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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Edition] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Herbert von Karajan, a symbol of the post-war classical music world, recorded all of Beethoven's symphonies six times in his lifetime, including video recordings. Recorded between 1975 and 1977, this second complete recording for Deutsche Grammophon (fourth overall) is a historically significant masterpiece where Karajan's confident approach, truly befitting the title of "Emperor," resonates with the overwhelming sound of the Berlin Philharmonic. This album, containing not only Beethoven's symphonies but also Symphony No. 5 and No. 6 "Pastoral," which are synonymous with classical music, is a worthy first choice for anyone interested in classical music. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's 125th Anniversary This series features 100 carefully selected titles from Deutsche Grammophon's discography, including highly acclaimed albums, historically significant works, and masterpieces by both established and contemporary artists. The series will be released in two phases: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet includes easy-to-understand, newly written album commentary by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products utilize the best possible masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating to maximize their potential. Released April 12, 2023 (Wed) - 1st Release: 40 titles from the analog recording era Released May 17, 2023 (Wed) - 2nd Release: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more Herbert von Karajan, a symbol of the post-war classical music world, recorded all of Beethoven's symphonies six times in his lifetime, including video recordings. His second complete recording for Deutsche Grammophon (fourth overall), recorded between 1975 and 1977, is a historically significant masterpiece in which Karajan's confident approach, truly befitting the title of "emperor," resonates with the overwhelming sound of the Berlin Philharmonic. This album, containing not only Beethoven's but also Symphony No. 5 and No. 6 "Pastoral," which are synonymous with classical music, can be said to be a suitable first choice for classical music listeners. (C)RS
