{"product_id":"herbert-von-karajan-the-christmas-album","title":"Herbert Von Karajan: The Christmas Album","description":"Herbert von Karajan: The Christmas Album MUSIC AUDIO CD classical holiday choral \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Deutsche Grammophon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2014 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eHerbert von Karajan: The Christmas Album\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eHerbert von Karajan: The Christmas Album\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eDeutsche Grammophon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e00289 479 3926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eGermany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eClassical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eOrchestral \/ Choral \/ Holiday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbert von Karajan was one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century, known for his long association with the Berliner Philharmoniker and his many landmark recordings for Deutsche Grammophon. His approach combined immaculate technique with an intense focus on orchestral colour and balance, producing a characteristic polished sound across a wide repertoire. Karajan was especially admired for his interpretations of Romantic and Classical works as well as his ability to shape large-scale choral and orchestral forces. Record collectors and listeners have long prized his recordings for their clarity, presence and musical conviction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation brings together movements from Karajan’s Baroque Christmas concertos with traditional seasonal songs he recorded with the American soprano Leontyne Price, together with other festive orchestral and choral items. The selection ranges from pastorales and concerto movements to famous excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and familiar carols, showcasing both instrumental and vocal highlights. The Berliner Philharmoniker and a variety of soloists and ensembles contribute to the warm, varied programme. The album presents Karajan’s holiday repertoire in a single anthology that emphasizes both ceremonial grandeur and intimate seasonal moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Herbert von Karajan (conductor); Berliner Philharmoniker; Leontyne Price (soprano).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation © 2014 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH. Cover Photo © Gabriela Brandenstein. Made in the EU. Total time: 69:44.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eSilent Night\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eMagnificat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eMarch (The Nutcracker)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eGod Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003ePastorale. Andante (Concerto grosso op.1\/8)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eDance of the Reed-Pipes (The Nutcracker)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eO Holy Night (Minuit chrétien)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003ePastorale. 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