LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (complete) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ EuroArts DVD / 4 DVD - released 28/Jan/2022 ] This exclusive box containing the complete Beethoven Symphonies performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker includes a special multi-angle feature: each disc offers sequences from the "conductor camera" showing the maestro from his musicians perspective |
BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 (Rec 2001) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ EuroArts DVD / DVD - released 3/Sep/2007 ] G :- "Vigorous and magnificent, furiously direct - but at the same time blessed with an astounding richness of detail.." Stuttgarter Zeitung |
MAHLER
Symphony No 5 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra./ Claudio Abbado [ DG SACD / 2 SACD - released 8/Jul/2004 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "With excellent sound, there are few versions to match this, presenting Abbado at his peak." *** Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide |
ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: The Nine Symphonies Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim [ Warner Classics / 9 CD Box Set - released 20/Aug/2021 ] "Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin Philharmonic have given us one of the finest (and certainly the best-recorded) Bruckner Sixths of all time - this represents a major landmark in Brucknerian discography." Fanfare |
BRUCKNER
The Nine Symphonies Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim [ Teldec / 9 CD - released 7/Mar/2005 ] Nine symphonies of Bruckner in a special box |
ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphonies 4 'Romantic', 5, 7, 8 & 9 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Gunter Wand [ RCA Red Seal / 6 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2018 ] "This is indeed a work for which one version is not enough. Like Wand's other Berlin Bruckner recordings, this is certainly one of the most essential." - MusicWeb Jan 2005 (No 9) |
SCHUMANN
4 Symphonies Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Karajan Edition / 3 CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "Karajan's interpretations of the Schumann Symphonies stand above all other modern readings." The Penguin Guide |
MENDELSSOHN
5 Symphonies Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Karajan Edition / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2008 ] "The recorded sound throughout is excellent, particularly as to textural transparency and ambiance" - Stereo Review |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: 9 Symphonies & Overtures (1977 recordings) Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos / 2 Blu-Ray Audio - released 1/Nov/2019 ] "Beethoven is in no way déjà vu to Karajan, as this set gloriously proves" - Richard Osborne (Gramophone) |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.): Also Sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan / etc Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon The Originals / CD - released 20/Jul/2001 ] "The Berlin Philharmonic plays with great fervour (the timpani strokes at the very opening are quite riveting) and creates characteristic body of tone in the strings." (Penguin Guide) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 (1962 recording) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Alto / Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 19/Apr/2018 ] "this symphony can stand forceful treatment and thrive on it … the white heat of Karajan's energy sweeps one along, and there is little use uttering any complaint … of the extra vitality here" (Gramophone) |
BRAHMS
Complete Symphonies Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Karajan Edition / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Dec/2008 ] "The playing of the Berlin Philharmonic remains uniquely cultivated: the ensemble is finely polished, yet can provide tremendous bravura" - The Penguin Guide |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Famous Overtures Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / CD - released 20/Mar/2016 ] Blazing and saturated sound - of the aptly-described ' gold brick' variety - characterises these celebrated performances of eight of Beethoven's best-loved overtures. All the favourites are there and the recordings have been stunningly remastered for... |
BIZET / GRIEG / MOZART / PROKOFIEV / RESPIGHI
Herbert von Karajan: 3 Classic Albums Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon 3 Classic Albums / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Jul/2014 ] Herbert von Karajan (5 April 1908 - 16 July 1989) was an Austrian conductor. He was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and he was a dominant... |
BERLIOZ / BORODIN / LISZT / PONCHIELLI / etc
Invitation to the Dance Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deusche Grammophon The Originals / CD - released 6/Oct/2003 ] "This is a quite remarkable collection...all of which illustrates the unique response Karajan can get from his Berlin players. Some of the Smetana is "outrageous" in stylin...It is stunning, this collection" (Hi-Fi & Record Review 1972) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Karajan conducts Sibelius (LP) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Vinyl / LP - released 1/Jun/2020 ] The Sibelius recordings made with the Berliner Philharmoniker are also amongst his finest and most acclaimed recordings. Sibelius himself thought that Karajan had the greatest feeling for his music among conductors of his generation. |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOSVKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1 - 3 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] Reissue of the classic Karajan recordings |
MENDELSSOHN
Symphonies 3 "Scottish" & 4 "Italian" Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Originals / CD - released 20/Jul/2012 ] Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan |
JOSEF HAYDN
Symphonies Nos 82 - 104 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Karajan Edition / 7 CD Box Set - released 1/Dec/2008 ] |
JOSEF HAYDN
Symphonies Nos 94 Surprise 101 The Clock Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan [ DG Karajan Gold / CD - released 10/Jul/2000 ] Two famous Haydn symphonies performed by the master! |