Essential Herbert von Karajan
Herbert von Karajan was one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century, shaping orchestral sound, performance standards, and the history of classical recording. Renowned for his authority, precision, and richly blended orchestral sonority, he left an unparalleled legacy through his long association in particular with the Berliner Philharmoniker. This playlist brings together recording milestones from across his career, capturing the grandeur, intensity, and distinctive polish that defined Karajan’s approach to some of the greatest works in the repertoire.
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- 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83Antonín Dvořák
- Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- CarmenPrelude. Allegro giocoso – Andante moderato (Fate Motive)
Prelude. Allegro giocoso – Andante moderato (Fate Motive)03:36Georges Bizet, Berliner Philharmoniker - Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92Ludwig van Beethoven
- Prince IgorAlexander Borodin
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550Wiener Philharmoniker
- Hungarian Dance No. 3 In F Major, WoO 1 (Orchestrated By Johannes Brahms)
Hungarian Dance No. 3 In F Major, WoO 1 (Orchestrated By Johannes Brahms)02:14Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Les Sylphides (Orch. Douglas)Frédéric Chopin
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40Edvard Grieg
- Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163Antonín Dvořák, Wiener Philharmoniker
- Cavalleria rusticanaOrchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan
- Fidelio Op. 72Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25 "Classical Symphony"Sergei Prokofiev
- Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878/80 Version, Ed. Haas)Berliner Philharmoniker
- Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116Béla Bartók
- Don Giovanni, K. 527Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73III. Allegretto grazioso ( Quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assai
III. Allegretto grazioso ( Quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assai05:20Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan - Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring"Robert Schumann
- Die FledermausJohann Strauss II, Berliner Philharmoniker
- Don Quixote, Op. 35XIV. Finale. The Death of Don Quixote. Sehr ruhig
XIV. Finale. The Death of Don Quixote. Sehr ruhig05:17Leon Spierer, Wolfram Christ, Antônio Meneses - Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH. 30 "Pathétique"Berliner Philharmoniker
- Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93Dmitri Shostakovich, Berliner Philharmoniker
- Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter"Wiener Philharmoniker
- Tristan und Isolde, Act IBerliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71aBerliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
- Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1No. 1, Chorus. Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen
No. 1, Chorus. Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen09:21Wiener Singverein, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Knabenstimmen des Staats- und Domchores, Berlin
