Puccini: Tosca / Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Bryn Terfel. Antonio Pappano, The Royal Opera [DVD]1 DVD Video / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 Conductors: Pappano, AntonioEnsemble: Royal Opera House Chorus; Royal Opera House Orchestra Angela Gheorghiu, an iconic artist with a beautiful voice and a star quality that dazzles on stage, captivated the world in her role as Tosca...continue... ![]() Benjamin Britten and His Festival - A behind the scenes look at the Aldeburgh Festival, Tony Palmer's 1967 classic film [DVD]1 DVD Video / United States Of Distribution / 2013-05-21 ![]() Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky: 2 Versions of The Rite of Spring & Firebird / Columbia SO (1960); New York PO (1940)1 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-05-21 It was exactly a century ago Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps shocked and overwhelmed its first audience, provoking a now-legendary riot at its Paris...continue... ![]() Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring - 100th Anniversary Edition, 10 Reference Recordings from Stokowski, Stravinsky, Monteaux, Ozawa, Boulez, Salaonen, Bernstein, Tilson-Thomas1 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-05-21 It was exactly a century ago Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps shocked and overwhelmed its first audience, provoking a now-legendary riot at its Paris...continue... ![]() Journeys - Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence; Schoenberg: Verklarte Nacht / The Emerson String Quartet1 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-05-21 Conductors:Ensemble: Emerson String Quartet The EMERSON STRING QUARTET stands alone in the history of string quartets with an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades: nine Grammy® Awards (including...continue... ![]() Liszt: Hexameron - works by Chopin, Czerny, Thalberg, Herz, Liszt, Pixis and Buche / Blanchard, Buche, Goicoechea, Sorieux, Tanski1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Works: Franz Liszt: Hexaméron (Morceau de concert), collaborative work for piano & orchestra (edited by Leslie Howard),; Funerailles; Frédéric Chopin: Mazurka for piano no 13 in A minor, Op. ...Performers: Blanchard, Johann; Buche, Leon; Goicoechea, Carlos; Sorieux, Caroline; Tanski, Claudius; Yoshikane, Kanako It was billed as a battle of titans. Franz Liszt had invited the leading pianists of his time to compose variations on Bellini's "March of...continue... Recording information: Konzerthaus der Abtei Marienmünster (12/10/2012-12/12/2012)....continue... ![]() Mendelssohn: String Quintets, Opp. 87 & 18 / Leipsig Quartet, Barbara Buntrock, viola1 CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18Performers: Buntrock, Barbara [Viola] Conductors: Ensemble: Leipzig String Quartet When the Leipzig String Quartet takes on Mendelssohn's string quintets, the atmosphere is electrifying. Mendelssohn's late quintet shows that this composer at was the height...continue... Recording information: Konzerthaus der Abtei Marienmünster (01/25/2013-01/27/2013)....continue... ![]() Mahler: Das klagende Lied; Blumine; Symphony No. 10 / Manuela Uhl, soprano; Lioba Braun, alto; Werner Gura, tenor. Blunier1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Works: Gustav Mahler: Das klagende Lied, Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra (Version 1898/99); Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/majorPerformers: Güra, Werner; Uhl, Manuela Conductors: Blunier, Stefan Ensemble: ; Czech Philharmonic Chorus Brno Mahler initially had a hard time of it. A few compositional attempts from his youth did not turn out to his liking and were destroyed....continue... Recording information: Bonn (05/14/2012-05/26/2012)....continue... ![]() Wagner: Arrangements for Piano by Busoni, Kocsis, Corbett, Stradal, Moszkowski / Severin von Eckardstein, piano1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Liszt was the first, but pianists of later generations also journeyed through the gigantic cosmos of the Wagnerian music drama with paraphrases and transcriptions for...continue... ![]() Music of Old Cities and Royal Courts, ranging from Monteverdi, Vivaldi & Handel to Sartorio, Schein and Pisendel / Wunderlich, Karajan, Lorengar, Harnoncourt et al.3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 In the legendary series Reflexe - Stationen Europaischer Musik, EMI Germany published recordings of Early Music between 1972 and 1983, ranging from the Middle Ages...continue... ![]() Rudolf Schock: Electrola Querschnitte - Original Opera Highlights 1952-61 / 10 remastered CDs8 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 A delightfully natural and spontaneous style of singing, like Fritz Wunderlich, tenor Rudolf Schock enjoyed a legendary reputation and great popularity. The opera highlights from...continue... ![]() Mir Ist Die Ehre Widerfahren - Opera highlights / Hermann Prey, Rudolf Schock, Lisa Della Casa, Leonie Rysanek, Elisabeth Grümmer6 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 The 7-CD box Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren contains original sets of highlights (plus bonus material) from German-language repertoire, from such classics as Strauss's Rosenkavalier,...continue... ![]() Le Violon Roi - Concertos, chamber music & encores / Renaud Capucon, violin5 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 A violinist in a class of his own, Renaud Capucon shows why he is "Le Violon Roi" (The Violin King) in this 3-CD collection. As...continue... ![]() Edda Moser: Electrola Recitals - Opera & Lied by R. Strauss; Schumann; Schubert; Mozart with Frick, Gedda, Rothenberger, Werba et al. [9 CDs]1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 Edda Moser and EMI-Electrola - a special chapter in the history of recorded music. Two passions mark this longstanding cooperation: a love of opera especially...continue... ![]() Martha Argerich and Friends - Live from Lugano 20121 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 EMI Classics are pleased to release the latest installment of highlights from the Martha Argerich Project at the Lugano Festival. This is the tenth annual...continue... ![]() Schöne Nacht, du Liebesnacht: Electrola Querschnitte1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 The 7-CD box Schone Nacht, du Liebesnacht presents original sets of highlights sung in German (plus bonus material) from the Italian and French repertoire -...continue... ![]() Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]. Music by Dana Kaproff1 CD / Perseverance Records / 2013-05-21 Works: Dana Kaproff: Gregory Crewdson![]() Scelsi: The Works for Violin / Weiping Lin1 CD / Mode Records / 2013-05-21 Works: Giacinto Scelsi: Divertimento for violin no 4; L'âme ailée, for violin; L'âme ouverte, for violin; Divertimento for violin no 2; Xynobis, for violin solo; Divertimento for violin no 3Performers: Lin, Weiping [Violin] Recording information: 4Tune Studio, Vienna, Austria (11/13/2008-11/14/2008)....continue... ![]() Britten: Songs / Ian Bostridge, tenor; Antonio Pappano, piano; Xuefei Yang, guitar1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-05-21 Works: Benjamin Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52; Sonnets (7) of Michelangelo, for voice & piano, Op. 22; Hölderlin Fragments (6), song cycle, for tenor & piano, Op. 61; Songs from the Chinese, song cycle...Performers: Bostridge, Ian; Yang, Xue Fei Conductors: Pappano, Antonio Ian Bostridge is one of the only few tenors who specialist in lieder. Known for his distinctive voice and performance style who finds the essence...continue... ![]() Bach, Händel - Works in romantic organ arrangements / Wolfgang Baumgratz, organ1 CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21 Works: Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Chorale improvisation & fugue after Bach's "Singt dem Herrn ein neues Lied" (BWV 225); Arrangement of Bach's Adagio (Air célèbre), BWV 1068; Arrangement of Bach' s Vari...Performers: Baumgratz, Wolfgang Bach and Händel in arrangements by Max Reger, Alexandre Guilmant, and Sigfrid Karg-Elert: these are the top names that have been brought together for you...continue... ![]() Mozart: Musicateatro / Michel poletti, Lucia Bassetti, Carlo Dell'Acqua, Gil Pidoux [DVD]1 DVD Video / Gallo / 2013-05-14 An actor, a puppeteer and two musicians conjure up a narrative of the eventful life and work of Mozart: a pocket-size production, in the style...continue... ![]() Verdi: Attila / Abdrazakov, Markarova, Sulimsky, Shorokhodov. Mariinsky Orchestra, Gergiev [Blu-Ray]1 Blu-Ray Video / Mariinsky / 2013-05-14 Conductors: Gergiev, ValeryEnsemble: Mariinsky Orchestra ![]() Verdi: Attila / Abdrazakov, Markarova, Sulimsky, Shorokhodov. Mariinsky Orchestra, Gergiev [DVD]1 DVD Video / Mariinsky / 2013-05-14 Conductors: Gergiev, ValeryEnsemble: Mariinsky Orchestra In celebration of Verdi's anniversary year, the Mariinsky label presents a high-definition video recording of Verdi's Attila, led by maestro Valery Gergiev, produced by Arturo...continue... ![]() Franco Corelli in Concert - Arias by Verdi, Giordano, Meyerbeer, Puccini, Tosti et al. [DVD]1 DVD Video / Bel Canto Society / 2013-05-14 If you are a Franco Corelli fan, you will find this DVD indispensable! The amazing six-hour production features Corelli in 1971, giving thrilling performances of...continue... Run Time: 360 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Mono, Subtitles: English, Italian ...continue... ![]() Herbert Von Karajan / Karajan - The Second Life, a film by Eric Schulz / [DVD]1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-05-14 A brand new 80-munite documentary/film, on DVD for the first time. A must-have product for anyone with more than a passing interest in one of ...continue...![]() Gustavo Dudamel - The European Concert: works by Brahms, Haydn, Beethoven / Gautier Capucon, Berliner PO [DVD]1 DVD Video / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-05-14 Works: Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. Anthony"; Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Cello no 1 in C major, H 7b no 1; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor...Performers: Capucon, Gautier Every year the Berliner Philharmoniker invite artist for the orchestra's traditional birthday concert on May 1st. In 2012, the guests were Gustavo Dudamel, conducting, and ...continue...![]() Songs of Logan Skelton: The Islander, Into Deep Waters; Jennifer Goltz, soprano; Stephen Lusmann, baritone;Logan Skelton, piano1 CD / Blue Griffin / 2013-05-14 ![]() Sigfrid Karg-Elert: The Complete Organ Works, Vol. 41 CD / Priory / 2013-05-14 ![]() Lullaby & Nocturne; Neruda, Stravinsky, Lyapunov, Kreisler, et al.; David Hays, violin; Peter Collins, piano1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-05-14 This recording brings together some of the finest works in the genre of lullabies and nocturnes written for violin and piano. The works share the...continue... ![]() Songs of Logan Skelton: Dickinson Songs: An Intimate Nature, Unknown Peninsula; Jennifer Goltz, soprano; Logan Skelton, piano1 CD / Blue Griffin / 2013-05-14 ![]() Claviorgan Wonderland1 CD / Camerata / 2013-05-14 Claudio Brizi studied at the Conservatory in Perugia and Bologna. He has performed more than 2,000 concerts, both as a solo player and chamber musician....continue... ![]() Songs of Logan Skelton: The Mad Potter, A Kind of Weather; Stephen Lausmann, baritone; Logan Skelton, piano1 CD / Blue Griffin / 2013-05-14 Logan Skelton is a much sought after pianist, teacher and composer whose work has received international critical acclaim. As a composer he has a special...continue... ![]() Sigfrid Karg-Elert: The Complete Organ Works, Vol. 51 CD / Priory / 2013-05-14 One of the most intriguing personalities in the sphere of organ composition, Sigfrid Karg-Elert is best known for his chorale improvisation o the hymn Nun...continue... ![]() The King of Clarinet: Karl Leister2 CD / Camerata / 2013-05-14 This 2-CD recording (notes in Japanese only) is a compilation of recordings made by Karl Leister over his long career. The recording celebrates his 75th...continue... ![]() Jacob Druckman: Lamia1 CD / BMOP/Sound / 2013-05-14 BMOP/sound presents five works of the American master Jacob Druckman in a disc that exhibits the award-winning Boston Modern Orchestra Project and conductor Gil Rose...continue... ![]() Vincent Persichetti: Harmonium; Sherry Overholt, soprano; Joshua Pierce, piano1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-05-14 Harmonium, a song cycle for soprano and piano on poems by Wallace Stevens was written in 1951. He selected 20 of the 85 poems in...continue... ![]() Isaac Albeniz: Transcriptions for Guitar1 CD / La Ma De Guido / 2013-05-14 Born in Greece, guitarist Yorgos Arguiriadis has lived in Spain for many years. His performances reflect the Spanish character with which he is so familiar....continue... ![]() Max Reger: The Forgotten Romantic: Silhouettes, Io. 53; Ten Small Lecture Pieces, Op. 44; Six Imtermezzi, Op. 45; Leaves and Flowers; Six Piano Pieces; Martha Thomas, piano2 CD / ACA Digital / 2013-05-14 The piano pieces heard on this 2-cd set represent the great variety in Max Reger's writing that has made it difficult to assess his contribution...continue... ![]() Amy Williams: Crossings - Richer Textures, BrigidÆs Flame, Falling, Astoria, et al.; JACK Quartet; Jeffrey Jacobs; Amy Williams1 CD / Albany Records / 2013-05-14 Conductors:Ensemble: Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo The compositions of Amy Williams have been presented at renowned contemporary music venues in the United States, Australia and Europe. Her works have been performed...continue... ![]() Bottesini's Greatest Hits - Bottesini: Fantasy on Themes from La Sonambula, Reverie, Tarantella, et al.; Paganini: Variation on One String; Mark Morton, double bass2 CD / Albany Records / 2013-05-14 This unique recording features Mark Morton performing the double bass and piano parts of popular works by Bottesini and Paganini on the first disc, while...continue... ![]() Elliott Carter Edition, Vol. 9 - Tell Me Where is Fancy Bred, Voyage, Warble for Lilac Time, et al.; Various performers1 CD / Bridge / 2013-05-14 This retrospective disc presents music composed by the late Elliott Carter over a period of more than 70 years. Unquestionably, the major work presented here...continue... ![]() Pater Noster1 CD / Gega New / 2013-05-14 This CD includes selected Orthodox chants by Bulgarian and Russian composers, which are performed during each service of the Orthodox church throughout Bulgaria....continue... ![]() David Patterson: Loon's Tail Flashing - Chamber Music / A. Hern Baumgartner and Charles Peltz1 CD / Albany Records / 2013-05-14 Conductors: Patterson, DavidEnsemble: New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble Composer David Patterson is on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He was a recipient of a Fulbright Scholars Award and the Chancellor's...continue... ![]() The Art of David Tudor (1963-1992); Tudor, Cage, Wolff; David Tudor, John Cage7 CD / New World / 2013-05-14 The sprawling electronic music career of David Tudor (1926 - 1996) may be impossible to adequately represent with any set of recordings. The reasons for...continue... ![]() Martin Kutnowski: Al Ver mis Horas de Fiebre1 CD / Anima Records / 2013-05-14 Martin Kutnowski's music, fusing folk, world, and classical sources has been performed on four continents. He has received numerous awards and commissions and his music...continue... ![]() Steven R. Gerber: (Mostly) Solo Piano Music - Three Little Duets, Two Intermezzi, Piano Sonata, et al.; Steven Gerber, piano; Gregory Fulkerson, violin; Jennifer Rinehart, piano1 CD / Albany Records / 2013-05-14 Born in 1948, composer/pianist Steven R. Gerber studied at Haverford College and Princeton. His music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles across the United...continue... ![]() Fred Lerdahl, Vol. 4 - Spirals, Three Diatonic Studies, Imbrication, Wake, Fantasy Etudes; Mirka Vitala, piano; Bethany Beardslee, soprano1 CD / Bridge / 2013-05-14 Volume 4 of Bridge's Fred Lerdahl series offers music composed over a span of four decades. Three recent pieces, Spirals, Three Diatonic Studies, and Imbrications,...continue... ![]() Findlay in Blue - Gershwin, Gottschalk, Gould; Findlay Cockrell, piano1 CD / Albany Records / 2013-05-14 Pianist Findlay Cockrell has had a long and distinguished career in upstate New York as a soloist, chamber musician and concerto soloist. He served on...continue... ![]() Music For Your Star Sign: Gemini by Grieg, Schumann, Wagner, Nicolai and Offenbach1 CD / AAO Music / 2013-05-14 ![]() An Immortal Legacy - Choral works by Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten, Chilcott / The Sixteen1 CD / Coro / 2013-05-14 Works: Thomas Tallis: Psalm Tunes (9) for Mister Parker; Absterge Domine; In manus tuas; I call and cry to thee; Loquebantur variis linguis; Thomas Morley: Aprill is in my mistris face, madrigal for 4 voice...Performers: Evans, Robert; Lane, Carys; MacKenzie, Neil; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals] Conductors: Christophers, Harry Ensemble: ; The Sixteen Sixteenth-century England was a place of much religious change. It was a dangerous and confusing time, and it is testament to their incredible skill and...continue... |
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