An amazingly powerful and steady performance of the Beethoven's Eroica from right at the end of Klemperer's career.

Posted by: George J on 03 August 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxeD_KhXn0o

SYMPHONY NO. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 'Eroica'
New Philharmonia Orchestra - Otto Klemperer. Beethovenhalle, Bonn, 25 September 1970

Not a first recommendation, but compelling listening if you have a whole hour for a Beethoven Symphony!

Youtube has brought out from the wood-work so much priceless material,

ATB from George

PS: I made a rare comment for me on the youtube site! Apt though.

Posted on: 04 August 2014 by George J

Thanks for this.

I'll have a look tomorrow evening, in the hope that I can stay awake long enough to get to the end, having just woken up with my cold cup of coffee - been there since ten past five next to me since I got home. Ice cream making can be rather a long and taxing job at this time of year!!!!

Seriously, thanks!

ATB from George

Posted on: 10 August 2014 by George J

I think that film goes a long way towards catching the originality of the music. Unprecedented in its day!

Thanks.

ATB from George