Musical Concepts > Orchestral

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...

Gliere: Symphony No. 3 (Ilya Muromets); Cello Concerto / Sergei Sudgilovsky, cello

2 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-10-16

Works: Reinhold Glière: Symphony no 3 in B minor ("Il'ya Muromets"), Op. 42; Concerto for Cello in D, Op. 81
Performers: Sudzilovsky, Sergei
Conductors: Farberman, Harold; Skripka, Sergei
Ensemble: ; Moscow Cinematographic Orchestra

Russian nationalist composer Reinhold Glière's most stirring symphony, dedicated to the life of legendary medieval knight Ilya Muromets. Clocking in at over ninety minutes, this...continue...
Recording information: Mosfilm & Melodiya Studios, Moscow (07/1986); Sony Digital, All Saints Church, Tooting (07/1986); Mosfilm & Melodiya Studios, Moscow (12/1978); Sony Digital, All Saints Church, ...continue...

Baroque Bohemia & Beyond, Vol. 6 - Gassman: Symphony in c; Gyrowetz: Symphony Op. 6/3; Schimpke: Sinfonia ex F

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-10-16

Works: Christoph Schimpke: Sinfonia for orchestra in F major; Florian Leopold Gassmann: Sinfonia for orchestra in C minor; Vojtech Jírovec: Sinfonia Concertante for oboe and orchestra in F major
Performers: Adam, Zdenek
Conductors: Chromcak, Petr
Ensemble: ; Czech Chamber Philharmonic

Recording information: St. Francis Church, Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia (06/03/2012-06/04/2012)....continue...

Movie Magic: Epics & Westerns - Screen Themes in 32-bit digital sound / Carl Davis, Royal PO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-10-16

Works: Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Francis Lai: Where Do I Begin (for the film Love Story); Maurice Jarre: Somewhere My Love (from Doctor Zhivago); Lawrence of Arabia; Sergey Rachmaninov: Conc...
Performers: Roscoe, Martin [Piano]
Conductors: Davis, Carl
Ensemble: ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Nineteen of the most memorable and stirring themes from cinema history, delivered in all their bombast and sensitivity by the Royal Philharmonic and composer and...continue...
Recording information: CTS Studios, London (1996)....continue...

Richard Strauss: Tone Poems - Also Sprach; Don Juan; Till Eulenspiegel / Royal PO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-09-25

Works: Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Don Juan, Op. 20; Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

A collection of Richard Strauss' three greatest tone poems, vividly brought to life by the Royal Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Charles Mackerras. 'Zarathustra'...continue...
Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (03/1995)....continue...

Vitezsláv Novak: In The Tatras; South Bohemian Suite; Eight Nocturnes / Daniela Strakova, piano

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-09-25

Works: Vitezslav Novák: V Tatrách, symphonic poem for orchestra, Op 26; South Bohemian Suite, for orchestra, Op. 64; Nocturnes (8), for voice & orchestra, Op. 39
Performers: Strakova, Daniela
Conductors: Bostock, Douglas
Ensemble: ; Carlsbad Symphony Orchestra

MusicWeb International
So what is Novak's music like? He is a late romantic paralleling (for example) Szymanowski, Delius and Bax.... 'In the Tatras' is a superb...continue...
Recording information: Lazne III, Carlsbad, CA (01/1998)....continue...

Organ Extravaganza! / - incl. Colonel Bogey, The Dam Busters, Tuba Tune, Penguins' Playtime et al. / Kevin Bowyer, organ

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-08-14

Works: Jeremy Nicholas: Toccata Giubiloso, for organ; Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre in G minor, Op. 40; Sergey Rachmaninov: Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Charles Williams: The Devil's Galop, ...
Performers: Bowyer, Kevin

18 memorable tunes composed or arranged for organ played on two renown English pipe organs. Favorites include The Dam Busters March, In A Party Mood,...continue...

The Merrymakers - British Light Classics / Iain Sutherland

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-08-14

Works: Eric Coates: The Merrymakers, a miniature overture; Springtime Suite; Trevor Duncan: The Girl from Corsica; Ernest Tomlinson: Little Serenade; Suite of English Folk Dances; Hamish McCunn: Sutherland'...
Conductors: Sutherland, Iain
Ensemble: ; Concert Orchestra

For over four decades I conducted the BBC's Light Orchestras in programs like Melodies for You, Invitation to Music, Music While You Work, Friday Night...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...

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4 / Rudolf Barshai

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-05-08

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 4 in C minor, Op. 43
Conductors: Barshai, Rudolf
Ensemble: WDR Orchestra

Recording information: Philharmonie, Köln, Germany (04/1996/06/1996)....continue...

The Unknown Tchaikovsky: Symphony of Life, Elegy for Smarin & Youth Overtures

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-03-13

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 7 in E flat major (reconstruction of sketches); Elegy, for string orchestra in G major ("In Memory of Ivan Samarin"); Concert Overture in C minor; Overture, for...
Conductors: Skripka, Sergei
Ensemble: ; Russian State Cinematographic Orchestra

Recording information: Moscow Broadcast Concert Hall (1987)....continue...

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 / Leningrad PO - Mravinsky

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-10-11

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 8 in C minor, Op. 65
Conductors: Mravinsky, Yevgeny
Ensemble: Leningrad Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich's blisteringly tragic Eighth Symphony, written in the midst of World War II, is regarded as his "Guernica," a powerful examination of the horror of...continue...
Recording information: Leningrad (1982)....continue...

Richard Strauss: Oboe Concerto; Till Eulenspiegel / Schippers, Holliger, oboe

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-10-11

Works: Richard Strauss: Concerto for Oboe in D major, AV 144; Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28; Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59; Witold Lutoslawski: Double Concerto for oboe, harp & chamber orchestra
Performers: Holliger, Heinz; Holliger, Ursula
Conductors: Gielen, Michael; Schippers, Thomas
Ensemble: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Famed Swiss oboist Heinz Holliger masterfully delivers Richard Strauss's Oboe Concerto as well as Witold Lutoslawski's Double Concerto for Oboe and Harp. Also included are...continue...
Recording information: Elite Recordings Inc, New York City....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7 / Maurice Abravanel

3 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-10-11

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony ...
Conductors: Abravanel, Maurice
Ensemble: Utah Symphony Orchestra

Coming off the great success of its Mahler Symphonies box set by Abravanel and the Utah Symphony, Musical Concepts presents the complete symphonies of Jean...continue...
Recording information: Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah (05/1977)....continue...

Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 / Tamas Vasary

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-07-12

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"; Symphony no 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"
Conductors: Vásáry, Tamás

"The Italian Symphony is equally successful, with a superbly poised, vivacious first movement, a beautifully paced, persuasive Andante, a charming third movement with an enchantingly...continue...

Smetana: Má Vlast / Pesek, Czech PO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-06-14

Works: Bedrich Smetana: Má Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1
Conductors: Pesek, Libor

A stunningly well-recorded disc of Bedrich Smetana's six symphonic poems dedicated to `ma vlast` (my country/homeland). These stirring patriotic and nationalistic works depict the history...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum Hall, Prague (05/12/1995)....continue...

Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony / Rozhdestvensky

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-06-14

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Op. 58; Concert Overture in C minor
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Skripka, Sergei

Released for the first time ever in the West, this recording is part of the series of Rozhdestvensky conducting all of Tchaikovsky's symphonies. A brilliant...continue...
Recording information: Studio 1, Moscow Radio....continue...

Mahler: The Symphonies

10 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-05-17

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 3 in D minor; Symphony no 4 in G major; Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor; Symphony no 6 in A minor ...
Conductors: Abravanel, Maurice

Highly regarded for many years and the first complete cycles to be recorded, this set is being issued for the first time in a box...continue...
Recording information: 1963-1974....continue...

Beethoven: 10 Symphonies / Morris

5 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-04-05

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 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Symphony no 4 in...
Conductors: Morris, Wyn

A must-have five-disc set containing brilliant presentations of all of Beethoven's symphonies, including his unfinished Tenth Symphony (realized by Dr. Barry Cooper). While the rarity...continue...
Recording information: 1988/1989....continue...

William Walton: Symphony No. 1; Violin Concerto / Accardo

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-03-08

Works: William Walton: Symphony no 1 in B flat minor; Concerto for Violin
Performers: Accardo, Salvatore [Violin/Conductor]
Conductors: Frémaux, Louis; Hickox, Richard

William Walton's landmark First Symphony surges with drama and wrath then closing with jubilation, as Frémaux and the Philharmonia Orchestra deliver the piece flawlessly, and...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 Rozhdestvensky

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-03-08

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian"; Symphony no 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish"
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady

Available for the first time in the West, Rozhdestvensky delivers Tchaikovsky's "Little Russian" and "Polish" symphonies with all the joy and charm the composer intended....continue...
Recording information: Large Studio, Moscow Radio (1988-1989)....continue...

Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610

2 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-01-25

Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine; Selva morale e spirituale; Heinrich Schütz: Fili mi, Absalon, SWV 269 (Op. 6); Heu mihi, Domine, motet for soprano, al...
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Flowers, Suzanne; George, Michael; Griffett, James; Partridge, Ian [Tenor Vocals]; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Tracey, Bradford
Conductors:
Ensemble: London Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble; Musica Fiata; Restoration Academy

A sublime re-issue featuring some of the finest vocal performers in early music. Monteverdi’s masterpiece of sacred music is joined by an essential selection of...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6; Nutcracker

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2011-01-25

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Pathétique Symphony, Op. 74; Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Kogan, Pavel

Available for the first time ever in the West, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky conducts a brilliant performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (`Pathetique`). Appearing alongside is a...continue...

Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 / Furtwängler

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-10-05

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Conductors: Furtwängler, Wilhelm

A legendary wartime performance and one of the most perfect interpretations of this symphony! This re-mastering is taken from tapes found in the Vox archive...continue...
Recording information: 10/17/1944....continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Moscow Cantata / Rozhdestvensky

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-09-14

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Cantata for the opening of the Polytechnic Exhibition in Moscow, for tenor, chorus & orchestra
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Cherkasov, Gennadi

This is the first issue outside Russia of this remarkable Russian performance of a perennial favorite Tchaikovsky symphony. The coupling is a fascinating and neglected...continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4; Serenade for Strings / Rozhdestvensky

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-09-14

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4 in F minor, Op. 36; Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48
Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady; Fedoseyev, Vladimir

Other recordings of the 4th Symphony with Rozhdestvensky have garnered warm praise; "A first-class... a very striking performance, Russian in feeling yet never going over...continue...
Recording information: Large Studio, Moscow Radio....continue...

Heinrich Schütz: Great Motets

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-09-14

Works: Heinrich Schütz: Hodie Christus natus est, SWV 456; Fili mi, Absalon, SWV 269 (Op. 6); Auf dem Gebirge, motet for 2 altos, 5 instruments & continuo, SWV 396 (Op. 11/28); Heu mihi, Domine, motet ...
Performers: Cuckston, Alan
Conductors:
Ensemble: English Consort of Viols; London Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble; The Restoration Project

Pro Cantione Antiqua are joined here by the London Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble, Restoration Academy, the English Consort of Viols and organist Bradford Tracey. This...continue...

Offenbach: Orchestral Favourites Including Gaite Parisienne

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-08-10

Works: Jacques Offenbach: Gaîté Parisienne; Vert-vert, "Kakadu"; Overture to a Grand Orchestra, for orchestra; Souvenir d'Aix-les-Bains, waltz for piano (or orchestra); La Grande-Duchesse de Ge...
Performers: Collins, Philip
Conductors: Kunzel, Erich

This stunning collection offers all of Offenbach's catchiest tunes for orchestra, memorably performed by the late Erich Kunzel....continue...

Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 1 / Rudolf Barshai

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-07-13

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony no 5 in B flat major, Op. 100; Symphony no 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"
Conductors: Barshai, Rudolf

Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (1989)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphony No. 1; Finlandia / Alexander Gibson

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-07-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22; Finlandia, Op. 26
Conductors: Gibson, Alexander, Sir

Another treasure from the Collins Classics catalog, once more released on budget for the first time. When first released Gramophone wrote; "the new recording on...continue...
Recording information: St. Johns, Smith Square, London (08/1989)....continue...

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 In E Minor / Maxim Shostakovich

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-05-04

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 10 in E minor, Op. 93
Conductors: Shostakovich, Maxim

"Maxim Shostakovich eschews histrionic gesture; there is much quiet eloquence, grandeur of outline and an impressive gravity to his soberly measured account of the first...continue...
Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (01/1990)....continue...

Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Franscesca da Rimini

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-02-09

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Capriccio italien, Op. 45; Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32; Eugen Onegin
Conductors: Kogan, Pavel

Pavel Kogan's Rachmaninoff recordings have made waves, revelatory, compelling & authentic. Stepping back to the earlier Russian composer, these performances once more grab the listener...continue...
Recording information: Moscow Film Synchro Studios (10/1990)....continue...

Shostakovich: Symphony 5; Gadfly Suite

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-02-09

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a; Symphony no 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Conductors: Shostakovich, Maxim

This recording was reviewed in Gramophone at the time of first release: "The sobriety and restraint of the approach is immediately striking: grave matters are...continue...
Recording information: Abbey Road London (1990-1991)....continue...

Six Trumpet Concertos

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-01-26

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet in E flat major, H 7e no 1; Giuseppe Torelli: Concerto for Trumpet in D major; Michael Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet in C major, P 34; Georg Philipp Telemann: C...
Performers: Black, Neil; Brown, James [Oboe]; Steele-Perkins, Crispian [Trumpet]
Conductors: Halstead, Anthony

"Admirable concert...distinguished...bright, gleaming beautifully-focused timbre and crisp articulation...sprightly finales...warmly sympathetic support." - Penguin Guide...continue...
Recording information: University College School, London, England (1986)....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...

Shostakovich: Violin Concerto 2; Symphony 15

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-01-26

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Concerto for Violin no 2 in C sharp minor, Op. 129; Symphony no 15 in A major, Op. 141
Performers: Oistrakh, David
Conductors: Kondrashin, Kirill

"...with a superbly vivid Fifteenth (from 1974), generally hard-driven a la Mravinsky but far more convicingly poised. The first movement goes at a frightening lick,...continue...

Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 1, Isle of the Dead / Pavel Kogan, Moscow State SO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-10-13

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphony no 1 in D minor, Op. 13; Isle of the Dead, Op. 29
Conductors: Kogan, Pavel
Ensemble: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Elgar: Enigma Variations, In the South, Introduction & Allegro for strings

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-10-13

Works: Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture, Op. 50; Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47
Conductors: Mata, Eduardo; Menuhin, Yehudi; Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Authoritative performances of three Elgar works, including the rarely heard overture 'In the South' (Alassio) conducted by Yehudi Menuhin, who began his long association with...continue...

French and Italian Discoveries 1200-1700 / Alfred Deller, Deller Consort, et al

6 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-08-11

Works: Anonymous: Pater noster commiserans, conductus; Alleluja christus resurgens with clausula, Mors (Hallelujah for the fourth Sunday after Easter); Hoquetus; Amor potest conqueri, motet; El Mois de mai;...
Performers: Brown, Wilfred; Cantelo, April; Deller, Alfred; Deller, Mark; Dupre, Desmond; Gabb, Harry; Leonhardt, Gustav; Leonhardt, Marie; Malcolm, George; McLoughlin, Eileen; Scheiwein, Robert; Ward, David
Conductors: ; Deller, Alfred
Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Wien; Deller Consort; London Chamber Players

These landmark recordings of French and Italian Renaissance music led the Early Music movement into previously uncharted territory. These ground breaking recordings of Monteverdi, including...continue...

Vainberg Vol 16: Symphony no 2, etc / Svedlund, Umeå SO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-06-30

Works: Mieczyslaw Weinberg: Symphony no 2 for string orchestra, Op. 30; Chamber Symphony no 2 for string orchestra & timpani, Op. 147
Performers: Lindback, Hans
Conductors: Svedlund, Thord
Ensemble: Umeå Symphony Orchestra

"The lyrical Second Symphony is haunted by a restless melancholy... yet the result is in no way depressing. Chamber Symphony no. 2 is a relatively...continue...

Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works Vol 17 / Evgeny Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-06-30

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Alastor, Op. 14; Lyric Concertino in G major, Op. 32 no 3; Sinfonietta no 2 in A minor, Op. 68
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Musical Concepts has co-operated with Olympia to enable Russian music collectors to now complete their important first Myaskovsky Symphonic Edition with expert liner notes and...continue...

Myaskovsky: Silence, Sinfonietta, Divertissement / Evgeny Svetlanov, Russian State Academic Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-05-05

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Silence, symphonic poem after Poe, Op. 9; Sinfonietta for string orchestra no 2 in B minor, Op. 32/2; Divertissement, for orchestra, Op. 80
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Russian State Academic Symphony Orchestra

MusicWeb writes: "Alto have held true to immaculate standards in their continuation of the Olympia Myaskovsky project. Olympia's discs - some of which now command...continue...
Recording information: Great Hall Moscow Conservatory....continue...

Rachmaninoff: Symphony no 2, etc / Pavel Kogan, Moscow State SO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2009-02-10

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphony no 2 in E minor, Op. 27; Songs (14), Op. 34; Scherzo for Orchestra in D minor
Conductors: Kogan, Pavel
Ensemble: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Renowned Russian Conductor, Pavel Kogan together with his Moscow State Orchestra, are setting new and exciting standards for a Russian orchestra. Kogan, son of celebrated...continue...

Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works Vol 14 / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-10-14

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Symphony-Suite no 23 in A minor, Op. 56; Symphony no 24 in F minor, Op. 63
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Russian State Academic Symphony Orchestra

"Welcome back to these crucial recordings... recommended" -David Gutman, Gramophone. Musical Concepts is re-issuing all of the Myaskovsky recordings that were once out on Olympia....continue...

Rachmaninov: Symphony no 3, Symphonic Dances / Kogan, Moscow State SO

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-10-14

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 44; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Conductors: Kogan, Pavel
Ensemble: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Pavel Kogan with the Moscow State Orchestra is setting new exciting standards for a Russian orchestra on tour. Kogan, son of celebrated Russian artists Leonid...continue...

Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works Vol 13 / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-06-10

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Salutatory (Greetings) Overture for large symphony orchestra in C major, Op. 48; Symphony no 17 in G sharp minor, Op. 41; Symphony no 21 in F sharp minor, Op. 51
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Russian Federation State Symphony Orchestra

Marsh: Five Symphonies / Graham-Jones, Chichester Concert

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-06-10

Works: John Marsh: Symphony no 1 in B flat; Symphony no 3 in D; Symphony no 4 in F; Symphony no 6 in D; Conversation Symphony, for 2 orchestras in E flat major (Symphony no 10)
Conductors: Graham-Jones, Ian
Ensemble: Chichester Concert

Myaskovsky: Symphony no 16 & 19 / Svetlanov, et al

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-03-04

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Symphony no 16 in F major, Op. 39; Symphony no 19 for band in E flat major, Op. 46
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Russian Federation State Symphony Orchestra

Following hot on the heels of the recent release of the Symphonies 15 and 27 this continues the legendary and sought after series from Olympia....continue...

Baroque Bohemia & Beyond Vol 4 / Spurny, et al

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2008-01-08

Works: Josef Myslivecek: Sinfonia in C major, Op. 1/3; Sinfonia in D major, Op. 1/6; Jan Adam Gallina: Sinfonia in E flat major; Jan Nepomuk Vent: Sinfonia in E flat major; Josef Bárta: Sinfonia in F m...
Performers: Adam, Zdenek; Mazákova, Romana; Spurny, Vojtech
Conductors: Spurny, Vojtech
Ensemble: Bohemian Baroque

The Czech influence on The Classical Symphony in the 18th century was significant. As one Czech historian put it: "Almost all the musical sources which...continue...

Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works Vol 11 / Svetlanov

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2007-10-09

Works: Nikolay Myaskovsky: Symphony no 15 in D minor, Op. 38; Symphony no 27 in C minor, Op. 85
Conductors: Svetlanov, Evgeny
Ensemble: Russian State Academic Symphony Orchestra

Alto has cooperated with Olympia to enable Russian collectors to complete their important first Myaskovsky Edition. Symphonies 15 and 17 are present on Volume 11,...continue...