Herbert Von Karajan’s Timeless Recordings With The Berliner Philharmoniker Return Exclusively To Apple Music

The legacy of Herbert von Karajan, one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century, shines brighter than ever as Warner Classics and Apple Music Classical announce the exclusive digital release of ten of his landmark recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Available starting October 31, these albums return to streaming for the first time in years and will remain exclusive to Apple Music for four weeks.

Recorded between 1971 and 1981 for EMI, the ten albums capture Karajan’s famed partnership with the Berliner Philharmoniker at its creative zenith. From Mozart to Beethoven, Dvořák, Wagner, Sibelius, Strauss, and more, these performances define the legendary “Karajan sound” — lush, brassy, and meticulously balanced. The recordings have been fully remastered at Abbey Road Studios, available in pristine lossless quality up to 96/24.

“We are proud that Apple Music Classical will lead the digital renaissance of these recordings,” says Anjali Malhotra, Global Director of Apple Music Classical. “Though these recordings were made some 50 years ago, they remain as fresh and immediate as ever.” Alain Lanceron, President of Warner Classics and Erato, adds, “Karajan would have been gratified by this strong presence for his recordings on digital platforms.”

Originally recorded in the golden age of analogue, these albums document an era when Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker redefined symphonic performance. Their precision, beauty, and emotion continue to inspire listeners and musicians alike. A second wave of Karajan’s recordings is expected later this year, expanding the maestro’s digital archive.

Track Listing (10 Albums):

  1. Sibelius: Finlandia, En Saga, Tapiola, The Swan of Tuonela & Karelia Suite
  2. Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos (feat. Alexis Weissenberg)
  3. Karajan in Paris: Bizet, Chabrier, Gounod & Berlioz
  4. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Bassoon Concerto & Oboe Concerto
  5. Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp, Flute Concerto No. 1 & Sinfonia Concertante for Winds
  6. Karajan Conducts Johann Strauss: The Blue Danube, Emperor Waltz, Die Fledermaus Overture
  7. Karajan Conducts Wagner, Vol. 1: Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde
  8. Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40 & 41 “Jupiter”
  9. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, Smetana: Vltava
  10. Ravel: Boléro – Debussy: La Mer & Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune