Herbert von Karajan & Wiener Philharmoniker: Richard Strauss 2LP
40,00 €
Herbert von Karajan conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker in three Richard Strauss tone poems on 180 g double vinyl. Don Juan, op. 20, fills side A, and Tod und Verklärung, op. 24, fills side B. Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, spans sides C and D. Its seventh section, “Der Genesende,” is divided between those sides. A four-side release for listeners of Strauss’s orchestral music.
This 180 g double vinyl album is for listeners of Richard Strauss’s orchestral music. Herbert von Karajan conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker in three of Strauss’s tone poems: Don Juan, Tod und Verklärung, and Also sprach Zarathustra.
The programme fills four sides. Don Juan, op. 20, occupies side A, while Tod und Verklärung, op. 24, occupies side B. Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, continues across sides C and D.
Each of the first two works has a dedicated side. The nine numbered sections of Also sprach Zarathustra begin with “Prelude (Sonnenaufgang)” and end with “Das Nachtwanderlied.” Its seventh section, “Der Genesende,” crosses the side break.
Benefits
- Three Strauss tone poems – Don Juan, Tod und Verklärung, and Also sprach Zarathustra share one album.
- Karajan conducting – Herbert von Karajan leads the Wiener Philharmoniker throughout the programme.
- Dedicated side for Don Juan – The complete op. 20 work is on side A.
- Dedicated side for Tod und Verklärung – The complete op. 24 work is on side B.
- Two sides for Also sprach Zarathustra – Strauss’s op. 30 work runs across sides C and D.
- Clearly divided seventh section – Part one of “Der Genesende” closes side C; part two opens side D.
- 180 g double vinyl format – The four-side programme is presented as a double vinyl release.
Who Is This For?
This album is for listeners seeking Richard Strauss’s orchestral music performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker. It brings together three separately titled tone poems under Karajan’s direction. Each work retains its own place in the four-side programme.
Listeners interested in Don Juan or Tod und Verklärung can find either work on one complete side. Those following Also sprach Zarathustra can use its numbered sections to locate a passage. The section sequence is spread across the remaining two sides.
The release also suits listeners comparing how Strauss’s three works are arranged on vinyl. Side C contains the opening six sections of Also sprach Zarathustra and the first part of section seven. Side D resumes that section before presenting sections eight and nine.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Album type | Classical music album featuring three Richard Strauss tone poems. |
| Composer | Richard Strauss. |
| Conductor | Herbert von Karajan. |
| Orchestra | Wiener Philharmoniker. |
| Format | 180 g double vinyl album, arranged across sides A, B, C, and D. |
| Side A | Don Juan, op. 20; the complete work occupies this side. |
| Side B | Tod und Verklärung, op. 24; the complete work occupies this side. |
| Side C, sections 1-3 | Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30: 1. “Prelude (Sonnenaufgang)”; 2. “Von den Hinterweltlern”; 3. “Von der großen Sehnsucht.” |
| Side C, sections 4-7 | 4. “Von den Freuden und Leidenschaften”; 5. “Das Grablied”; 6. “Von der Wissenschaft”; 7. “Der Genesende,” part one. |
| Side D | 7. “Der Genesende,” part two; 8. “Das Tanzlied – Das Nachtlied”; 9. “Das Nachtwanderlied.” |
| Side transition | The first part of “Der Genesende” ends side C, and its second part begins side D. |
Why Choose This Album?
Karajan and the Wiener Philharmoniker perform all three works in this single release. The side layout makes the programme straightforward to follow. Don Juan and Tod und Verklärung each have an uninterrupted side allocation.
Also sprach Zarathustra receives the other two sides. Its first six numbered sections precede “Der Genesende” on side C. The work then continues on side D through “Das Nachtwanderlied.”
The split in “Der Genesende” is explicit in the track sequence. A listener following the seventh section changes sides between its two parts. Section eight follows on side D, with section nine closing the album.
FAQ
Is this album for listeners of Richard Strauss’s tone poems?
- Yes. It collects Don Juan, Tod und Verklärung, and Also sprach Zarathustra, performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker.
Is this release for listeners seeking Also sprach Zarathustra on vinyl?
- Yes. The complete op. 30 programme appears across sides C and D, with nine numbered sections.
Who conducts the orchestra?
- Herbert von Karajan conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker on this Richard Strauss album.
Where can I find Don Juan?
- Don Juan, op. 20, occupies side A in full.
Which side contains Tod und Verklärung?
- Tod und Verklärung, op. 24, occupies all of side B.
How is “Der Genesende” arranged?
- The seventh section has two parts. Part one ends side C, and part two starts side D.
What closes Also sprach Zarathustra?
- “Das Nachtwanderlied” is its ninth numbered section and closes the programme on side D.
What is the vinyl format?
- This is a 180 g double vinyl release with music arranged across four sides.
From the complete Don Juan on side A to the final section of Also sprach Zarathustra on side D, this album presents three Strauss tone poems conducted by Karajan.
