The Karajan Collection – Richard Strauss (2-CD Set)

Product Information

• Album Title: The Karajan Collection – Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
• Label: EMI Classics
• Format: 2-CD Set, Stereo/ADD
• UPC: 724347690327
• Artists & Orchestra:
  • Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan
  • Featured Soloists on Don Quixote: Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) and Ulrich Koch (viola)
  • Additional soloists include Michel Schwalbé (violin) on Ein Heldenleben
• Release Details:
  • Original recordings from 1974, 1975, & 1976
  • Digitally remastered in 1996
  • Manufactured and printed in the EU
• Duration:
  • CD1:
    • Don Quixote – 74:18
    • (Tracks 14–16) Symphonia domestica (beginning) – 30:14
  • CD2:
    • Symphonia domestica – 59:10
    • Ein Heldenleben – 45:21
    • Additional segments of Ein Heldenleben – 13:14
    • (Total running time on CD2 approximates 109 minutes)

Overview

English:
The Karajan Collection – Richard Strauss is an exquisite 2-CD set that brings together some of the most iconic works of Richard Strauss, as interpreted by the legendary Berliner Philharmoniker under the masterful direction of Herbert von Karajan. This collection features monumental pieces such as Don Quixote, Ein Heldenleben, and Symphonia domestica, capturing the grandeur and emotional depth of Strauss’s music. Praised by Gramophone as “magnificent, sumptuously recorded and controlled by a musician who understands and appears to admire the music completely,” this collection is a definitive addition to any classical music connoisseur’s library.

Product Features

• Iconic Repertoire:
  Delivers timeless Richard Strauss masterpieces, including the expansive Don Quixote, the heroic Ein Heldenleben, and the introspective segments of Symphonia domestica.
• Legendary Performance:
  Conducted by Herbert von Karajan, the Berliner Philharmoniker’s performance exemplifies unparalleled precision and expressive power.
• Stellar Solo Contributions:
  Features distinguished soloists such as Mstislav Rostropovich on cello and Ulrich Koch on viola, with notable appearances by Michel Schwalbé on violin.
• Superior Sound Quality:
  Digital remastering (1996) ensures a pristine listening experience, capturing the original brilliance of these historic recordings.
• Collector’s Edition:
  Presented in a premium 2-CD set with detailed liner notes and exceptional packaging, ideal for collectors and classical music enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

• Herbert von Karajan’s Legacy:
  Karajan’s interpretation of Richard Strauss is widely regarded as one of the benchmarks in classical music performance, bringing out the full dramatic range and intricate details of the compositions.
• Critical Acclaim:
  The collection has received high praise from critics, with Gramophone noting its “magnificent” sound and Karajan’s evident admiration for Strauss’s music.
• Historical Significance:
  Featuring recordings from the mid-1970s, this collection provides a historical snapshot of one of the most celebrated eras in classical music, preserved with modern digital remastering.

Track Listing

CD1:

• Don Quixote (Tracks 1–13) – 74:18
• Symphonia domestica (beginning) (Tracks 14–16) – 30:14

CD2:

• Symphonia domestica – 59:10
• Ein Heldenleben – 45:21
• Additional segments of Ein Heldenleben – 13:14

Total approximate playing time on CD2: 109 minutes

Publishers

Released by EMI Classics, a division of EMI Records Ltd.
Original recordings from 1974–1976, digitally remastered in 1996.
Manufactured and printed in the EU.
For more information, visit www.emiclassics.com.

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