Vienna Philharmonic: George Szell - Bruckner, Mozart, Walton (DVD)

This third volume in VAI’s series of historic Vienna Philharmonic concerts features George Szell conducting works by Bruckner (Symphony No. 3), Mozart (Eine kleine Nachtmusik), and Walton. Sir William Walton is present for the performance of his Variations on a Theme by Hindemith. Hailed as a “rare visual document of the greatest importance” by Szell biographer Michael Charry.
B&W, 100 minutes, 4:3, NTSC (Playable all regions)

Program:
W.A. Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525)*
Sir William Walton: Variations on a Theme by Hindemith*
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D minor (1888/89 version)**

Vienna Philharmonic / Wiener Philharmoniker
George Szell, conductor

Recordings from the Großer Musikvereinsaal (Vienna)
*December 2, 1968 / **Vienna Festival, June 5, 1966

To read a review of this program at Classical CD Review, click here.