t the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, between the rule of Wilhelm Mengelberg and the modern recording era of Bernard Haitink, conductor Eduard van Beinum was the collaborative presence that guided the orchestra into its post-war future, establishing relationships with) reveal a fascinating and often under-appreciated voyage, from 78s of the Brahms in 1941 and other rarities new to CD, to the first DG recordings of Reger and Franck, then a 1946 London visit to record Beethoven and Berlioz for Decca. Van Beinum conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra as a late replacement, and the orchestra fell in love with this hard-working, disciplined but inspirational Dutchman, and began its own journey with him.
