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Best of Brahms / Rosemarie Lang, mezzo-soprano; Theo Adam, bass; Peter Rösel, piano

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Hungarian Dance for piano, 4 hands, in G minor, WoO 1/1; Violinsonate Nr. 3 in D minor, Op. 108; Sinfonie Nr. 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Fantasien, Op...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Amadeus Webersinke; Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Canino, Bruno; Damm, Peter; Dunckel, Rudolf; Lang, Rosemarie; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Ousset, Cecile; Pekinel, Guher [Piano]; Pekinel, Suher [Pian...
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Eschenburg, Hartwig; Herbig, Günther; Koch, Helmut; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Berlin Radio Solistenvereinigung; Berlin Symphony Orchestra

Classical Music for Children, Vol. 2 - Debussy, Grieg, Schumann - Funny Stories, Foreigh Lands, Good Night, Sleep Tight

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 9 in E flat major; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 94 in G major, Hob. 1; Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; Concerto for Piano in D major; Claude...
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Erber, Gerhard; Funke, Christian; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Olbertz, Walter; Ousset, Cecile; Pekinel, Guher [Piano]; Pekinel, Suher [Piano]; Pistorius, Andreas; Resick, Georgine; Rosel...
Conductors: Flor, Claus P.; Haenchen, Hartmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Herbig, Günther; Suitner, Otmar; Klee, Bernhard; Masur, Kurt; Neumann, Václav; Rögner, Heinz; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Vonk, Hans...

Dresden Childrens' Choir / Sacred Music for a Whole Year / 4 CDs

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Machet die Tore weit, for double chorus, SWV Anh. 8 (doubtful; also attrib. to S. Rüling); Das Wort ward Fleisch und wohnet unter uns, motet for 2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors,...
Performers: Guldner, Georg; Herrmann, Fritz; Kopcke, Lukas; Lindner, Franz; Morgner, Felix; Polhardt, Philipp; Renz, Christopher; Schenk, Jacob
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich
Ensemble: ; Cappella Sagittariana

The transcendent atmosphere of the Kreuzchor Vespers draws a congregation of up to 3,000 to the Kreuzkirche in Dresden. The Dresden Kreuzchor has recorded a...continue...
Recording information: Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Lukaskirche, Dresden (2008-06-16_2008-06-20&2009-); Himmelfahrtskirche Dresden (2009-03-23_2009-03-27&2010-); Lukaskirc...continue...

Good Night, Sleep Tight / Classical Music for Children

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Frédéric Chopin: Berceuse for Piano in D flat major, B 154/Op. 57; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; The ...
Performers: Funke, Christian; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Pistorius, Andreas; Rosel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Shetler, Norman; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Vonk, Hans; Blomstedt, Herbert; Rögner, Heinz; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; ; Masur, Kurt; Koch, Helmut; Konwitschny, Franz; Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: ; Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Wind Soloists

Winter Classics: Klassische Musik zum Kuscheln

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-10-11

Works: Max Reger: Träume am Kamin, Op. 143; Maurice Ravel: Klavierkonzert G-Dur; Modest Mussorgsky: Scherzo for Piano in C sharp minor; Antonio Vivaldi: Fagottkonzert a-Moll, P. 72; Johannes Brahms: In...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Kretzschmar, Erwin; Rosel, Peter; Walter, Johannes; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Rögner, Heinz; Kegel, Herbert; Kurz, Siegfried; Neumann, Václav; Suitner, Otmar; Koch, Helmut

A perfect soundtrack to complement a roaring log fire and a cup of eggnog - selected classical pieces to warm your heart and make you...continue...

Winter Classics: Klassische Musik zum Verführen

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-10-11

Works: Claude Debussy: Sonate für flöte, viola und harfe; Franz Schubert: Streichquartett a-Moll, Op. 29, D 804 "Rosamunde"; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Konzert für flöte, harfe und orchest...
Performers: Funke, Christian; Hanstedt, Katharina; Rösel, Peter; Tast, Werner; Ulbricht, Joachim; Walter, Johannes; Zoff, Jutta
Conductors: ; Haenchen, Hartmut; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Koch, Helmut; Suitner, Otmar
Ensemble: ; Rosamunde Quartett

The perfect choice for a cozy winter night - piano works and tranquil orchestral compositions create just the right atmosphere for a few hours of...continue...

Sensual Classics: Escape

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-09-13

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Op. 71; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale"; Georges Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite Nr. 2; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 3 in D maj...
Performers: Haupt, Eckart; Mahn, Kurt; Ousset, Cecile
Conductors: Rögner, Heinz; Konwitschny, Franz; Blomstedt, Herbert; Suitner, Otmar; Boskovsky, Willi; Schreier, Peter; Masur, Kurt; Sanderling, Kurt
Ensemble: Dresden Baroque Soloists; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig; Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin; Staatskapelle Berlin; Staatskapelle Dresden

Sensual Classics: Romance

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-09-13

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Antiche Arie e Danze; Robert Schumann: Phantasiestücke (8) for Piano, Op. 12; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 7 in C major, Hob.1; Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata in C major, RV 82; F...
Performers: Koch, Nora; Michallik, Oskar; Pekinel, Güher [Piano]; Pekinel, Süher [Piano]; Pistorius, Andreas; Schmidt, Annerose; Schorler, Renate; Stöckigt, Siegfried
Conductors: Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Herbig, Günther; ; Pommer, Max; Kegel, Herbert; Sanderling, Kurt; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Music Orchestra; Dresdner Philharmonie; Gitarren-Duo Klaus & Rainer Feldmann; Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Leipzig; Staatskapelle Berlin; Staatskapelle Dresden

Kinderklassik: Classical Music for Children

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-07-12

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sehnsucht nach dem Frühling ("Komm, lieber Mai"), song for voice & piano, K. 596; Serenade Nr. 13 in G major, KV 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"; Concerto for Piano no 21 i...
Performers: Falewicz, Magdalena; Hoff, Renate; Koth, Erika; Krahmer, Renate; Michallik, Oskar; Olbertz, Walter; Prey, Hermann [Baritone Vocals]; Rösel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Schreier, Peter; Stöcki...
Conductors: Zehetmair, Thomas; Sanderling, Kurt; Koch, Helmut; Suitner, Otmar; Rögner, Heinz; Masur, Kurt; Herbig, Günther; Neumann, Horst; Kempe, Rudolf; Kurz, Siegfried

Classical Music for Children fires children's imaginations, calms them, offers them solace, and above all proves to be a source of great fun, all with...continue...

Kurt Masur: The Maestro

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-06-14

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Overture for orchestra in C major ("Trumpet"), Op. 101; Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Franz Joseph Haydn: Sinfonie Nr. 102 in B flat major, Hob. I; Serg...
Performers: Moser, Edda; Ousset, Cecile; Polster, Hermann-Christian; Rapp, Siegfried; Schreier, Peter; Schroter, Gisela; Stryczek, Karl-Heinz; Tomowa-Sintow, Anna; Vogel, Siegfried
Conductors: Masur, Kurt

Kurt Masur is undoubtedly one of the world's most important conductors. This collection reflects his sovereign command of German symphonic music, and in particular his...continue...

Cross Vespers Choir: Sacred Songs for Easter

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-03-08

Works: Gregorian Chant: Christus factus est, gradual in mode 5 (Liber Usualis, No 655); Hugo Distler: Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 12; Antonio Lotti: Crucifixus; Felix Mendelssohn: Mein Gott, Warum Hastdu Mich...
Performers: Guldner, Georg; Renz, Christopher
Conductors: Kreile, Roderich

This recording of choral works for Passiontide and Easter continues to follow the Dresden Kreuzchor through the Church year. The CD series presents works that...continue...
Recording information: Lukaskirche, Dresden (03/15/2010-03/19/2010)....continue...

Stimmt an die Salten: 19th century masterpieces for chorus

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-01-11

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: "Die Schöpfung", Oratorium für drei Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester ("The Creation", Oratorio for th; Ludwig van Beethoven: Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, cantata for c...
Performers: Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Knothe, Dietrich; Bernius, Frieder; Stier, Gothart; Rögner, Heinz; Kreile, Roderich

Includes work(s) by Max Bruch....continue...

Fangt euer Tagwerk fröhlich an / Folk Songs for Choir

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-11-09

Works: Michael Praetorius: Nach grüner Farb mein Herz verlangt, song; J.A. Federer: Schöner Frühling, komm doch wieder, for choir; Rudolf Mauersberger: Alle Vögel sind schon da, for choi...
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf

25 German folk songs including Guten Abend, gute Nacht, Die Vöglein im Walde, Alle Vögel sind schon da, Der Mai ist gekommen, Die Nachtigall and...continue...
Recording information: Dresden, Lukaskirche (06/1964)....continue...

Süáe Träume / Suitner, Masur, Kempe et. al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-09-14

Works: German Traditional: Weisst du, wieviel Sternlein stehen; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade Nr. 13 in G major, KV 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"; Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, KV 467; Klarinetten...
Performers: Hoff, Renate; Krahmer, Renate; Michallik, Oskar; Rösel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Neumann, Horst; Suitner, Otmar; Masur, Kurt; Herbig, Günther; Kempe, Rudolf; Kurz, Siegfried; Koch, Helmut

Brahms: Händel-Variationen; Walzer; Rhapsodien / Ragna Schirmer

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-09-14

Works: Johannes Brahms: Variations and Fugue for Piano in B flat major on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24; Waltzes (16) for Piano 4 hands, Op. 39; Rhapsodies (2) for Piano, Op. 79
Performers: Schirmer, Ragna

Recording information: Frylinghausensaal der Franckeschen Stiftungen, Halle/Sa (07/27/2010-08/04/2010)....continue...

Sacred Music / J.S. Bach, Brahms, Bruckner et al.

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 238; Mass in G minor, BWV 235; Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248; Heinrich Schütz: Psalms of David, Op 2; Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11; Anton Bruckner: Loc...
Performers: Hammer, Ernst-Ludwig; Jaroslawski, Werner; Otto, Hans
Conductors: Mauersberger, Rudolf; Flämig, Martin; Stier, Gothart; Kreile, Roderich

The church's four most recent directors of music are united in this collection, in which great sacred choral music illustrates the development of the boys'...continue...

The Voice Of The Clarinet / Sharon Kam, clarinet

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-07-13

Works: Gioachino Rossini: Introduction, theme & variations for clarinet & orchestra in B flat major; Felix Mendelssohn: Concert Piece for Clarinet, Basset Horn and Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 113; Carl Maria...
Performers: Golan, Itamar [Piano]; Helmchen, Martin; Kam, Sharon; Peitz, Johannes; Rivinius, Gustav
Conductors: Bühl, Gregor

At one with her instrument, Sharon Kam thrills with a virtuosic suppleness and sensitive cantabile in a class of her own - a firework display...continue...

Dreams Of Spring

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B major; Franz Schubert: Moments musicaux (6) for Piano, D 780/Op. 94; Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; ...
Performers: Ebert, Elisabeth; Geszty, Sylvia; Lorenz, Siegfried; Olbertz, Walter; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman; Suske, Karl; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz; Rögner, Heinz; Honeck, Manfred; Herbig, Günther; Zehetmair, Thomas; Suitner, Otmar; Mauersberger, Rudolf
Ensemble: ; Camerata Bern

The Basics story continues! This month Berlin Classics releases more classical music highlights in delightfully cohesive combinations and with appropriate visuals. Roll on, spring -...continue...

Guitarre - Greatest Works / Barbara Richter, Monika Rost, Dieter Rumstig

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Vincenzo Galilei: Couterpoint for two guitars; Luys de Narváez: Diferencias (7) for guitar on "Guárdame las vacas"; Diferencias (3) de un otra parte; Cancion del emperador, for vihuela; Bax...
Performers: Feldmann, Klaus; Feldmann, Rainer; Funke, Christian; Haupt, Eckart; Ragossnig, Konrad; Richter, Barbara; Rost, Jurgen; Rost, Monika; Schreier, Peter; Zumstieg, Dieter

Basics - Die Basis-Diskothek [Box Set]

25 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Orchestra no 4 in D major, BWV 1069; Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G ma...
Performers: Biggs, E. Power; Falewicz, Magdalena; Gabriel, Elfrun; Hallmann, Dietmar; Hiltawsky, Kurt; Hubenthal, Kurt; Hucke, Rainer; Jancik, Karl [Zither]; Kedra, Wladyslaw; Michallik, Oskar; Pistorius, Andrea...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Konwitschny, Franz; Reuter, Rolf; Herbig, Günther; Neumann, Václav; Suitner, Otmar; Masur, Kurt; Kurz, Siegfried; Kegel, Herbert; Honeck, Manfred; Kempe, R...

This gorgeous new digibox contains 25 CDs - the entire collection of the successful BASICS series. In addition to high quality recordings, a complete catalog...continue...

Piano & Forte / Mihaela Ursuleasa

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-11-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations (32) for Piano in C minor on an Original Theme, WoO 80; Johannes Brahms: Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117; Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit; Alberto Ginastera: Sona...
Performers: Ursuleasa, Mihaela

A unique mixture of vivacious playing and lyrical talent makes Mihaela Ursuleasa one of the most remarkable pianists of her generation. Her debut recording, which...continue...

Von Ewiger Liebe / Anja Harteros

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Gebet zu Gott, Hob. 26a; Ludwig van Beethoven: An die Hoffnung, Op. 94; Ich liebe dich, WoO 123; Franz Schubert: Am See, D 746; Schwanengesang, D 744; Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118...
Performers: Harteros, Anja; Rieger, Wolfram

Anja Harteros, one of the world's most popular singers in her field, can be seen and heard performing on all the great opera and concert...continue...

Brahms: Sonatas & Trios / Kam, Helmchen, Rivinius

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 120/1; Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 120/2; Trio for clarinet (or viola), cello & piano...
Performers: Helmchen, Martin; Kam, Sharon; Rivinius, Gustav

Kam, Helmchen, and Rivinius prove themselves sharp-witted partners as they investigate the finely woven fabric of songlike ideas and powerful thoughts and together plumb the...continue...

Song of Joy: The Finest Choirs

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-08-11

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto; Nabucco; Aida, opera; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; Johannes Brahms: German folk songs (49) for voice & piano, WoO 33; Johann Sebast...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Kurz, Siegfried; Mauersberger, Rudolf; Kegel, Herbert; Mauersberger, Erhard; Suitner, Otmar; Patanè, Giuseppe
Ensemble: ; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle

Basics - Wassermusik - Musical Fountains / Blomstedt, Falk, Rögner, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-06-09

Works: George Frederick Handel: The Water Music; Georg Philipp Telemann: Wasser Overture, for 2 recorders, flute, 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & continuo in C major ("Hamburger; Claude Debussy: Images for Pian...
Performers: Kootz, Gunter; Laforet, Marc; Ousset, Cécile; Schmahl, Gustav
Conductors: Haenchen, Hartmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Rögner, Heinz; Falk, Peter
Ensemble: ; Vienna Volksoper Orchestra

Basics - Romanze - Classical Gems / Bongartz, Neumann, Kegel, Fricke, Apelt, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-06-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Francis Poulenc...
Performers: Herkomer, Ingeborg; Lerche, Juliane; Mitzewa, Elka; Otto, Hans; Suske, Karl; Walter, Johannes
Conductors: Bongartz, Heinz; Neumann, Václav; Kegel, Herbert; Fricke, Heinz; Hanell, Robert; Batzel, Friedemann; Apelt, Arthur; Reuter, Rolf
Ensemble: ; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Brahms: The late piano pieces / Anna Gourari

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-05-12

Works: Johannes Brahms: Fantasies (7) for Piano, Op. 116; Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117; Pieces (6) for piano, Op. 118; Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 119
Performers: Gourari, Anna

Anna Gourari began receiving piano instruction at the age of five at the Special Music School for highly talented children in her native city of...continue...

Moszkowski: Complete Piano Transcriptions / Christof Keymer

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-02-10

Works: Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for Piano 4 hands, WoO 1; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 20 in D minor, K 466; Don Giovanni; Ludwig van Beethoven: Minuets (6) for piano (or orc...
Performers: Keymer, Christof

Piano transcriptions offer the opportunity to portray the color spectrum and aural diversity of an entire orchestra on the piano. One brilliant example of such...continue...

Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra - Legendary Masterwork Recordings

8 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Concerto for Violin in D minor; Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 6 in A major, WAB 106; Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Night ...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Hiltawsky, Kurt; Lang, Rosemarie; Moser, Edda; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]; Schreier, Peter; Stöckigt, Siegfried; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz; Bongartz, Heinz; Markevitch, Igor; Sanderling, Kurt; Neumann, Václav; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Legendary Masterworks Recordings - Haydn, Mozart, Berlioz, Liszt, etc / Dresdner Philharmonie, et al

8 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 7 in D minor, Op. 70/B 141; Johannes Brahms: Serenade for orchestra no 2 in A major, Op. 16; Aram Khachaturian: Concerto for Piano in D flat major; Gerhard Rosenfeld:...
Performers: Freire, Nelson [Piano]; Pokorna, Mirka; Schmahl, Gustav; Schmidt, Annerose
Conductors: Bongartz, Heinz; Forster, Horst; Masur, Kurt; Herbig, Günther; Kegel, Herbert; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Plasson, Michel
Ensemble: ; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

Meditation Classics / Masur, Suitner, Neumann, Bongartz, Weigle, et al

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3; Robert Schumann: Fantasiestück ("Des Abend"), for piano, Op. 12/1; Kinderszenen no 7 ("Träumerei"), for piano, Op. 15/7; Franz Joseph Hayd...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Bauer, Arthur; Berlin, Staatskapelle; Bosse, Gerhard; Dallmann, Christian-Friedrich; Erben, Friedemann; Feldmann, Klaus; Feldmann, Rainer; Fischer, Peter; Hallmann, Dietmar; Kegel...
Conductors: Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Herbig, Günther; Pommer, Max; Sanderling, Kurt; Masur, Kurt; Kurz, Siegfried; Forster, Horst; Hanell, Robert; Blomstedt, Herbert; Rögner, Heinz; Neumann, Václa...
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Members of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

Classics in Heaven - Mozart, Bach, etc

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Orchestral Suite no 2 in B minor, BWV 1067; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Su...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Michallik, Oskar; Morbitzer, Egon; Olbertz, Walter; Pistorius, Andreas; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Scherzer, Manfred; Schmidt, Annerose; Schorler, Renate; Stockigt, Siegfr...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Rögner, Heinz; Masur, Kurt; Schreier, Peter; Kurz, Siegfried; Hanell, Robert; Konwitschny, Franz; Suitner, Otmar; Pommer, Max; Herbig, Günther; Kegel, Herbert; Neumann, Vá...

4 Elements - Classical Music of Fire, Water, Air and Earth

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 59 in A major, H 1 no 59 "Fire"; Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Georges ...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Kootz, Gunter; Laforet, Marc; Ousset, Cecile; Pistorius, Andreas; Rosel, Peter; Rucker, Fritz; Schmahl, Gustav; Zechlin, Dieter; Zehetmair, Thomas [Conductor/Violin]; Zoff, Jutta
Conductors: ; Haenchen, Hartmut; Kegel, Herbert; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; Neumann, Václav; Kempe, Rudolf; Suitner, Otmar; Rögner, Heinz; Berglund, Paavo; Koch, Helmut; Blomstedt, Herbert; Wiesenhutter,...
Ensemble: ; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra; C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra; Camerata Bern; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Greatest Works - Brahms / Masur, Neumann, Herbig, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. Anthony"; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat m...
Performers: Ousset, Cecile; Rosel, Peter; Timm, Jurnjakob
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Herbig, Günther; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Brahms: Piano Concerto no 2 / Masur, Ousset, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 83
Performers: Ousset, Cecile; Timm, Jurnjakob
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Physical problems cut short the career of this remarkable French pianist some time ago, so it's a pleasure to present one of Cecile Ousset's first...continue...

Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: German Requiem, Op. 45

Moods - Classical Comfort

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B major, Op. 8; Intermezzi (3) for Piano, Op. 117; Frédéric Chopin: Prelude for piano no 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4, CT. 169; Nocturne for pi...
Performers: Bauer, Arthur; Gabriel, Elfrun; Laforet, Marc; Olbertz, Walter; Rosel, Peter; Schetler, Norman; Waage, Richard
Conductors:
Ensemble: Beethoven Trio, Wien (Piano Trio); Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Berlin String Quartet; Dresdner Klaviertrio; Gewandhaus Quartet; Rosamunde Quartett; Suske-Quartett

Reger, Bruckner, Mauersberger / Dresden Boys Choir

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Max Reger: Unser liebe Frauen Traum (Our Dear Lady's Dream), sacred song for chorus, Op. 138/4; Nachtlied (Night Song; Anton Bruckner: Locus iste, gradual for chorus in C major, WAB 23; Ave Maria (II...
Performers: Berndt, Tobias

After Work Hour Vol 9 - Vivaldi, et al / Kegel, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Autumn (The Four Seasons); Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 73 in D major ("La chasse"/"The Chase"), H. 1/73; Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Ludwig van Beethoven: S...
Performers: Dusset, Cecile; Kedra, Wladyslaw; Olbertz, Walter; Rosel, Peter; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman; Zechlin, Dieter; Zehetmair, Thomas [Conductor/Violin]
Conductors: Haenchen, Hartmut; Kegel, Herbert; Blomstedt, Herbert; Pommer, Max; Neumann, Horst
Ensemble: C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Radio Chorus; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Sensual Tunes

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La traviata; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48; Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in F maj...
Performers: Ousset, Cecile; Suske, Karl; Timm, Jurnjakob
Conductors: Patanè, Giuseppe; Suitner, Otmar; Bongartz, Heinz; Masur, Kurt; Rögner, Heinz; Kurz, Siegfried; Garaguly, Carl von; Herbig, Günther

Brahms: Serenades and Hungarian Dances / Bongartz, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Serenade for orchestra no 1 in D major, Op. 11; Serenade for orchestra no 2 in A major, Op. 16; Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1
Conductors: Bongartz, Heinz; Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: ; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

The two 'Serenades' were the work of a young Brahms who had been appointed to the Court Orchestra of Detmold, and make perfect companions for...continue...

Brahms: Rhapsodies; Intermezzi; Scherzo; Klavierstücke, Op. 119

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Rhapsodies (2) for piano, Op. 79; Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117; Scherzo for piano in E flat minor, Op. 4; Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 119

Basics - Hungarian Classics - Brahms, Kodaly, Liszt, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Zoltán Kodály: A novérek (The Sisters), for low voice & piano (Hungarian Folk Music no 19); Cigánynóta (Gypsy Son...
Performers: Duncker, Hans; Geszty, Sylvia; Morbitzer, Egon; Oistrakh, David; Walter, Naum
Conductors: Neumann, Václav; Weisenhütter, Gerhart; Hanell, Robert; Rögner, Heinz; Garaguly, Carl von
Ensemble: ; Deutschland Sender Orchestra Berlin; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Although part of the Basics series, there are a number of unusual items here - the voice and piano version of Bartok's 'Village Scenes' and...continue...

Brahms, Sibelius: Violin Concerto / Katrin Scholz, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 77; Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47
Performers: Scholz, Katrin
Conductors: Sanderling, Michael
Ensemble: Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

Berlin-born Katrin Scholz has received acclaim for her complete cycles of the Haydn and Mozart Concertos, as well as those of Saint-Saens and Martinu. Her...continue...

Brahms: Liebeslieder-Walzer Opus 52 & 65 / Hauschild, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes (18), Op. 52; Neue Liebeslieder waltzes, (15) for voices & piano 4 hands, Op. 65
Performers: Hoene, Barbara; Lorenz, Siegfried; Ude, Armin; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Hauschild, Wolf-Dieter
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Chorus members

Brahms: Symphonies no 1-4 / Otmar Suitner

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Symphony no 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar
Ensemble: Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra

"It is quite a good orchestra, with a rich, dark tone, excellent brass and woodwind principals, and a sleek and assured ensemble Suitner's performances have...continue...

Brahms: Vier ernste Gesänge; Lieder

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Serious Songs (4), Op. 121; Der Tod, das ist die kühle Nacht, Op. 96 no 1; Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 105; Songs (9) for voice & piano, Op. 32; Songs (7) for voice & piano...

Moods - Unfold your Mind - Bach, Satie, etc / Koch, Erber

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622; Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, K 467; Johannes Brahms: Symph...
Performers: Erber, Gerhard; Michallik, Oskar; Schmidt, Annerose; Ulbricht, Joachim; Walter, Johannes; Zoff, Jutta
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Kurz, Siegfried; Herbig, Günther; Suitner, Otmar; Masur, Kurt; Rögner, Heinz; Berglund, Paavo
Ensemble: ; Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

There's no denying that classical music, in all its forms, styles and genres can elevate the soul and empower the will. These releases in Berlin...continue...

Chamber Works - Schubert, Brahms, et al / Peter Rösel, et al

8 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Franz Schubert: "Trout" Quintet; Adagio and Rondo Concertante for Piano and Strings in F major, D 487; Johannes Brahms: Quintet for Piano and Strings in F minor, Op. 34; Die schöne Magelone, Op....
Performers: Bischoff, Joachim; Damm, Peter; Funke, Christian; Glaetzner, Burkhard; Hallmann, Dietmar; Hucke, Rainer; Krohner, Giorgio; Rosel, Peter; Schreier, Peter; Suske, Karl; Timm, Jurnjakob
Conductors:
Ensemble: Brahms Quartett; Gewandhaus Quartet

If you found June 2006's boxed set of Peter Rosel's solo repertoire enjoyable, you'll want to hear him in these chamber music performances with some...continue...

Sacred Songs - Distler, Reger, et al / Kreile, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Hugo Distler: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Op 12/6, for chorus; Max Reger: Der Mensch lebt und besteht nur eine kleine Zeit, sacred song for chorus, Op. 138/1; Ach, Herr, strafe mich nicht (O Lor...

Spanning a history of over 700 years, the Dresden Kreuzchor is one of the oldest boys' choirs in Germany. This release also marks more than...continue...