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One of the most charismatic of conductors, Carlos Kleiber would have been 80 on 3 July 2010. Here, in celebration of a great artist, are his Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon: each is a classic, and presented here in the best sound quality. A companion box set of his complete UNITEL/DG DVDs, in a special limited edition, is also being released to mark the occasion.
The present box comprises the three CDs of orchestral works by Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert as well as his four complete opera recordings (Der Freischütz, Die Fledermaus, La Traviata and Tristan und Isolde). Here is a unique chance to offer Kleiber’s Complete Recordings in a single box set at a bargain price.
Each of these recordings is a classic, each has been in the catalogue since the time of recording, all still selling amazingly well after more than 30 years. The Beethoven symphonies and the Verdi La Traviata are classics of the gramophone - two perennial bestsellers.
Orchestral recordings: Beethoven Symphonies 5 and 7, Brahms Symphony No.4 and Schubert Symphonies 3 and 8 – all currently in The Originals, DG’s premium reissues series, with top remastering quality.
Operas: Weber: Der Freischütz; Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Verdi: La Traviata; Wagner: Tristan und Isolde – all currently in The Originals, DG’s premium reissues series, with top remastering quality.
Includes booklet with full tracklists, new booklet article by Andrew Clements, and many rare photos of Kleiber and other artists at recording sessions.
The present box comprises the three CDs of orchestral works by Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert as well as his four complete opera recordings (Der Freischütz, Die Fledermaus, La Traviata and Tristan und Isolde). Here is a unique chance to offer Kleiber’s Complete Recordings in a single box set at a bargain price.
Each of these recordings is a classic, each has been in the catalogue since the time of recording, all still selling amazingly well after more than 30 years. The Beethoven symphonies and the Verdi La Traviata are classics of the gramophone - two perennial bestsellers.
Orchestral recordings: Beethoven Symphonies 5 and 7, Brahms Symphony No.4 and Schubert Symphonies 3 and 8 – all currently in The Originals, DG’s premium reissues series, with top remastering quality.
Operas: Weber: Der Freischütz; Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Verdi: La Traviata; Wagner: Tristan und Isolde – all currently in The Originals, DG’s premium reissues series, with top remastering quality.
Includes booklet with full tracklists, new booklet article by Andrew Clements, and many rare photos of Kleiber and other artists at recording sessions.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I refer to what others have said. Kleiber was a hypersensitive perfectionist. None of his recordings is less than very good and most of them are outstanding or best in class. In this package one gets arguably the best version of Brahms's fourth symphony and the best version of Beethoven's fifth. And then there are four excellent complete opera recordings where the Tristan alone is worth the price of the whole set. The sound quality is excellent too! Don't think twice.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
All of Carlos Kleiber at half the price of Naxos!
21 Nov 2010
Format:Audio CD
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Carlos Kleiber, DG has released two ultra-bargain box sets, one of his DVDs, the other of orchestral and opera work on CD. Both are self-recommending, since without a doubt the eccentric Kleiber was a very great conductor. I'm dropping tis note only to list the complete contents.
Beethoven:
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Wiener Philharmoniker
Brahms:
Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Wiener Philharmoniker
Schubert:
Symphony No. 3 in D major, D200
Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D759 'Unfinished'
Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss, J, II:
Die Fledermaus
Hermann Prey (Eisenstein), Julia Varady (Rosalinde), Lucia Popp (Adele), René Kollo (Alfred), Ivan Rebroff (Orlofsky), Bernd Weikl (Falke)
Bayerischer Staatsopernchor & Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Verdi:
La Traviata
Ileana Cotrubas (Violetta Valery), Stefania Malagu (Flora Bervoix), Helena Jungwirth (Annina), Placido Domingo (Alfredo Germont), Sherrill Milnes (Giorgio Germont), Walter Gullino (Gastone), Bruno Grella (Barone Douphol) Alfredo Giacomotti (Marchese d'Obigny), Giovanni Foiani (Dottore Grenvil), Walter Gullino (Giuseppe)
Bayerischer Sstaatsopernchor & Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Wagner:
Tristan und Isolde
Margaret Price (Isolde), René Kollo (Tristan), Brigitte Fassbaender (Brangaene), Kurt Moll (King Marke), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Kurwenal), Werner Götz (Melot), Anton Dermota (Shepherd), Wolfgang Hellmich (Steersman)& Eberhard Büchner (Young Sailor)
Rundfunkchor Leipzig & Staatskapelle Dresden
Weber:
Der Freischütz
Gundula Janowitz (Agathe), Edith Mathis (Aennchen), Peter Schreier (Max), Theo Adam (Kaspar), Franz Crass (Hermit), Siegfried Vogel (Kuno), Bernd Weikl (Ottokar), Günther Leib (Kilian)
Rundfunkchor Leipzig & Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven:
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Wiener Philharmoniker
Brahms:
Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Wiener Philharmoniker
Schubert:
Symphony No. 3 in D major, D200
Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D759 'Unfinished'
Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss, J, II:
Die Fledermaus
Hermann Prey (Eisenstein), Julia Varady (Rosalinde), Lucia Popp (Adele), René Kollo (Alfred), Ivan Rebroff (Orlofsky), Bernd Weikl (Falke)
Bayerischer Staatsopernchor & Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Verdi:
La Traviata
Ileana Cotrubas (Violetta Valery), Stefania Malagu (Flora Bervoix), Helena Jungwirth (Annina), Placido Domingo (Alfredo Germont), Sherrill Milnes (Giorgio Germont), Walter Gullino (Gastone), Bruno Grella (Barone Douphol) Alfredo Giacomotti (Marchese d'Obigny), Giovanni Foiani (Dottore Grenvil), Walter Gullino (Giuseppe)
Bayerischer Sstaatsopernchor & Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Wagner:
Tristan und Isolde
Margaret Price (Isolde), René Kollo (Tristan), Brigitte Fassbaender (Brangaene), Kurt Moll (King Marke), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Kurwenal), Werner Götz (Melot), Anton Dermota (Shepherd), Wolfgang Hellmich (Steersman)& Eberhard Büchner (Young Sailor)
Rundfunkchor Leipzig & Staatskapelle Dresden
Weber:
Der Freischütz
Gundula Janowitz (Agathe), Edith Mathis (Aennchen), Peter Schreier (Max), Theo Adam (Kaspar), Franz Crass (Hermit), Siegfried Vogel (Kuno), Bernd Weikl (Ottokar), Günther Leib (Kilian)
Rundfunkchor Leipzig & Staatskapelle Dresden
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Astonishing bargain
17 Feb 2011
Format:Audio CD
I don't own this set because I have all the recordings except for Die Fledermaus. Kleiber's Tristan und Isolde alone is worth the price: an incandescent reading. La Traviata is, unfortunately, cut (traditional theatre cuts, but inexcusable in a recording) but is still a top recommendation. Everything else is superb and among the very best recordings of any given work. This is a must buy at a ridiculous price.
20 of 31 people found the following review helpful
In memory of an unforgettable giant of the conduction!
30 Jun 2010
Format:Audio CD
For the newcomers in music, it's convenient to carve in relief that during the late sixties and early seventies, only two conductors of mature age captivated the great Halls around the world due his undeniable talent and vital energy: Istvan Kertesz and Carlos Kleiber. Pitifully with the sudden and painful departure of Kertesz in 1973 (He was just 45), Kleiber stood aloof as the most brilliant Western conductor of his generation.
Over the years, the figure of Carlos Kleiber has achieved a special place among the second half of the past century. Somehow,Kleiber personified the music by itself. His interpretations were loaded of radiant splendor and amazing vitality.
His charisma, personality and magnetism were always motive of wide acknowledgement around the world. We are very lucky to get his live performances with the renowned Bavarian Orchestra that carried him to an enviable distinction among the greatest conductors of the world.
This package had to be released many years ago. Since his departure in 2004, his absence has been notorious. Listening these legendary recordings you will be able to realize the reason of his diamantine reputation.
This album is part of the enormous musical universe. Don't mis it.
Over the years, the figure of Carlos Kleiber has achieved a special place among the second half of the past century. Somehow,Kleiber personified the music by itself. His interpretations were loaded of radiant splendor and amazing vitality.
His charisma, personality and magnetism were always motive of wide acknowledgement around the world. We are very lucky to get his live performances with the renowned Bavarian Orchestra that carried him to an enviable distinction among the greatest conductors of the world.
This package had to be released many years ago. Since his departure in 2004, his absence has been notorious. Listening these legendary recordings you will be able to realize the reason of his diamantine reputation.
This album is part of the enormous musical universe. Don't mis it.
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