The authoritative edition according to the new Beethoven Complete Edition. The study of all available sources, new discoveries and source evaluations lead to a text-critical authentic musical text, which sets new standards for musical practice. The conducting scores of Symphonies Nos. 1–9 adopt the original text from the respective volume of the new Beethoven Complete Edition, published by G. Henle Verlag. The most important information on the genesis, sources and readings is given in the remarks of the conducting score of the respective symphony.