“Furtwängler’s Beethoven recordings have long been considered milestones in twentieth-century interpretation. Among the Beethoven recordings made by the German maestro during the war (1942–1944), they have always enjoyed great prestige. This edition, based on sources from the RRG (Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft) broadcasts, offers, after a balanced restoration, perhaps the finest audio version of these important documents.

This box set compiles the definitive, intense radio broadcast recordings captured during the height of World War II. These specific interpretations are highly regarded by classical music historians for their unmatched emotional intensity, stark dynamic range, and historic weight—often viewed as a direct reflection of the turbulent era in which they were recorded. The new Urania edition features a modern audio restoration aimed at removing historic background noise while preserving the full acoustic power of the original master tapes.