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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A:
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1)
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Promenade
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2)
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6. Samuel Goldenberg Und Schmuyle
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3)
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7. Limoges - Le Marché
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4)
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8. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum - Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
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5)
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1. Gnomus
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6)
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Promenade
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7)
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2. Il Vecchio Castello
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8)
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Promenade
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9)
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3. Tuileries
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4. Bydlo
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11)
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Promenade
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12)
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5. Ballet Des Poussins Dans Leurs Coques
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B:
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9. La Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule
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10. La Grande Porte De Kiev
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Tempo Di Bolero Moderato Assai
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Composed By - Maurice Ravel (B2)
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Instrumentation By - Maurice Ravel (A1.1 to B1.2)
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Orchestra - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan
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Composed By - Modest Mussorgsky (A1.1 to B1.2)
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Producer - Otto Gerdes
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Recording Supervisor - Otto Ernst Wohlert (A1.1 to B1.2)
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Recording Supervisor - Hans Weber (B2)
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Engineer - Günther Hermanns
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Liner Notes [German] - Karl Schumann
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Cover, Illustration - Michel Herve (2)
