A classic mono recording of Beethoven works led by legendary German conductor Eugen Jochum.
Published on the vintage Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft yellow header in the late 1950s/early 1960s, this LP features Eugen Jochum conducting both the Berlin Philharmonic and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Side A highlights Beethoven’s lively Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36, while Side B contains dramatic orchestral selections, including overtures and incidental music from The Ruins of Athens (Op. 113) and The Creatures of Prometheus (Op. 43). Features evocative watercolor landscape cover art.
Track Highlights:
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Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 (Adagio molto – Allegro con brio / Larghetto / Scherzo / Allegro molto)
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Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113 (Overture & Marcia alla Turca)
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Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 43 (Overture & Finale)
Genre: Classical / Orchestral / Symphony / Romantic
Release Info
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Album Title: Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-dur op. 36 / Die Ruinen von Athen / Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (Symphony No. 2, Overtures: The Ruins of Athens & The Creatures of Prometheus)
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Performers:
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Symphony No. 2 & Prometheus: Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Eugen Jochum
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Ruins of Athens: Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks conducted by Eugen Jochum
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Label: Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft
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Catalog Number: LPEM 19 173
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Format: 12″ Vinyl LP, Mono
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Release Year: ~1959 / 1960
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Country of Pressing: Germany
Outer sleeve: Severely damaged
Inner Sleeve: Plastic – in tack
Record: Shows water damage and marks which will likely have an impact on playback
