A spring ritual full of architectural beauty, where tension and order intersect.
Karajan's performance of "The Rite of Spring" with the Berlin Philharmonic is known for its combination of wildness and structure, achieved through precise command and control of sound. It is characterized by powerful yet rational expression.
Karajan sees this work not simply as a symbol of primitivism, but as meticulously constructed contemporary music. The Berlin Philharmonic's ensemble is extremely precise, sublimating the violence of the rhythm into control. The orchestral sound is transparent yet rich, and the dynamic energy of the sound is constantly flowing. Karajan's interpretation of finding order in chaos is unique, and he brilliantly maintains the overall sense of structure and tension. This is a masterpiece that reconstructs Stravinsky's innovation as acoustic art.
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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
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4)
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Rondes Printanières
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5)
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Jeux Des Cités Rivales
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6)
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Cortège Du Sage
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7)
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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
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3)
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Glorification De L'Élue
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4)
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Evocation Des Ancêtres
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5)
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Action Rituelle Des Ancêtres
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6)
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Danse Sacrale (L'Élue)
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Composed By - Igor Strawinsky
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Engineer - Günter Hermanns
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Liner Notes - Heinz Becker (3)
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Producer - Otto Gerdes
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Recording Supervisor - Hans Weber
