Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" – Leonard Bernstein Conducts the New York Philharmonic Reel to Reel Tape 7" 1/4" 7½ IPS Columbia Masterworks
One of Beethoven’s most groundbreaking works, the Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 “Eroica”, receives a powerful and emotionally charged interpretation by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. Released on Columbia Masterworks, this 7-inch reel at 7½ IPS captures the drama, grandeur, and revolutionary spirit of the piece in vivid analog stereo.
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Work: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
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Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
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Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
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Label: Columbia Masterworks
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Reel Size: 7 inches
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Tape Width: 1/4 inch
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Playback Speed: 7½ IPS
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Genre: Classical / Romantic / Symphonic
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Condition: Tape is in very good condition. Reel is properly wound. Original Columbia box shows light/moderate shelf wear, with spine and cover intact.
Movements Include:
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Allegro con brio
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Marcia funebre: Adagio assai
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Scherzo: Allegro vivace
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Finale: Allegro molto
Widely regarded as the symphony that changed music forever, Eroica bridges the Classical and Romantic eras with heroic intensity—and Bernstein’s reading brings its spirit vividly to life.
Bold, revolutionary, and masterfully performed — Eroica is Beethoven at his most visionary, and Bernstein at his most dynamic.