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Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 / Herbert Blomstedt

2 Super Audio CD / Querstand / 2013-02-12

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 2 in C minor / Blomstedt, Gewandhaus Orch. Leipzig

1 Super Audio CD / Querstand / 2013-01-08

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 2 in C minor, WAB 102
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

The ninth SACD in the Bruckner cycle with Herbert Blomstedt and the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig marks the completion of this series, just in time to...continue...

Bruckner: Symphony No. 1 / Herbert Blomstedt - Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch.

1 Super Audio CD / Querstand / 2012-11-13

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 1 in C minor, WAB 101
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Recording information: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Groáer Saal (06/16/2011-06/17/2011)....continue...

Bruckner: Symphony no 7 / Blomstedt, et al / Herbert Blomstedt

1 Super Audio CD / Querstand / 2012-10-09

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 7 in E major, WAB 107
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

This new CD release by the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig was recorded during Herbert Blomstedt's first concert as Honorary Conductor of the orchestra in 2006....continue...

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 / Blomstedt

1 Super Audio CD / Querstand / 2012-01-10

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 3 in D minor, WAB 103
Conductors: Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

The fifth installment of the Bruckner cycle with Herbert Blomstedt and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra contains the original version from 1873, which has been somewhat...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Saal, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig (09/23/2010-09/24/2010)....continue...

50 Best Liszt / Michel Béroff, Aldo Ciccolini, John Ogdon, André Watts, et al.

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-08-23

Works: Franz Liszt: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E flat major, S 124; Concerto for Piano no 2 in A major, S 125; Polonaise brillante, transcription for piano (after von Weber; Fantasy on Hungarian Folk Themes...
Performers: Beroff, Michel; Ciccolini, Aldo [Piano]; Cziffra, Gyorgy; Darre, Jeanne-Marie; Lucchesini, Andrea; Ogdon, John; Ovchinikov, Vladimir; Paik, Kun-woo; Sheppard, Craig; Watts, Andre
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

50 Best is a series of 3-CD sets which feature genres of music ranging from symphonies, concertos, and solo instrumental works to chamber music, songs,...continue...

Brahms: The 4 Symphonies / Kurt Masur

3 Super Audio CD / PentaTone Classics / 2011-06-28

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Tragic Overture, Op. 81; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Academic Festival Overture in C minor, Op. 80; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Symphony...
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

This 1976 recording of the critically acclaimed Brahms cycle features the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig led by conductor Kurt Masur. According to "connoisseurs" these old Philips recordings...continue...
Recording information: Paul-Gerhardt Kirche, Leipzig (10/1976)....continue...

Schumann: Piano Concerto, Symphony No. 4 / Argerich, Chailly [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / EuroArts / 2010-02-23

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13; Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54; Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Carnaval, Op. 9; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Performers: Argerich, Martha
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. This legendary Argentinean musician is surrounded by an aura...continue...
Run Time: 93 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, Color
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Mendelssohn Discoveries / Riccardo Chailly

1 CD / Decca / 2009-10-06

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Work(s); Concerto for Piano in E minor; Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"
Performers: Prosseda, Roberto
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Conductor Riccardo Chailly continues his long association with the Gewandhausorchester with this all-new recording of Mendelssohn. Each work was influenced by the composer's travels to...continue...

Piano Dreams - The most popular melodies

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2009-08-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for piano no 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathetique"; Robert Schumann: Blumenstück for Piano in D flat major, Op. 19; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 20 in ...
Performers: Erber, Gerhard; Rosel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Schorler, Renate; Shetler, Norman; Stockigt, Siegfried; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus 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: Violin Concerto, Double Concerto / Repin, Mork, Chailly, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2009-03-17

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 77; Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102 "Double"
Performers: Repin, Vadim [Violin]; Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech; Wahlgren, Henrik
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

This highly anticipated second DG release from Vadim Repin, one of today's most celebrated violinists, features Brahms' romantic Violin Concerto and Double Concerto. As a...continue...

Brahms: Piano Concerto No 1; Beethoven: Piano Sonata No 14 "Moonlight" / Masur, Dichter, et al

1 Super Audio CD / PentaTone Classics / 2009-02-24

Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D minor, Op. 15; Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight"
Performers: Dichter, Misha
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Violin Sonata & Piano Trio / Anne-Sophie Mutter, André Previn, Lynn Harrell, et al

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2009-02-03

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in D minor; Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in D minor, Op. 49; Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major (1820)
Performers: Harrell, Lynn; Mutter, Anne-Sophie; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

To mark the bicentenary (February 3, 2009) of Mendelssohn's birth, Anne-Sophie Mutter has recorded a very special tribute combining symphonic music and chamber works. This...continue...

The Mendelssohn Experience

2 CD / Warner Classics / 2009-01-27

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"; Concerto for Piano no 1 in G minor, Op. 25; Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20; Symphony no 5 in D maj...
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; D'Arco, Annie; Katsaris, Cyprien; Parsons, Geoffrey; Vengerov, Maxim [Violin]
Conductors: Masur, Kurt; Leppard, Raymond; Jordan, Armin; ; Higginbottom, Edward
Ensemble: Beaux Arts Trio; English Chamber Orchestra; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Chorus; New College Choir, Oxford; Suisse Romande Orchestra

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

Basics - Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition / Rösel, Markevitch, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-09-09

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Scherzo for Piano in C sharp minor; Ein Kinderscherz; Une larme; Intermezzo for Piano in B minor "in modo classico"; Hopak; Night on the Bare Mountain
Performers: Rosel, Peter
Conductors: Markevitch, Igor
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

The successful 'Basics' series is expanding its range with 2-CD sets: repertory classics in magnificent recordings that should be in every CD collection - at...continue...

Ultimate Liszt - The Essential Masterpieces

5 CD / Decca / 2008-08-26

Works: Franz Liszt: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E flat major, S 124; Concerto for Piano no 2 in A major, S 125; Concert Etudes (3) for Piano, S 144; Hungarian Rhapsodies (6) for Orchestra, S 359; Faust Symph...
Performers: Arrau, Claudio; Curzon, Clifford; Kozma, Lajos
Conductors: Davis, Colin; Masur, Kurt; Dorati, Antal; Solti, Sir Georg
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Orchestre de Paris; Royal Concertgebouw 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

Greatest Works - Chopin / Masur, Gabriel, Pistorius, Schmidt, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11; Concerto for Piano no 2 in F minor, B 43/Op. 21; Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46; Mazurka ...
Performers: Gabriel, Elfrun; Pistorius, Andreas; Schmidt, Annerose
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Greatest Works - Mendelssohn

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, in E major Op. 21; Overture for orchestra in F major ("Fair Melusina"), Op. 32; Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Hebrides Overture, in...
Performers: Gheorghiu, Valentin; Rohde, Peter Arne; Schmahl, Gustav; Schorler, Renate
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Masur, Kurt; Konwitschny, Franz; Koch, Helmut; Kegel, Herbert
Ensemble: ; Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Greatest Works - Schumann / Masur, Konwitschny, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Robert Schumann: Genoveva, Op. 81; Symphony no 1 in B flat major ("Spring"), Op. 38; Concerto for Cello in A minor, Op. 129; Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Myrthen, Op. 25; Der Nussbaum ("Es grünet ein N...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Rösel, Peter; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman
Conductors: Masur, Kurt; Konwitschny, Franz; Neumann, Horst
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Chorus

Greatest Works - Tchaikovsky / Masur, Sanderling, Kogan, Rögner, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Variations for Cello and Orchestra on a Rococo theme, Op. 33; Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Sérénade mélancolique for Viol...
Performers: Chen, Robert; Rosel, Peter; Timm, Jurnjakob
Conductors: Sanderling, Kurt; Masur, Kurt; Kogan, Pavel; Rögner, Heinz
Ensemble: ; Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Basics - Schumann: Symphonies no 2 & 3 / Konwitschny, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Konwitschny (1901-1962) was one of the most highly regarded German conductors of his time, and these warm, old-fashioned performances were among the last recordings he...continue...

Mendelssohn: Die Jugendsymphonien / Masur, Gewandhaus Orch

4 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Sinfonia (String Symphony) for string orchestra no 1 in C major; Sinfonia (String Symphony) for string orchestra no 2 in D major; Sinfonia (String Symphony) for string orchestra no...
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Kurt Sanderling - 95th Birthday Celebration - Bruckner, Shostakovich, Mahler

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 3 in D minor, WAB 103; Gustav Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen; Dmitry Shostakovich: From Jewish Folk Poetry, song cycle for soloists & piano, Op. 79 (orchestrated ...
Performers: Croonen, Maria; Schreier, Peter
Conductors: Sanderling, Kurt
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Kurt Sanderling is the last great conductor of his generation, and his 95th birthday provides the occasion to present three important recordings in remastered versions...continue...

Masur Edition - Mendelssohn: Overtures / Gewandhausorchester

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95; Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"; Overture for orchestra in C major ("Trumpet"), Op. 101; Overture for orchestra in F major ("Fair Me...
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Piano Concertos - Beethoven, Haydn, etc / Rösel, et al

10 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. ...
Performers: Rosel, Peter
Conductors: Flor, Claus P.; Herbig, Günther; Bongartz, Heinz; Kegel, Herbert; Sanderling, Kurt; Masur, Kurt; Blomstedt, Herbert
Ensemble: Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Berlin Classics continues to offer its "star" pianist in these specially-priced packages of solo and concerted works. These collections display his broad artistic range not...continue...

Moments of Peace

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Jean Sibelius: Kuolema; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Pian...
Performers: Funke, Christian; Morbitzer, Egon; Stockigt, Siegfried
Conductors: Sebastian, Georges; Sanderling, Kurt; Vonk, Hans; Kegel, Herbert; Herbig, Günther; Konwitschny, Franz; Masur, Kurt; Honeck, Manfred
Ensemble: ; Bamberg Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Peaceful Inspirations

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Manuel de Falla: Nights in the gardens of Spain; El sombrero de tres picos; Maurice Ravel: Ma mère l'oye; Rapsodie espagnole; Pavane pour une infante défunte; Igor Stravinsky: Firebird;...
Performers: Czapski, Jutta
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Kempe, Rudolf; Weigle, Jörg-Peter; ; Suitner, Otmar; Kegel, Herbert; Markevitch, Igor; Garaguly, Carl von
Ensemble: ; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresden Staatskapelle Kammerharmonie Bläsersoliste ; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

This unusual and inspirational series - devoted to the concept of "releasing your inner power through the harmony of choice classical music" - continues with...continue...

Moods - True Treasure - Pente, Haydn, etc / Obertz, Koch

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Pietro Nardini: Concerto for Violin & orchestra in E minor; Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata for Keyboard no 38 in F major, H 16 no 23; Sonata for Keyboard no 48 in C major, H 16 no 35; Felix Mendelssohn: ...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Bauer, Arthur; Casper, Bernd; Hallmann, Dietmar; Hucke, Rainer; Olbertz, Walter; Rösel, Peter; Scherzer, Manfred; Schramm, Siegfried; Schumann, Manfred; Suske, Karl; Timm, Ju...
Conductors: Koch, Helmut; Masur, Kurt; ; Suitner, Otmar
Ensemble: Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Basics - Chopin: Piano Concerto no 1 & 2 / Schmidt, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11; Concerto for Piano no 2 in F minor, B 43/Op. 21
Performers: Schmidt, Annerose
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Franz Konwitschny (1901-1962) was one of the most important East German conductors of the 20th century, and is here conducting the orchestra he took over...continue...

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, etc / Markevitch

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Night on the Bare Mountain
Conductors: Markevitch, Igor
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

All the way back in 1953 Igor Markevitch (1912-1983) recorded a classic performance of Pictures with the Berlin Philharmonic. Twenty years later he returned to...continue...

Basics - Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3, Violin Concerto

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Concerto for Violin in D minor
Performers: Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

This bargain-priced series from Berlin Classics continues with two outstanding recordings. In particular, the Mendelssohn disc allows us to savor the art of Igor Oistrakh...continue...

Opera Arias / Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Kurt Masur, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Eugen Onegin; Giuseppe Verdi: Otello; La forza del destino; Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op 60; Arabella
Performers: Hallmann, Dietmar; Tomowa-Sintow, Anna
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Artistic stature and personal charisma - in Anna Tomowa-Stintow these two qualities are united in the most felicitous way. She ranks among the greatest sopranos...continue...

Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream, etc / Herbig, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Overture for orchestra in F major ("Fair Melusina"), Op. 32; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, in D major Op. 27
Performers: Springer, Ingeborg
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Mendelssohn's beautiful settings to Shakespeare are heard in this early performance by Gunther Herbig, now one of Europe's major conductors. The two Overtures, in Masur's...continue...

Schumann: The 4 Symphonies, etc / Franz Konwitschny

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring"; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Overture, Scherz...
Performers: Bohner, Georg; Damm, Peter; Marker, Hermann; Pilz, Werner
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Basics - Schumann: Piano Concertos / Kurt Masur, Peter Rösel

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54; Introduction and Allegro appassionato for Piano and Orchestra in G major, Op. 92; Introduction and Allegro for Piano and Orchestra in D minor, ...
Performers: Rosel, Peter
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Documents - David and Igor Oistrakh Vol 2 - Mozart, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 5 in A major ("Turkish") K. 219; Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 ...
Performers: Oistrakh, David; Oistrakh, Igor [Violin]
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Basics - Tchaikovsky, Grieg: Piano Concertos / Masur, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16
Performers: Rösel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

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...

Basics - Sibelius: Finlandia, etc / Suitner, Berglund, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22; Kuolema; Franz Berwald: Septet for clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello & double-bass in B-flat major, "Grand"; Edvard Grie...
Performers: Morbitzer, Egon; Stolte, Adele
Conductors: Sanderling, Kurt; ; Neumann, Václav; Berglund, Paavo; Masur, Kurt; Suitner, Otmar; Hanell, Robert; Weigle, Jörg-Peter
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Octet; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Staatskapelle Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; German Radio Symphony Orchestra; Leipzig Gewan...

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...

40 Most Beautiful Summer Classics - Mozart, Vivaldi, Debussy, etc

2 CD / Warner Classics / 2008-06-24

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Ralph Vaughan Williams: The lark ascending; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachiana ...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Bayo, María; Buchbinder, Rudolf [Piano]; Crook, Howard [Tenor Vocals]; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Graham, Susan; Höll, Hartmut; Heisser, Jean-Fran&cc...
Conductors: Scimone, Claudio; Masur, Kurt; Davis, Andrew; Krivine, Emmanuel; Bühl, Gregor; Parry, David; Nagano, Kent; López-Cobos, Jesús; Gardiner, John Eliot; Serebrier, José; Lombard...
Ensemble: ; I Solisti Veneti; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Lyon National Orchestra; Lyon Opera Orchestra; Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra

40 Most Beautiful Love Themes - Vivaldi, Mozart, Debussy, etc / Mehta, Ristenpart, Haitink, Scimone, Masur, et al

2 CD / Warner Classics / 2008-06-24

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, K 467; Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Overture; Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a; Concerto ...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Bax, Alessio [Piano]; Chambon, Jacques; Field, Joan; Golan, Itamar [Piano]; Grutzmann, Susanne; Guschlbauer, Theodor [Conductor]; Hanslip, Chloe [Violin]; Isbin, Sharon; Katsaris, Cypr...
Conductors: Guschlbauer, Theodor; Masur, Kurt; Janowski, Marek; Shostakovich, Maxim; Foster, Lawrence; Wolff, Hugh; Saraste, Jukka-Pekka; Rizzi, Carlo; Davis, Andrew; Lombard, Alain; ; Albert, Rudolf; Lazarev, A...
Ensemble: 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic; Bamberg Symphony Orchestra; Basel Symphony Orchestra; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra; Borodin Quartet; Cleveland...

Gottlob Frick Vol 2 - Rossini, Nicolai, Verdi, Wagner

1 CD / Preiser / 2008-06-10

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons; Gioachino Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia; Otto Nicolai: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor; Albert Lortzing: Der Wildschütz; Zar und Zimmermann; Giuseppe Verdi: N...
Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Frick, Gottlob; Gorgen, Martin; Krukowski, Ernst; Schock, Rudolf [Tenor Vocal]; Westenberger, Erna
Conductors: Forster, Karl; Schuchter, Wilhelm; Matzerath, Otto; Konwitschny, Franz; Striegler, Kurt; Rother, Artur
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden State Opera Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Called by Furtwangler the "blackest bass" of his generation, Frick had no competitors capable of surpassing or even matching his powerful voice in either force...continue...

Schumann/Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Chailly, et al

2 CD / Decca / 2008-02-19

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major ("Spring"), Op. 38; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Conductors: Chailly, Riccardo
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

The Gewandhaus Orchestra - under it's Music Director Riccardo Chailly - brings generations of authentic "romantic" style to performances of all four Schumann symphonies. These...continue...

Brahms: Sérénades Op 11 & 16 / Kurt Masur, et al

1 Super Audio CD / PentaTone Classics / 2007-08-28

Works: Johannes Brahms: Serenade for orchestra no 1 in D major, Op. 11; Serenade for orchestra no 2 in A major, Op. 16
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

"The orchestra has a luxurious fullness and plays (as you'd expect) with absolute authority. Sonics on the standard CD layer are excellent, nicely balancing clarity...continue...

The Best of Maxim Vengerov

11 CD / Warner Classics / 2007-04-24

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring"; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento for String Qu...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Chachamov, Revital; Golan, Itamar [Piano]; Klein, Alex; Markovich, Aleksandr; Vengerov, Maxim [Violin]
Conductors: Mehta, Zubin; Masur, Kurt; Rostropovich, Mstislav; Abbado, Claudio; Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; New York Philharmonic

Tchaikovsky: Symphonies, Piano Concertos, etc / Masur, et al

10 CD / Warner Classics / 2007-02-27

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter daydreams"; Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32; Symphony no 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian"; Romeo & Juliet; Symphony no 3 in D majo...
Performers: Dicterow, Glenn; Leonskaja, Elisabeth; Munroe, Lorne; Schonheit, Michael
Conductors: Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; New York Philharmonic