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One can do worse to explain the Karajan phenomenon than examine the recordings he made for Decca. Paired with the sonic advances made by Deccas renowned engineers and served wonderfully by the Wiener Philharmoniker in Deccas famed recording venue, the Sofiensaal, these recordings best convey the experience of him live in the opera house and in concert.

Presented with original sleeves, and newly remastered, this limited edition 33CD set of Karajans complete Decca recordings includes a new essay by Karajan biographer Richard Osborne

«It would be an exaggeration to say that you need to hear Karajan live in the opera house fully to understand his genius; this is where the Decca legacy comes into its own. It was those recordings which he made during his time as director of the State Opera which best convey the experience of him live in the opera house, musically and in terms of sonic refinement and splendour» — Richard Osborne.