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from: Deutsche Grammophon
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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: KARAJAN/BERLIN PHILH
Fabric Type: 0028944974324
Manufacturer Labor Warranty Description: 22
Maximum Color Depth: Deutsche Grammophon
Metal Type: Deutsche Grammophon
Processor Count: 1
Total Firewire Ports: Deutsche Grammophon
Total Parallel Ports: August 12, 1997
Deutsche Grammophon
Disc 1:- The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave): Overture
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor 'Scottish': 1. Andante con moto - Allegro un poco agitato
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor 'Scottish': 2. Vivace non troppo
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor 'Scottish': 3. Adagio
- Symphony No. 3 In A Minor 'Scottish': 4. Allegro vivacissimo - Allegro maestoso assai
- Symphony No. 4 In A Major 'Italian': 1. Allegro vivace
- Symphony No. 4 In A Major 'Italian': 2. Andante con moto
- Symphony No. 4 In A Major 'Italian': 3. Con moto moderato
- Symphony No. 4 In A Major 'Italian': 4. Saltarello. Presto
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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 12-AUG-1997
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Karajan did a good 4th in this recording, but his scottish
is absolutely heavenly. There's no match for this scottish. This
is another Mendelssohn essential recording.
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Excellent, excellent work. Very enjoyable. If you appreciate Beethoven's symphonies, and are not familiar with Felix Mendelssohn's work, you must get this CD. Deep rich melodic symphonic sounds, more mellow perhaps than Beethoven. People who may not consider themselves as listeners of classical music will enjoy these symphonies.
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This is music to uplift us on a dull day. From the opening theme of 'The Hebrides' overture to the sparkling finale of the 'Italian' symphony, first to last tracks of the CD, Karajan and the BPO deliver a luminous performance that leaves us asking for more. Mendelssohn's brilliant scoring is brought out by the clarity of sound and smooth flow of the music. Strings, brass, and woodwinds are clearly defined; Karajan's feel for the music is helped by the fine balance provided by the sound engineers. ... Read More
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In response to the last reviewer - I would agree that the Berlin is a bit raucous at times, but, c'mon! It's Romantic music! What's wrong with some unrestrained emotion?!?
I find these performances very moving, especially the 3rd symphony (I rate it neck and neck with Maag's version with London Symphony Orchestra). I have no need to defend the music, you've all heard it (especially the Italian). This is Karajan at the height of his powers. In short, at this low price, with this much music on ... Read More
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BBC Radio 3 broadcasted the Scottish symphony earlier this year. At the time I was utterly unfamiliar with the work but even during that first exposure--for I was listening--I decided to update my collection as soon as possible. Which I did by buying this CD. (Later I also bought Peter Maag's interpretation of this symphony, but not because I was dissatisfied with the CD I now review. Far from it; both are excellent.)
As illustrated from the Radio 3 example above, I was immediately struck ... Read More
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