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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (complete) BLU-RAY Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ EuroArts Blu-ray / 4 Blu-ray - released 28/Jan/2022 ] This exclusive box containing the complete Beethoven Symphonies performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker includes a special multi-angle feature: each disc offers sequences from the "conductor camera" showing the maestro from his musicians perspective |
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BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 (Rec 2001) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ EuroArts DVD / DVD - released 3/Sep/2007 ] G :- "Vigorous and magnificent, furiously direct - but at the same time blessed with an astounding richness of detail.." Stuttgarter Zeitung |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphonies 4 'Romantic', 5, 7, 8 & 9 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Gunter Wand [ RCA Red Seal / 6 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2018 ] "This is indeed a work for which one version is not enough. Like Wand's other Berlin Bruckner recordings, this is certainly one of the most essential." - MusicWeb Jan 2005 (No 9) |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: 9 Symphonies & Overtures (1977 recordings) Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos / 2 Blu-Ray Audio - released 1/Nov/2019 ] "Beethoven is in no way déjà vu to Karajan, as this set gloriously proves" - Richard Osborne (Gramophone) |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 (1962 recording) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Alto / Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 19/Apr/2018 ] "this symphony can stand forceful treatment and thrive on it … the white heat of Karajan's energy sweeps one along, and there is little use uttering any complaint … of the extra vitality here" (Gramophone) |
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BIZET / GRIEG / MOZART / PROKOFIEV / RESPIGHI
Herbert von Karajan: 3 Classic Albums Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon 3 Classic Albums / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Jul/2014 ] Herbert von Karajan (5 April 1908 - 16 July 1989) was an Austrian conductor. He was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and he was a dominant... |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Symphonies Nos 39, 40 & 41 Jupiter Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Karl Bohm [ Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / CD - released 20/Dec/2018 ] "An excellent bargain, and not just for the historical specialist, but for all Mozartians." (Penguin Stereo Guide) |
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RICHARD WAGNER
Classic Richard Wagner [incls 'The Ring Without Words'] Susan Dunn, Peter Meven, Klaus Konig / Berlin Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Lorin Maazel / Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Jesús López-Cobos [ Concord / Telarc / 3 CD - released 8/Mar/2019 ] The best selling "The Ring Without Words" is a unique synthesis of orchestral music from Wagner's Ring cycle. Arranged by Lorin Maazel, this recording includes all the standard Ring orchestral excerpts such as the Ride of the Valkyries |
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MARTUCCI / SCHUBERT / DVORAK
Europa Konzert 2009 [Recorded live at the Teatro San Carlo] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Riccardo Muti [ EuroArts Medici Arts DVD / DVD - released 20/Sep/2011 ] This year's Europa Konzert took place in Naples, Riccardo Muti's home town.The charismatic conductor and the Berlin Philharmonic together with Violeta Urmana, one of the leading sopranos in the Italian dramatic genre, present the overture of Verdi's... |
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WAGNER
Rudolf Kempe conducts Wagner Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe [ Testament / CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] Rudolfe Kempe conducts WAGNER Der fleigende Holländer - Overture Tannhäuser - Overture, Bacchanale, Venusberg Music Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Preludes to Acts 1 & 2 Dance of the Apprentices & Entry of the Mastersingers Götterdämmerung - Dawn,... |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
Ein Heldenleben / Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Suite Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle [ EMI / CD - released 20/Mar/2006 ] "Rattle digs deep to deliver a reading of breathtaking power." Recording of the Month (Gramophone May 2006) |
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ALEXANDER BORODIN / MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Simon Rattle conducts Mussorgsky & Borodin (Live-recording from the Philharmonie Berlin Dec 31, 2007) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle [ Medici Arts DVD / DVD - released 20/Aug/2009 ] G : - "…is a sophisticated Russian New Year's Eve event from Berlin. …the impression remains that Rattle brings off the subtler, more atmospheric passages best." BBC Music Magazine, July 2009 **** |
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RACHMANINOV / TCHAIKOVSKY / STRAVINSKY
Simon Rattle conducts (Live-recording from the Berlin Waldbühne, 2009) [Incls 'The Rite of Spring'] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle [ Medici Arts DVD / DVD - released 20/Dec/2009 ] G - "Orchestral concerts al fresco don't get more spectacular or more wide-spectrum than this. Here are Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic in the Waldbuhne, a ravine-hollowed amphitheatre outside the city" (BBC Music) |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classic Karajan: The Essential Collection Herbert Von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic & Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras, with Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) [ Deutche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 30/May/2014 ] In the 25th anniversary of his passing, Deutsche Grammophon celebrate Herbert von Karajan - the best-selling conductor of all time...in a new collection of essential classics, now newly remastered. |
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SCHUBERT
Symphonies No. 8 "Unfinished" and No. 9 "Great" Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Wilhelm Furtwangler [ Naxos Historical / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] "Electrifying Schubert from the legendary Wilhelm Furtwangler, remastered to astonishing effect - perhaps the best Schubert you will hear this year." (***** Five Stars March 2010) |
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BACH / MOZART / SCHUBERT
Furtwangler Early Recordings, Vol. 1 (Incls 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 3' & 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik') [rec 1929-37] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Wilheim Furtwangler [ Naxos Historical Great Conductors / CD - released 20/Jul/2008 ] "The Berlin Philharmonic is, to no great surprise, revealed in Mark Obert-Thorn's excellent sonic remastering as one of the most sophisticated orchestras of its era" (MusicWeb June 2008) |
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WEBER / MENDELSSOHN / BERLIOZ
Furtwangler Early Recordings, Vol. 3 (Incls A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'Invitation to the Dance') [rec 1929-35] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Wilheim Furtwangler [ Naxos Historical Great Conductors / CD - released 1/Jul/2009 ] Volume 3 of The Early Recordings is a welcome reminder that Furtwängler's musical sympathies went beyond Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner and Wagner, the composers with whom he is most closely associated. |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No 5 / Egmont Overture (with overtures by Rossini & Weber) [rec 1926-1935] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwangler [ Naxos Historical Great Conductors / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] "All in all, then, this is a worthwhile addition to a very useful series. Moreover, at its bargain price it makes more widely available the means to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the development of one of the most fascinating conductors... |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: String Quintet in G, Op. 77 / Nocturne, Op. 40 / Scherzo from String Quintet in E-flat, Op. 97 Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet [ Pentatone SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Feb/2012 ] The Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet has become one of the best ensembles in its field, gaining a world-wide reputation. Here they give a sublime interpretation of DvoĆák's String Quintet. |
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KALEVI AHO
Aho: Wind Quintets 1 & 2 Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet [ BIS / CD - released 15/Jun/2018 ] With 17 symphonies in his list of works, not to mention operas and concertos, it is easy to forget that Kalevi Aho also composes chamber music. He has in fact written some ten quintets alone, for various combinations of instrument. Two are 'normal'... |