Editorial Review
Superb, highly authoritative editions (Henry Litolff's Verlag) of Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125. Large, clear noteheads and wide margins for easy reading and study. Lists of instruments. Translation of vocal texts.
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Customer Reviews
Let the BUYER BEWARE!!! 
2006-10-28
While Dover's many scores represent an amazing value across the musical repertoire, their collection and reprint of the Litolff Edition of the Beethoven Symphonies was a mistake. For the casual buyer they are workable, but not for serious use in performance, as they are riddled with editorial mistakes and problems. Purchaser would be better advised to find a set of the miniature (octavo-sized) Bärenreiter critical scores. They are bound just as nicely and the paper is of excellent quality. I use the full-size Bärenreiter set when I conduct my orchestra.
Wonderful big format scores for study and writing notes about your observations 
2006-01-26
If Beethoven's Ninth symphony is acknowledged as one of the supreme achievements of the musical arts and had an almost immeasurable impact on the 19th century, his eight symphony is far too lightly regarded. You can examine these two works in this very nice edition of the works. As you listen to the eight you will notice all the subtle rhythmic devices Beethoven provides to work his magic. You will also find the Ninth a wonderful adventure. How are those mountains of sound built in the first movement out of nothing? How are the voices set in the last? What about those crashing tympani in the second?
I appreciate the Dover edition of these works because the large format makes for easier reading and provides room for making notes while you are studying. For example, you might want to make something special or unique to one recording so that when you listen to another you can compare the two.
And if you don't read music very well, these symphonies are a good place to start. You can listen to the music and what the shapes go by. And eventually you will get used to the link between the sound and what you see. These scores are not as dense as, say Mahler or Strauss or works with huge orchestras. So, the classics make a great way to get into the pool, so to speak. Honestly, even if you can't read the notes, you will notice things after a few listenings that you had not heard before because you see the `shape' in the score.
The Dover editions are also very durable and will last for many years of use. These editions are nice and clear and easy on the eyes because the contrast between the dark ink and light paper is very good, but not blinding.
Recommended. Expand your horizons!
Wonderful Beethoven Score 2002-01-30
Like the other two books in Dover's Beethoven Symphonies set, the score to the Eighth and Ninth are wonderful. The print is large and very readable. The best part is the low price. This is a must for the starving (music) student, teachers, listeners, and professionals alike. I highly reccommend it.
Worth Having 2001-12-28
These scores (as well as those of the other symphonies) are worth having. Serious students of music can take invaluable lessons from Beethoven's knowledge of counterpoint, orchestration, dynamics, melody, harmony, notation, and form. Additionally these are great listening aids, pointing out "Nebenstimmen" ("secondary voices") that might not be noticed at first listen. This way one can learn to enjoy Beethoven (and other music) as many melodies intertwining into a larger fabric.
A Must! 2001-03-31
Beethoven's 8th symphony is one of his most underrated works. In this symphony by looking at the score, we see a mature master at work. It is a very good reproduction of the original score. How about his ninth!?! Considered by many to be his best symphony, the score to his Ode to Joy masterpiece is amazing. Any student, amature or professional will greatley benfit from this score. Even the novice who knows basic music will love this score. His ninth is unparralled, so why not buy it?
Alto & other clefs 2001-01-25
Superb, highly authoritative editions (Henry Litolff's Verlag) of Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125. Large, clear noteheads and wide margins for easy reading and study. Lists of instruments. Translation of vocal texts.
A word of warning 
2000-09-02
Like all Dover scores, these are in general excellent and very good value. However, the Ninth Symphony's vocal parts are notated using tenor, alto and soprano clefs (this is a reproduction of an edition published some time in the nineteenth century), so if like me you're not fluent at reading these somewhat antiquated clefs you're going to have problems with the last movement of the Ninth.
Trustworthy and economical 2000-06-19
This accessible and comprehensive edition of Beethoven's late symphonies is trusted by professional and student conductors as well as orchestral players interested in seeing the ways in which their parts fit into the whole.
Easy-to-read, clear printing with helpful (never overwhelming) notes on discrepancies within the music, choral text for the Ninth Symphony.
