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Beethoven: Piano Trios Nos. 7 & 5 / Ronan O'Hora, Jonathan Carney

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-02-14

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for Piano and Strings no 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke"; Trio for Piano and Strings no 5 in D major, Op. 70 no 1 "Ghost"
Performers: Carney, Jonathan; O'Hora, Ronan [Piano]
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Ronan O'Hora is firmly established as one of Britain's leading pianists. He has performed extensively in every major country in Europe and in the US,...continue...

Dvorak: Romantic Pieces, Op. 75; Terzetto in C Major, Op. 74; Dumky Trio, Op. 90 / Jonathan Carney

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-02-14

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Romantic Pieces (4) for Violin and Piano, Op. 75/B 150; Terzetto for 2 violins & viola in C major, B. 148 (Op. 74); Trio for Piano and Strings no 4 in E minor, Op. 90/B 166 "Dumk...
Performers: Carney, Jonathan
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Yehudi Menuhin made his violin debut at the age of seven with the San Francisco Symphony in Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, followed by a recital in...continue...

Mozart: Sinfonia Concertantes, K. 364 & K. 297b / Jonathan Carney

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-02-14

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for Piano in B minor, K 540; Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K 364 (320d)
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

After enjoying critically acclaimed international tours as both concertmaster and soloist with numerous ensembles, Jonathan Carney was invited by Vladimir Ashkenazy to become concertmaster of...continue...

Johann Strauss, Jr: Voices of Spring / Peter Guth, RPO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-02-14

Works: Johann Strauss II: Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410; Leichtes Blut, Op. 319; Champagner-Polka, Op. 211; Wein, Weib und Gesang, Op. 333; Persischer Marsch, Op. 289; Kaiser-Jäger-Marsch (Emperor's H...
Conductors: Guth, Peter
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Educated in Vienna and at the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied with David Oistrakh for three years, Peter Guth first appeared on the international concert...continue...

Brahms: Symphony 1; Hadyn Variations / James Judd

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-01-10

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. Anthony"
Conductors: Judd, James
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

A graduate of Trinity College of Music in London, James Judd's first post was as Assistant Conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra under Lorin Maazel. Four...continue...

Dvorak: Symphony no 8; Serenade for Strings / Yehudi Menuhin - Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-01-10

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 8 in G major, Op. 88/B 163; Serenade for Strings
Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Alexander Ardakov

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2012-01-10

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Performers: Ardakov, Alexander
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Alexander Ardakov is a Russian pianist, graduate of the Moscow Conservatoire, and prizewinner at the 1984 Viotti International competition in Italy. Between 1981 and 1991...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Der Voyevoda, Op. 78 / Shipway

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-11-08

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; The Voyevoda, Op. 78
Conductors: Shipway, Frank
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Frank Shipway, one of Britain's foremost international conductors, studied with Sir John Barbirolli and received invaluable help from Herbert von Karajan. His career began to...continue...

Mozart: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 & 2, orchestra vers / Ronan O'Hora

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-11-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet for Piano and Strings no 1 in G minor, K 478; Quartet for Piano and Strings no 2 in E flat major, K 493
Performers: O'Hora, Ronan [Piano]
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Jonathan Carney comes from a unique musical family background. As all six members of his family graduated from the Juilliard School in New York, music...continue...

Berlioz: Overtures - King Lear, Le Corsaire, Beatrice and Benedict / Gibson - Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-10-11

Works: Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini, Op. 23, Overture; Les francs-juges, Op. 3, Overture; Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Béatrice et Bénédict, Overture, H. 138; Waverley Overture, O...
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Alexander Gibson was renowned for his work in Scotland, although he spent six years with Sadlers Wells Opera in the fifties, becoming its youngest...continue...

Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp; Clarinet Concerto / Winn, Brewer, Campbell

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-09-13

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299 in C major; Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622
Performers: Brewer, Aline; Campbell, David; Winn, Robert
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Born in 1960 in Yorkshire, Robert Winn studied the flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London, subsequently winning the Anna Innstone Capital Radio...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major; Karelia Suite; Finlandia / Mackerras

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-09-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Finlandia, Op. 26
Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Charles Mackerras was born in the United States of Australian parents. He studied in Sydney and Prague, and made his debut in opera at...continue...

The Ultimate Last Night of the Proms / Elgar: Pomp & Circumstances Marches; Vaughn-Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; Holst: The Planets - Jupiter

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-09-13

Works: Edward Elgar: Coronation Ode, Op. 44; Enigma Variations; Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39; Gustav Holst: The Planets; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; Frederick Delius: Piec...
Conductors: Cooke, Richard
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Henry Joseph Wood was born in London in 1869 and died in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in 1944. He conducted his first Promenade Concert August 10,...continue...

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite; Swan Lake Suite / Simonov

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-09-13

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a; Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Yuri Simonov studied at the Leningrad Conservatoire with Rabinovich, and assisted Mravinksy at the Leningrad Conservatoire conducting The Mermaid by Dargomizhsky. Following first prize in...continue...

Beethoven: Piano Concerto 4; Triple Concerto / Roll, Kantorow, Wallfisch

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-08-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58; Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C major, Op. 56 "Triple Concerto"
Performers: Kantorow, Jean-Jacques [Conductor/Violin]; Roll, Michael; Wallfisch, Raphael [Cello]
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

In 1963, the youngest of 88 competitors, Michael Roll won the first Leeds International Piano Competition. Since that time his career has taken him worldwide,...continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 / Shipway, Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-08-09

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Conductors: Shipway, Frank
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Frank Shipway, one of Britain's foremost international conductors, studied with Sir John Barbirolli and received invaluable help from Herbert von Karajan, but career really began...continue...

Chopin: Polonaise in F sharp minor; Nocturne in B flat minor / Ronan O'Hora, piano

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-08-09

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise for piano no 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 44, CT. 154; Nocturne for piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9/1, CT. 108; Nocturne for piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT....
Conductors: O'Hora, Ronan [Piano]
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Born in Manchester in 1964, Ronan O'Hora studied with Professor Ryszard Bakst at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he won several awards, including...continue...

Berwald: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 / Bolton

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-07-12

Works: Franz Berwald: Symphony no 3 in C, "Sinfonie Singulière"; Symphony no 4 in E flat, "Sinfonie Naïve"
Conductors: Bolton, Ivor
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Ivor Bolton was educated at Clare College and the Royal College of Music, followed by a year at the National Opera Studio, which coincided with...continue...

Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Delius: Aquarelle: Warlock: Capriol Suite

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-07-12

Works: Edward Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47; Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20; Frederick Delius: Aquarelles (2), for strings (arr. by Fenby...
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Barry Wordsworth is one of Britain's most popular conductors. Regarded as one of the world's leading ballet conductors, he has held the post of Music...continue...

Haydn: Symphonies 100 "Military"; 94 "Surprise" / Sanderling

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-07-12

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 100 in G major ("Military") H. 1/100; Symphony no 94 in G major, H 1 no 94 "Surprise"; Overture to La fedeltà premiata, in D major, H. 1a/11
Conductors: Sanderling, Stefan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Stefan Sanderling, born in 1964, became General Music Director of the Brandenburgische Philharmonie and the Potsdam Opera in 1990, making him one of the youngest...continue...

Bach: Toccata and Fugue; Brandenburg Concerto No. 4; Air on the G String, et al. / Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2011-06-14

Performers: Carney, Jonathan
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Jonathan Carney comes from a unique musical family background. As all six members of his family graduated from the Juilliard School in New York, music...continue...

Elgar: Enigma Variations / Menuhin, et al

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-10-13

Works: Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture, Op. 50; Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39
Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Menuhin's account of the Variations [represents] the interpretation of a musician who has lived long with this music and loves it. He and the engineers...continue...

Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf / Licata, Gielgud, et al

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-10-13

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Georges Bizet: Petite Suite, pieces (5) for orchestra from Jeux d'enfants
Performers: Elms, Roderick; Troon, Vivian
Conductors: Licata, Andrea
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra offers the most beloved children's classics! With Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, the journey embarks on a precarious chase-turned-hunt with the...continue...

Elgar: Cello Concerto / Menuhin, et al

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-10-13

Works: Edward Elgar: Concerto for Cello; Nursery Suite; Chanson de matin, Op. 15 no 2
Performers: Lee, Yoohong
Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Under Lord Menuhin's tutelage, Yoohong Lee has come into his own performing Elgar's Cello Concerto with the award-winning Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While studying at the...continue...

The Ride of the Valkyries - Orchestral Music by Wagner / Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-09-08

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walküre; Rienzi; Lohengrin; Siegfried Idyll; Tannhäuser
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Wagner's rich orchestration presents these gems from his most treasured operas, with the added bonus of the charming chamber ensemble lullaby to his son in...continue...

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-09-08

Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

With its exceptional sound quality and riveting performance, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's rendition of Scheherazade is a favorite among critics. Wordsworth illuminates Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestr...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Gershwin, Ravel, Debussy / Christopher O'Riley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-08-11

Works: George Gershwin: An American in Paris; Rhapsody in Blue; Maurice Ravel: Boléro; pavane; Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Performers: O'Riley, Christopher
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Featured on Billboard's top ten Top Classical Crossover Albums for his interpretations of Radiohead standards on Sony Classical, Christopher O'Riley is treasured for ability to...continue...

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Pachelbel, Bach / Jonathan Carney, et al

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Conce...
Performers: Carney, Jonathan
Conductors: Carney, Jonathan
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

After graduating from the Juilliard School of Music, where he studied with Christine Dethier and Ivan Galamian, Jonathan Carney moved to London on a Leverhulme...continue...

Vaughan Williams: Wasps, The Lark Ascending, etc / Seaman, Carney, et al

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The wasps; The lark ascending; Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite
Conductors: Seaman, Christopher
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Violinist Jonathan Carney is an avid exponent of 20th-century music and his repertoire includes concerti by Lutoslawski, Penderecki, Hindemith, Barber, Walton, and William Bolcom. In...continue...

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, etc / Glover, Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in D minor; A Midsummer Night's Dream
Performers: Chen, Leland
Conductors: Glover, Jane
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

One of the most respected British conductors, Jane Glover has a special affinity with choral music. She records regularly with the BBC Singers and is...continue...

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring, Firebird / Simonov, Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps; L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), ballet suite for orchestra
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Yuri Simonov was born in Saratov and studied at the Leningrad Conservatoire with Rabinovich. He assisted Mravinsky at the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, and made his...continue...

Verdi, Giordano, Puccini, Mascagni, Leoncavallo: Overtures, Intermezzos

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino; Un ballo in maschera; Luisa Miller; Aida, opera; Giovanna d'Arco; I vespri siciliani; Umberto Giordano: Fedora; Giacomo Puccini: Suor Angelica; Manon Lescaut; Pi...
Conductors: Licata, Andrea
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Andrea Licata was born in Palermo, beginning his musical studies at the Conservatoire Vincenzo Bellini where he studied conducting with Franco Ferrara, then moving on...continue...

Beethoven, Schubert: Symphonies / Gibault, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-03-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"
Conductors: Gibault, Claire
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Claire Gibault was born in Le Mans and studied at the conservatory there and in Paris. She was staff conductor and assistant to John Eliot...continue...

Beethoven: Symphony no 6, Egmont Overture / Ermler, RPO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-02-10

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Egmont Overture, Op. 84A
Conductors: Ermler, Mark
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composers usually know what they want, but they can make a meal of convincing other people about it. There is a distinctly modern ring to...continue...

Copland: Ballet Suites, Fanfare / Philip Ellis, Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-02-10

Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the common man; Billy the Kid; El salón México; Rodeo; Appalachian Spring
Conductors: Ellis, Philip
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

On one of his successful visits to America, Czech composer Antonin Dvorak published a fascinating article on the importance of folk music for contemporary composers....continue...

Brahms: Symphony no 2, Academic Festival Overture / Judd, RPO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-02-10

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Academic Festival Overture in C minor, Op. 80
Conductors: Judd, James
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Grieg: Piano Concerto, Lyric Pieces / Judd, O'Hora, RPO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-02-10

Works: Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Lyric Pieces (8), Book 1, Op. 12; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 3, Op. 43; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 5, Op. 54; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 6, Op. 57; Lyric Piec...
Performers: O'Hora, Ronan [Piano]
Conductors: Judd, James
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The piano concerto was completed in the summer of 1868, while Grieg was on holiday in Denmark. The 25-year-old composer was staying near Copenhagen, and...continue...

Dvorák: Slavonic Dances / Bostock, RPO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2009-02-10

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Slavonic Dances (8) for Orchestra, Op. 46/B 83; Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72)
Conductors: Bostock, Douglas
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Following the success of Brahms' 'Hungarian Dances', Dvorak was persuaded by his publisher Simrock to compose a set of 'Slavonic Dances' in a similar mold,...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Collection - Haydn: Symphonies no 101, 103 / Glover

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 101 in D major, H 1 no 101 "Clock"; Symphony no 103 in E flat major, H 1 no 103 "Drumroll"
Conductors: Glover, Jane
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Joseph Haydn's output was vast, and Haydn manuscripts are still being discovered today. He composed at least 104 symphonies, several operas, a minimum of 52...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Puccini: Opera Highlights

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: Giacomo Puccini: La bohème; Madama Butterfly
Performers: Clarke, Paul Charles; Gadd, Stephen; Rutter, Claire
Conductors: Abell, David Charles
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

This album was compiled with the intention of giving the listener a sense of Puccini's narrative genius. The excerpts fully convey the drama of these...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Collection - Tavener / Wallfisch, Brown

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: John Tavener: The Protecting Veil; Thrinos, for cello solo; Eternal Memory, for cello & strings
Performers: Wallfisch, Raphael [Cello]
Conductors: Brown, Justin
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

John Tavener achieved international recognition in 1968 with 'The Whale', which so impressed the Beatles that they issued it (and other Tavener compositions) on their...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Collection- Mozart: Horn Concerti / Dausgaard, Bryant

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Horn no 1 in D major, K 412 (386b); Concerto for Horn no 2 in E flat major, K 417; Concerto for Horn no 3 in E flat major, K 447; Concerto for Horn no 4 in E fla...
Performers: Bryant, Jeffrey [Horn]
Conductors: Dausgaard, Thomas
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

It seems likely that all of Mozart's compositions for the horn were written for his friend Leutgeb, a distinguished horn player. The type of horn...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet, etc / Simonov

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Capriccio italien, Op. 45; Eugen Onegin; 1812 Overture, Op. 49
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tchaikovsky’s neurotic, diffident nature is displayed in his extensive correspondence with Nadezhda von Meck, a wealthy widow who made him an allowance. Yet few great...continue...

Audiophile Collection: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Conductors: Leppard, Raymond
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Beethoven's last completed symphony was given its first public performance in Vienna on May 7, 1824. Since then its meaning and significance have been discussed...continue...

Strauss Family: Waltzes, etc / Guth, Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Strauss II: Kaiserwaltzer Waltz, Op. 437; An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Die Fledermaus; Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214; Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257 "Musikalischer Scherz"; Geschich...
Conductors: Guth, Peter
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Thomas Beecham, who was the Music Director until his death in 1961, founded the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1946. By handpicking the personnel of...continue...

Mozart: Symphonies no 40 & 41, etc / Glover, Royal PO

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-10-14

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550; Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter"
Conductors: Glover, Jane
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Through its many concerts, recordings, and broadcasts, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra became internationally established as a virtuoso body quite unlike any other orchestra, founding a...continue...

Holst: The Planets, St. Paul's Suite / Handley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-10-14

Works: Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32/H 125; St. Paul's Suite for Strings, Op. 29 no 2/H 118
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

One of Britain;s best-known and popular conductors, Vernon Handley has been a constant champion of British music throughout his career. Here, he conducts the Royal...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-10-14

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain Overture, Op. 9; Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Charles Mackerras was born in the US of Australian parents. He studied in Sydney and Prague, and made his debut in opera at Sadler's...continue...