In 1973/74, Herbert von Karajan took an innovative step and recorded orchestral pieces by Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern and Alban Berg together with the Berliner Philharmoniker – all three representatives of the Second Viennese School. The results were groundbreaking recordings of the Second Viennese School, presented in a sophisticated 4-LP box set designed by renowned graphic designer Holger Matthies.

All recordings have been newly mastered from the original 4- & 8-track tapes and mixed by Rainer Maillard and Sidney C. Meyer from Emil Berliner Studios.

Pressed on 180gm virgin vinyl by Optimal.

Housed in a rigid slipcase, each recording is presented in a deluxe gatefold with original artwork and additional photos and facsimiles of the recording documentation on the inner sleeve.

Each gatefold also includes a note by Rainer Maillard & Sidney C. Meyer/EBS detailing the technical background and procedure of the Original Source Series and facsimile of the original tape carton box.

Dimensions: 320 x 325 x 420 mm

LP1. Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5

LP2. Schoenberg: Verklrte Nacht, Op. 4; Variations, Op. 31

LP3. Berg: 3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6; Lyric Suite, 3 Pieces for String Orchestra

LP4. Webern: 5 Movements, Op. 5; 6 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6; Symphony, Op. 21