A previously unreleased recording of André Cluytens conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Lucerne Festival in 1954 has been released by the German label Audite. The recording includes a concert program featuring César Franck's Symphony in E minor and Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto in E minor, with Igor Oistrakh as the soloist. This release offers a rare glimpse into the musical practices of the mid-20th century, capturing performances from a time when live recordings were less common and many concerts remained undocumented. André Cluytens was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and was of Belgian origin. He studied in Belgium before moving to France in 1932. Known for his versatility, Cluytens conducted a wide range of repertoire, from French to Russian and from opera to symphonic romanticism. He was the first conductor to record a complete set of Beethoven symphonies with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1960, three years before Herbert von Karajan, and was the first French conductor invited to conduct at Bayreuth, a prestigious festival for Richard Wagner's operas. He also directed the National Theatre of the Opéra-Comique from 1946 to 1953 and the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire for over 14 years. The recording features brisk tempos and a focus on clarity and balance. The first movement of Franck's Symphony is performed two minutes shorter than by Karajan or Giulini, highlighting Cluytens' interpretation of the piece. The second movement, Allegretto, is noted for its precision, while the final movement is described as a jubilant passage from shadow to light. The sound quality, although good, emphasizes the timpani too much at times, which may affect the overall balance of the recording. Igor Oistrakh, the son of David Oistrakh, who created the Khachaturian Violin Concerto in 1940, performed with a lyrical and virtuosic style. He matched his father's tempo in the final movement, showing a strong connection to the piece's original conception. This recording not only highlights Cluytens' conducting but also showcases Oistrakh's skill as a violinist, making it a valuable addition to the historical record of 20th-century classical music.