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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40 & 41 "Jupiter" / Bernstein, Vienna PO

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-10-09

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter"; Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Iconic recordings from the most legendary classical artists in history. The Virtuoso Series brings back many of these cherished titles back into the forefront at...continue...

Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 / Karajan, Vienna PO

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-10-09

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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A wonderful reading it is, as authoritative as its predecessors and every bit as well played but somehow more profound, more humane, more lovable if...continue...
Recording information: Vienna, musikverein, Grosser Saal (11/1988)....continue...

Schumann: Symphony no 4; R. Strauss: Death & Transfiguration / Knappertsbush, Vienna PO

2 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2012-10-06

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Richard Strauss: Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration), tone poem for orchestra, Op. 24 (TrV 158)
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This CD completes the series of live recordings made by Hans Knappertsbush with the Wiener Philharmonic at the beginning of the 60'. These works are...continue...

Le registrazioni in studio Vol 2 - Mozart / Bruno Walter

2 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2012-08-01

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Symphony no 39 in E flat major, K 543; Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K...
Conductors: Walter, Bruno
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra; Berlin State Opera Orchestra; British Symphony Orchestra; Paris Mozart Festival Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Bruckner: Symphony no 7 /Knappertsbusch, Vienna Philharmonic

1 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2012-08-01

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 7 in E major, WAB 107
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Knappertsbusch conducts Bruckner: Symphonies no 8 & 9 / Vienna PO (1961); Berlin PO (1950)

2 CD / Music & Arts / 2012-07-31

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109; Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor Hans Knappertsbusch has always aroused controversy over his Bruckner performances due to his perceived lassitude of tempo and allegiance to first-published editions. Tempo flexibility,...continue...

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 "Eroica" (live, 1952) / Furtwangler, Vienna PO

1 Super Audio CD / Tahra / 2012-07-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

This Eroica, from the 1952-1953 season, was recorded from concerts and originally released on Tahra on CD in 2003. The recording was made during a...continue...
Recording information: Musikvereinssaal de Vienne (11/30/1952)....continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 / Simon Rattle, VPO

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-03-26

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Rattle, Simon, Sir
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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These are not interpretations set in stone, deeply as Rattle has obviously thought them through; and his encouragement of the brilliant VPO woodwind and...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Musikvereinssaal, Vienna (04/29/2002-05/17/2002)....continue...

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Christian Thielemann

7 CD / Sony Classical / 2012-02-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann and the Wiener Philharmoniker have created between them a new way of hearing the Beethoven Symphonies. While the approach may sound radical to

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Recording information: Goldener Saal der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vien....continue...

Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 8 / Riccardo Muti, Vienna Philharmonic

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-02-14

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Symphony no 1 in D major, D 82
Conductors: Muti, Riccardo
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Thielemann, Vienna Philharmonic [9 DVD]

9 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-10-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Masako; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

C Major DVD presents the first Beethoven Cycle of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in full HD and 5.0 sound. This hardcover box contains performances by...continue...
Run Time: 956 min.
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Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies / Thielemann, Vienna Philharmonic [3 Blu-Ray]

3 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-10-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

C Major DVD presents the first Beethoven Cycle of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in full HD and 5.0 sound. This hardcover box contains performances by...continue...
Run Time: 956 min.
Region: All
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Schumann: The Complete Symphonies / Muti - Vienna PO

2 CD / Newton Classics / 2011-09-27

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major ("Spring"), Op. 38; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
Conductors: Muti, Riccardo
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Regarded as one of the greatest and most representative composers of the Romantic era, Robert Schumann wrote many remarkable symphonies, all of which are recorded...continue...

Hans Knappertsbusch: Beethoven & Wagner [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2011-08-30

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture no 3 in C major, Op. 72a; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
Performers: Backhaus, Wilhelm; Nilsson, Birgit
Conductors: Knappertsbusch, Hans
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

When conductor Hans Knappertsbusch first met the Vienna Philharmonic he only rehearsed the first part of the program with the musicians. When asked why he...continue...
Run Time: 81 min.
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Mahler Symphony No. 2 / James Levine

2 CD / Orfeo / 2011-08-02

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"
Performers: Battle, Kathleen; Ludwig, Christa
Conductors: Levine, James
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Recording information: Groáes Festspielhaus, Salzburg (08/19/1989)....continue...

Brahms: The Complete Symphonies / Giulini

4 CD / Newton Classics / 2011-05-31

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. Anthony"; Symphony no...
Conductors: Giulini, Carlo Maria
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

If the 4 Symphonies have their own personalities, ranging from the exuberance of the 1st to the brooding of the 4th, then Giulini fills out...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Saal, Musikverein, Vienna....continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies 7, 8 & 9 / Thielemann, Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-03-29

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Thielemann's reading of the Beethoven symphonies stands heads and shoulders about the countless and mostly undistinguishable versions on offer." - Die Presse The "Beethoven cycle...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies 7, 8 & 9 / Thielemann, Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-03-29

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Dasch, Annette; Fujimura, Mihoko; Zeppenfeld, Georg
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Thielemann's reading of the Beethoven symphonies stands heads and shoulders about the countless and mostly undistinguishable versions on offer." - Die Presse The "Beethoven cycle...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.0
Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-02-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9, including a one-hour documentary for each symphony. The Beethoven cycle of...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-02-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9, including a one-hour documentary for each symphony. The Beethoven cycle of...continue...
Run Time: 326 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
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Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Beethoven: Symphonies 4-6 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [3 DVD]

3 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2011-01-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann leads the Vienna Philharmonic in breathtaking renditions of Beethoven's 4th, 5th and 6th symphonies. This set also features "Discovering Beethoven" documentaries - in...continue...
Run Time: 304 min.
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Beethoven: Symphonies 4-6 / Thielemann/Vienna PO [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / C Major Video / 2011-01-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Conductors: Thielemann, Christian
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

"Christian Thielemann leads the Vienna Philharmonic in breathtaking renditions of Beethoven's 4th, 5th and 6th symphonies. This set also features "Discovering Beethoven" documentaries - in...continue...
Run Time: 304 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.0
Subtitles: English, French, Spa...continue...

Karajan Gold - Tschaikowsky: Symphonie no 5 / Vienna PO

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2010-10-19

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Introducing Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 / Boulez, VPO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2010-09-28

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors: Boulez, Pierre
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Introducing Masterpieces of Classical Music is an informative and entertaining guide to some of the most important symphonic works of music history. As well as...continue...
Run Time: 109 min.
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Subtitles: English, German, Fre...continue...

2009 Salzburg Festival Opening Concert / Harnoncourt/Vienna PO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2010-08-31

Works: Franz Schubert: German Dances (6) for Piano, D 820; Symphony no 9 in C major, D 944 "Great"; Josef Strauss: Frauenherz, Op. 166; Delirien, Op. 212; Pêle-mêle, Op. 161
Conductors: Harnoncourt, Nikolaus
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In one of the most unusual concerts of recent decades, Nikolaus Harnoncourt launched the 2009 Salzburg Festival with an exploration of the dance element in...continue...
Run Time: 95 min.
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Bernstein's Mahler / Great Movements From The Symphonies [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2010-07-27

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 3 in D minor; Symphony no 6 in A minor "Tragic"; Symphony no 7 in E minor; Symphony no 8 in E fla...
Performers: Baker, Janet
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Deutsche Grammophon's most successful Mahler release in recent years has been the magnificent box set (0734088) of the symphonies and Das Lied von der Erde...continue...
Run Time: 127 min.
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7 / Weiner Philharmoniker, Bernstein [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / C Major Video / 2010-05-25

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In the mid-1980s, Unitel began recording a complete cycle of Sibelius symphonies with Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic. Bernstein's death in 1990 unfortunately cut...continue...
Run Time: 166 min.
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Schuricht conducts Bruckner & Haydn

1 CD / Medici Masters / 2009-08-25

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 3 in D minor, WAB 103; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 86 in D major, H 1 no 86
Conductors: Schuricht, Carl
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Summer Night Concert Schoenbrunn 2009 / Barenboim/VPO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2009-08-25

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade no 13 in G major, K 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"; Manuel de Falla: Nights in the gardens of Spain; Modest Mussorgsky: Night on the Bare Mountain; Johann Strauss Jr.:...
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

On June 4th, 2009, Daniel Barenboim and the Wiener Philharmoniker graced the Viennese public with a free openair concert on the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace....continue...
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André Previn - A Celebration

6 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 2009-04-07

Works: Maurice Ravel: L'enfant et les sortilèges, opera-ballet in 2 parts; Ma mère l'oye; André Previn: Double Concerto for violin, contrabass & orchestra; Concerto for piano & orchestra; C...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Bartolomey, Franz; Chung, Kyung-Wha [Violin]; Eder, Gotthard; Federsel, Gunter; Fleming, Renee; Futral, Elizabeth [Soprano Vocals]; Gabriel, Martin; Johnson, David; Lascarro, Jua...
Conductors: Previn, Andre
Ensemble: ; Boston Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

DG proudly celebrates Andre Previn's 80th birthday with this deluxe, 6-CD box set featuring him as conductor, composer and performer. Previn selected his favorite recordings...continue...

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3; Bartok: Miraculous Mandarin, suite / Dohnanyi/Vienna PO [DVD]

3 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-03-31

Works: Béla Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19/Sz 73; Richard Strauss: Burleske for Piano and Orchestra in D minor, AV 85; Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"
Performers: Buchbinder, Rudolf
Conductors: Dohnányi, Christoph von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

A versatile and highly respected conductor, Christoph von Dohnanyi has pursued a remarkable career both in Europe and the United States. His work has always...continue...
Run Time: 82 min.
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The Art of Bernard Haitink

7 CD / Decca / 2009-03-17

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 7 in D minor, Op. 70/B 141; Bedrich Smetana: Má vlast; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A maj...
Conductors: Haitink, Bernard
Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Released in honor of Bernard Haitink's 80th birthday (March 4th, 2009), this 7-CD box set is available at a special budget price. It includes selections...continue...

Tchaikovsky Adagios

2 CD / Decca Import / 2009-03-03

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a; Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Romeo & Juliet; Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; C...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Chung, Kyung-Wha [Violin]; Grumiaux, Arthur [Violin]; Hajdu, Istvan [Piano]; Josefowicz, Leila; Kotova, Nina; Moll, Phillip; Postnikova, Viktoria; Sakonov, Josef; Schnitzler, Mic...
Conductors: Bonynge, Richard; Dutoit, Charles; Karajan, Herbert von; Maazel, Lorin; Haitink, Bernard; Stokowski, Leopold; Marriner, Sir Neville; Dorati, Antal; Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Orbel...
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; London Symphony Orchestra; Montreal Symphony Orchestra; Moscow Chamber Orchestra; National Philharmonic Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orc...

This release is the perfect CD for those who would like an introduction to the music of Tchaikovsky, one of the best selling composer's of...continue...

Daniel Barenboim / New Year's Concert 2009 / Vienna Philharmonic [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Decca / 2009-02-10

Works: Johann Strauss Jr.: Eine Nacht in Venedig; Märchen aus dem Orient, Op. 444; Annen-Polka, Op. 117; Schnellpost-Polka, Op. 159; Das Spitzentuch der Königin; Freikugeln, Op. 326; Der Zigeunerb...
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The ever popular New Year's Concert from Vienna returns in another sparkling performance, broadcast live to over 50 countries! Daniel Barenboim makes his New Year's...continue...
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New Year's Concert 2009 / Daniel Barenboim, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

2 CD / Decca / 2009-02-10

Works: Johann Strauss II: Eine Nacht in Venedig; Märchen aus dem Orient (Tales from the Orient), waltz for orchestra, Op. 444 (RV 444; Annen-Polka, Op. 117; Schnellpost-Polka, Op. 159; Rosen aus dem S&...
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The ever popular New Year's Concert from Vienna returns in another sparkling performance, broadcast live to over 50 countries! Daniel Barenboim makes his New Year's...continue...
Daniel Barenboim led his first New Year's Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic in 2009, thus becoming the 14th maestro in this series' 69th year. This illustrious orchestra maintains a tradition of pl...continue...

Karl Bohm in Rehearsal & Performance / Beethoven: Sym. 7; Dvorak: Sym. 9 [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-01-27

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Antonín Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"
Conductors: Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Karl Bohm! The Austrian conductor was respected and feared by his musicians as an uncompromising expert orchestral trainer. Seeing his precision and accuracy of interpretation,...continue...
Run Time: 140 min.
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Robert Schumann: The Symphonies / Bernstein/Vienna Philharmonic [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-11-25

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring"; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

To celebrate Leonard Bernstein's 90th birthday, Deutsche Grammophon has issued a number of musically and historically important performances on DVD. These DVDs document the astonishing...continue...

20th-Century Masterpieces - 100 Years of Classical Music

16 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-11-24

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Claude Debussy: La mer; Frederick Delius: Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody; Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde; Arnold Schoenberg: Pi...
Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Bashmet, Yuri [Conductor/Viola]; Chang, Sarah; Devos, Louis; du Pre, Jacqueline; Harrell, Lynn; Isserlis, Steven; Kilanowisz, Zofia; Kremer, Gidon; Little...
Conductors: Pappano, Antonio; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Klemperer, Otto; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Dutoit, Charles; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Haitink, Bernard; Berglund, Paavo; Frühbeck de Burgos...
Ensemble: ; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra; French National Orchestra; Helsinki Philharmo...

The works in this set of 16 CDs have been arranged in strict chronological order of composition, the first disc beginning with a work from...continue...

Bernstein conducts & talks about Beethoven / Complete Symphonies & Piano Concertos, etc. [7 DVD]

7 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-11-18

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 5 in C min...
Performers: Jones, Gwendolyn; Kollo, Rene; Moll, Kurt; Moser, Edda; Schwarz, Hanna; Zimerman, Krystian
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

In remembrance of his 90th birthday, Deutsche Grammophon releases a magnificent 7-DVD box set with Leonard Bernstein conducting and talking about the works of Ludwig...continue...
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Bernstein - The Best of all Possible Worlds

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-09-16

Works: Leonard Bernstein: Candide; Arias and Barcarolles; Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; Prelude, Fugue and Riffs; Dance Episodes (3) from "On the Town", for orchestra; A Quiet Place, opera in 3 act...
Performers: Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Carrington, Simon; Gedda, Nicolai; Green, Adolph; Hadley, Jerry; Hampson, Thomas; Jones, Della; Ludgin, Chester; Ludwig, Christa; Ollmann, Kurt; Percy, Neil; Rostropov...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard; Thomas, Michael Tilson
Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; ORTF Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth, and the 50th anniversary of his appointment as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie...continue...

Leonard Bernstein / Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, Mozart [5 DVD]

5 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2008-08-19

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; César Franck: Symphony in D minor, M 48; Darius Milhaud: La création du monde, Op. 81; Le boeuf sur le t...
Performers: Anderson, June; Bernstein, Leonard; Konig, Klaus; Rootering, Jan-Hendrik; Walker, Sarah
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; Orchestre National de France; Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

There has probably never been a conductor able to combine the highest musical standards with personal warmth in the way that Leonard Bernstein did. Bernstein...continue...
Run Time: 419 min.
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Subtitles: English, German, Fr...continue...

A Mozart Gala From Salzburg / Netrebko / Garanca / Kozena / Pape / Hampson [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-08-12

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni, K 527; Mitridate, rè di Ponto, K 87 (74a); La clemenza di Tito, K 621; Così fan tutte, K 588; Idomeneo, K 366; Symphony no 38 in D major, K 504 "Pragu...
Performers: Hampson, Thomas; Kozena, Magdalena; Netrebko, Anna; Pape, Rene; Petibon, Patricia; Schade, Michael; Siurina, Ekaterina
Conductors: Harding, Daniel
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

For the first time on DVD, DG presents the highly acclaimed gala concert celebrating the 2006 Mozart anniversary from the Salzburg Festival featuring some of...continue...
Run Time: 93 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround
Subtitles: Italian, English, German, Frenc...continue...

Marches & Dances - Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, etc / Claudio Abbado, et al

1 CD / Decca Import / 2008-07-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Contradances (5), K 609; Contredanse for orchestra in D major, K. 609/3; German Dances (3), K 605; Ludwig van Beethoven: Ruins of Athens, Op. 113; Franz Schubert: Galop & ...
Performers: Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]; Domingo, Placido; Eder, Gretchen; Erfurt, Ulrike; Ghiaurov, Nicolai; Hasler, Renate; Kenny, Yvonne; Nafe, Alicia; Pogson, Geoffrey; Sandison, Gordon; Sattmann...
Conductors: Abbado, Claudio
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Chamber Orchestra of Europe; London Symphony Orchestra; Milan Teatro alla Scala Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna State Opera Chorus

Abbado 2008 is a celebration of the 75th birthday (June) of Claudio Abbado, "the most respected living conductor" (The New York Times). The maestro himself,...continue...

Richard Strauss: Don Juan / Karl Bohm/Vienna PO "In Rehearsal and Performance" [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2008-06-24

Works: Richard Strauss: Don Juan, Op. 20
Conductors: Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

A rehearsal under the Austrian conductor Karl Bohm (1894-1981) was a prospect that prompted distinctly mixed feelings among orchestral musicians in Vienna, Berlin, Bayreuth and...continue...
Run Time: 74 min.
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Sound Format(s): DTS 5.1 Surround,
Country of Origin: Austria
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Furtwangler's Love / A film about Furtwangler's love of conducting, composing and of his wife Elisabeth [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2008-04-29

Works: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz, J 277; Franz Schubert:...
Performers: Flagstad, Kirsten; Suthaus, Ludwig
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

'Furtwangler's Love' is a film essay on Wilhelm Furtwangler, the great conductor; on Furtwangler, the dedicated composer and on Furtwangler, the loving partner. It is...continue...
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Country of Origin: USA
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Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9 / Karajan/Vienna PO, Tomowa-Sintow, Baltsa, Rendall, van Dam [2 DVD]

2 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-04-08

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108; Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109; Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Performers: Baltsa, Agnes; Rendall, David; Tomowa-Sintow, Anna; Van Dam, Jose
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Singing Society

"Herbert von Karajan had special relationship with the music of Bruckner, and in particular the three masterpieces heard on this 2-DVD set. Karajan conducted the...continue...
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Country of Origin: USA
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Bernstein conducts Schubert: Symphony No. 9 "The Great" & Schumann: Manfred Overture [DVD]

2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2008-03-25

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 9 in C major, D 944 "Great"; Robert Schumann: Manfred, Op. 115
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

EuroArts celebrates Leonard Bernstein's (1918-1990) recorded legacy with the release of a new DVD in their series of recordings by this outstanding musical personality. The...continue...
Run Time: 77 min.
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Country of Origin: USA
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Ultimate Classical Relaxation - The Essential Masterpieces

5 CD / Decca / 2008-03-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Concerto for oboe, violin, strings & continuo in F major (recons...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Bennett, William; Black, Neil; Bonell, Carlos [Guitar]; Boskovsky, Alfred; Brown, Iona; Chung, Kyung-Wha [Violin]; De Larrocha, Alicia; Fernandez, Eduardo [Classical Guitar]; Goo...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Munchinger, Karl; Stokowski, Leopold; Agoult, Raymond; Schiff, Andras; Dart, Thurston; Ashkenazy, Vladimir; Boskovsky, Willi; Brown, Iona; ; Karajan, Herbert von; Maazel, Lorin...
Ensemble: ; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; English Chamber Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Los Angeles Phil...

One of four 'Ultimate' releases for February 2008, this superb 5CD set 'Ultimate Classic Collection' features many popular favourites. The set includes two CDs devoted...continue...

Karajan - The Legendary Decca Recordings - Brahms, Adam, etc

9 CD / Decca / 2008-03-11

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Tragic Overture, Op. 81; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 103 in E flat major, H 1 no 103 "Drumroll"; Symphony no 1...
Performers: Brabec, Emanuel; Sivo, Josef
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

April 5, 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, the legendary Austrian-born conductor who achieved a position of musical supremacy...continue...

Prêtre/Vienna PO / New Year's Concert 2008 / [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Decca / 2008-02-12

Works: Johann Strauss Jr.: Napoleon-Marsch, Op. 156; Orpheus-Quadrille, Op. 236; Indigo und die vierzig Räuber; Freut euch des Lebens, Op. 340; Bluette-Polka, Op. 271; Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214; R...
Conductors: Prêtre, Georges
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

The New Year’s Concert in Vienna has been a glorious tradition for over six decades. A best-selling classical event, the concert has a unique global...continue...
Run Time: 109 min.
Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Country of Origin: Austria
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