Symphonie No.1 In C, Overture-Euryanthe, Overture-Abu Hassan, Invitation To The Dance, Overture-The Ruler Of The Spirits

Released in 1978 by Decca, this recording features the Wiener Philharmoniker under the baton of Horst Stein. It showcases a selection of Carl Maria von Weber's orchestral works, pairing his First Symphony with a collection of his most celebrated overtures and the character piece, Invitation to the Dance. This project emerged during a period when Decca was heavily invested in capturing the high-fidelity sound of the Vienna Philharmonic, utilizing their legendary recording techniques to document the German Romantic repertoire.

The album reflects the interpretive style of Horst Stein, a conductor noted for his deep familiarity with the Austro-German tradition. The design of the SXL 6876 release follows the classic aesthetic of the Decca SXL series, emphasizing the prestige of the Vienna Philharmonic. Critics at the time generally praised the technical clarity of the engineering and the ensemble's natural affinity for Weber's operatic flair, viewing the recording as a refined, balanced exploration of the composer's orchestral output.