The Complete Teldec Recordings (CD28+DVD)

CD1-3

1. MOZART Symphonies Nos. 38 “Prague”, 39, 40 & 41 “Jupiter” · Concert Arias (Gruberova)

CD4-18

1. BEETHOVEN Symphonies Nos. 1-9 · Overtures: Coriolan, The Ruins of Athens, Leonore 1-3, Egmont… · The Creatures of Prometheus · Missa solemnis (Mai, Lipovšek, Rolf Johnson, Holl); Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5 (Aimard) · Triple Concerto (Zehetmair, Hagen, Aimard); Rondo for Piano and Orchestra · Choral Fantasy (Aimard) · Violin Concerto (Kremer); Romances for violin Nos. 1-2 (Kremer) · Fidelio (Margiono, Polgár, Bonney)

CD19-20

1. SCHUBERT Masses D. 950 & 678

CD21-23

1. MENDELSSOHN Symphonies Nos. 3 “Scottish” & 4 “Italian” · The Fair Melusine; Ein Sommernachtstraum · Die erste Walpurgisnacht · The Hebrides

CD23-27

1. SCHUMANN Symphonies Nos. 1-4 · Piano Concerto (Argerich) · Violin Concerto (Kremer); Genoveva (Ziesak, Van der Walt, Lipovšek, Quasthoff)

CD28

1. DVOŘÁK Slavonic Dances

DVD1

1. BEETHOVEN Symphonies Nos. 6 “Pastoral” & 8 · The making of the Symphonies

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century, a pioneer who redefined how we listen to music. A cellist by training, he first revolutionised Baroque performance with his own Concentus musicus Wien, before seeking an ensemble that could bring the same spirit of discovery to the Classical and Romantic repertoire. His encounter in 1986 with the young Chamber Orchestra of Europe was the beginning of a unique artistic partnership. Harnoncourt demanded extremes of colour, tension and risk, challenging the musicians to abandon routine and rediscover the radical force of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert or Schumann. What began as a trial evolved into decades of groundbreaking concerts, operas and recordings, from revelatory Beethoven cycles to Schumann and even Gershwin. Their collaboration not only transformed the orchestra but also left a lasting mark on performance history, setting interpretative standards that continue to inspire musicians worldwide.