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Roger Norrington’s inspired and enlightening recordings of the Beethoven symphonies with the London Classical Players are now released together in one super-budget Black Box. Norrington’s was one of the first three recorded Beethoven cycles to appear on period instruments, with orchestral forces mirroring those of Beethoven’s time; his strongly characterised performances follow Beethoven’s metronome markings, with often controversial but always exhilarating results. Warmly praised on their initial release for their imaginative insights and refreshing energy, these recordings are now a remarkable bargain for anyone wanting to rediscover these familiar masterpieces.