Herbert Von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

HERBERT VON KARAJAN / BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER: BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 9

Album Features

Title:
Herbert Von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker: Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

Record Label:
Deutsche Grammophon

Release Year:
1984

Cat No:
410 987-2

Country:
West Germany

Genre:
Classical

Style:
Symphony / Orchestral / Choral

Herbert von Karajan was one of the most prominent conductors of the 20th century, renowned for his long association with the Berliner Philharmoniker and his distinctive, polished orchestral sound. His interpretations emphasize seamless orchestral blend, precise ensemble, and a broad, sustained sonic palette. Karajan recorded extensively with Deutsche Grammophon and his recordings remain reference points for many listeners and critics. The Berliner Philharmoniker under his direction are noted for their technical excellence and the lush sonority they bring to large-scale symphonic and choral works.

This release presents Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in a digital Deutsche Grammophon production featuring soloists Janet Perry (soprano), Agnes Baltsa (alt/contralto), Vinson Cole (tenor), and José van Dam (baritone), with the Wiener Singverein providing the chorus. The performance captures the monumental choral finale and the symphony's dramatic contrasts with clear digital clarity and balanced orchestral presence. Released on catalogue number 410 987-2 and made in West Germany, this edition reflects Karajan's characteristic sweep and the Berliner Philharmoniker's powerful ensemble playing. Listeners can expect a traditionally paced, richly sonored reading of Beethoven's Ninth that highlights both orchestral detail and choral grandeur.

Soloists: Janet Perry (soprano); Agnes Baltsa (alt/contralto); Vinson Cole (tenor); José van Dam (baritone).

Chorus: Wiener Singverein (Chorus Master: Helmuth Froschauer).

Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.

Label: Deutsche Grammophon. Stereo catalog: 410 987-2. Digital recording. Printed in West Germany. © 1984 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg.

Tracklist

1.
Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker
15:27

2.
Molto vivace
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker
10:17

3.
Adagio molto e cantabile
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker
15:51

4.
Presto
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker
6:06

5.
Presto - 'O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!' - Allegro assai
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker; Wiener Singverein; Janet Perry; Agnes Baltsa; Vinson Cole; José van Dam
18:11

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