Herbert von Karajan was not a sentimentalist, but this precisely articulated recordings know to impress with clarity, grace and a high level of sensitivity. He conducts structure consciously and clearly in the form, however, solved pronounced in view of the big picture. That his heart probably with a tendency to hit pathos rather triumphant works - nothing is like to feel when he conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in unexpected sensitivity by the quiet sentences.
This collection rewarded the listener with great musical richness: A high technical brilliance and virtuosity connected with a very fine, nuanced orchestral culture and an evidence-switching game. The orchestra is in perfect harmony with its conductor and elicits the instruments as well as poignant expressive sounds. All in all, an artful compilation timeless records that slide if its subtle moods at any single location into kitsch Representative.