Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with "Karajan A-Z: Beethoven," a meticulously curated collection of his symphonies conducted by the legendary Herbert von Karajan. This album, set for release on September 20, 2024, by Deutsche Grammophon, is a comprehensive journey through Beethoven's symphonic masterpieces, recorded between 1961 and 1962.
Spanning an impressive 7 hours and 32 minutes, this album features all nine of Beethoven's symphonies, each a testament to his revolutionary compositional style and profound emotional depth. From the heroic grandeur of the "Eroica" (Symphony No. 3) to the triumphant exultation of the "Choral" (Symphony No. 9), every note is a celebration of Beethoven's enduring legacy.
Herbert von Karajan, one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century, brings his unparalleled insight and mastery to these performances. His interpretations are both reverent and innovative, capturing the essence of Beethoven's vision while adding a layer of artistic brilliance that has stood the test of time.
The album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, offering a rich tapestry of sound that ranges from the delicate intricacies of the "Pastoral" Symphony (No. 6) to the thunderous power of the "Fifth" Symphony. Each movement is a study in contrast and harmony, showcasing Beethoven's unmatched ability to convey a spectrum of human emotions through music.
Whether you are a seasoned Beethoven aficionado or a newcomer to classical music, "Karajan A-Z: Beethoven" is an essential addition to your collection. It is not just an album but a profound exploration of one of the most influential composers in history, as interpreted by one of the greatest conductors of all time. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless beauty and enduring power of Beethoven's symphonies, brought to life by Herbert von Karajan.
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Preussische Staatskapelle, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Preussische Staatskapelle, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Preussische Staatskapelle, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Preussische Staatskapelle, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Staatskapelle Berlin, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Staatskapelle Berlin, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Staatskapelle Berlin, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Staatskapelle Berlin, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno prestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Finale. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio - Recorded 1961Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto - Recorded 1961Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace - Recorded 1961Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace - Recorded 1961Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60: III. Allegro vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Finale. Allegro - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace – Presto - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IVa-b. Presto – Allegro assai - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IVc-j. Presto. O Freunde nicht diese Töne – Prestissimo - Recorded 1962Ludwig van Beethoven, Gundula Janowitz, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Walter Berry, Wiener Singverein, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
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