Orchestral Spectaculars from Handel to Bartók (1949-1960)

~ Release by Herbert von Karajan (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5
2▶CD: Sibelius: Symphonies 4 & 5 / Finlandia
3▶CD: Sibelius: Symphonies 6 & 7 / Tapiola
4▼CD: Sibelius: Valse triste / Finlandia / Britten: Frank Bridge Variations / Vaughan Williams: Tallis Fantasia / Handel: Water Music
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1Finlandia, op. 26
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1959-01-05 until 1959-01-06)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1959-01-05 until 1959-01-06)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Finlandia, op. 26 (for orchestra) (from 1959-01-05 until 1959-01-06)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1900-07-02)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1899)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1900)
premiered at:
Konsertti (1900-07-02)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1905)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 26)
version of:
Sanomalehdistön päivien musiikki, op. 25/26: VII. Tableau 6. Finland Awakes
Jean Sibelius9:06
2Valse triste, op. 44 no. 1
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1958-01-16)
balance engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Valse triste, op. 44 no. 1 (for orchestra)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1903)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1904)
premiered at:
Konsertti (1904-04-25)
premiered at:
Svenska Teatern (Swedish Theatre, theatre in Helsinki, Finland) in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1904-04-25)
part of:
2 Pieces from Kuolema, op. 44
revision of:
Kuolema, JS 113: No. 1. Tempo di valse lente (for orchestra)
Jean Sibelius6:10
3Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Introduction and Theme: Lento maestoso - Allegretto poco lento -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: I. Introduction and Theme. Lento maestoso (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten2:00
4Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 1: Adagio: Adagio -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: II. Adagio (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten2:54
5Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 2: March: Presto all Marcia -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: III. March. Presto alla marcia (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:20
6Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 3: Romance: Allegretto grazioso -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: IV. Romance. Allegretto grazioso (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:41
7Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 4: Aria Italiana: Allegro brillante -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: V. Aria italiana. Allegro brillante (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:19
8Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 5: Bourrée classique: Allegro e pesante
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VI. Bourrée classique. Allegro e pesante (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:25
9Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 6: Wiener Walzer: Lento - Vivacee -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VII. Wiener Walzer. Lento - Vivace (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten2:49
10Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 7: Moto perpetuo: Allegro molto -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VIII. Moto perpetuo. Allegro molto (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:04
11Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 8: Funeral March: Andante ritmico
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: IX. Funeral march. Andante ritmico (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten3:56
12Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 9: Chant: Lento -
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: X. Chant. Lento (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten1:43
13Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: Var. 10: Fugue and Finale: Allegro molto vivace - Lento e solenne
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-10, on 1953-11-23)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: XI. Fugue and Finale. Allegro molto vivace - Lento e solenne (from 1953-11-10 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Benjamin Britten7:14
14Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1953-11-11, on 1953-11-23)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1953-11-11, on 1953-11-23)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-11) and Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-23)
engineered at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1953-11-11)
recording of:
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (from 1953-11-11 until 1953-11-23)
composer:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer) (in 1910)
is based on:
Nine Psalm Tunes for Archbishop Parker’s Psalter: No. 3 “Why Fum’th in Fight” (Psalm 2)
Ralph Vaughan Williams14:55
15Water Music Suite: I. Allegro
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: I. Allegro (arr. Hamilton Harty) (from 1952-04-26 until 1952-07-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
George Frideric Handel2:34
16Water Music Suite: II. Air
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: II. Air (arr. Hamilton Harty) (from 1952-04-26 until 1952-07-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
George Frideric Handel6:05
17Water Music Suite: III. Bourrée & Hornpipe
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: IV. Hornpipe (arr. Hamilton Harty) (on 1952-04-26)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: III. Bourrée (arr. Hamilton Harty) (from 1952-04-26 until 1952-07-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
George Frideric Handel1:44
18Water Music Suite: IV. Andante espressivo
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: V. Andante espressivo (arr. Hamilton Harty) (from 1952-04-26 until 1952-07-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
George Frideric Handel4:25
19Water Music Suite: V. Allegro deciso
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1952-04-26, on 1952-07-31)
recording of:
Water Music Suite: VI. Allegro deciso (arr. Hamilton Harty) (from 1952-04-26 until 1952-07-31)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
arranger:
Sir Hamilton Harty (Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist; knighted in 1925)
part of:
Water Music Suite (arr. Hamilton Harty)
George Frideric Handel4:05
5▶CD: Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra / Music for strings, percussion and celesta / Kodály: Háry János - Intermezzo
6▶CD: Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra / Music for strings, percussion and celesta / Kodály: Háry János - Intermezzo
7▶CD: Gounod, Leoncavallo, Mascagni, Ponchielli, Puccini, Verdi: Intermezzi & Arias / Roussel: Symphony no. 4
8▶CD: Leoncavallo, Mascagni, Offenbach, Ponchielli, Puccini, Verdi: Intermezzi & Dances / Respighi: Pini di Roma
9▶CD: Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique / La Carnaval romain / Marche hongroise / Royal Hunt and Storm
10▶CD: Bizet: Carmen / L'Arlésienne - suites / Chabrier: España / Marche joyeuse / Gounod: Faust - Ballet Music
11▶CD: Debussy: La Mer / Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole / Chabrier: España / Marche joyeuse / Bizet, Granados, Offenbach, Waldteufel, Weinberger: Overtures & Dances
12▶CD: Offenbach: Gaîté parisienne / Bartók: Music for strings, percussion and celesta / Granados, Waldteufel, Weinberger: Overtures & Dances
13▶CD: Dvořák: Symphony no. 9 “From the New World” / Smetana: Vltava / Handel: Water Music