MAHLER
Des Knaben Wunderhorn Anne Sofie von Otter, Thomas Quasthoff / Berlin Philharmonic / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 9/Sep/2000 ] This, the conductor's first recording of the complete Des Knaben Wunderhorn cycle, made after glowing concerts that made major headlines in the German press |
ALBAN BERG
The Alban Berg Collection (Includes 3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op.6; Wozzeck & Lulu) Anne-Sophie Mutter, Teresa Stratas, Franz Mazura, Hanna Schwarz, Kenneth Riegel, Jules Bastin, Claude Meloni, Helmut Pampuch, Anne Sofie von Otter [ Deutsche Grammophon Collector's Edition / 8 CD Box Set - released 6/Dec/2004 ] In the 1980s Deutsche Grammophon produced a 10-LP set that included most of the major works by Alban Berg. Now we've updated this set, and fitted it on to 8 CDs, and included some of the very best interpreations of Berg on the market. |
FELIX MENDELSSOHN / MAX BRUCH
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto / Bruch: Violin Concerto No 1 Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon The Originals / CD - released 1/Apr/2002 ] "Anne-Sophie Mutter's approach communicates vividly to the listener, creating the feeling of hearing the work anew" Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
WIENIAWSKI / BRUCH / MASSENET / MENDELSSOHN / etc
Romance Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Berliner Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan / Vienna Philharmonic, James Levine [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Nov/2000 ] All the beautiful slow movements from the famous violin Concertos |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Grosse Messe in C minor / Exsulate, jubilate / Ave verum corpus Arleen Auger, Frederica von Stade, Frank Lopardo, Cornelius Hauptmann, Chor & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Leonard Bernstein [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] Leonard Bernstein's performance of this Mass is the finest available. Proof comes from a very unexpected source. A major French classical music magazine conducted a blind listening test of every available performance of this Mass--and this recording... |
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOSVKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 4-6 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 26/Mar/2000 ] "The DG Karajan set...remains one of the most attractive bargains in the catalogue, an excellent set with sound that in fullness and vividness" (Gramophone) |
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 |
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) |
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... |
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! |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (LP) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / LP - released 3/Jun/2022 ] Original recording from 1976 |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No.5 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Jul/2016 ] "This is one of the most beautiful and intense versions available, starting with a highly compelling account of the first movement which brings biting funeral-march rhythms.This is a performance of statue and, with excellent sound, a genuine bargain" |
RAVEL / DEBUSSY / MUSSORGSKY
Ravel: Bolero / Debussy: La Mer / Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Originals / CD - released 20/Jul/2016 ] "Among the many fine versions of Mussorgsky's Pictures, Karajan's 1966 record stand out. It is undoubtedly a great performance, tingling with electricity from the opening promenade to the spaciously conceived finale, the Great Gate of Kiev" (Penguin) |