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Schubert: Symphonies 6 & 8 / Roger Norrington; SWR Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-03-26

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 6 in C major, D 589 "Little C Major"; Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; SWR Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart

Sir Roger Norrington's approach to adapting historical performance practice for a modern symphony orchestra has yielded excellent results. This recording features the Stuttgart Radio Symphony...continue...
Recording information: Funkstudio des SWR (11/09/2011-11/11/2011)....continue...

Joseph Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 19 - Nos. 26, 27 & 42 / Heidelberger Sinfoniker. Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-02-26

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 26 in D minor ("Lamentatione"), H. 1/26; Symphony no 27 in G major ("Brukenthal"), H. 1/27; Symphony no 42 in D major, H 1 no 42
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: ; Heidelberger Sinfoniker

The Special "Haydn Sound" of Thomas Fey and his Heidelbergers. Joseph Haydn Complete Symphonies Vol 19. Vibrant and spontaneous interpretations....continue...
Recording information: Alte Synagoge in Hirschberg-Leutershausen (07/17/2012-07/20/2012)....continue...

Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Concert Overtures / Norrington, Cambreling

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-10-30

Works: Hector Berlioz: Waverley Overture, Op. 1; Les Francs-Juges, opera, H. 23a (fragments); King Lear Overture, Op. 4; Rob Roy Overture, H.54; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catac...
Conductors: Cambreling, Sylvain; Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra; SWR Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden und Freiburg

This release features the most famous orchestral works by Berlioz in electrifying performances by Roger Norrington and Sylvain Cambreling. Hector Berlioz remains to this day...continue...

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-1051 / Oregon Bach Festival CO - Rilling

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-10-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 1 in F major, BWV 1046; Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 4 in G m...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth
Ensemble: ; Oregon Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra

Helmuth Rilling is an internationally renowned German choral conductor. He is the founder of the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, the Oregon Bach Festival, and the Internationale Bachakademie...continue...
Recording information: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR (07/11/1994-07/12/1994)....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 18 - Symphonies nos 89 & 102; Sinfonia Concertante / Thomas Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-10-30

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 89 in F major ("Letter W"), H. 1/89; Symphony no 102 in B flat major, H 1 no 102; Sinfonia Concertant for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Bassoon in B flat major, H 1 no 105
Performers: Garbowski, Woitek [Violin]; Kaulartz, Michael [Bassoon]; Langer, Pirkko; Puskunigis, Andrius [Oboe]
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: ; Heidelberger Symphony Orchestra

This recording features two of Haydn's great late symphonies and one rarely recorded work, Symphony No. 89 in F Major. In 2011, Thomas Fey was...continue...
Recording information: Gesellschaftshaus, Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund (05/13/2012-05/15/2012); Internationale Naturhornakademie, Bad Dürkheim (05/13/2012-05/15/2012); Gesellschaftshaus, Heidelberg-Pf...continue...

Mozart: Symphonies nos 33 & 35; "Posthorn" & "Haffner" Serenades / Iona Brown, ASMF

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, K 313 (285c); Serenade no 9 in D major, K 320 "Posthorn"; Symphony no 35 in D major, K 385 "Haffner"; Serenade no 7 in D major, K 250 (248...
Conductors: Brown, Iona
Ensemble: ; Accedemy of St Martin on the Fields

A program of Serenades and Symphonies from Mozart's Salzburg period has been chosen for this latest Hänssler Classic's release. His Salzburg years being centered on...continue...
Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (04/1997)....continue...

Schubert: Famous Symphonies - Nos. 4, 6, 8 "Unfinished" & 9 "Great" / Zender [2 CDs]

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-09-25

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 4 in C minor, D 417 "Tragic"; Symphony no 6 in C major, D 589 "Little C Major"; Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Symphony no 9 in C major, D 944 "Great"
Conductors: Zender, Hans
Ensemble: ; SWR Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden

This latest release in the Premium Composers Series features a program of the most famous and most beautiful symphonies of Franz Schubert....continue...

Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 4 "Tragic" & 5 / Roger Norrington

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-08-28

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 5 in B flat major, D 485; Symphony no 4 in C minor, D 417 "Tragic"
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Roger Norrington and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra SWR continue their survey of the major works of the 19th Century symphonic repertoire with two symphonies...continue...
Recording information: Funkstudio des SWR (11/05/2011-11/08/2011)....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 17 - Symphonies nos 1, 4, 5 and 10 / Thomas Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-08-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 1 in D major, H. 1/1; Symphony no 4 in D major, H. 1/4; Symphony no 5 in A major, H. 1/5; Symphony no 10 in D major, H. 1/10
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: ; Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra

In 2011 Thomas Fey was nominated for a Grammy for his world premiere recordings of the music of Antonio Salieri. Every new release of Haydn...continue...
Recording information: Alte Synagoge in Hirschberg-Leutershausen (07/07/2011); Alte Synagoge in Hirschberg-Leutershausen (07/13/2011-07/16/2011)....continue...

Beethoven: Complete Symphonies / Michael Gielen [5 CDs]

5 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-05-29

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 4 in B flat maj...
Conductors: Gielen, Michael
Ensemble: ; SWR Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden and Freiburg

Michael Gielen is in many ways the "elder statesman" among conductors. His experience and breadth of interests is reflected in this Beethoven cycle, recorded over...continue...
Recording information: Konzerthaus Freiburg....continue...

Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 9 & 15 / Andrey Boreyko

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-04-24

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 9 in E flat major, Op. 70; Symphony no 15 in A major, Op. 141
Conductors: Boreyko, Andrey
Ensemble: ; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Prior to becoming Principle Guest Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Andrey Boreyko served as chief conductor of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra from and...continue...
Recording information: Beethovensaal, Liederhalle Stuttgart (2009-05-28_2009-05-29&2010-)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 1; Webern: Im Sommerwind / Roth

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-03-27

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Anton Webern: Im Sommerwind, idyll for orchestra
Conductors: Roth, François-Xavier
Ensemble: ; SWR Symphony Orchestra Baden-Baden and Freiburg

Introducing François-Xavier Roth - the charismatic new Principal Conductor of the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden and Freiburg in his debut recording as part of the SWRmusic/haenssler...continue...
Recording information: Konzerthaus Freiburg (2011-10-29&2011-11-02_2011-)....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies Vol. 16, Nos. 90 & 92 / Thomas Fey, Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-02-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 90 in C major ("Letter R"), H. 1/90; Symphony no 92 in G major, H 1 no 92 "Oxford"
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra

This recording presents two of "Papa" Haydn's greatest essays in the symphonic form: Symphony No. 90 in C Major and Symphony No. 92 in G...continue...

Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 / Roger Norrington, RSO Stuttgart

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-02-28

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

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As might be expected, Sir Roger employs instruments of the day, with a head-count that Bruckner might have expected and an appropriate seating plan....continue...
Recording information: Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal (07/15/2010-07/06/2010)....continue...

Britten, Shostakovich: Cello Concertos / Johannes Moser, cello

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-01-31

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Concerto for Cello no 1 in E flat major, Op. 107; Benjamin Britten: Simple Symphony for Strings, Op. 4
Performers: Moser, Johannes
Conductors: Inkinen, Pietari
Ensemble: ; WDR Symphony Orchcestra Colgne

Following his extraordinary, critically acclaimed recording of concertos by Martinu, Hindemith, and Honegger, the charismatic Johannes Moser returns with a stunning new release, featuring two...continue...
Recording information: Kölner Philharmonie (02/25/2011-03/02/2011)....continue...

Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 7, 9 / Sanderling, Giulini

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-11-15

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 7 in E major, WAB 107; Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109
Conductors: Sanderling, Kurt; Giulini, Carlo Maria

The Premium Composer series are specially priced 2 CD collections featuring critically acclaimed performances of the most famous classical masterworks. Ideal for the young student,...continue...
Recording information: Liederhalle Stuttgart....continue...

Premium Composers, Vol. 2: Schumann: Schumann Symphonies 1 - 4 / Norrington

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-10-25

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: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: SWR Radio Symphony Orchestra Stutggart

Robert Schumann found his inspiration in literature and poetry, nature and folk song and encouraged other composers to find a more personal and subjective language...continue...
Recording information: Liederhalle Stuttgart....continue...

Premium Composers, Vol. 1: Handel: Water Music; Fireworks / Norrington

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-10-25

Works: George Frederick Handel: Handel - Bourée; The Water Music; Water Music Suite no 1 in F major, HWV 348; Water Music Suite no 2 in D major, HWV 349; Concerti grossi (6), Op. 3; Concerto Grosso i...
Performers: Austen-Brown, Rebecca; Brown, Iona; Constable, John [Keyboards]; Davies, Philippa; Rees, Jonathan; Thorby, Pamela; Watson, Ian
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville
Ensemble: Academy of St Martins in the Fields

No composer better expressed the grandeur and pomp of the High Baroque than Georg Friedrich Handel. A true cosmopolitan, Handel combined the studied counterpoint of...continue...
Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (1993-10-07_1993-10-09&1995-)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 6 / Kiril Kondrashin

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-09-27

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 6 in A minor "Tragic"
Conductors: Haenssler

The Symphony No. 6 in A minor by Gustav Mahler, sometimes referred to as the Tragische ("Tragic"), was composed between 1903 and 1904 (rev. 1906)....continue...
Recording information: Hans Rosbaud-Studio Baden-Baden (01/13/1981-01/15/1981)....continue...

Furtwängler conducts Furtwängler & Beethoven

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-09-27

Works: Wilhelm Furtwängler: Symphony no 2 in E minor; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Spoken Word: Hans Müller-Kray talks with Wilhelm Furtwängler
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm

Conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler requires no introduction. His recordings of Wagner and Beethoven remain among the most coveted and controversial ever committed to disc. As with...continue...
Recording information: Stuttgart-Degerloch, Waldheim (03/30/1954)....continue...

Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 / Roger Norrington

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-08-30

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 7 in D minor, Op. 70/B 141; Symphony no 8 in G major, Op. 88/B 163
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Roger Norrington returns to the works of the Czech master, Dvorák, with two of his most beloved symphonies: No. 7 D Minor and No....continue...
Recording information: Stuttgart Liederhalle, Beethovensaal....continue...

Elgar: Enigma Variations; Serenade for Strings; In the South / Norrington

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-07-26

Works: Edward Elgar: In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture, Op. 50; Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47; Enigma Variations
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations are undoubtedly his most famous work. Composed in 1899, the 13 variations and finale each represent one of the composer's friends....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 15 / Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-05-31

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 53 in D major, H 1 no 53 "L'Impériale"; Symphony no 54 in G major, H. 1/54; Sinfonia for orchestra in D major, H. 1a/7 (one movement, overture to unidentified w...
Conductors: Fey, Thomas

The 15th release of Thomas Fey and the Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra's critically acclaimed journey through the complete symphonies of Haydn features two delightful and less-well-known...continue...
Recording information: Martin-Luther-Haus, Dossenheim (01/18/2010-01/21/2010)....continue...

Brahms: Complete Symphonies / Norrington

3 Super Audio CD / Hanssler Classic / 2011-01-25

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Symphony no 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Conductors: Norrington, Roger

"Brahms four great symphonies are perhaps the absolute centre of the orchestral repertoire. They look back with pride to the magnificent 100 year old tradition...continue...
Recording information: Stuttgart Liederhalle, Beethovensaal (07/04/2005-07/06/2005)....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 14 / Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-10-26

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Horn no 1 in D major, H. 7d/3; Concerto for Horn in D major, H. 7d/4 (doubtful); Symphony no 31 in D major ("Hornsignal"), H. 1/31
Performers: Bruns, Wilhelm
Conductors: Fey, Thomas

As a complement to the complete recording of the symphonies, Thomas Fey presents Haydn's Horn Concertos as a special treat! Above all, Wilhelm Bruns performing...continue...
Recording information: Bad Dürkheim, Internationale Naturhornakademie....continue...

Haydn: Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 / Fey

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-10-26

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 82 in C major, H 1 no 82 "The Bear"; Symphony no 83 in G minor, H 1 no 83 "The Hen"; Symphony no 84 in E flat major, H 1 no 84; Symphony no 85 in B major, H 1 no 85 "L...
Conductors: Fey, Thomas

Hänssler Classic is proud to announce the first special production compiled from the complete recording of the Haydn symphonies with the Heidelberger Sinfonikern under the...continue...

Georges Auric: Les Ballets Russes, Vol. 7

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-10-26

Works: Georges Auric: Les Fâcheux, ballet; La Symphonie Pastorale, film score
Conductors: Poppen, Christoph

Between 1924 and 1926, the young Georges Auric wrote two ballets for Diaghilev: "Les Facheux" ("The Tormentors"), and "La Pastorale." Both works are regarded as...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Sendesaal des Saarläncischen Rundfunks (03/30/2009-04/11/2009)....continue...

Haydn: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 13 / Thomas Fey

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-09-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 93 in D major, H 1 no 93; Symphony no 96 in D major, H 1 no 96 "Miracle"; Symphony no 97 in C major, H. 1/97
Conductors: Fey, Thomas

Thomas Fey and his Heidelberger Sinfoniker have already completed over a third of their recordings of the complete Haydn symphonies. Without exception, these recordings have...continue...

Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 / Michael Gielen

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-07-27

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
Conductors: Gielen, Michael

Throughout his long and productive career, Michael Gielen, now more than 80 years old, has the well-earned reputation as one of the greatest interpreters and...continue...

Stuttgart Compositions

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-06-29

Works: Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Franz Ignaz Beck: Symphony in D minor, Op. 3/5; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Potpourri for viola & orchestra in G minor ("Fant...
Performers: Hudson, Benjamin; Kussmaul, Wolfgang; Neher, Julia; von Niswandt, Klaus; Woelderink, Renger
Conductors: Hofstetter, Michael

This CD presents music closely connected with the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Johann Pachelbel was Stiftskantor (choir-master and organist) in Stuttgart from 1690-1692; F.I. Beck was...continue...
Recording information: 2010-04-04_2010-04-06&2009-....continue...

F.J. Haydn: Symphonies Vol .12- Nos. 48-56

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-05-25

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 48 in C major ("Maria Theresia"), H. 1/48; Symphony no 56 in C major, H. 1/56
Conductors: Fey, Thomas

A CD in C major - Haydn at his most festive! But Haydn would not be Haydn if he failed to include a few humorous...continue...
Recording information: Internationale Naturhornakademie, Bad Dürkheim (01/20/2009-01/22/2009)....continue...

Ballets Russes, Vol. 6: Stravinsky, Strauss, Ravel

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-04-27

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella; Fireworks, Op. 4; Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28; Maurice Ravel: La valse
Conductors: Hogwood, Christopher; Cambreling, Sylvain

In 1917 Diaghilev's Ballet had a great success with a tableau by Goldoni: The Good Humored Ladies, with music by Domenico Scarlatti arranged by the...continue...

Mahler: Symphony No 9 D Major / Norrington

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2010-04-27

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 9 in D major
Conductors: Norrington, Roger

On a purely musical basis, the Ninth straddles the boundary between late Romanticism and early modernism - as is manifested in the dissolution of tonality....continue...
Recording information: Liederhalle Stuttgart, Geethovensaal (09/05/2009)....continue...

Haydn: 12 London Symphonies / Norrington, et al

4 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-10-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 93 in D major, H 1 no 93; Symphony no 97 in C major, H. 1/97; Symphony no 101 in D major, H 1 no 101 "Clock"; Symphony no 94 in G major, H 1 no 94 "Surprise"; Symphony...
Conductors: Norrington, Roger

Following his well-documented excursions into the Classical and Romantic symphonic repertoire, Roger Norrington has finally arrived at the music of Joseph Haydn. His Beethoven cycle...continue...
Recording information: Liederhalle Stuttgart, Hegelsaal (09/07/2009-09/12/2009)....continue...

Mendelssohn: Symphonies Vol 5 / Fey, Heidelberg SO

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-09-24

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Sinfonia (String Symphony) for string orchestra no 11 in F major
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: Heidelberg Symphony

The fifth volume of the complete Mendelssohn symphonies includes the famous "Scottish" Symphony. 2009 is not only the anniversary of Haydn's death, but also the...continue...

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sings Heinrich Schütz

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-09-24

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Frohlocket mit Händen, SWV 349 (Op. 10); Der Herr ist meine Stärke, SWV 345 (Op. 10); Die Sieben Worte unseres lieben Erlösers und Seeligmachers Jesu Christi; Ven...
Performers: Bertz, Ludwig; Fersch, Josef; Frankel, Gert; Gerok, Karl; Gohrum-Jennewein, Elise; Henschel, Walter; Hirschfelder, Hermann; Kirchner, Heinz; Klaiss, Hermann; Krimm, Bertha; Kuhne, Tobias; Messthaler,...
Conductors: Langenbeck, August

A newly available recording of the young Fischer-Dieskau performing Baroque repertoire. Only original source tapes were used for the digital transfer - these are not...continue...

Dvorák: Symphony No. 9; Carnival Overture / Roger Norrington, RSO Stuttgart

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-09-24

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Orchestra

One of the most well known works of the symphonic canon, performed by a modern symphony orchestra but with an understanding of historical performance practices....continue...

Mendelssohn: Symphonies Vol 4 - Symphony no 5, etc / Fey, Heidelberg SO

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-07-21

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 5 in D major, Op. 107 "Reformation"; Symphony for Strings no 5 in B flat major; Symphony for Strings no 6 in E flat major; Symphony for Strings no 10 in B minor
Conductors: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: Heidelberg Symphony

This is the fourth volume of the recordings of the complete Mendelssohn symphonies includes the famous "Reformation" Symphony in addition to three early String Symphonies....continue...

Brahms: Symphony no 4, Haydn Variations, Op 56a, Hungarian Dance no 5 / Eschenbach, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-07-03

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 4 in E minor, Op. 98; Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. Anthony"; Hungarian Dance for piano, 4 hands, in G minor, WoO 1/5
Conductors: Eschenbach, Christoph
Ensemble: Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra

"The most important aspects of his approach to the Symphony No. 4 are his fluidity in phrasing and his intelligent use of rubato, for this...continue...

Classical Orchestral Masterpieces

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-06-22

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 50 in C major, H. 1/50; Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; Concerto for Cello no 2 in D major, Op 101/H 7b no 2; Symphony no 104 in D major, H 1 no...
Performers: Bruns, Peter; Divoky, Zdenek; Moravec, Ivan
Conductors: Fey, Thomas; Norrington, Roger; Marriner, Sir Neville; Brown, Iona; Kukal, Ondrej

Bruckner: Symphony no 7 / Norrington, Stuttgart Radio SO

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-06-22

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 7 in E major, WAB 107
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

This is the latest addition to Roger Norrington's recordings of the symphonies of Bruckner, on modern instruments without vibrato. In all of his concerts and...continue...

Juwelen der Klassik - Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, etc / Rilling, Mackerras, Marriner, et al

5 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-04-20

Works: Anonymous: 'T Uitnement Kabinet; Almande Maschera (from 't Uitnement Kabinet, 1646); Anonymous, Dutch: Fantasia, for recorder ('t Uitnement Kabinet, 1646 or 1649); Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Vio...
Performers: Goritzki, Ingo; Higginson, Kit; Leibrock, Uli; Lenski, Kathleen [Violin]; Linsenberg, Judith; Moravec, Ivan; Sager, Christopher Czaja; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry; Steckel, Helfried; Stumm, Dieter; Thalheime...
Conductors: Steckel, Helfried; Rilling, Helmuth; Marriner, Sir Neville; Brown, Iona; Hahn, Klaus-Peter; Fey, Thomas

An extensive collection of popular orchestral compositions and concertos featuring acclaimed conductors and soloists. An excellent value for the beginning collector!...continue...

Serenade

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-03-16

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; George Frederick Handel: MEDLEY; Solomon; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; Arcangelo Corelli: Concerti g...
Performers: Brown, Iona; Constable, John [Keyboards]; Handy, Lionel; Ingelton, Rachel; Martin, Jaime; Nicklin, Celia; Rees, Jonathan; Watson, Ian
Conductors: Brown, Iona

Stokowski conducts Blacher, Prokofiev, Milhaud, Egk, Wagner, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-03-12

Works: Boris Blacher: Variations on a Theme of Paganini for orchestra, Op. 26; Sergey Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Suite no 3 for orchestra, Op. 101; Darius Milhaud: Concerto, for percussion & chamber orche...
Conductors: Stokowski, Leopold
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Several of the recordings on this exciting program have never been released on CD!...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5, Op. 64, Nutcracker Suite / Norrington, Stuttgart Radio SO

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-03-09

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

This is the latest CD exhibiting the glorious "Stuttgart Sound" with Roger Norrington, featuring two of the most well-known works of the classical music canon....continue...

Les ballets Russes Vol 4 - Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky / Ahronovitch, Wakasugi, Bour, et al

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-02-16

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a; Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a; Igor Stravinsky: Chant du rossignol (Song of the Nightingale), symphonic poem for orchestra
Performers: Ostertag, Christian
Conductors: Ahronovitch, Yuri; Wakasugi, Hiroshi; Bour, Ernest
Ensemble: ; Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Baden-B

This is the fourth volume of a series that intends to publish all the ballet music composed or arranged for performance by Sergej Diaghilev. This...continue...

Romantic Orchestral Masterpieces / Rilling, Gielen, Marriner, Sanderling, et al

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-01-15

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, in E major Op. 21; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 9 in C major, D 944 "Great"; Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouvertur...
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth; Gielen, Michael; Cambreling, Sylvain; Marriner, Sir Neville; Hahn, Klaus-Peter; Starek, Jiri; Sanderling, Kurt
Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

The masterpieces of European Baroque, Classical, and Romantic choral and orchestral music are the foundation of the Hanssler Classic catalog. The new 'Masterpieces' series will...continue...

Mendelssohn: Symphonies Vol 3 - String Symphonies / Fey, Heidelberg SO

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2009-01-15

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: Fey, Thomas
Ensemble: Heidelberg Symphony

This is the third volume of the complete Mendelssohn Symphonies. In addition to their work on recording the complete Haydn symphonies, the Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra...continue...

Mozart: Essential Symphonies Vol 1-6 / Norrington, et al

6 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2008-12-10

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 1 in E flat major, K 16; Symphony no 25 in G minor, K 183 (173dB); Symphony no 41 in C major, K 551 "Jupiter"; Symphony no 12 in G major, K 110 (75b); Symphony no...
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Now available as a mid-priced box set - all six discs of Roger Norrington's survey of the essential Mozart symphonies! Norrington, one of the pioneers...continue...

Best of Stuttgart Sound - Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, etc / Norrington, Stuttgart Radio SO, et al

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2008-10-17

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"; Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 11; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 29 in A major, K 201 (186a); Symphony no 25 in G minor, K 183 (17...
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

"All my concerts and recordings with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra are characterized by a serious attention to historical playing style, which has up to...continue...