EARLY RECORDINGS 02

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler

Beethoven:
 Egmont Overture, Op. 84 - Recorded November, 1933 in the Hochschule für Musik, Berlin
 Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 - Recorded 16th and 30th October, 1926 in Berlin 

Rossini:
 La gazza ladra Overture - Recorded in 1930 in the Hochschule für Musik, Berlin
 Il barbiere di Siviglia Overture - Recorded May, 1935 in the Hochschule für Musik, Berlin 

Weber:
 Der Freischütz Overture - Recorded 16th October, 1926 in Berlin

“Furtwängler didn't enjoy recording, but his first recording of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in 1926, is fresh, invigorating and characteristic, though the sound will deter all but devotees.”
BBC Music Magazine *****

"A fine performance, utterly characteristic in its power and malleability, and essential listening for anyone interested in this supremely great conductor."
Gramophone Magazine