@rcprince +1. I don’t know that much but I do think that cycle is a good one, maybe kinda down the middle and, as such, a reference. I have to say though, in my limited experience, I don’t think the sonics on those recordings are the greatest.
My favorites are the Simon Rattle with the BP. I also love the Järvi/Bremen (smaller orchestra) cycle. I think it’s unique and brilliant. Another favorite Beethoven Symphony cycle for me is the Bruno Walter/Colombia. I find it especially romantic. I have them on both mono and stereo and like to engage in comparative fantasies and mind wandering with those on.
@bkeske, yeah, I had a certificate for it, had it on my calendar, and when I remembered to look at the time I’d already missed 40 minutes of it. Can one see a recording, do you know?