1 May 1985 · 42 YEARS
Symphonien 4 & 7
Ludwig van Beethoven, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker
The conductor leads the ensemble through a study in rhythmic tension. The Seventh Symphony specifically drives the final movement to a high pitch of energy.
Deutsche Grammophon captured these works during a period known for high-fidelity engineering. The result is a wide, lush sound that emphasizes the force of the brass and strings.