Szeryng (born 1892) was a violinist who stood in stark contrast to his contemporary, Heifetz. While the latter was a "virtuoso" excelling in technique and beautiful tone, the former, though understated and with a somewhat austere sound, possessed a profound depth and preserved the spirit of "thought-provoking" music. Naturally, the latter enjoyed greater general popularity, but Szeryng was deeply respected by musicians and researchers. ① emphasizes construction and spirituality in its interpretation. ② also prioritizes classical balance and restraint over the common sweetness found in other interpretations. Both offer a hard-edged and ascetic image of Beethoven, rare to find today. Furthermore, ① features a collaboration with the great maestro Walter, making it a testimonial recording of both artists conveying 19th-century traditions. The early 1990s marked the beginning of the full-scale CD reissues of historical recordings, and this is an early pressing of the first official digitally remastered source. Beethoven ① Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 ② Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring" Joseph Szeryng (violin) ① Bruno Walter conducting the New York Philharmonic ② Mieczysław Horszowski (piano) Recording: ① 1947, ② 1953, monaural Sony Classical domestic edition (manufactured in 1993)