Herbert Von Karajan - Tchaikovsky: Ballet Suites Wp/Karajan: Lr Decca 1032 - Japan SHM-CDDescription: Tchaikovsky's three masterpieces are said to have changed the history of ballet music. They are also highly popular as orchestral works independent of ballet. For Karajan, Tchaikovsky was the most important repertoire. There are several recordings of these three ballets, but this is the one he recorded with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra during his prime years in his 50s. (C)RS