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Górecki: Symphony No. 3 "Of Sorrowful Songs"; Three Pieces in Old Style / Susan Gritton, soprano. Simonov

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-11-27

Works: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Symphony no 3, Op. 36 ("Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"); Pieces (3) in the Olden Style, for string orchestra
Performers: Gritton, Susan
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri
Ensemble: ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Nearly two decades after it was composed, Gorecki's Symphony No. 3 `Of Sorrowful Songs` suddenly became a worldwide sensation in 1992....continue...

Grieg: Peer Gynt; ; Sibelius: Finlandia; Karelia / RPO; New SO of London - Mackerras

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-07-17

Works: Edvard Grieg: Bryllupsdag på Troldhaugen (Wedding Day at Troldhaugen), lyric piece for piano, Op. 65/6; Elegiac Melodies (2) for Strings, Op. 34; Nordic Melodies (2) for string orchestra (or pi...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Simonov, Yuri; Ermler, Mark; Schmidt, Ole
Ensemble: ; New Symphony Orchestra of London; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

All the principal orchestral highlights from two Scandinavian giants! Originating from several albums all receiving the highest acclaim from Gramophone. Peer Gynt, Finlandia, other favourites...continue...

Wagner: Favourite Overtures & Preludes / Simonov

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-07-12

Works: Richard Wagner: Rienzi; The Flying Dutchman; Tannhäuser; Lohengrin; Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg; Die Valkyrie
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

"If you want a spectacular modern digital recording of Wagnerian orchestral excerpts, this is hard to beat..." - Penguin Guide 3 stars

"From the most exciting...continue...
Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (1991)....continue...

Khachaturian: Famous Ballet Suites

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-05-04

Works: Aram Khachaturian: Gayaneh, ballet suite; Spartacus, ballet suite; Maskarade (Masquerade), ballet suite
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri

These are the Essential Works of Aram Khachaturian performed by the RPO under the inspired baton of Yuri Simonov, unrivalled in this repertoire....continue...

Wagner: Orchestral Favorites From The Operas

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-01-26

Works: Richard Wagner: Parsifal; Die Walküre; Siegfried; Tristan und Isolde
Conductors: Simonov, Yuri

"If you want a spectacular modern digital recording of Wagnerian orchestral excerpts, this is hard to beat...magnificent account of Siegfried's Rhine Journey (splendid horn solo)...continue...
Recording information: St John's, Smith Square, London (08/1990)....continue...

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Overtures Roman Ca

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-01-26

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Benvenuto Cellini, Op. 23, Overture; Rákóczy March, for orchest...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Gibson, Alexander, Sir; Simonov, Yuri

This compilation of four of Berlioz's most brilliant orchestral works was recorded in 1994-95 by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under three celebrated conductors....continue...
Recording information: CTS Studio London....continue...