From the Archives - Remembering Christoph von Dohnányi - Part 2

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published January 28, 2026 at 9:17 AM CST

Among Christoph von Dohnányi’s many posts over his long career, his 18 years as Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra was remarkable. He took this great orchestra to new heights, expanded its repertoire, and took it around the world. In this final show remembering him, we’ll hear studio and live recordings from his time in Cleveland – a tribute to his musical leadership.

Compositions and Recordings

March from Symphonic Metamorphosis
by Paul Hindemith
Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra

Passacaglia for Orchestra
by Anton Webern
Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra

(k)Ein Sommernachtstraum
by Alfred Schnittke
Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra

Putnam's Camp
By Charles Ives
Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra

Les préludes
by Franz Liszt
Christoph von Dohnányi and the Cleveland Orchestra