Gustavo Dudamel Discoveries / highlights from works by Beethoven, Mahler, Bernstein, Bruckner, Revueltas et al. [CD & DVD]2 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-09-25 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109; Dmit...Conductors: Dudamel, Gustavo Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic; Gothernburg Symphony Orchestra; Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela; Vienna Philharmonic Discoveries, Grammy award winner Gustavo Dudamel's first 'Best of album, features favorites from Beethoven to Bernstein and several Dudamel tracks never before released on CD...continue... ![]() Stravinsky: Rite of Spring; Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 / Leonard Bernstein, London SO (live, 11/1966) Includes Bernstein Interview [DVD]1 DVD Video / ICA Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps; Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historical performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for...continue... Run Time: 82 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): Mono, Subtitles: English, German, French Country of Origin: Germ...continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 / Jurowski, London PO2 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-09-25 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4 in F minor, Op. 36; Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64Conductors: Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Throughout his life, Tchaikovsky described the idea of Fate as 'that fatal power which prevents one from attaining the goal of happiness'. This dark force...continue... Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (2011)....continue... ![]() Sacred Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146; Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria, RV 589; Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Claudio Monteverdi: Beatus Vir (II), motet for 5 voices (from Seva morale e spirituale), SV 269...Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Argenta, Nancy; Bar, Olaf; Barley, Peter; Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Bowers-Broadbent, Christopher; Connell, John; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Dawson, Lynne; Gens, Veronique; Hogman, Nils; K... Conductors: Christie, William; Parrott, Andrew; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Herreweghe, Philippe; McCreesh, Paul; ; Norrington, Roger; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Tate, Jeffrey; Muti, Riccardo; Hickox, Richard; Prêtre, ... Ensemble: ; Coppola e Il Suo Sestetto; Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Players; Il Seminario Musicale; Les Arts Florissants; London Classical Players; Schutz Consort; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() Gustavo Dudamel Discoveries / highlights from works by Beethoven, Mahler, Bernstein, Bruckner, Revueltas et al.1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-09-25 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109; Dmit...Conductors: Dudamel, Gustavo Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic; Gothernburg Symphony Orchestra; Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela; Vienna Philharmonic Discoveries, Grammy award winner Gustavo Dudamel's first 'Best of album, features favorites from Beethoven to Bernstein and several Dudamel tracks never before released on CD...continue... ![]() Legacy: Benjamin Britten conducts - Mozart: Sym. 40; Mendelssohn: Sym. 3 (extract); Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60 / Peter Pears, tenor; English CO [DVD]1 DVD Video / ICA Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550; Benjamin Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60; Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"Conductors: Brittten, Benjamin Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra These revelatory films feature Britten with his favored English Chamber Orchestra performing at two very different times of his life, with equal value. Filmed at...continue... Run Time: 67 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): Mono, Country of Origin: Austria ...continue... ![]() Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6; Swan of Tuonela / Berglund, London PO1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-09-25 Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 6 in D minor, Op. 104; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22Conductors: Berglund, Paavo Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Finnish conductor Paavo Berglund, who passed away in January 2012, was one of the last remaining conductors with a direct personal connection to Sibelius. Although...continue... ![]() Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Symphonic Interludes from Intermezzo / Gerard Schwarz1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-09-25 Works: Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Intermezzo, Op. 72Conductors: Schwarz, Gerard Ensemble: ; Seattle Symphony Orchestra This is "as good a performance and interpretation - and technical recording - of Also sprach Zarathustra as one would expect to find" (Gramophone). Inspired...continue... Recording information: Seattle Center Opera House, USA (03/31/1987/05/13/1987)....continue... ![]() Russian Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; In the steppes of central Asia; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36; Flight of the Bumblebee; Modest Mussorgsky: Night on t...Performers: Alexeev, Dmitri; Capuçon, Gautier; Dessay, Natalie; Isserlis, Steven; Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor]; Pommier, Jean-Bernard; Thibaudet, Jean-Yves [Piano]; Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech Conductors: Paavo, Järvi; Cluytens, André; Jordan, Armin; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Jansons, Mariss; Gergiev, Valery; Gardiner, John Eliot; Previn, Andre; Muti, Riccardo; Litton, Andrew; Pletnev, Mikhai... Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() Sir Georg Solti - 100th Anniversary Edition: Beethoven: Sym. No 1; Schubert: Syms. Nos. 6 & 8; Shostakovich: Sym. 9; Tchaikovksy: Sym. 6 / Chicago SO; Bavarian Radio SO [3 DVD]3 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-09-25 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 6 in C major, D 589 "Little C Major"; Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony n...Conductors: Solti, Georg Ensemble: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Orchestra Sir Georg Solti - one of the greatest conductors of his day - is profiled extensively here, both in the definitive profile "Solti - The...continue... Run Time: 270 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, ...continue... ![]() Johan Svendsen: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 - Norwegian Rhapsodies 3 & 4; Cello Concerto, Op. 7; Symphony no 2 / Truls Mork, cello1 CD / Chandos Records / 2012-09-25 Works: Johan Svendsen: Norwegian Rhapsody for orchestra no 3, Op. 21; Norwegian Rhapsody for orchestra no 4, Op. 22; Concerto for Cello in D major, Op. 7; Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 15Performers: Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech Conductors: Järvi, Neeme Ensemble: ; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Having recently concluded his Halvorsen series, Neeme Jaarvi continues his Nordic project with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. This is Volume 2 in the survey of...continue... Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway....continue... ![]() Stradella: Chamber Music - Trio Sonatas; Sonatas for 2 violins et al. / Ferrais, Ephrikian, Adamo, Bignami4 CD / Newton Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Alessandro Stradella: Sonata for violin & continuo in A minor, 7.1-10; Sonata for violin & continuo in D major, 7.1-1; Sonata for violin & continuo in G major, 7.1-9; Sonata for violin & continuo in ...Performers: Adamo, Giovanni; Alessandri, Giorgio; Bignami, William [Violin]; Borgatti, Franco; Bruni, Francesco [Cello]; Burattin, Armando; Carli, Maria Isabella de; Cicoria, Nazareno; Eichhorn, Holger; Emiliani... Alessandro Stradella enjoyed such a high reputation during his career that he never lacked powerful patrons and commissions. Regarded by some as the Mozart of...continue... Recording information: Villa Litta (Affori), Milan, Italy....continue... ![]() Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 / Musica Amphion2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6/1; Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6/2; Corelli - Concerto Grosso pt. 1; Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6/4; Concerti grossi (12), Op. 6; Concert...Performers: Belder, Pieter-Jan Conductors: Belder, Pieter-Jan; Ensemble: Musica Amphion Arcangelo Corelli was nothing less than a musical pioneer, a champion of the violin's potential as a solo instrument and an immense influence on the...continue... Personnel: Hank Heyink (archlute). Recording information: 2004....continue... ![]() Mozart Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550; Serenade no 13 in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"; Divertimento no 1 in D major, K. 136; Serenade no 6 in D major, K. 239 'Serenata...Performers: Ambache, Diana; Argenta, Nancy; Ben-Nun, Efrat; Braley, Frank; Chase, Roger; Coles, Samuel; Damrau, Diana; Desderi, Claudio; Dessay, Natalie; Fink, Marcos; Francis, Jeffrey; Garanca, Elina; Gens, V&e... Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi; Warren-Green, Christopher; Nelson, John; Pletnev, Mikhail; Tetzlaff, Christian; Ambache, Diana; Jordan, Armin; Kantorow, Jean-Jacques; Norrington, Roger; Rhorer, Jérémie; M... Ensemble: ; Ensemble Orchestral de Paris Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Symphony no 6 "Pastoral"; "Triple" Concerto; Egmont Overture / Itzhak Perlman - Israel PO, Giora Schmidt, Zuili Bailey, Navah Perlman [DVD]1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-09-25 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84A; Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C major, Op. 56 "Triple Concerto"; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"Performers: Bailey, Zuill; Perlman, Navah; Schmidt, Giora Conductors: Perlman, Itzhak Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra The Israel Philharmonic is a cultural ambassador for Israel, and is regarded as one of the great orchestras of the world. Here conducted by eminent...continue... Run Time: 99 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Country of Origin: Austria ...continue... ![]() Johann Friedrich Fasch: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 "Tempesta Di Mare" / Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra1 CD / Chandos Records / 2012-09-25 Works: Johann Friedrich Fasch: Ouverture in D major, FWV K; Recorder Concerto in F major, FWV L; Concerto for 2 Horns, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Bassoon, Strings, and Basso Continuo in D major, FWV D15; Ouverture ...Performers: Roberts, Gwyn [Recorder]; Stone, Richard Conductors: Roberts, Gwyn Ensemble: Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Fasch Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 is the third and concluding volume in Tempesta di Mare's series of orchestral works by Johann Friedrich Fasch, a contemporary...continue... Recording information: Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pen....continue... ![]() Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5 / Dennis Russell Davies, Basel SO1 CD / Sinfonieorchester Basel / 2012-09-25 Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 3 in D major, D 200; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, D 485Conductors: Davies, Dennis R. Ensemble: ; Basel Symphony Orchestra The Basel Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonieorchester Basel) is one of Switzerland's major orchestras and appears both in concert and at the opera house. The orchestra numbers...continue... Recording information: Stadt-Casino Basel Musiksaal....continue... ![]() Baroque Treasures3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Orfeo; L' Incoronazione di Poppea; George Frederick Handel: Serse; Solomon, HWV 67; Messiah, HWV 56; Dixit Dominus; Concerto for Harp in B flat major, Op. 4 no 6/HWV 294; Water Mu...Performers: Andre, Maurice; Auger, Arleen; Bianchini, Chiara [Violin]; Brosse, Jean-Patrice; Caens, Thierry; Daniels, David; Deletre, Bernard; Desrochers, Isabelle; Goodwin, Paul [Oboe, Conductor]; Hantai, Jerom... Conductors: Haïm, Emmanuelle; Norrington, Roger; Parrott, Andrew; Hickox, Richard; Reyne, Hugo; ; Christie, William; Mandrin, Emmanuel; Malgoire, Jean-Claude; Niquet, Hervé; Cohën-Akenine, Patri... Ensemble: ; Concerto Köln; Ensemble Orchestral de Paris; Les Folies Françoises; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players; Trio Sonnerie Treasures is a new series of 3-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of Virgin Classics, presenting the best loved and key works of the classical...continue... ![]() The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - Coming Home: 75th Anniversay Concert and Documentary / Zubin Mehta, Vadim Repin, Evgeny Kissin et al. [DVD]2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2012-09-25 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93; Camille Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 28; Ernest Chausson: Poème for Vio...Performers: Kissin, Evgeni; Repin, Vadim Conductors: Mehta, Zubin Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra The film "Coming Home" by Janos Darvas brings to life the 75 year history of the Israel Philharmonic with grace and pathos, telling the story...continue... Run Time: 148 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, French...continue... ![]() Josef Suk: Prague; Summer's Tale / BBC SO, Belohlavek1 Super Audio CD / Chandos Records / 2012-09-25 Works: Josef Suk: Pohádka Léta (A Summer Tale), Tone Poem For large Orchestra, A, Op. 29; Praga, Op. 26Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí Ensemble: ; BBC Symphony Orchestra Two symphonic poems by Suk are performed here by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Jiri Belohlavek, who also brought us the highly acclaimed recording of...continue... Recording information: Watford Colosseum (01/03/2012-01/04/2012)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Symphonies nos 33 & 35; "Posthorn" & "Haffner" Serenades / Iona Brown, ASMF2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, K 313 (285c); Serenade no 9 in D major, K 320 "Posthorn"; Symphony no 35 in D major, K 385 "Haffner"; Serenade no 7 in D major, K 250 (248...Conductors: Brown, Iona Ensemble: ; Accedemy of St Martin on the Fields A program of Serenades and Symphonies from Mozart's Salzburg period has been chosen for this latest Hänssler Classic's release. His Salzburg years being centered on...continue... Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (04/1997)....continue... ![]() Organ Symphonies - Widor: Symphony no 5, Op. 42/1; Vierne: Symphony no 6, Op. 59 / Tobias Frank, Seifert Organ, St. Matthias, Berlin1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-09-25 Works: Charles-Marie Widor: Fifth Organ Symphony in F, Op. 42/1; Louis Vierne: Symphony no 6 for organ in B minor, Op. 59Performers: Frank, Tobias Tobias Frank takes on two monumental organ symphonies by French composers Charles-Marie Widor and Louis Vierne in this new release, selecting the genre bookends of...continue... Recording information: St. Matthias, Berlin-Schöneberg (03/07/2011-08/08/2011)....continue... ![]() Strauss: Symphonica Domestica; Symphonic Fragment from Die Liebe der Danae / Schwarz1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-09-25 Works: Richard Strauss: Sinfonia Domestica for orchestra, Op. 53 (TrV 209); Die Liebe der Danae - Opera, Op. 83, TrV 278Conductors: Schwarz, Gerard Ensemble: ; Seattle Symphony Orchestra Richard Strauss's orchestral music includes several works with autobiographical significance, including Ein Heldenleben (Naxos 8.554417). Scored for large symphony orchestra, the Symphonia domestica d...continue... Recording information: Seattle Center Opera House, USA (11/14/1988/11/15/1988)....continue... ![]() Schumann: Symphony No. 4; Debussy: La Mer; Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, suite / Guido Cantelli (live, Edinburgh 1954)1 CD / ICA Classics / 2012-09-25 Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Claude Debussy: Le martyre de Saint Sébastien, symphonic fragments (arranged by Caplet); La merConductors: Cantelli, Guido Ensemble: ; Philharmonia Orchestra Highly respected by Toscanini, Italian conductor Guido Cantelli (b. 1920) started recording with the Philharmonia Orchestra for EMI in the early 50's but was tragically...continue... Recording information: Usher Hall, Edinburgh (09/09/1954)....continue... ![]() Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 "The Four Temperaments" & 3 "Sinfonia Espansiva" / Alan Gilbert, New York PO (live)
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