Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian

Zimmermann: Die Soldaten / Gielen, Gabry, Synek, et al

2 CD / Wergo / 2008-03-11

Works: Bernd Alois Zimmermann: Die Soldaten, opera in 4 acts
Performers: Brokmeier, Willi; Gabry, Edith; Gorgen, Karl-Josef; Horn, Heiner; Jenckel, Helga; Kelemen, Zoltan; Meghor, Camillo; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Mohler, Hubert; Nicolai, Claudio; Nienstedt, Gerd; Paige...
Conductors: Gielen, Michael
Ensemble: Cologne Gürzenich Orchestra

"The conventional wisdom in German-speaking countries (and even beyond) is that Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Die Soldaten is the most important opera to be written since...continue...

Opera Intermezzi / Herbert von Karajan, Berlin PO

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-02-12

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La traviata; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; L'Amico Fritz; Giacomo Puccini: Suor Angelica; Manon Lescaut; Ruggero Leoncavallo: Pagliacci, opera; M...
Performers: Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbé, Michel
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest conductors of both Italian opera and orchestral showpieces, Herbert von Karajan was uniquely qualified to undertake this varied...continue...

Karajan Gold - Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, Mozart, Vivaldi, etc

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-02-12

Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsk...
Performers: Maus, Frank; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Mutter, Anne-Sophie; Schwalbe, Michel
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan (1908–1989), this double album showcases the greatest classical tracks conducted by the most...continue...

100 Best Classics

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-08-29

Works: George Frederick Handel: Solomon; MEDLEY; Sarabande; Coronation Anthem; Der Messias; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and...
Performers: Alagna, Roberto; Andre, Maurice; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Baltsa, Agnes; Barley, Peter; Barrueco, Manuel; Beasley-Murray, Timothy; Bell, David [Organ]; Bergonzi, Carlo; Blanc, Ernest...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Lysy, Alberto; Sanderling, Kurt; Jansons, Mariss; Muti, Riccardo; Barbirolli, John; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Previn, Andre; Boskovsky, Willi; Davis, Andrew [Bassist]; Davis, Andrew;...
Ensemble: ; Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields; Ambrosian Singers; Bath Festival Orchestra; Bavarian Radio Chorus; Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Beecham Choral Society; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Ber...

100 of the world's best loved classical music recordings featuring the most well-known composers: Mozart, Bizet, Verdi, and Handel, performed by legends such as Yehudi...continue...
Looking to build a classical music library? Want a collection of just "the hits" from the best-known composers? This collection provides hours of definitive classical music as performed by ensembles s...continue...

Gemini - Schumann: Requiem, etc / Klee, et al

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-05-02

Works: Robert Schumann: Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Op. 112; Requiem for Mignon, Op. 98b; Mass for soloists, chorus & orchestra in C minor, Op. 147; Requiem, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 148
Performers: Altmeyer, Theo; Andonian, Andrea; Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gedda, Nicolai; Georg, Mechthild; Hamari, Julia [Contralto Vocals]; Lindner, Brigitte; Lovaas, Kari; Meyer,...
Conductors: Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae; Klee, Bernhard; Sawallisch, Wolfgang
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Düsseldorf Städtischer Musikvereins Chorus ; Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra

BBC Music Magazine
Schumann's neglected choral output includes several worthwhile pieces, notably the charming, light-filled oratorio The Pilgrimage of the Rose, and the late and dark-toned...continue...

The Very Best of Adagio / Karajan

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2006-02-14

Works: Tomaso Albinoni: Adagio for Organ and Strings in G minor; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no 2, Op. 55; Peer Gynt; Wolfgan...
Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbe, Michel; Spierer, Leon; Stempnik, Gerhard; Zoeller, Karlheinz
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

The "Very Best of Adagio" features over 2 hours of music on two CDs, specially priced at a "2 for 1" price....continue...

Karajan Forever - The Greatest Classical Hits

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2003-06-10

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Remo Giazotto: Adagio in C minor for strings & organ (previously attributed to Tomaso Albinoni); Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikov...
Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Berman, Lazar; Cochereau, Pierre; Finke, Eberhard; Gobel, Horst; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbe, Michel; Spierer, Leon; Zoeller, Karlheinz
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Karajan - The Collection - Famous Overtures / Berlin PO

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2003-05-13

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischüt...
Performers: Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

This collection highlights Karajan's brilliant career as an opera conductor, albeit, with only purely orchestral examples in the form of overtures and preludes. The Intermezzo...continue...

Strauss: Tone Poems / Böhm, Staatskapelle Dresden, Berlin PO

3 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2001-03-13

Works: Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64; Don Juan, Op. 20; Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59; Also Sprach Zarathustra; Festliches Präludium for Organ and Orchestra, Op. 61; Till Eulenspiegels lustig...
Performers: Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbé, Michel
Conductors: Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle

Respighi: Fontane di Roma, Pini di Roma, etc / Karajan

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 1997-05-13

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Fountains of Rome; Pines of Rome; Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3; Luigi Boccherini: Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Cellos in C major, Op. 30 no 6/G 324 "Musica notturna di Madr...
Performers: Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Romantic Adagio / Karajan

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1997-01-28

Works: Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Jacques Offenbach: Gaîté Parisienne; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Frédéric Chopin: Les sylphid...
Performers: Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbe, Michel
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Mozart: Requiem / Karajan, Lipp, Rössl-Majdan, Dermota et al

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 1990-05-15

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626
Performers: Berry, Walter; Dermota, Anton [Tenor Vocals]; Lipp, Wilma; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Singverein

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem / Karajan, Janowitz, Wächter

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1989-05-16

Works: Johannes Brahms: German Requiem, Op. 45
Performers: Janowitz, Gundula; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Wächter, Eberhard
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Vienna Singverein

Bach: St Matthew Passion / Karajan, Janowitz, Ludwig et al

3 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 1987-10-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Berry, Walter; Blau, Andreas; Borwitzky, Ottomar; Diakov, Anton; Finke, Eberhard; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gobel, Horst; Janowitz, Gundula; Karajan, Herbert von; Karcher, Heinrich; Koch, Gerhardt; ...
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von; Hagen-Groll, Walter
Ensemble: Berlin Deutsche Oper Chorus

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Albinoni, Corelli / Karajan

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1985-04-01

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate"; Autumn (The Four Seasons); Concerto for Violin in F major...
Performers: Borwitzky, Ottomar; Brandis, Thomas [Violin]; Doling, Wardemar; Finke, Eberhard; Gobel, Horst; Maas, Emil; Meyer, Wolfgang Sebastian; Schwalbé, Michel
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra