It depicts the essence of modern music, where sensuality and structure intersect.
This recording, combining Stravinsky and Debussy, is a symbol of musical innovation in the early 20th century, combining exquisite control of sound with soft color.
In Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," delicate flutes and soft strings flow as if in dialogue, creating a sensual transparency. In contrast, Stravinsky's "Suite des Danses" highlights dynamism and tension, bringing the musical structure to light with clarity. Karajan's conducting is intellectual yet emotional, maintaining an exquisite balance between the density and breadth of the sound. This composition condenses the multifaceted aspects of 20th-century orchestral music into one disc, and boasts a high level of perfection as an art of sound.
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A:
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1)
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Introduction (Lento)
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2)
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Les Augures Printaniers / Danses Des Adolescentes
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3)
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Jeu Du Rapt ∙ Rondes Printanières
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Jeux Des Cités Rivales ∙ Cortège Du Sage
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5)
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Adoration De La Terre / Danse De La Terre
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B:
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1)
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Introduction (Largo)
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2)
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Cercles Mystérieux Des Adolescentes ∙ Glorification De L'Élue
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3)
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Evocation Des Ancêtres ∙ Action Rituelle Des Ancêtres
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4)
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Danse Sacrale (L'Élue)
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Composed By - Igor Strawinsky
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Producer [Production] - Otto Gerdes
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Recording Supervisor [Artistic Supervision] - Hans Weber
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Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Günter Hermanns
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Sleeve - Heinz Becker (3)
