Herbert von Karajan - Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition (1959/2014) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Taking Karajan's unparalleled recorded legacy into the 21st century, Warner Classics paid tribute to the maestro on the 25th anniversary of his death July 16, with 20 of his most beloved albums remastered in high-definition quality for exclusive digital release.

At least half of the prolific conductor's discography was recorded for EMI. His partnership with the label spanned his entire career - from 1946 and the first collaborations with legendary producer Walter Legge, to 1984 just five years before Karajan's death. The albums feature his beloved Berliner Philharmoniker, which named him 'conductor for life', and the London-based Philharmonia founded by Legge, with whom the conductor produced some of his finest recordings.

Karajan's output for EMI was wide-ranging and forward-looking. In this edition, Karajan tackles the towering 10 movement work that has immortalized Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition.

This treasure trove has been painstakingly remastered at London's Abbey Road Studios in 24-bit/96kHz from the original tapes, available for the first time as digital, high-definition releases via iTunes. Unlike many remastered classics, however, the Karajan collection has preserved the original vintage album artwork.

TRACKLIST

1. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Promenade - Gnomus - Promenade
2. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: II. The Old Castle
3. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: III. The Tuileries
4. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Bydlo - Promenade
5. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures from an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks
6. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle
7. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. The Market-place at Limoges
8. Philharmonia Orchestra - Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. The Catacombs (Catacombae Sepulchrum romanum) - cum mortuis in lingua mortua
9. Herbert von Karajan - Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga)
10. Herbert von Karajan - Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Great Gate of Kiev



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