Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach with the upcoming release "Karajan A-Z: Adam - Bartók" on Deutsche Grammophon. This exquisite collection, set to release on September 27, 2024, spans a generous 3 hours and 36 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through Bach's masterful compositions.
The album is a rich tapestry of classical brilliance, featuring iconic works such as the complete Brandenburg Concertos, recorded in 1964 and 1965, showcasing Bach's unparalleled ability to blend orchestral and solo instruments in a symphony of sound. The Brandenburg Concertos, known for their intricate structures and vibrant energy, are a cornerstone of Bach's oeuvre and a highlight of this collection.
In addition to the Brandenburg Concertos, the album includes selections from Bach's Orchestral Suites, including the renowned "Air on the G String" from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major. These suites are a testament to Bach's mastery of form and his ability to evoke a range of emotions through his music.
The album also features the complete ballet score of "Giselle," a romantic masterpiece that combines the ethereal beauty of classical dance with the depth and complexity of Bach's compositions. This inclusion adds a layer of dramatic intensity and narrative depth to the collection.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Karajan A-Z: Adam - Bartók" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality recordings ensure that every note is rendered with clarity and precision, allowing you to fully appreciate the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Giselle, Act I: IntroductionAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 1, Les vendangeursAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 2, Entrée du PrinceAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 3, Loys seul – Entrée de GiselleAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 4, Retour de la vendange – ValseAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: Pas des vendanges: d. Allegro un peu louréAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 5, La chasseAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 7, Marche des vigneronsAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: Pas de seul. Variation de GiselleAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 8, Galop généralAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act I: No. 8a, FinaleAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 10, Apparition de Myrthe et évocation magique. Andante – Andantino poco allegretto – No. 10a, Pas des premières WilisAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 11, Apparition de GiselleAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 13, Entreé de Loys et WilfredeAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 14, Entrée d'Hilarion, scène et fugue des WilisAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 15, Grand pas de deux: a. Adage. AndanteAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 15, Grand pas de deux: b. Variation de LoysAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 15, Grand pas de deux: c. Variation de Giselle. AndanteAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Giselle, Act II: No. 16, FinaleAdolphe Adam, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: II. RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrée I-IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: V. Polonaise I-IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air "on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavotte I-IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: V. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air "on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, David Bell, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: I. [Allegro] - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Alan Civil, Shirley Hopkins, Karl Steins, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: II. Adagio - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Alan Civil, Shirley Hopkins, Karl Steins, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. Allegro - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Alan Civil, Shirley Hopkins, Karl Steins, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: IV. Menuetto – Trio I – Polacca – Trio II - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Alan Civil, Shirley Hopkins, Karl Steins, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. [Allegro] - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Adolf Scherbaum, Karlheinz Zoeller, Lothar Koch, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Adolf Scherbaum, Karlheinz Zoeller, Lothar Koch, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Adolf Scherbaum, Karlheinz Zoeller, Lothar Koch, Michel Schwalbé, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. [Allegro] - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Michel Schwalbé, Karlheinz Zoeller, Matthias Rütters, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. Andante - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Michel Schwalbé, Karlheinz Zoeller, Matthias Rütters, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. Presto - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Michel Schwalbé, Karlheinz Zoeller, Matthias Rütters, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Karlheinz Zoeller, Michel Schwalbé, Edith Picht-Axenfeld, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: II. Affetuoso - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Karlheinz Zoeller, Michel Schwalbé, Edith Picht-Axenfeld, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: III. Allegro - Recorded 1964Johann Sebastian Bach, Karlheinz Zoeller, Michel Schwalbé, Edith Picht-Axenfeld, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. [Allegro] - Recorded 1965Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non tanto - Recorded 1965Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan