The orchestral world of R. Strauss is depicted with magnificent sounds.
A collection of Richard Strauss's masterpieces conducted by Karajan. With meticulous orchestral control and a recording that pursues the ultimate in acoustic beauty, the Berlin Philharmonic's rich expressive power is brought out to the fullest.
Karajan's conducting accentuates the constructive aspects of R. Strauss's music without losing its musical intensity. The dynamic changes in each movement and the layering of the orchestral sonority are extremely precise, resulting in a beautiful fusion of the Berlin Philharmonic's distinctive transparency and profound depth. The sound is spatially distributed with depth and breadth, resulting in a highly polished recording. This outstanding performance represents the pinnacle of German orchestral music, expressing the work's grandeur to the fullest while maintaining a balance between brilliance and reason.