Herbert von Karajan presents a magnificent collection of classical masterpieces in his album, Karajan A-Z: Holst - Liszt. Released on 2 August 2024 by Deutsche Grammophon, this extensive compilation boasts a duration of 3 hours and 56 minutes, featuring 96 tracks that showcase the conductor's incredible range and artistry.
The album takes the listener on a journey through the works of renowned composers, including Gustav Holst, Arthur Honegger, Franz Lehár, Ruggiero Leoncavallo, and Franz Liszt. The iconic 'The Planets, Op. 32' by Holst is a highlight of the collection, with each movement meticulously conducted by Herbert von Karajan. From the intense 'Mars, the Bringer of War' to the ethereal 'Neptune, the Mystic', the Wiener Philharmoniker's performance is nothing short of breathtaking.
In addition to Holst's celestial suite, the album features an array of operatic and orchestral pieces, including excerpts from Franz Lehár's 'Die lustige Witwe' and symphonies by Honegger and Liszt. Herbert von Karajan's mastery of the classical repertoire is evident throughout, as he coaxes nuanced and expressive performances from the orchestra.
With its rich diversity of styles and genres, Karajan A-Z: Holst - Liszt is a testament to Herbert von Karajan's status as one of the most recorded and revered conductors of the 20th century. This album is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to experience the conductor's remarkable interpretations of some of the most beloved works in the classical canon.
The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of WarGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of PeaceGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged MessengerGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old AgeGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: VI. Uranus, the MagicianGustav Holst, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the MysticGustav Holst, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of WarGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of PeaceGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged MessengerGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of JollityGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old AgeGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: VI. Uranus, the MagicianGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the MysticGustav Holst, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, RIAS Kammerchor
Symphony No. 2 for Trumpet and Strings: I. Molto moderato – AllegroArthur Honegger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 for Trumpet and Strings: II. Adagio mestoArthur Honegger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 for Trumpet and Strings: III. Vivace, non troppoArthur Honegger, Franz Wesenigk, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique": I. Dies irae. Allegro marcatoArthur Honegger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique": II. De profundis clamavi. AdagioArthur Honegger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 "Liturgique": III. Dona nobis pacem. AndanteArthur Honegger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 1, Introduction – Verehrteste Damen und HerrenFranz Lehár, Donald Grobe, Zoltan Kelemen, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: Dialogue. Camille ich muss mit Ihnen sprechen!Franz Lehár, Helga Trümper, Werner Hollweg, Zoltan Kelemen, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 2, So kommen Sie! – Ich bin eine anständ'ge FrauFranz Lehár, Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: Dialogue. Nun, Njegus, haben Sie meine Botschaft überbracht?Franz Lehár, Zoltan Kelemen, Karl Renar, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 3, Bitte meine Herr'n – Hab' in Paris mich noch nicht ganz so akklimasiertFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Werner Krenn, Donald Grobe, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: Accompanied Dialogue. Ah, gnädige Frau, ich bin glücklichFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Werner Hollweg, Zoltan Kelemen, Helga Trümper, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 4, O Vaterland – Da geh' ich zu MaximFranz Lehár, René Kollo, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: Dialogue. Njegus, Geliebter, ich bin hierFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Karl Renar, Zoltan Kelemen, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 6, Finale: a. Damenwahl!Franz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Donald Grobe, Werner Krenn, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act I: No. 6, Finale: b. Hilfe kommt zur rechten Zeit!Franz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Teresa Stratas, René Kollo, Werner Krenn, Donald Grobe, Werner Hollweg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 7a, Introduction – Dance – Ich bitte, hier jetzt zu verweilen – Mi velimo daseFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 7b, Nun lasst uns aber wie daheim – Vilja-Lied. Es lebt ein ViljaFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 7a, (Excerpt) Mi velimo daseFranz Lehár, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: Dialogue. Gospodina, dieses vaterländische FestFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Zoltan Kelemen, Karl Renar, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 8, Duet. Heia, Mädel, aufgeschaut – Dummer, dummer ReitersmannFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: Dialogue. Graf! Graf Danilowitsch!Franz Lehár, René Kollo, Zoltan Kelemen, Karl Renar, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 9, Marsch-Septett. Ja, das Studium der Weiber ist schwerFranz Lehár, René Kollo, Werner Krenn, Donald Grobe, Martin Vantin, Ernst Krukowski, Zoltan Kelemen, Manfred Röhrl, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: Dialogue. Graf Danilo!Franz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 10a, Spielszene und TanzduettFranz Lehár, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: Accompanied Dialogue. Ach! Sehen SieFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 10b, Valse moderatoFranz Lehár, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 11a, Duet. Mein Freund, Vernunft!Franz Lehár, Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 11b-c, Duet & Romance. Wie eine Rosenknospe – Sieh dort den kleinen PavillonFranz Lehár, Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: Dialogue. Ah, die Baronin und Herr RosillonFranz Lehár, René Kollo, Karl Renar, Zoltan Kelemen, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 12, Finale: a. Ha! Ha! Wir fragenFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Teresa Stratas, René Kollo, Werner Hollweg, Zoltan Kelemen, Karl Renar, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 12, Finale: b. Wie eine Rosenknospe (Reprise)Franz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg, René Kollo, Zoltan Kelemen, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 12, Finale: c. Den Herrschaften hab' ich was zu erzählenFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Teresa Stratas, Werner Hollweg, René Kollo, Zoltan Kelemen, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 12, Finale: d. Die Ehe ist für mich privatFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, Teresa Stratas, René Kollo, Werner Hollweg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Die lustige Witwe, Act II: No. 12, Finale. e. Es waren zwei KönigskinderFranz Lehár, Elizabeth Harwood, René Kollo, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Die lustige Witwe, Act III: Entracte. Vilja-LiedFranz Lehár, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Herbert von Karajan, born in Salzburg in 1908, stands as one of the most influential and controversial figures in 20th-century classical music. His career spanned over five decades, with a remarkable 34-year tenure as the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. Von Karajan's charismatic presence and unparalleled musical prowess made him a dominant force in European classical music, particularly from the mid-1950s until his death. His extensive discography, estimated at over 200 million records sold, includes iconic performances with the world's most prestigious orchestras, such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic. Von Karajan's legacy is a testament to his extraordinary talent and enduring impact on the classical music landscape, despite the controversies that surrounded his early career during the Nazi era. His recordings continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing his mastery of classical, opera, orchestra, and requiem genres.
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