Readers' Poll Results: Beethoven's 1st and 8th Symphonies

Beethoven's 1st and 8th Symphonies

Fewer responses this week, but thank you to all of you that contributed your thoughts!


Symphony #1

Columbia SAX 2318
Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra


Epic BC 1292 (Columbia SAX 2493)
George Szell, Cleveland Orchestra

Fontana SFL 14084
Franz Konwitschny, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Heliodor 89 613
Ferenc Fricsay, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

RCA LSC-2491 (or RCA SB-2127)

Pierre Monteux, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra



Symphony #8

Columbia SAX 2318
Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra

Epic BC 1254 (Columbia SAX 2565)
George Szell, Cleveland Orchestra

RCA LSC-2491 (or RCA SB-2127)

Pierre Monteux, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra