Georg Solti

"A mesmerizing mystery based on the tumultuous real life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, the passionate, volatile genius who inspired love and hatred in equal measure. Whether seducing regal followers or criticizing the ruling class, Beethoven made many enemies. But he also had one true love -- the unnamed 'Immortal Beloved' mentioned in an enigmatic letter discovered upon his death. The thrilling search for the identity of this mystery woman leads...

"To let the work speak entirely for itself: this was the declared artistic credo of the German-American conductor william Steinberg (1899-1978). [...] The present Brahms Symphonies cycle (recorded 1961-1965) is appearing here for the first time complete on CD."--