Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD

What a great thread - sorry I came to this party late. I scanned through the comments and offer a Beethoven 4th for consideration: Carlos Kleiber, Bayerisches Staatsorchester on the Orfeo D'Or label (Live Recording) C100841A. As I recall, this CD was not well reviewed when it was issued, but the performance is incandescent and sonics are outstanding. I second a previous suggestions for the best 9th Bohm, VPO, Norman, Fassbaender, Domingo, Berry; best 6th Bruno Walter, Columbia SO; best 5th and 7th Carlos Kleiber on DG. I don't think anyone suggested as a best 3rd from Karajan out of the 1977 cycle. Also, a very enjoyable but dark 4th is Mravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orch, 1973, Melodiya label. Also worth finding is the quirkiest but most exuberant 2nd ever, Bohm VPO that was broadcast live from the Salzburg Festival (1980 or 1981) that I recorded from the radio at the time.

Anyone suggestions for the best Beethoven "Missa Solemnis"? Thanks.

Lloydelee, yes the Gardiner Missa Solemnis is very rewarding. I've enjoyed it for many years. Another I've enjoyed over the years is the Karajan performance on DVD, live from the 1979 Easter Festival. I think this performance does a good job of capturing the spiritual impact of the piece, actually coming across more as a spiritual event than a performance, if that makes sense. I've never heard the 1935 Toscanini performance, which many consider the best recorded performance ever - although questionable sonically.

Any other rcommendations for best Missa Solemnis?