George Szell: Episode II

By Frank Byrne,

Leah Sosland

Published April 29, 2024 at 2:47 PM CDT

In our second week highlighting the talented George Szell, who went on to transform the Cleveland Orchestra into a magnificent instrument second to none. In this program is Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in a remarkable 1957 recording, plus a little Mozart.

I. Allegro from Symphony No. 28 in C Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra

Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Johannes Brahms
George Szell, The Cleveland 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.