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1.Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from: Deutsche Grammophon January 23, 1996
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Previously, a reviewer wrote: "Karajan in 1962 wanted to perform Beethoven in a modern way compared to the overtly spiritual, often very slow, heavy, and rubato-laden style of the past in Germany. ... in the last movement Karajan takes the vocal line faster... "By comparison, Karajan wasn't as hectically fast or intense as Toscanini,..." I don't wish to take anything away from Karajan's technical mastery, his orchestra's wonderful sound, or his "smoothness." It's all good. But folks should understand the real reason Karajan's original recorded version of this work, at least in terms of its tempos, comes out as the previous reviewer accurately observed. He kept to his version in subsequent recordings, of which this 1962 recording may accurately ... Read More

2.Ludwig van Beethoven: 9 Symphonien by: Gundula Janowitz, Waldemar Kmentt, Hilde Rossel-Majdan June 05, 2007
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If you are looking for recording, his last cycle is the choice (Digital), but if you are looking for performance, then you should pick this cycle. Simply the best !!!

3.Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 [Hybrid SACD] from: Deutsche Grammophon August 10, 2004
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I was disappointed in the sound quality of the (stereo-only) SACD layer. Upon checking the liner notes, my fears were confirmed. The SACD layer was taken from a 96/24 PCM recording, and so sounds no better than that. Pure analog to DSD recordings (e.g. the RCS Living Stereo series) seem to produce a warmer sound with greater dynamics.

4.Mahler: Symphony No. 2 / Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra by: Gustav Mahler, Otto Klemperer, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Hilde Rossl-Majdan, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus March 14, 2000
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I have four recordings of this symphony: this one, Bernstein (NY Phil); Solti (LSO); and Slatkin (St. Louis). This performance conducted by Klemperer is by far the worst. Tempi and dynamics regularly ignore Mahler's instructions, ensemble is sloppy, ugly instrumental tone quality abounds, and intonation is horrendous, especially in the all-important final measures, with everyone apparently playing as loudly as they can without regard to balance or tone quality. The Slatkin recording with the St. Louis Symphony (who would have guessed!) is the best: superb in all of these categories. I also highly recommend the Bernstein, not for its accuracy, but for the special excitement he brings to the score. However, be aware that it is more Bernstein than Mahler.

5.Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro from: Decca August 10, 1999
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This is entirely from a common listener's point of view. The entire performance is superb. Recording re-mastering is almost flawless. Both singers and orchestra are outstanding. Only I think for some arias (especially by the peasants), the tempo could have been reduced a little. But that is my preference only. Other than that, superb! The booklet is also very helpful.

6.Mahler: Symphonie No. 2 "Resurrection" from: Angel Records May 07, 1990
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Klemperer's big break came when he impressed Mahler by playing a piano reduction of the first movement of this symphony. He also conducted the offstage band in a performance of this work, again, much to the liking of Mahler. One would only expect the best in the hands of the master's apprentice and here that is what we get. Not only does Klemperer's aesthetics match those of Mahler's, but he has also lead an equally tragic life. Like Mahler, he never became bitter over the tragedies and injustices that he encountered. He triumphed over all of them. For these reasons, when Klemperer interprets Mahler, he BECOMES Mahler. This is crucial here in probably the most emotionally expansive of the Mahler symphonies, if not all of classical music. So much of Mahler's personality is imbedded into the work that ... Read More

7.Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen from: Gebhardt Records November 29, 2005
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Furtwangler's Italian ring cycles are the stuff of legend. This 1953 cycle was recorded in Rome for radio broadcast. Featuring a superior cast to his 1950 Milan cycle, the Rome RAI ring has stood as arguably the best record of Furtwangler's art. First released on compact disc in 1990, EMI's engineers had gone back to the original master tapes in an attempt to reconstruct this historic recording for the (relatively new) high fidelity medium... with mixed results. Now Gebhardt Records has delivered this new 24-bit remastering using the latest in digital processing. The result is sound quality that's not merely acceptable a'la the EMI set, but one that actually engages the listener by opening a new window on this historic recording. Never before has the RAI ring sounded so clear and open, with orchestral details previously obscured by EMI's ... Read More

8.Beethoven: The Symphonies [Hybrid SACD] [Box Set] from: Deutsche Grammophon November 25, 2003
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.....maybe. SACD layer sounds better than CD layer; more spatial information, tighter bass and sweeter strings. You will experience more sonic improvements, if you own audiophile High-End stereo system. This set is especially suitable for the people who avoided DG Karajan recordings because of overly bright tonal qualities(Karajan glare). With this set, you can enjoy Karajan/Berlin PO with decent sound (you still hear thin lower-mid range and upper-mid range harshness with screechy first violin though). Is his interpretation of Beethoven's music as profound and convincing as Furtwangler's? My suggestion to you: If you want to listen to the best Beethoven cycle, do yourself a favor, Obtain the 9 symphonies by Furtwangler.

9.Verdi: Falstaff by: Giuseppe Verdi, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Ilva Ligabue, Wiener Philharmoniker, Regina Resnik, Graziella Sciutti, Juan Oncina, Rolando Panerai, Murray Dickie, Hilde Rossel-Majdan, Erich Kunz October 25, 1990
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This is the 100 m sprint version of Verdi's Falstaff, leaving even Toscanini's classic 1950 recording with Valdengo in the dust ! Unlike some reviewers, I think the singers are first rate. Fischer-Dieskau, not an obvious choice for the lead role, brings energy, wit and wisdom, to the character of the fat knight, not to mention his clear diction. He was a perfectionist, and always faithful to the music, the text and the role. His intelligence and humanity allowed him to sing Verdi roles more convincingly than some of his Italian counterparts. An example that comes to mind is Rodrigo in Solti's Don Carlo, recorded in 1966, the same year as this set. He was criticized then too, for being too 'cerebral', too 'Germanic'. The fact is that Fischer-Dieskau offers a more complex, multi-dimensional, approach, interpreting roles to make them believable on ... Read More

10.Mozart: Requiem from: Deutsche Grammophon May 01, 1990
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I don't have much to say because what else can be said about Mozart and his masterpiece. All I have to say is that you need this and you need it now. If you live in a big city find the highest building you can, go to the top of it, and blast this one. If you live in the country, get in the car in a major thunderstorm, pump up the volume, and get ready to be exceeding the speed limit. If you want to get some sense of what it must feel like to be a god, then here is your answer.

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