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The Beethoven Symphonies: Symphony No 7, in A major; Symphony No 8, in F major

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Otto Klemperer conducts the nine symphonies in sequence with the New Philharmonia Orchestra led by Carlos Villa
Earlier this year Otto Klemperer, the leading Beethoven conductor of the day, announced his retirement from the concert platform.
To mark the occasion, this series is being repeated. The performances were recorded at public concerts in the Royal Festival Hall in 1970, the Beethoven bicentenary year, when Klemperer was 85 years old. It was the last time he conducted the complete cycle of Beethoven symphonies.
Tonight: Symphony No 7, in A major; Symphony No 8, in F major

Contributors

Conductor:
Otto Klemperer
Musicians:
The New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra led by:
Carlos Villa
Producer:
Walter Todds
Source: Radio Times

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