: 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

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

: A massive production that remains an integral part of the Decca catalog.

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

: Most were recorded in the Sofiensaal in Vienna, a former bathhouse turned ballroom prized for its unique resonance and "believable concert-hall ambience".