Herbert von Karajan

Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Bruckner: Symphony No.7 (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:08:06 minutes | 1,18 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Warner Classics

The Karajan Official Remastered Edition comprises 13 box sets containing official remasterings of the finest recordings the Austrian conductor made for EMI between 1946 and 1984, and which are now a jewel of the Warner Classics catalogue.

For many, Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989) – hailed early in his career as ‘Das Wunder Karajan’ (The Karajan Miracle) and known in the early 1960s as ‘the music director of Europe’ – remains the ultimate embodiment of the maestro. The release of the Karajan Official Remastered Edition over the first half of 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the conductor’s death in July 1989 at the age of 81.

He was closely associated with EMI for the majority of his recording career (specifically from 1946 to 1960 and then again from 1969 to 1984). EMI’s legendary producer Walter Legge sought him out in Vienna just after World War II and the long relationship that ensued embraced recordings with the Vienna Philharmonic, the Philharmonia (the orchestra founded by Legge), the Berlin Philharmonic (of which Karajan became ‘conductor for life’ in 1955), the forces of La Scala, Milan, and the Orchestre de Paris.

The Karajan Official Remastered Edition will feature primarily symphonic and choral music. The entire edition will comprise recordings remastered from the original sources in 24-bit/96kHz at Abbey Road Studios, the world’s most renowned recording studio.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Vivaldi: Concertos (Remastered) (1971/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 53:19 minutes | 1,07 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Even though I probably don’t need anymore Vivaldi CDs, I couldn’t pass up getting this title in the Amazon Marketplace for a penny plus shipping. This first generation disc from DG’s ” Musikfest” series presents conductor Herbert Von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmoniker performing seven of Vivaldi’s Concerti (RVs 129, 151, 169, 234, 271, 439 & 523), originally released in 1971. Karajan wasn’t necessarily celebrated for his Vivaldi, but how can you pass on the world’s best sounding orchestra at the height of its powers, performing musical ear candy – you simply cannot. Period instrument purists may not agree with that assessment, but they’ll have to speak up, the volume’s on 10 for this one!
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Schumann: The 4 Symphonies (Remastered) (1972/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:29:36 minutes | 2,82 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

“I have written before about the special distinction of Karajan’s recordings of the Schumann symphonies (which are unsurpassed in the present catalogue) when discussing the coupling of the Rhenish with Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony in April. The Spring is no exception: it is as fresh as it should be, beautifully paced, and the playing of the Berlin Philharmonic is magnificent. The digitally remastered sound is drier than the original but on the whole is very successful; the bright-eyed quality suits the music. A most enjoyable disc.” (Ivan March, Gramophone)

“Karajan’s interpretations of the Schumann Symphonies stand above all other modern readings.” (Penguin Guide)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 – Stravinsky: Sacre du Printemps (1970/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:18:08 minutes | 1,45 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Karajan does it again. The Prokofiev 5th is another of the great conductor’s famous recordings. He labored for years, refining and perfecting his interpretation of this perennial favorite. It’s one of the most played of 20th-century symphonies. Unlike many other works, Karajan recorded this symphony just once and he got everything right the first time. It’s my experience with Karajan that when the man records only once, it’s usually quite an accomplishment. Check out his lone recordings of Richard Strauss’ Sinfonia Domestica and Alpine Symphony or Mahler’s Fifth to know just how masterful Karajan can be when he zeroes in and makes a near perfect record of a piece of music. This Prokofiev 5th is in that elite class. The beautiful strings of the Berlin Philharmonic, the swirling woodwinds and the breathtaking cymbal crashes at the end of the first movement in particular are just some of the icing on the cake. Amazing performance, no doubt.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Mozart: Late Symphonies (Remastered) (1978/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 03:18:09 minutes | 3,38 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Bereits historisch ist die Beschftigung von Herbert von Karajan mit Mozarts Symphonien. Einen wichtigen Teil davon findet Sie hier vereint. Mozart: Late Symphonies” fasst die Einspielungen der Symphonien Nr. 32 bis Nr.41 Jupiter” zusammen und dokumentiert die Berliner Philharmoniker einmal mehr als Weltklasse-Orchester mit charismatischem Maestro an der Spitze.

“Ein meisterhaft gespielter Mozart. Karajans Klangpalette ist ungemein raffiniert.” (FonoForum)

“Beautifully played and vitally alert readings” (Penguin Guide)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Bruckner:Symphonies No. 4 – No. 9 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 06:52:32 minutes | 16,85 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Neues ReMaster: Anlässlich des 30. Todestages Herbert von Karajans präsentiert Deutsche Grammophon den legendären Zyklus der Bruckner-Sinfonien mit den Berliner Philharmonikern.

Karajans Bruckner-Zyklus mit den Berliner Philharmonikern, aufgenommen zwischen Januar 1975 und Januar 1981, ist ein Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Bruckner-Aufnahmen. Diese Einspielungen zeugen von dem überaus feinen Gespür dieses einzigartigen Maestros und zählen zweifellos zu Karajans bedeutendsten Aufnahmen – gewiss handelt es sich aber auch um eine der tiefgründigsten Bruckner-Interpretationen überhaupt.

“Karajan sieht das Brucknersche Klangbild im ganzen, der großbogige Orchestergesang bedeutet ihm das Entscheidende. Auf diese Weise erhalten Bruckners Symphonien bei ihm eine spezifische Geschlossenheit. Hervorragend präsentes und konturen- reiches Klangbild, vorzügliche breite Räumlichkeit.” (FonoForum)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Brahms: The Four Symphonies (1965/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:40:49 minutes | 3,03 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Originally released in 1965, this Deutsche Grammophon digital transfer sees the legendary team of the Berlin Philharmonic and Herbert von Karajan perform all four of Brahms’s symphonies. This was their first recording of the cycle together and is a testament to their unique and extremely rich interpretations of this Romantic master’s orchestral works.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123 (Remastered) (1966/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:26:03 minutes | 3,56 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Ludwig van Beethoven betrachtete die Missa solemnis als “das gelungenste seiner Geistesprodukte”.

Herbert von Karajans ikonische Aufnahme der Missa Solemnis von 1966 mit den Berliner Philharmonikern und einem herausragendem Quartett von Solisten (Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich und Walter Berry) erscheint erstmals als Blu-ray Audio. Komplett neu gemastered in den renommierten Emil Berliner Studios liegt diese ausgezeichnete Einspielung nun in audiophiler Klangqualität 24bit/192kHz vor. Der Aufnahme liegt ein 20-seitiges Booklet in Deutsch und Englisch bei mit einem exklusiven Kommentar von Gundula Janowitz “Recording with Karajan”.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert Von Karajan – Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6; The Swan of Tuonela (1994/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:08:12 minutes | 2,39 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

Stimmungsvoll: Vermutlich war kein anderer Dirigent ein besserer Anwalt f”ur die Werke von Jean Sibelius als Herbert von Karajan. Mit den sieben Sinfonien und Kompositionen wie Finlandia, der Karelia-Suite und Valse Triste war und ist Jean Sibelius der angesehenste und bekannteste finnische Komponist aller Zeiten.

Stereophile beschrieb die Sibelius-Aufnahmen von Karajan als “grossartig, musikalisch nat”urlich […] mit einigen der tiefsten, fettesten B”asse und dem reichsten, w”armsten Orchesterklang, der seit vielen Jahren auf Platte aufgezeichnet worden ist.”
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert Von Karajan – Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 7; Valse triste (1993/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:05:52 minutes | 2,30 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

“Karajan recorded the Fourth Symphony three times, once in the 1950s with the Philharmonia and twice with the Berlin Philharmonic. The work obviously meant a great deal to him. He insisted on its inclusion in his very first concert on his appointment at the Berlin Philharmonic in the mid-1950s at a time when Sibelius’s cause had few champions in Germany, so keen was he to stake its claim as one of the great symphonies of the day. Karajan’s account has withstood the test of time as one of the most searching, profound and concentrated performances of this masterpiece, and its reappearance at mid price was very welcome. The Seventh is finer than his earlier Philharmonia version but doesn’t enjoy quite the same classic status. Karajan’s Valsetriste is wonderfully seductive. Indispensable!” (Gramophone Classical Music Guide)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Bach, J.S.: Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067 & Suite No.3 In D, BWV 1068 (2015/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 45:49 minutes | 952 MB | Genre:
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

The Berlin Philharmonic (German: Berliner Philharmoniker) is a German orchestra based in Berlin which is consistently ranked in the top handful of orchestras in the world, distinguished amongst peers for its virtuosity and compelling sound.
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