Herbert von Karajan was considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. This 2-CD set honors the 100th anniversary of his birth with 21 recordings made under the direction of his baton.
3 Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major: 3. Rondo 10'22 Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin
4 Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings: 2. Valse 4'13
5 Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo 3'26
6 J. Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube 11'53
7 J. Strauss Sr.: Radetzky March 2'22
8 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Spring: 1. Allegro 3'24
9 Bach: Suite No. 3 in D Major: Air 6'05
10 Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1: Morning Mood 4'03
11 Ravel: Bolero 15'46 Berlin Philharmonic
- Disc 2 -
1 Allegro Con Brio 7'22
2 Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor:
3 Dvor: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World": Largo 12'35
4 Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue 7'04
5 Rossini: Overture "La Gazza Ladra" 9'52
6 Massenet: Mtation from "Thais" 6'00
7 Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers 7'02
8 Supp Light Cavalry Overture 7'34
9 Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffman: Barcarolle (Arr. Rosenthal) 3'31
10 Smetana: The Moldau 12'39
Herbert von Karajan was considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. This 2-CD set honors the 100th anniversary of his birth with 21 recordings made under the direction of his baton.