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Herbert von Karajan (conductor) / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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Herbert von Karajan was a great conductor who reigned supreme in the 20th century classical music scene with his outstanding musicianship and charisma. From the "Karajan's Legacy" series that Karajan energetically worked on in his later years in the 1980s, this is Bruckner's 8th Symphony recorded in November 1988, the year before his death. This is Karajan's third session recording and his second video recording, and it conveys his deep love and sympathy for Bruckner. With the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Karajan plays with a beautifully free and naturalistic style, as if he were letting the orchestra take control of the performance, rather than building beauty based on precise calculations. This is truly the last testament (legacy) of the great master Karajan. Sony Music