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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary] [Second Series: Digital Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] This is the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert, which was the first and last appearance of the legendary Karajan. He is joined by guest soprano Kathleen Battle, who was at the height of her career at the time, and together they deliver a brilliant and elegant performance. In the polka "Thunder and Lightning," Karajan even mimics being shot with a pistol, creating a truly remarkable stage performance that is almost unbelievable for a "stage for the emperor." "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary A selection of 100 titles from Deutsche Grammophon's discography, including highly acclaimed albums, historically significant works, and masterpieces by masters and contemporary artists. Released in two parts: 40 titles from the analog recording period and 60 titles from the digital recording period. 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 use the best masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating to bring out their potential. Released April 12, 2023 (Wed) - 1st series: 40 titles from the analog recording era Released May 17, 2023 (Wed) - 2nd series: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more The Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert, which was the first and last appearance of the emperor Karajan. With Kathleen Battle, a soprano singer at the height of her career at the time, as a guest, they deliver a brilliant and elegant performance. In the polka "Thunder and Lightning," Karajan himself poses as if he has been shot with a pistol, resulting in a superb stage performance that is in some ways unimaginable for an "emperor's stage." (C)RS
