Herbert von Karajan - Karajan in Moscow Vol. 1 (1969) [2008]

This is the first of a trio of concerts that occurred over three successive nights. Galvanised by history, the Berlin Philharmonic - no mean orchestra at the time - blazes away in the Fifth with an incandescence that is simply stunning. This performance - nay, eruption - is so much more intense than Karajan's performances in '63, '77 and '84 as to consign them to oblivion.

Tracks:

1 "Coriolan", Overture To Heinrich Joseph Von Collin"s Tragedy, Op. 62
Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67
2 Allegro Con Brio
3 Andante Con Moto
4 Allegro
5 Allegro
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68 ("Pastoral")
6 Allegro Mа Nоn Troppo
7 Andante Motto Molo
8 Allegro
9 Allegro
10 Allegretto

Personnel:

Berliner Philharmoniker
Herbert fon Karajan