J.C. Bach, Hoffmeister, Telemann, Hindemith: Viola Concertos / Rohde, Mais, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2009-02-10 Works: Johann Christian Bach: Concerto for Viola in C minor; Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola in D major; Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Viola in G major, TV 51 no G 9; Paul Hindemith: Trau...Performers: Rohde, Hartmut Conductors: Mais, Georg Ensemble: Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra During recent years the solo concert repertory for viola has been extended by several works. One example is the Viola Concerto in C, the reconstruction...continue... ![]() Chopin: Piano Masterworks / Castro5 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-10-14 Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11; Andante spianato et Grand polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22; Polonaise for piano no 1 in C sharp minor, Op. 26/1,...Performers: Casero, Ricardo Conductors: Schmidt-Gertenbach, Volke Ricardo Castro was born in Brazil in 1964. He studied with Esther Cardoso in Salvador de Bahla and had his first official piano performance at...continue... ![]() Vivaldi, Donizetti: Concertos / Klein, Constantinovici1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-07-01 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Cello, strings & continuo in E minor, RV 409; Work(s); Double Concerto, for violin & cello, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV 547; Double Concerto ("Il Proteo, o si...Performers: Klein, Emil Conductors: Klein, Emil Ensemble: Hamburg Soloists ![]() Mozart: Symphony no 39, Horn Concerto, Concertone / Sanders, Ott, Ostertag, Gielen, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-06-10 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 39 in E flat major, K 543; Concertone for 2 Violins in C major, K 190 (186E); Concerto for Horn no 4 in E flat major, K. 495Performers: Hock, Wolfgang; Lehmann, Willi; Ostertag, Martin [Cello]; Ott, Alexander; Sanders, Will Conductors: Gielen, Michael Ensemble: Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra The main aim of the SWR Symphony Orchestra since its foundation in 1946 has been to increase audience awareness not only of the symphonic repertoire...continue... ![]() Chopin: Piano Concertos nos 1 & 2, etc / Castro, Schmidt-Gertenbach, Sinfonia Varsovia2 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-05-13 Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11; Andante spianato et Grand polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22; Polonaise for piano no 1 in C sharp minor, Op. 26/1,...Performers: Casero, Ricardo Conductors: Schmidt-Gertenbach, Volke Ricardo Castro was the first South American pianist to win the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition. He has performed with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and...continue... ![]() Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, Symphony no 41 "Jupiter" / Manno, Albrecht, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-04-08 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K 622; Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter"Performers: Manno, Ralph Conductors: Albrecht, George Alexande George Alexander Albrecht is counted among the leading conductors of his generation. Through his many guest appearances, he is known to all the major German...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 3 / Rische, Bosch, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-03-11 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37Performers: Rische, Michael Conductors: Bosch, Marcus Michael Rische has been very much at home in the biggest concert halls both nationally and internationally, and has worked with conductors like Sylvain Cambreling,...continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Souvenir, etc / Aharonian1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-02-12 Works: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Souvenir d'un lieu cher; Sérénade mélancolique for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 26; Valse-Scherzo for Violin a...Performers: Aharonian, Rouben; Kandinskaya, Irina Conductors: Krimets, Konstantin Rouben Aharonian studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Prof. Jankelevich and Prof. Leonid Kogan. He has won several international prizes, including First Prize at the...continue... ![]() Haydn: Piano Concertos / Smirnova, Schmidt-Gertenbach, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-02-12 Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Keyboard in D major, H 18 no 11; Concerto for Keyboard in F major, H 18 no 3; Concerto for Keyboard in G major, H 18 no 4Performers: Smirnova, Lisa Conductors: Schmidt-Gertenbach, Volke Lisa Smirnova was born in Moscow in 1972 and had piano lessons with Anna Kantor and Lev Naumov. Since 1991 she has been a student...continue... ![]() Mozart - Piano Concertos Vol 10 / Kirschnereit1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-02-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 25 in C major, K 503; Concerto for Piano no 27 in B flat major, K 595; Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in A major, K 386Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra "But who is Matthias Kirschenreit? On this evidence, he's a Mozartian who can hold his own with anyone in the catalogue. Exemplary articulation, the subtlest...continue... ![]() Mozart: Complete Piano Concertos / Kircshnereit, Beerman10 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-10-09 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 5 in D major, K 175; Concerto for Piano no 6 in B flat major, K 238; Concerto for Piano no 8 in C major, K 246 "Lützow"; Rondo for Piano and Orches...Performers: Beermann, Frank; Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Mozart's piano concertos stand as a lonely and magnificent peak in the history of music. Every one of his concertos is unique, a foray on...continue... ![]() Telemann: Concertos, etc / Cis Collegium Mozarteum Salzburg1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-09-04 Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Telemann - Concerto 1; Concerto for Viola in G major, TV 51 no G 9; Concerto for Oboe in E minor, TV 51 no e 1; Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 51; Con...Performers: Guttmann, Andrea; Langgartner, Peter; Sigl, Gregor; Tavernaro, Peter Conductors: Ensemble: Cis Collegium Mozarteum Salzburg The Cis Collegium Mozarteum was founded in 1978 and consists of fourteen strings. The repertoire contains music by Mozart, Bach, Baroque music, works of the...continue... ![]() Haydn: Cello Concertos, etc / Emil Klein, Hamburg Soloists1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-09-04 Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Cello no 1 in C major, H. 7b/1; Concerto for Cello no 2 in D major, H. 7b/2 (Op. 101); Symphony no 13 in D major, H. 1/13Performers: Klein, Emil Conductors: Klein, Emil Ensemble: Hamburg Soloists Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was a master in combining the tendencies and possibilities of his time and weaving them into forward-looking structures. He was concerned not...continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto no 1, 1812 Overture / Sevidov1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-09-04 Works: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; 1812 Overture, Op. 49Performers: Sevidov, Arkady Conductors: Friedmann, Samuel Ensemble: Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra This CD unites two of the best-known and beloved orchestral works of the Russian master Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Talented pianist Arkady Sevidov, who is...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 9 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-06-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 16 in D major, K 451; Concerto for Piano no 24 in C minor, K 491Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra The piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) stand as a lonely and magnificent peak in the history of music. Every one of his concertos...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 7 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-05-08 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 17 in G major, K 453; Concerto for Piano no 9 in E flat major, K 271 "Jeunehomme"Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra "Exemplary articulation, the subtlest melodic inflection, a wide but never self-indulgent tonal palette, a keen and elegant gift for characterisation-all are present and correct here,...continue... ![]() Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos, etc / Pisarev, Friedmann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-05-08 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Piano no 1 in G minor, Op. 25; Concerto for Piano no 2 in D minor, Op. 40; Capriccio brillant for piano and orchestra in B minor, Op. 22; Rondo brillant, for piano & o...Performers: Pisarev, Andrei Conductors: Friedmann, Samuel Ensemble: Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), creator of the lyric piano piece, wrote his popular Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor when he was twenty-two years old,...continue... ![]() Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, etc / Bleicher1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-05-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (aft...Performers: Bleicher, Stefan Johannes The famous D minor Toccata BWV 565 reveals the young virtuoso and improviser J.S. Bach brimming over with energy and vitality. We can only guess...continue... ![]() Grieg: Piano Concerto; Szymanowski / Perl, Leaper, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-04-10 Works: Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Karol Szymanowski: Symphony no 4, Op. 60 "Symphonie concertante"Performers: Perl, Alfredo Conductors: Leaper, Adrian Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra A unique pairing of the very familiar Grieg piano concerto with the more esoteric Szymanowski work, which is actually a hybrid of symphony and piano...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 1 & 2 / Bronfman, Zinman1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-03-13 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C major, Op. 15; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 19Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano] Conductors: Zinman, David Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra "This Zurich performance of the First Concerto is beautifully articulated. True, there are moments of grandeur but the overall impression is of a poised, at...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 5 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-03-13 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 11 in F major, K 413 (387a); Concerto for Piano no 22 in E flat major, K 482Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Another installment in this highly successful series of the complete piano concertos of Mozart. Definitive recordings for any collection! Matthias Kirschnereit is one of the...continue... ![]() Scriabin: Piano Concerto, Piano Sonata 1 / Sevidov, Sevidova1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-02-23 Works: Alexander Scriabin: Concerto for Piano in F sharp minor, Op. 20; Sonata for Piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 6; Pieces (2) for piano (for left hand alone), Op. 9; Fantasy for Piano in B minor, Op. 28Performers: Sevidov, Arkady; Sevidova, Olga Conductors: Krimets, Konstantin Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) took no composition lessons, and yet his works are among the most significant among those composed after 1900 in the classic-romantic sonata...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 4 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-02-13 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 5 in D major, K 175; Concerto for Piano no 6 in B flat major, K 238; Concerto for Piano no 8 in C major, K 246 "Lützow"Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Matthias kirschnereit is one of the leading German pianists of his generation. His international solo career has taken him to five continents, and he has...continue... ![]() Prokofiev: Violin Concertos, Sonata, 5 Melodies / Aharonian1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-02-13 Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Concerto for Violin no 1 in D major, Op. 19; Concerto for Violin no 2 in G minor, Op. 63; Melodies (5) for Violin and Piano, Op. 35bis; Sonata for violin solo in D major, Op. 115Performers: Aharonian, Rouben; Kandinskaya, Irina Conductors: Friedmann, Samuel Ensemble: Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Prokofiev's two violin concertos and his solo sonata are among the greatest such works produced in the twentieth century, and have remained in the active...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Piano Concerto 5, etc / Bronfman, Zinman1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-11-14 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 5 "Emperor"; Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy"; Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, cantata for chorus & orchestra, Op. 112Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano]; Konrad, Regula; Larsson, Lisa; Orelly, Jurgen; Vignoli, Paolo; Wilson, Tobey Conductors: Zinman, David Ensemble: Swiss Chamber Chorus; Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra Gramophone designated as an Editor's Choice and wrote about concertos three and four in this series: "If you've followed David Zinman's Beethoven symphony cycle, this...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 3 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-11-14 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 19 in F major, K 459; Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, K 467Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Volume three of Mozart's piano concertos, presented by the incomparable Matthias Kirschnereit....continue... ![]() Music for Viola and Orchestra Vol 1 - Telemann, et al / Moog1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-10-10 Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Viola in G major, TV 51 no G 9; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Potpourri for viola & orchestra in G minor ("Fantaisie"), Op. 94; Paul Hindemith: Trauermusik for Viola and...Performers: Moog, Rainer Conductors: Klein, Emil Ensemble: Hamburg Soloists Three hundred years of viola repertoire are represented in the enormous time span of this release. The time frame ranges from Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)...continue... ![]() Schubert: Rosamunde, Symphony no 3, etc / SWF Symphony1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-10-10 Works: Franz Schubert: Rosamunde, Fürstin von Cypern, incidental music, D. 797 (Op. 26); Konzertstück for violin & orchestra in D major, D. 345; Symphony no 3 in D major, D 200Performers: Edinger, Christiane Conductors: Gielen, Michael; Neumann, Václav Ensemble: ; Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra It will always remain a mystery how the unsuccessful opera composer Schubert could celebrate his success with a piece for the theater of dubious quality....continue... ![]() Enescu: Symphonie Concertante, Chamber Symphony / Mandeal1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-10-10 Works: George Enescu: Symphonie Concertante, for cello & orchestra in B minor, Op. 8; Chansons (7) de Clément Marot, for voice & piano, Op. 15; Chamber Symphony, for 12 instruments in E major, Op. 33Performers: Cazacu, Marin; Diaconescu, Florin Conductors: Mandeal, Cristian Although George Enescu experienced his first international success very early in his career, not only as a musician but as a composer, forty years after...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 2 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-10-10 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 20 in D minor, K 466; Concerto for Piano no 18 in B flat major, K 456Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra The piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart stand as a lonely and magnificent peak in the history of music. Every one of his concertos is...continue... ![]() Sibelius: Violin Concerto, Symphony no 5 / Gonley, Leaper1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-10-10 Works: Jean Sibelius: Concerto for Violin in D minor, Op. 47; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82Performers: Gonley, Stephanie Conductors: Leaper, Adrian ![]() Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos no 1-4 / Mistchuk, et al3 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-09-12 Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30; Variations on a Theme of Chopin, for piano...Performers: Dmitriev, Pyotr; Mishtchuk, Vladimir; Pisarev, Andrei Conductors: Friedmann, Samuel Ensemble: Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Fresh, exciting readings of these beloved concertos featuring the artistry of three outstanding young Russian pianists. Peter Dmitriev was born in 1974. At the age...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 1 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-09-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in D major, K 382; Concerto for Piano no 12 in A major, K 414 (385p); Concerto for Piano no 14 in E flat major, K 449Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra For this first CD in the recording of Mozart's complete works for piano and orchestra, Matthias Kirschnereit has chosen compositions that are all related to...continue... ![]() Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Turina: Canto / Rodrigo1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08 Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Joaquín Turina: Las fuentecillas del parquePerformers: Orlandini, Luis; Rodrigo, Ana Conductors: Leaper, Adrian Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra The enormous success of the 'Concierto de Aranjuez' by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) assured him a place as the most important Spanish composer following World War...continue... ![]() Holst: Orchestral Music / Pople, London Festival Orchestra1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08 Works: Gustav Holst: St. Paul's Suite for Strings, Op. 29 no 2/H 118; Lyric Movement, for viola & chamber orchestra, H. 191; Brook Green Suite, for strings, H. 190; A Fugal Concerto, for flute, oboe & strin...Performers: Beckett, Edward; Bolt, Rachel; Freyhan, Michael; Messiter, Malcolm Conductors: Pople, Ross Ensemble: London Festival Orchestra English composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934) is universally loved for his popular orchestral suite 'The Planets', but much of his other estimable orchestral music is seldom...continue... ![]() Falla: El amor brujo, Noches en los jardines de España2 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08 Works: Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; Nights in the gardens of Spain; Danza del molinero (from "El sombrero de tres picos")Performers: Castro, Ricardo Conductors: Leaper, Adrian Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra At the request of the Spanish dancer Pastora Imperia, Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) composed the ballet 'El amor brujo' in 1914/15. In the following year,...continue... ![]() Bartók: Music for Piano and Orchestra / Sherman, Gielen1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08 Works: Béla Bartók: Concerto for Piano no 3, Sz 119; Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz 106; Portraits (2) for violin and orchestra, Op. 5/Sz 37Performers: Sherman, Russell Conductors: Gielen, Michael; Peskó, Zoltán; Schneidt, Hanns-Martin Ensemble: ; Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra Since its foundation in 1946, the main aim of the SWR Symphony Orchestra has been to increase audience awareness not only of the symphonic repertoire...continue... ![]() Shostakovich: Cello Concertos / Rodin, Krimets, Russian PO1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-06-13 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Concerto for Cello no 1 in E flat major, Op. 107; Concerto for Cello no 2 in G major, Op. 126Performers: Rodin, Kyril Conductors: Krimets, Konstantin These central works of cello literature are interpreted here by a master - Kyrill Rodin was awarded not only First Prize, but also Gold Medal,...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Romances / Tetzlaff, Zinman1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-06-13 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 61; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 1 in G major, Op. 40; Romance for Violin and Orchestra no 2 in F major, Op. 50Performers: Tetzlaff, Christian [Violin] Conductors: Zinman, David Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra Just at home with the classical and romantic repertoire as with the music of the twentieth century, Tetzlaff's interpretations of the great violin concertos by...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Piano Concertos Vol 9 / Kirschnereit, Beermann1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-05-09 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 15 in B flat major, K 450; Concerto for Piano no 23 in A major, K 488Performers: Kirschnereit, Matthias Conductors: Beermann, Frank Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra "But who is Matthias Kirschnereit? On this evidence, he's a Mozartian who can hold his own with anyone in the catalogue. Exemplary articulation, the subtlest...continue... ![]() Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, etc / Pople1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-05-09 Works: Benjamin Britten: Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, for strings, Op. 10; Lachrymae, reflections on a song of Dowland, for viola & string orchestra, Op. 48a; Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4Performers: Allison, Malcolm Conductors: Pople, Ross Ensemble: London Festival Orchestra Ross Pople was handpicked at age 23 by Yehudi Menuhin to be principal solo cellist of the Menuhin Festival Orchestra, where his ability was given...continue... ![]() Villa-Lobos: Orchestral Works / Montgomery, Almeida, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-05-09 Works: Heitor Villa-Lobos: Alvorada na floresta tropical (Dawn in a Tropical Forest), overture for orchestra, A. 513; Momoprecoce, W 240; Bachiana brasileira no 2 for Orchestra; Dança frenética, f...Performers: Almeida, Marco Antonio de Conductors: Montgomery, David Ensemble: Jena Philharmonic Orchestra Villa-Lobos is the most famous classical composer from Brazil. His huge output of orchestral works is one of the most colorful from the last century....continue... ![]() Miaskovsky: Cello Concerto, Cello Sonatas / Rodin, Krimets1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-05-09 Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Concerto for Cello in C minor, Op. 66; Sonata for cello & piano no 1 in D major, Op. 12; Sonata for cello (or viola) & piano no 2 in A minor, Op. 81Performers: Pisarev, Andrei; Rodin, Kyril Conductors: Krimets, Konstantin Although known today mainly for his many symphonies, Nikolai Miaskovsky (1881-1950) was a great lover of the cello, and wrote many works for the instrument....continue... ![]() Ginastera: Variaciones Concertantes, Piano Concerto 1, etc1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-04-11 Works: Alberto Ginastera: Variaciones concertantes, for chamber orchestra, Op. 23; Concerto for Piano no 1, Op. 28; Sonata for Piano no 1, Op. 22Performers: Noguera, Martha Conductors: Grohs, Wolfgang Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983) is recognized today as the most important 20th century composer from Argentina. Influenced by Bartok and Stravinsky, he rejected the use of...continue... ![]() R. Strauss: Orchestral Works / Zinman, et al7 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-02-14 Works: Richard Strauss: Aus Italien, symphonic fantasy, Op. 16 (TrV 147); Macbeth (symphonic poem), Op. 23; Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40; Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24; Don Juan, Op. 20; Till Eulenspiegels lus...Performers: Diener, Melanie; Fuchs, Simon; Grossenbacher, Thomas; Novsak, Primoz; Pontinen, Roland; Rouilly, Michel; Solomon, Peter Conductors: Zinman, David Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra Here are the complete Orchestral Works of Richard Strauss. All recent digital recordings in a deluxe 7 CD set for the price of 5! Heres...continue... ![]() Dutilleux: Orchestral Works Vol 2 / Graf, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-11-08 Works: Henri Dutilleux: Symphony no 1, for orchestra; Tout un monde lointain. . ., concerto for cello & orchestra; Timbres, espace, mouvement, ou La Nuit étoilée, for orchestraPerformers: Queyras, Jean-Guihen Conductors: Graf, Hans Ensemble: Bordeaux Aquitaine Orchestra Henri Dutilleux, a student and then a professor at the Paris Conservatory, has long been acknowledged as one of France's most important composers of the...continue... ![]() Revolutions of the Past / Weinmeister1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-11-08 Works: Witold Lutoslawski: Concerto for Cello; Sacher Variation, for cello solo; Metamorphoses; Claude Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano; Nocturne and Scherzo for Cello and Piano; Anton Webern: Little Pie...Performers: Veselka, Stefan; Weinmeister, Bruno Conductors: Schiff, Heinrich Ensemble: Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra Here is a program of seminal modern cello music. The young Salzburg-born cellist Bruno Weinmeister, a student of Heinrich Schiff and protg of Friedrich Gulda,...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Piano Concerto no 3 & 4 / Bronfman, Zinman1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-09-13 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G major, Op. 58Performers: Bronfman, Yefim [Piano] Conductors: Zinman, David Ensemble: Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra "If you've followed David Zinman's Beethoven symphony cycle, this will need little introduction or special pleading from me. This is a tremendous disc that I've...continue... ![]() Janacek: Sinfonietta, etc / Neumann, Edinger, et alet al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-09-13 Works: Leos Janácek: Sinfonietta; Concerto for Violin ("Putování dusicky," "Pilgrimage of the Soul"), JW 9/10 (fragments completed by; The Cunning Little Vixen, suite for orchestra (arr...Conductors: Neumann, Václav Janacek first achieved worldwide fame with his 'Sinfonietta' of 1926, written when he was already 72 years old. Its brilliant, tuneful originality has enabled it...continue... ![]() Martinu: Works for Violin and Orchestra / Viotti, et al1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-08-09 Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Duo Concertante for 2 violins & orchestra (Concerto no 1), H. 264; Concerto for 2 violins & orchestra (no 2), H. 329Performers: Pospichal, Jan; Zwiauer, Florian Conductors: Viotti, Marcello Ensemble: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Three of his best concerted works for violin and orchestra and performed here by Jan Pospichal and Florian Zwiauer, both lead violinists with the Vienna...continue... |
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