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89958 - Available on CD

An emotionally stirring and astounding collection. Truly essential!

This CD gathers together Ludwig van Beethoven favorites such the "Minuet in G Major", the "Moonlight" and "Pathétique" piano sonatas, "Für Elise" and many other classic compositions, in performances conducted by George Szell, Eugene Ormandy, and Bruno Walter; and featuring Leon Fleisher, Zino Francescatti, Robert Casadesus, Philippe Entremont, and many more.

Essential Classics is the perfect starting point for any classical collection. Truly the finest recordings of the world's most beautiful music, Essential Classics offers music fans the opportunity to enjoy classical music at an affordable price.

Essential Classics showcases premier performances. Each release features sterling sound quality, comprehensive liner notes, and a detailed description of the performance on the back of the CD, providing an easy-to-grasp explanation of the significance of those particular works.