Karajan 100th - Volume 2, Opera and Vocals
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Performer: Erich KunzComposer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Composer: Pietro Mascagni
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss
Composer: Bedrich Smetana
Composer: Richard [1] Strauss
Composer: Richard [Classical] Wagner
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer: Engelbert [Classical] Humperdinck
Composer: Jacques Offenbach
Composer: Charles Gounod
Composer: Amilcare Ponchielli
Composer: Ruggero Leoncavallo
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
Composer: Claude Debussy
Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Box set
CD Release Date: 2008-04-15
Music Label: EMI Classics
Music reviews of Karajan 100th - Volume 2, Opera and Vocals
Music Review: Priceless... at a very low price
Rating: 5 Stars
Most people considering this set are probably already familiar with Karajan's work and probably already own quite a few of his EMI recordings. Therefore, there really is no need for me to get into depth with regards to the quality of the Karajan's work or the recordings. It is at a bare minimum, satisfactory; in most cases excellent.
The real issue here is is it worth spending the money for this set, especially if you already have many of these recordings in the standard jewel case editions? The answer is a resounding yes! Depending on the number of jewel cases you already own, think of the amount of shelf space you will save with this box set. It measures a mere 10 1/2 inches in length, while containing a whopping 72 discs (71 music discs and 1 disc wherein the lyrics are available as PDF files). Donate your old ones to a library, give them to friends, or sell them as "new and used" on Amazon.
There are a few problems with the packaging however. The first being, the discs are packaged in cardboard sleeves, which in turn are in a box, which in turn is slip-cased. You must be very careful when removing the slipcase because if the CDs are not facing up, they can and will fall out into a confusing mess.
The second problem is more problematic: The cardbord sleeves only list the "theme" of the disc or the title of the work. Even though this set is at a bargain price, one would think that EMI could have given a complete track listing on each sleeve. Yes, there is a booklet that does, but having to refer to it every time you put on a disc is not very convenient.
Finally, good luck with regards to finding the disc you want to play as they are not labeled on the spine of the covers.
In summary, albeit the couple of packaging issues, this set is very much worth the money (at the time of this writing, $2/disc). It is so very complete and saves so much shelf space. And again, obviously, the conductor's works during this time period are invaluable.
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