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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

Basics - French Symphonies - Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Franck

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major; Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"; César Franck: Symphony in D minor, M 48; Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M 46
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Dalitz, Joachim
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Flor, Claus P.; Sanderling, Kurt; Herbig, Günther

Franck: Quartett D-dur, Sonate A-dur / Gewandhaus Quartett

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: César Franck: Quartet for Strings in D major, M. 9; Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, M 8
Performers: Hallmann, Dietmar; Krohner, Giorgio; Schmidt, Annerose; Schunk, Heinz; Suske, Karl; Timm, Jurnjakob
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Ensemble: Gewandhaus Quartet

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
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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...

Moods - Magic Moments - Mussorgsky, etc / Kegel, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Claude Debussy: Children's Corner; Suite bergamasque; Erik Satie: Sarabandes (3) for piano; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat ...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Erber, Gerhard; Fauth, Gerald; Philipp, Gunter; Rosel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Scholz, Katrin; Schunk, Heinz
Conductors: Kegel, Herbert; Masur, Kurt; Rögner, Heinz
Ensemble: Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

This new series implores you to "release your inner power through the harmony of classical music." Classical music has long since proved its lasting, timeless...continue...

French Symphonies - Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Franck

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major; Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony no 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "Organ"; César Franck: Symphony in D minor, M 48; Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, M 46
Performers: Czapski, Jutta; Dalitz, Joachim
Conductors: Suitner, Otmar; Flor, Claus P.; Sanderling, Kurt; Herbig, Günther

These are really excellent performances, and one thing that really stands out is the orchestral sound, in ensemble and recording. This music really demands a...continue...