The magnificent beauty of the orchestra's colors is brought about by Karajan's leadership.
Karajan, who led the Berlin Philharmonic, recorded orchestral works by Mussorgsky and Ravel. His performances were highly praised for their brilliant and intricate sound construction.
This performance brings out the full color and command of the orchestra through two masterpieces: Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" (arranged by Ravel) and "Bolero." Karajan's characteristically smooth string sound and the exquisite balance of the wind instruments are striking, creating richly layered sounds. The Berlin Philharmonic's skill shines through in the brilliant composition of "Bolero," where dynamics rise dramatically on a consistent rhythm. This is a masterpiece in the history of classical recording, where architectural beauty and emotion coexist.
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1)
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Promenade
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2)
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1. Gnomus (Der Gnom · The Gnome · Le Gnome)
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Promenade
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4)
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2. Il Vecchio Castello (Das Alte Schloss · The Old Castle · Le Vieux Château)
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Promenade
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3. Tuileries (Spielende Kinder Im Streit · Children Playing And Squabbling · Dispute Des Enfants Qui Jouent)
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4. Bydlo (Ein Ochsenkarren · An Ox-Wagon · Un Char À Bœufs)
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Promenade
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5. Ballet Des Poussins Dans Leurs Coques (Ballett Der Küchlein In Ihren Eierschalen · Ballet Of The Unhatched Chickens)
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6. Samuel Goldenberg Und Schmuyle
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7. Limoges - Le Marché (Der Marktplatz In Limoges · The Marketplace Of Limoges)
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8. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum - Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua (Die Katakomben · The Catacombs · Les Catacombes)
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9. Le Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule (Die Hütte Der Baba-Yaga · The Hut Of Baba-Yaga)
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10. La Grande Porte De Kiev (Das Grosse Tor Von Kiew · The Great Gate Of Kiev)
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Tempo Di Bolero Moderato Assai
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Composed By - Maurice Ravel (B2)
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Composed By - Modest Mussorgsky (Aa to B1b)
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Engineer - Günther Hermanns
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Instrumentation By - Maurice Ravel (Aa to B1b)
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Liner Notes - Karl Schumann
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Producer - Otto Gerdes
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Recording Supervisor - Hans Weber
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Recording Supervisor - Otto Ernst Wohlert
