Otto Klemperer - Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D Minor

Programme Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827 Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125, "Choral" I Allergo ma non troppo, un poco maestoso II Molto vivace - Presto - Molto vivace III Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato - Adagio IV Presto - Allegro ma non troppo - Allegro assai - Allegro assai vivace - Alla marcia - Andante maestoso - Allegro energico, sempre ben marcato- Allegro ma non tanto - Poco adagio - Prestissimo A very special atmosphere prevaded the Royal Albert Hall, London on 27th October 1964: the occasion was a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conducted by Otto Klemperer on the opening night of the New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus's first London session. This was the very first time that Dr. Klemperer had agreed that a concert conducted by him could be televised, resulting in the opportunity for future generations to enjoy the sight and sound of that memorable occassion. © EMI/ Picture Music Release.