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: His recordings of the Strauss family waltzes and polkas captured the Vienna Philharmonic at its "incomparable best" . The Legend of Herbert von Karajan | by Stephanie Tassone

: A massive production that remains an integral part of the Decca catalog. Karajan & Vienna Philharmonic - The Legendary D...

: These recordings were often produced by the legendary John Culshaw , known for pushing the boundaries of stereo sound technology. : His recordings of the Strauss family waltzes

: Featuring the legendary pairing of Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni , often cited as one of the finest studio opera recordings ever made. : Featuring the legendary pairing of Luciano Pavarotti

While Karajan is most famous for his "lifelong" tenure with the Berlin Philharmonic, his relationship with Vienna remained a vital artistic outlet.

: Famous for its use in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey .

The "Decca Legends" series highlights several recordings that became definitive benchmarks for the industry: