Fritz Reiner: Episode I

By Frank Byrne,

Leah Sosland

Published April 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT

This is the first of three shows dedicated to Fritz Reiner, the "Grumpy Cat" of conductors and one of the most amazing musicians of the 20th century. We'll hear recordings of Wagner, Beethoven and Johann Strauss II from his tenure as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony.

Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin, Richard Wagner
Fritz Reiner, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36, Ludwig Von Beethoven
Fritz Reiner, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Richard Wagner
Fritz Reiner, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Le Wiener Bleute Waltz, Johann Strauss II
Fritz Reiner, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Leah Sosland

Leah Sosland is an intern for 91.9 Classical KC.