Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with "Christmas Adagio" by the legendary Herbert von Karajan. This exquisite collection, set to release on December 12, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a testament to von Karajan's unparalleled mastery and the Berliner Philharmoniker's virtuosity. Spanning a generous duration of 2 hours and 59 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of timeless compositions that blend the genres of classical, opera, and orchestral music.
The album features a rich tapestry of works, including the iconic "Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 'Christmas Concerto'" and the serene "Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III." It also showcases the hauntingly beautiful "Adagio in G Minor 'Albinoni's Adagio'" and the beloved "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed with the precision and passion that only von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker can deliver. The album also includes the famous "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht" and the ethereal "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from "Orfeo ed Euridice."
Herbert von Karajan, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the finest nuances in every performance, conducts this album with his signature finesse. The Berliner Philharmoniker, one of the world's most esteemed orchestras, provides a flawless accompaniment, ensuring that each note resonates with clarity and depth. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Christmas Adagio" promises an unforgettable auditory experience.
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "Christmas Concerto": I. Grave – Vivace – Adagio –Giuseppe Torelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "Christmas Concerto": II. Largo –Giuseppe Torelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 6 "Christmas Concerto": III. VivaceGiuseppe Torelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite III, P. 172: III. Siciliana (Anonymous)Ottorino Respighi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 12 in C Major, Op. 3/12 "Christmas Concerto": I. Largo (Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale)Francesco Manfredini, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 12 in C Major, Op. 3/12 "Christmas Concerto": II. LargoFrancesco Manfredini, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 12 in C Major, Op. 3/12 "Christmas Concerto": III. AllegroFrancesco Manfredini, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 6/6, HWV 324: III. Musette. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Leon Spierer, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Horst Goebel, Edith Picht-Axenfeld, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Largo – II. GravePietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Vivace – AdagioPietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. Grave – AdagioPietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Largo andantePietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Andante – AdagioPietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso in F Minor, Op. 1 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VII. Pastorale. Largo AndantePietro Locatelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Dietrich Gerhardt, Hans Priem, Ottomar Borwitzky, Wolfgang Meyer, Waldemar Döling, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6/8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace – Grave – II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6/8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio – Allegro – AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6/8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6/8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Allegro –Arcangelo Corelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto grosso No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 6/8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Largo. PastoraleArcangelo Corelli, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Ottomar Borwitzky, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Stille Nacht, Heilige NachtFranz Xaver Gruber, Brass Ensemble of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: Canon in D Major, P. 37/1 (Orch. Seiffert) - Recorded 1983Johann Pachelbel, Frank Maus, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: Gigue in D Major, P. 37/2 (Orch. Seiffert)Johann Pachelbel, Frank Maus, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10/2, RV 439 "La notte": I. Largo – II. Fantasmi. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air "on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, David Bell, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10/2, RV 439 "La notte": III. Largo – IV. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op. 10/2, RV 439 "La notte": V. Il sonno. Largo – VI. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Andreas Blau, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act II: Dance of the Blessed Spirits. Andante - Melody - Da capoChristoph Willibald Gluck, Karlheinz Zoeller, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Serenata notturna in D Major, K. 239: I. Marcia. MaestosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Neithart Resa, Rainer Zepperitz, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Serenata notturna in D Major, K. 239: II. Menuetto – TrioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Neithart Resa, Rainer Zepperitz, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Serenata notturna in D Major, K. 239: III. Rondeau Allegretto – Adagio – AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thomas Brandis, Emil Maas, Neithart Resa, Rainer Zepperitz, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Adagio in G Minor "Albinoni's Adagio" - Recorded 1983Remo Giazotto, Leon Spierer, David Bell, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Four Seasons, Winter, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8/4, RV 297: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Four Seasons, Autumn, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8/3, RV 293: II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315: II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forteAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Four Seasons, Spring, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8/1, RV 269: II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Eberhard Finke, Horst Goebel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, Op. 3/7, RV 567 (L'estro armonico No. 7): II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for 4 Violins in F Major, Op. 3/7, RV 567 (L'estro armonico No. 7): IV. Adagio – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Gobel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, Op. 3/10, RV 580 (L'estro armonico No. 10): IIa. Largo –Antonio Vivaldi, Michel Schwalbé, Thomas Brandis, Leon Spierer, Hans-Joachim Westphal, Eberhard Finke, Horst Goebel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 271 "L'amoroso": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 271 "L'amoroso": II. CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 271 "L'amoroso": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": I. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": II. Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 234 "L'inquietudine": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 234 "L'inquietudine": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 234 "L'inquietudine": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Thomas Brandis, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Ottomar Borwitzky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto alla rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: I. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto alla rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: II. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto alla rustica for Strings in G Major, RV 151: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 129: I. Adagio – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Waldemar Döling, Wolfgang Meyer, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan