Karajan/Bp - Schoenberg/Berg/Webern

A refined vinyl box set featuring orchestral works by Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern conducted by Herbert von Karajan with the Berlin Philharmonic. This “Original Source” edition delivers a renewed analog sound experience.

• Format: 4 LP 180 g vinyl
• Genre: Orchestral / Second Viennese School
• Label and Year: Deutsche Grammophon, expected release 12 September 2025
• EAN: 0028948672486

Tracklist

• LP 1 – Side A: Schoenberg – Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: I. Die Achtel ein wenig bewegt – zögernd; II. Heftig; III. Lebhaft; IV. Sehr rasch
• LP 1 – Side B: V. Ein wenig bewegt; VI. Langsam; VII. Ein wenig bewegter; VIII. Sehr langsam; IX. Etwas bewegt
• LP 2 – Side C: Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4 : I. Grave; II. Molto rallentando; III. Pesante; IV. Adagio; V. Adagio
• LP 2 – Side D: Schoenberg – Variations, Op. 31: Introduction; Theme; Vars. 1–9; Finale
• LP 3 – Side E: Berg – 3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6: Praeludium; Reigen; Marsch
• LP 3 – Side F: Berg – Lyric Suite : I. Andante amoroso; II. Allegro misterioso; III. Adagio appassionato
• LP 4 – Side G: Webern – 5 Movements, Op. 5 : I. Heftig bewegt; II. Sehr langsam; III. Sehr bewegt; IV. Sehr langsam; V. In zarter Bewegung
• LP 4 – Side H: Webern – 6 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6; Symphony, Op. 21: I–VI; I. Ruhig schreitend; II. Variationen

Why You’ll Love It

This edition offers a revitalized listening experience through analog AAA remastering from original tapes, delivering clarity and nuance. It’s a collector’s gem for enthusiasts of the Second Viennese School, presented in an elegant and informative package.

Trivia

• The box is pressed on 180 g virgin vinyl by Optimal and housed in a rigid slipcase with gatefold sleeves and original artwork .
• Includes additional photos and facsimiles of recording documentation such as tape logs and original tape boxes .
• Remastering was done fully in analog at Emil Berliner Studios, using original 4- and 8-track tapes for a faithful and refined sound .