Edinburgh International Festival
Beethoven and Bruckner Nine Symphonies A unique opportunity to hear Mackerras's keenly anticipated Beethoven cycle, from the Usher Hall, presented in tandem with performances of all Bruckner's symphonies.
Both first symphonies are mature works, written when the composers were respectively 30 and 42. Introduced by Donald Macleod. Beethoven Symphony No 1 in C Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conductor Charles Mackerras
Bruckner Symphony No 1 in C minor Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sakari Oramo