PIERRE BOULEZ The Conductor (2022 UK/EU Limited Edition EIGHTY FOUR CD + FOUR BLU-RAY Box Set - Regarded as a 'national cultural institution' in France during his lifetime, Pierre Boulez was and continues to be celebrated all over theworld as a conductor of outstanding clarity, analytical thinking and absolute precision of execution. His legacy as a conductor includes many exceptional recordings: his Mahler Symphony cycle, the Chéreau "Bayreuth Centenary Ring" from 1976–1980 and his take on classic 20th century composers from Bartok to Stravinsky to mention just a few. More generally, from his iconoclastic statements on opera, to the highly focused work with his ensembles, Deutsche Grammophon [and Philips before] accompanied him on his journey for more than four decades. This incredible box set comprises all of Boulez' recordings as a conductor on DG, Philips and Decca. Showcasing his benchmark recordings of Bartók, Mahler, Ravel, Stravinsky, Schoenberg amongst others and the four Blu-Ray discs present the legendary staging of the unrivaled Bayreuth Centenary Ring! Complete with a extensive booklet which contains full tracklistings, a repertoire index, photos and articles in English, French & German, all eighty eight discs are UNPLAYED housed inside the sealed 12" x 5" x 5.5" two-piece picture box [with lift-off lid!])