Two years ago, the SWF published an online facsimile of the programme for one of Furtwängler’s most famous concerts, from the series held between 27 and 30 June 1943.
The programme, consisting entirely of Beethoven — the 4th Symphony, Coriolan, and the 5th Symphony — was recorded by German radio and has, for over fifty years, been the subject of numerous recordings, ranking among the essential items in the conductor's discography. There were even two versions of the 4th Symphony available: one recorded live, the other without an audience. As for the exact dates of these recordings..
Thanks to a document originating from a musician of the Berlin Philharmonic, it is finally possible to date all three works. This is revealed in the short study (pdf) available exclusively to our members.
These recordings were originally reissued by Melodiya