This recording of Beethoven's 7th Symphony is from a vintage Columbia record released in 1961. By this time the German conductor Otto Klemperer had become conductor-for-life of The Philharmonia Orchestra. This had been founded by autocratic EMI producer Walter Legge in 1945, and had been conducted by eminent maestros such as Furtwängler and Karajan. With Karajan's appointment in Berlin reducing his appearances with the Philharmonia Legge turned to Klemperer, and the orchestra became thought of as London's best during the 1960s.
Klemperer's first Beethoven cycle dates from 1954, but he recorded it again in stereo from 1961 - though of course mono issues like this one were still big sellers.
Beethoven's 7th Symphony was given its first performance in Vienna in 1813, conducted by the composer - who thought it was one of his best works. Click on the scan of the sleeve notes below to read more . . .
Cartridge: audio-technica AT33Mono
Phono amp: Graham Slee Accession MC
Turntable: CTC Classic 301 with SME M2-12R
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