This week’s theme looks at Herbert von Karajan’s recordings for Decca and asks what makes them distinctive. These sessions were shaped by specific places, production methods and technical decisions that went beyond simply capturing a performance. Together, they show how sound, planning and collaboration influenced the final result — and…
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This playlist takes you on a musical journey through the royal courts of Europe. Each track comes from a different country and shows a different kind of royal tradition: the grace of Austria, the ceremony of England, the colour of France, and the proud history of Hungary. These pieces were…
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The Maiden’s Dance is a playlist about dance — but not ballroom or ballet. The focus is on folk dances and music inspired by folk traditions. These pieces draw on rural rhythms, local stories, and traditional forms. Some are lively, others reflective, but all share a connection to music made…
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Invitations to Dance is a playlist of four orchestral works that approach dance from different angles — as narrative, tribute, rhythm, and tradition. All four pieces were composed between 1819 and 1852, and though rooted in different styles and national contexts, each uses dance as a musical form of expression…
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Here you can download the full curriculum vitae of Herbert von Karajan!