The Ruins of Athens and Other Great Overtures in Full Score

Written as preludes to other works, these masterpieces nevertheless stand alone as examples of the inventive power, mastery, and intensity characteristic of Beethoven’s work. In addition to the overture and "Turkish March" from the title piece, this rich collection includes overtures from The Creatures of Prometheus, Namensfeier ("Festival"), King Stephen, and Consecration of the House.