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The reappearance of this DG set means that once again both of Eugen Jochum’s Bruckner symphony cycles are available at the same price level. The
If you are a Ligeti fan, run and get this disc; if you are not, get it anyway–it might just persuade you. This second installment
Herbert von Karajan’s previous Vienna Philharmonic Dvorák Eighth (recorded for Decca in 1961) was notable for the conductor’s uniquely emphatic gesturing (particularly in the slow
Herbert von Karajan’s 1977 Beethoven cycle appeared during the height of his fame and was embraced wholeheartedly by both press and public. Indeed, in some
Taken from live performances held at the Berlin Philharmonie in 2002, this all-Mozart program showcases Itzhak Perlman’s increasing podium activities, along with directing the G
Wilhelm Kempff’s concerto recordings from the 1950s (gathered here complete) all testify to the pianist’s intimate style of music making and ravishing tonal palette. His
Even as far back as the mid-1960s (when these recordings where made) Herbert von Karajan had the Berlin Philharmonic sounding (for better or worse) like
These two performances represent the best and worst of the “Karajan sound”. He recorded Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta twice with the Berlin
This is a strangely unsatisfying disc. There is probably no bass-baritone in the world with a more beautiful, colorful, technically secure voice. I’ve never found
The critical reaction to the original CD version of this highly anticipated release of Wagner arias was decidedly mixed (please type Q4851 in Search Reviews).
