Since you are interested in Beethoven: Symphonies 1 - 9 [Complete 1963 recordings], here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
BEETHOVEN / FUCIK / SUPPE / JOHANN STRAUSS / SCHRAMMEL / etc
20 Favourite Marches Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan. [ Deutsche Grammophon Australian Eloquence / CD - released 13/Apr/1993 ] Herbert von Karajan turns his attention to the swaggering pomp of favourite marches by the 'other' Strauss family and many others in this good natured and emblazoned romp. |
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No 2 / Symphony No 4 Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan [ DG Eloquence / CD - released 20/Jun/2007 ] "Of Karajan's four recorded cycles, the 1961-62 set is the most compelling, combining high polish with a biting sense of urgency and spontaneity..these are incandescent performances, superbly played." (Penguin Stereo Guide) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9 Gundula Janowitz / Christa Ludwig / Jess Thomas / Walter Berry / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 3 DVD - released 18/Jan/2006 ] These performances pay tribute to the legendary Herbert von Karajan, who recorded the complete Beethoven symphonies three times for Deutsche Grammophon. |