD features Symphony No. 9 in D minor with chorus, Op. 125, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. The edition photographed belongs to the "Les Génies du Classique" (Classical Geniuses) collection, identifiable by its yellow insert at the top of the cover. The design is typical of music collections distributed by Éditions Atlas, with a red and gold frame surrounding a central illustration in warm tones, evoking a landscape or luminous abstraction.

The front of the case highlights the name "Beethoven" in cursive letters, as well as the full title of the work. At the bottom right is the "ÉDITIONS ATLAS" logo, while to the left, the "GUILDE INTERNATIONALE DU DISQUE" (International Record Guild) seal is clearly visible. Handwritten pencil annotations are present on the sleeve (a cross and the mention "Adagio" at the top right), indicating previous handling. The main colors are gold, brick red, and brown shades on the central illustration.

The CD is presented in a standard jewel case, with its black spine and clear plastic clearly visible. No major structural defects appear on the visible side of the case, apart from slight superficial wear marks on the plastic and some reflections on the cover. The edges of the cover show very slight rippling under the light, typical of late 20th-century music press editions.

The typography, graphic style, and the mention "ÉDITIONS ATLAS" identify this CD as a vintage edition, likely distributed in the 1990s or early 2000s, during the major classical music collections distributed in newsstands or by mail order.

The predominantly gold and red cover visual gives this CD a retro appearance, in line with the presentation trends of encyclopedic music collections of that era. This compact format is particularly sought after for preserving or listening to historical orchestral versions.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Presence of wear marks on the cover (pencil writings, superficial marks on the plastic). Case and cover in good visual condition on the presented side.

Did you know? Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, created in 1824, is famous for its choral finale, a major innovation at the time. The "Ode to Joy," taken from the last movement, is now the official anthem of the European Union.

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