Credits:

Herbert Von Karajan

Description:

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Herbert von Karajan's death (as of 2014), the first release of the Karajan Masterpieces 1600: The Symphonies and Orchestral Works Karajan Loved. Tchaikovsky's early symphonies, which he never performed in concert. However, the only recording of Symphony No. 1 "Fantasy on a Winter's Day," included in this release, showcases the refined melodic beauty that only Karajan could have achieved. ≪The album also includes two pieces from "Eugeni Onegin" and the Slavic March.

Tracklisting:

1 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN G MINOR. OP.13 'WINTER DREAMS' 1:DREAMS OF A WINTER JOURNEY ALLEGRO TRANQUILLO / Herbert von Karajan
2 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN G MINOR. OP.13 'WINTER DREAMS' 2:LAND OF DESOLATION. LAND OF MISTS ANDANTE / Herbert von Karajan
3 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN G MINOR. OP.13 'WINTER DREAMS' 3:SCHERZO.ALLEGRO SCHERZANDO GIOCOSO / Herbert von Karajan
4 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN G MINOR. OP.13 'WINTER DREAMS' 4:FINALE.ANDANTE LUGUBRE-ALLEGRO MODERATO-ALLEGRO / Herbert von Karajan
5 EUGENE ONEGIN POLONAISE / Herbert von Karajan
6 EUGENE ONEGIN WALTZ / Herbert von Karajan
7 MARCHE SLAVE. OP.31 MODERATO IN MODO DI MARCIA FUNEBRE / Herbert von Karajan