Compact discs (ADD). Texts of 2nd & 3rd works by Friedrich Rückert. Analog recording. Accompanying booklet varies. Originally released: Polydor International, p1975 and p1981 (1st work). Recorded Berlin, Philharmonie, Nov 1979 & Jan 1980 (1st work) and May 1974. Library's copy comes with program notes by Richard Osborne and Volker Scherliess in German, with English, French, Italian and Spanish translations; and texts in German, with English, French and Italian translations (45 p. ; 13 cm.) inserted in container. Christa Ludwig, mezzo-soprano ; Berlin Philharmoniker ; Herbert von Karajan, conductor. Sung in German; program notes by Richard Osborne and Volker Scherliess and lyrics with English translation inserted in container.