Bruckner / Wagner : Symphony 8 / 'siegfried-idyll' (recd. Mid-70s Cond. Karajan), "deutsche G.

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A very satisfying listen is guaranteed with this double-compact disc package, from the "Galleria" series of the ever-respected "Deutsche Grammophon"-label. It features a pair of recordings from (Bruckner) Jan / Apr 1975 ; And (Wagner), Feb / Mar 1977. Meanwhile, the Austrian-born legend that is Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), is at the helm of the Berliner Philharmoniker. The material on offer, are : The Eighth Symphony (Robert Haas' 1887 version) by Anton Bruckner (1824-96) ; and, a breathtaking, Richard Wagner's (1813-83) "Siegfried-Idyll". Disc One : Symphony No.8 in C minor, by Bruckner (beginning) :- 1) I Allegro moderato 2) II Scherzo. Allegro moderato - Trio. Langsam 3) III Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend. Disc Two : Symphony 8, by Bruckner (conclusion) :- 1) IV Finale. Feierlich nicht schnell. Disc Two : 2) "Siegfried-Idyll", by Wagner. (Package-Cover's colourful artwork-credit, by W. Haas - neither year nor title given) The package includes a 22-page, EX+ c

8.99 GBP