The profound tone poetry of the Romantic period
A Richard Strauss masterpiece performed by Karajan and Rostropovich.
"Don Quixote" is a symphonic poem featuring the cello solo, depicting the adventures of a knight through music. Rostropovich's expressive performance and Karajan's commanding power are in perfect harmony, fusing narrative and musicality at a high level. The Berlin Philharmonic's profound sound enhances the drama of the work in this outstanding performance.
-
Composed By - Richard Strauss
-
Orchestra - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
-
Engineer - Wolfgang Gülich
-
Cello [Solo] - Mstislav Rostropovich
-
Producer - Michel Glotz
-
Viola [Solo] - Ulrich Koch
-
Art Direction - Marvin Schwartz
-
Liner Notes - Alan Jefferson