Released in the 1960s on Kapp Records, The Heart of the Great Symphonies is a classical compilation featuring beautifully recorded excerpts from some of the world’s most famous symphonic works. Typical selections include movements from Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Dvo?ák, and other major composers, performed by studio or contracted European orchestras in rich, high-fidelity sound. Designed for accessible home listening, the album highlights the most memorable, emotional, and melodic sections of the classical repertoire, offering an elegant introduction to the power and beauty of great symphonies.