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.
A:
1)
Promenade
2)
1. Gnomus (Der Gnome - The Gnome - Le Gnome)
3)
Promenade
4)
2. Il Vecchio Castello (Das Alte Schloss - The Old Castle - Le Vieux Château)
5)
Promenade
6)
3. Tuileries (Spielende Kinder Im Streit - Children Playing And Squabbling - Dispute Des Enfants Qui Jouent)
7)
4. Bydlo (Ein Ochsenkarren - An Ox-Wagon - Un Char À Bœufs)
8)
Promenade
9)
5. Ballet Des Poussins Dans Leurs Coques (Ballett Der Küchlein In Ihren Eierschalen - Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicken)
10)
6. Samuel Goldenberg Und Schmuyle
11)
7. Limoges - Le Marché (Der Marktplatz In Limoges - The Market Place Of Limoges)
12)
8. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum - Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua (Die Katakomben - The Catacombs - Les Catacombes)
B:
1)
9. La Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule (Die Hütte Der Baba-Yaga - The Hut Of Baba-Yaga)
2)
10. La Grande Porte De Kiev (Das Grosse Tor Von Kiew - The Great Gate Of Kiev)
3)
Tempo Di Bolero Moderato Assai
Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
Producer - Otto Gerdes
Recording Supervisor - Otto Ernst Wohlert (A1a to B1b)
Recording Supervisor - Hans Weber (B2)
Engineer - Günther Hermanns
Liner Notes [German] - Karl Schumann
Cover, Illustration [Illustration Der Taschenvorderseite] - Michel Herve (2)
