Now being released for the first time ever on DVD these performances pay tribute to the legendary Herbert von Karajan who recorded the complete Beethoven symphonies three times for Deutsche Grammophon.With the Berliner Philharmoniker and a stunning cast led by soprano Gundula Janowitz these performances remain the benchmark recordings unsurpassed by subsequent readings. Along with his role on the podium Maestro Karajan was also responsible for the thrilling visual direction.These recordings from the late sixties and early seventies offer insight into Maestro Karajan's role not only as a leading conductor but also as a pioneer in new media and filming techniques. This production set a new standard for the interpretation of Beethoven's Symphonies and in terms of music filming in general.
As one of the 20th century's most acclaimed Bach interpreters Karl Richter devotes his expertise to this monumental epic of Christ's final hours tapping the power of Bach's rich choral writing for a rendering of startling immediacy - for the first time on DVD.
From the euphoric first to the solemn sixth the Brandenburg Concertos feature some of Bach's finest and most popular orchestral music interpreted here by legendary Bach specialist Karl Richter and his Munchener Bach-Orchester - for the first time on DVD.
Karl Richter leads a star line-up of soloists including Gundula Janowitz and Hermann Prey in Bach's enduring B minor Mass a majestic work that showcases Bach's supreme craftsmanship and skill as a choral composer - for the first time on DVD.
A comprehensive portrait of one of the 20th century's most brilliant and charismatic conductors - under-appreciated because of his reluctance to embrace the 'star' system - working with three great orchestras: Berliner Philharmoniker Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam and Wiener Philharmoniker.
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