LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

For Antal Doráti, one of the mid-twentieth century’s most gifted conductors, Beethoven was a central repertoire choice. This symphony cycle was recorded in 1975–76 at the beginning of his tenure as principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  Long unavailable, these scintillating recordings, combining weight and depth with dance-like clarity, are now presented digitally and as an international CD release for the first time, to commemorate 35 years since Doráti’s passing.