Herbert Von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Christian Ferras – Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Finlandia; Tapiola (1965/2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Herbert Von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker, Christian Ferras – Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Finlandia; Tapiola (1965/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:02:58 minutes | 1,85 GB | Genre: Classical
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“Die Musik von Sibelius l”asst sich nicht vergleichen oder in eine Schublade stecken. Sie ist wie ein Meteorit, der vom Himmel fiel.” (Herbert von Karajan)

“Meine Musik hat nichts, absolut nichts von Zirkus; was ich zu bieten habe, ist klares, kaltes Wasser.” (Jean Sibelius)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Zubin Mehta – Anton Bruckner: Symphonie 8 (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/48kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Zubin Mehta – Anton Bruckner: Symphonie 8 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:21:16 minutes | 767 MB | Genre: Classical
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The Berliner Philharmoniker and their honorary member Zubin Mehta are travelling to Japan – with Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony. Zubin Mehta confesses to feeling particularly close to this mammoth work. Above all, the warm-sounding Adagio is “among the greatest Romantic movements, and when the cellos and violas sing out freely in the second theme, it breaks your heart”. Before setting off for Japan, the conductor and orchestra present their tour programme at the Berlin Philharmonie.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Christiane Karg – Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/48kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Christiane Karg – Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 58:42 minutes | 554 MB | Genre: Classical
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Mahler’s Symphony No 4 conducted by Yannick is part of the magnificent MAHLER box set recently released by the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Indeed, to mark its last ten years as well as its Mahler tradition, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has just released a set of the complete MAHLER on its prestigious house label: the composer’s 10 symphonies were engraved by eight conductors, on 10 CDs. In turn, we can hear the interpretations of Claudio Abbado, Gustavo Dudamel, Bernard Haitink, Daniel Harding, Andris Nelsons, Yannick N’ezet-S’eguin, Kirill Petrenko and Sir Simon Rattle. Symphony No. 4 was recorded in March 2014, during one of Yannick’s many appearances at the Berlin Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle – Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle – Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:22:05 minutes | 1,33 GB | Genre: Classical
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The end of an era and a musical highlight: Simon Rattle’s farewell as chief conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker with Gustav Mahler’s stunning Sixth Symphony was given a standing ovation by the audience.

On 14 November 1987, the young Simon Rattle first took to the conductor’s podium of the Berliner Philharmoniker. “I had the feeling that I would find my voice that day,” says Rattle in retrospect. At the same time, the young conductor demonstrated his total mastery of this vast work with its brutal eruptions. The fact that Mahler’s work was also part of this farewell concert had a symbolic as well as a musical dimension: it brought both a circle to a close and also a great chapter in the history of the Berliner Philharmoniker to an end. At the same time, the performance reminded us that performances of Mahler’s music marked highlights of the Rattle era on numerous occasions. The tumultuous applause expressed not only enthusiasm for a uniquely intense, multi-faceted performance but also gratitude for 16 fulfilling years.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich – Tchaikovsky: Ballet Suites (1996/2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich – Tchaikovsky: Ballet Suites (1996/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:08:41 minutes | 1,26 GB | Genre: Classical
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Mstislav Rostropovich, known for his affinity for the music of Tchaikovsky, is at his peak conducting the music of his fellow countryman on this album. He leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in stirring performances of Tchaikovsky’s ballet suites The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, all recorded in June 1978.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 44:03 minutes | 762 MB | Genre: Classical
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When Kirill Petrenko performed Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony with the Berliner Philharmoniker in March 2017, one critic was “stunned at how beautiful and breathtakingly exciting this music can be”. This first audio release of the orchestra and its new chief conductor reflects the whole sonority and intensity of the interpretation – and offers a taste of an exciting new beginning.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:17:23 minutes | 1,34 GB | Genre: Classical
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The edition brings together Berliner Philharmoniker recordings from the last ten years. It includes the nine completed symphonies and the Adagio of the Tenth, whose performance under the direction of Claudio Abbado on the 100th anniversary of Mahler’s death is one of the highlights. In addition to chief conductor Kirill Petrenko and his predecessor Sir Simon Rattle, the edition features other outstanding Mahler interpreters closely associated with the orchestra: Gustavo Dudamel, Bernard Haitink, Daniel Harding, Andris Nelsons and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko – Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:01:52 minutes | 1,08 GB | Genre: Classical
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Finally the time has come! For the first time, Kirill Petrenko will stand before the Berliner Philharmoniker as their new chief conductor. For his inaugural concert, he has chosen one of the greatest symphonic masterpieces of the 19th century: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, a work in which almost out of nothing, from a simple fifth, the formidable musical tension Beethoven creates finds redemption and exaltation in the anthemic, visionary choral finale “Freude, schöner Götterfunken” (Joy, thou beauteous godly lightning).
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. III (Remastered) (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. III (Remastered) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 02:28:28 minutes | 5,11 GB | Genre: Classical
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One of the supreme musical geniuses and most loved composers of all time, Mozart wrote prolifically and excelled in every genre to which he turned his hand. His symphonies are among his greatest achievements, a consummate blend of dazzling invention and tender lyricism. Karl Böhm was one of the first conductors to set down on record his complete Mozart symphony cycle. His emphasis on rhythmic, textural and structural clarity are hallmarks of a Mozart style unaffected by fashion. Now Deutsche Grammophon collects his recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker of the Mozart Symphonies. The HiRes edition “Karl Böhm – The Symphonies” contains selected symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms, which the great Austrian conductor recorded between 1959 and 1977 with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. II (Remastered) (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. II (Remastered) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 02:30:52 minutes | 5,25 GB | Genre: Classical
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One of the supreme musical geniuses and most loved composers of all time, Mozart wrote prolifically and excelled in every genre to which he turned his hand. His symphonies are among his greatest achievements, a consummate blend of dazzling invention and tender lyricism. Karl Böhm was one of the first conductors to set down on record his complete Mozart symphony cycle. His emphasis on rhythmic, textural and structural clarity are hallmarks of a Mozart style unaffected by fashion. Now Deutsche Grammophon collects his recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker of the Mozart Symphonies. The HiRes edition “Karl Böhm – The Symphonies” contains selected symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms, which the great Austrian conductor recorded between 1959 and 1977 with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. I (Remastered) (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. I (Remastered) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 02:34:00 minutes | 5,38 GB | Genre: Classical
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One of the supreme musical geniuses and most loved composers of all time, Mozart wrote prolifically and excelled in every genre to which he turned his hand. His symphonies are among his greatest achievements, a consummate blend of dazzling invention and tender lyricism. Karl Böhm was one of the first conductors to set down on record his complete Mozart symphony cycle. His emphasis on rhythmic, textural and structural clarity are hallmarks of a Mozart style unaffected by fashion. Now Deutsche Grammophon collects his recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker of the Mozart Symphonies. The HiRes edition “Karl Böhm – The Symphonies” contains selected symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms, which the great Austrian conductor recorded between 1959 and 1977 with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. IV (Remastered) (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm – Mozart: The Symphonies Vol. IV (Remastered) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 02:31:07 minutes | 5,25 GB | Genre: Classical
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One of the supreme musical geniuses and most loved composers of all time, Mozart wrote prolifically and excelled in every genre to which he turned his hand. His symphonies are among his greatest achievements, a consummate blend of dazzling invention and tender lyricism. Karl Böhm was one of the first conductors to set down on record his complete Mozart symphony cycle. His emphasis on rhythmic, textural and structural clarity are hallmarks of a Mozart style unaffected by fashion. Now Deutsche Grammophon collects his recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker of the Mozart Symphonies. The HiRes edition “Karl Böhm – The Symphonies” contains selected symphonies by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms, which the great Austrian conductor recorded between 1959 and 1977 with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic.
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Vivaldi: Concertos (Remastered) (1971/2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Vivaldi: Concertos (Remastered) (1971/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 53:19 minutes | 1,07 GB | Genre: Classical
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Even though I probably don’t need anymore Vivaldi CDs, I couldn’t pass up getting this title in the Amazon Marketplace for a penny plus shipping. This first generation disc from DG’s ” Musikfest” series presents conductor Herbert Von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmoniker performing seven of Vivaldi’s Concerti (RVs 129, 151, 169, 234, 271, 439 & 523), originally released in 1971. Karajan wasn’t necessarily celebrated for his Vivaldi, but how can you pass on the world’s best sounding orchestra at the height of its powers, performing musical ear candy – you simply cannot. Period instrument purists may not agree with that assessment, but they’ll have to speak up, the volume’s on 10 for this one!
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Schumann: The 4 Symphonies (Remastered) (1972/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Schumann: The 4 Symphonies (Remastered) (1972/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:29:36 minutes | 2,82 GB | Genre: Classical
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“I have written before about the special distinction of Karajan’s recordings of the Schumann symphonies (which are unsurpassed in the present catalogue) when discussing the coupling of the Rhenish with Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony in April. The Spring is no exception: it is as fresh as it should be, beautifully paced, and the playing of the Berlin Philharmonic is magnificent. The digitally remastered sound is drier than the original but on the whole is very successful; the bright-eyed quality suits the music. A most enjoyable disc.” (Ivan March, Gramophone)

“Karajan’s interpretations of the Schumann Symphonies stand above all other modern readings.” (Penguin Guide)
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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 – Stravinsky: Sacre du Printemps (1970/2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

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Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan – Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 – Stravinsky: Sacre du Printemps (1970/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:18:08 minutes | 1,45 GB | Genre: Classical
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Karajan does it again. The Prokofiev 5th is another of the great conductor’s famous recordings. He labored for years, refining and perfecting his interpretation of this perennial favorite. It’s one of the most played of 20th-century symphonies. Unlike many other works, Karajan recorded this symphony just once and he got everything right the first time. It’s my experience with Karajan that when the man records only once, it’s usually quite an accomplishment. Check out his lone recordings of Richard Strauss’ Sinfonia Domestica and Alpine Symphony or Mahler’s Fifth to know just how masterful Karajan can be when he zeroes in and makes a near perfect record of a piece of music. This Prokofiev 5th is in that elite class. The beautiful strings of the Berlin Philharmonic, the swirling woodwinds and the breathtaking cymbal crashes at the end of the first movement in particular are just some of the icing on the cake. Amazing performance, no doubt.
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