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In recent years Universal Music’s popular Deluxe Edition has set standards for reissue series. Now, for the first time, four classical titles are part of the 20 new Deluxe Edition titles being released and campaigned by Universal Music in 2008. All four are from Deutsche Grammophon. They feature the well-known Deluxe Edition branded packaging: 2-disc sets, bonus content, digipacks with transparent Deluxe Edition O-card, and full-colour booklet. KARAJAN DELUXE "a thrillingly played and eloquently sung account of the finale of the Ninth" Gramophone 2-CD set Benchmark recordings of the Eighth and Ninth Symphonies Bonus rehearsal material Deluxe package with lavishly illustrated booklet Beethoven's Ninth, with its famous "Ode to Freedom" choral finale, is one of the best-known symphonies in the world. Karajan's 1962 recording was part of his renowned Beethoven symphony cycle that sold over a million copies within six years of release. In this Deluxe Edition package, the original release of the Eighth and Ninth Symphonies - in best sound quality ever - has additional bonus material, with Karajan rehearsing the Ninth with Berliner Philharmoniker before the recording. An essential part of Karajan's discography, these recordings are milestones in the history of Beethoven performance to the present day. | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | |
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 9Karajan Edition Volume 3
These recordings of two Beethoven symphonies date from a period of change in the history of the Berlin Philharmonic. Ever since his first encounter with the Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan wanted nothing more than to be its principal conductor. These recordings shed light on his early work with the orchestra as a visiting conductor and as the successor to Wilhelm Furtwängler. Beethoven’s Ninth, with a sterling quartet of vocal soloists, has a large-scale command of form and a dense, coherent sound that reveal Karajan well on his way to the first complete recording of the symphonies. | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Herbert von Karajan - Maestro for the ScreenApril 5, 2008 – 100th Anniversary of Herbert von Karajan
The film focuses on one specific facet of Herbert von Karajan’s artistic work: he was the first conductor who was obsessed with the filming of his musical performances in order to preserve a cultural heritage. Also as a film and TV director, he was an aesthete, a perfectionist, and a true pioneer. He once said: “Actually, I should have been born in a later era.” Television engineering was still in the fledgling stages when Karajan started. Still, his visual approach and rigid rules how to film an orchestra and soloists - and of course how to present himself as a conductor – till today have an impact on everybody who produces recordings of concerts and opera for the screen. No wonder that Karajan’s high pretensions demanded a great deal of his entire film crew, and due to strong characters on both sides of the creative fence, once in a while simmering tensions came to head. Herbert von Karajan’s immediate co-operators, like his chief camera man Ernst Wild, the editor Gela Marina Runne, the director Hugo Niebeling, and various TV and record producers like Horant Hohlfeld, Günther Breest and Norio Ohga talk about their experiences with the Maestro. Running Time: 52 min
Picture Format: 16:9
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Language: D
Menu Languages NTSC: D, F, GB, I, JP, SP
Subtitle Languages NTSC: D, F, GB, I, JP, SP
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Live Recording 1955 “Karajan live, his Vienna forces on top form, goes for lean, lithe Beethoven.” Gramophone Magazine, October 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Schwarzkopf sings Schubert Lieder
Beethoven: | Ah! Perfido, Op. 65 Recorded 20th September, 1954 in Watford Town Hall Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? (from Fidelio) Recorded 20th September, 1954 in Watford Town Hall Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan | Schubert: | An die Musik D547 Im Frühling, D882 Wehmut, D772 (Collin) Ganymed, D544 (Goethe) Das Lied im Grünen, D917 Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118 Nähe des Geliebten, D162 Die junge Nonne, D828 An Sylvia, D891 Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D774 Nachtviolen D752 (Mayrhofer) Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen, D343 Recorded 9th and 10th January, 1954 in EMI Abbey Road Studio 1 Gerald Moore (piano) Ungeduld (No. 7 from Die schöne Müllerin, D795) Recorded 9th and 10th January, 1954 in EMI Abbey Road Studio 1 Gerald Moore (piano) |
Recorded 4th - 7th October, 1952 in EMI Abbey Road Studio 1A “These studio sessions don’t really compare well with recordings of Schwarzkopf's live recitals - the voice can, at times, sound tired and over-studied - but there's a magnificent 'Abscheulicher!' from Fidelio.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2008 *** “a magical partnership, with even the simplest of songs inspiring intensely subtle expression from singer and pianist alike. Though Fischer's playing is not immaculate, he left few records more endearing than this, and Schwarzkopf's colouring of word and tone is masterly.” Penguin Guide, 2010 edition **** | | | (also available to download from $9.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Recorded live from the Wiener Staatsoper on 25th May, 1962 Never before released (we do not acknowledge pirate productions!), recorded at a single evening's performance (25 May 1962), this Fidelio, under the baton of Herbert von Karajan (who was also responsible for the acclaimed stage production), is remarkable for its spontaneity and sense of theatrical presence. “An intense, exciting night at the opera, tightly controlled and successfully brought off by Karajan … It’s fascinating to share the experience of such live recordings.” Hermes Opera Lexicon “This live recording is fascinating, but falls below Karajan’s famed perfectionism, and both Ludwig and Vickers sound less comfortable than with Klemperer. Gundula Janowitz’s Marzelline is a gem, while Ludwig and Vickers even below par are worth hearing for their dramatic conviction.” Sunday Times, 13th April 2008 *** | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | |
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