CD Review - Building a Library: Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Special Anniversary Edition Andrew McGregor introduces the 50th anniversary edition of Radio 3's weekly programme devoted to all that's new in the world of recorded music. From 78s to LPs in mono and stereo and on into the age of CDs, DVDs and digital downloads, Radio 3's flagship music review programme remains essential listening for many music lovers, students and performers. Building a Library: Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Reviewer - Stephen Johnson First Choice: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Carlos Kleiber (conductor) (recorded 1974; c/w Symphony No. 7) DG 447 400 2 (CD, Mid price) Historic Choice: Philharmonia Orchestra Otto Klemperer (conductor) (recorded 1955; c/w Symphony No. 7) EMI 5678512 (CD, mid-price) CD Review BAL Catalogue Data bal.beethoven: bal.beethoven.symphony.no.5