Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 'Leningrad' / Royal Liverpool PO, Petrenko1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 7 (as used in the film "Testimony")Conductors: Petrenko, Vasily Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Three weeks after the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, Shostakovich volunteered with the Home Guard in Leningrad. As the siege of...continue... Recording information: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, England (06/01/2012-06/03/2012)....continue... ![]() Rossini: Complete Overtures, Vol. 2 - Silken Ladder; Il Signor Bruschino; William Tell / Prague Sinfonia Orch., Benda1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell; Eduardo e Cristina; L' Inganno felice; La Scala di seta; Demetrio e Polibio; Il Signor Bruschino; Sinfonia (Overture) in D major (di Bologna), QR vii/1; SigismondoConductors: Benda, Christian Ensemble: ; Prague Sinfonia Orchestra Rossini's ceaseless wit and invention are best exemplified in his series of operas. His colorful orchestration and command of both comic and tragic elements can...continue... ![]() Zdenek Fibich: Symphony No. 1; Impressions from the Countryside / Czech Nat'l SO, Stilec1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Zdenek Fibich: Symphony no 1 in F major, Op. 17; Impressions from the Countryside, for orchestra, Op. 54Conductors: Stilec, Marek Ensemble: ; Czech National Symphony Orchestra Zdenek Fibich's career overlapped those of his countrymen Smetana and Dvorak, but his music remained poised between the twin poles of Czech Nationalism and the...continue... Recording information: CNSO Studio No. 1 Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic (02/06/2012-02/07/2012)....continue... ![]() Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3; Symphonic Dances / Leonard Slatkin, Detroit SO1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op. 44; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45Conductors: Slatkin, Leonard Ensemble: ; Detroit Symphony Orchestra Completed in 1936, two years after the hugely popular Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Rachmaninov's Third Symphony was considered by the composer to be...continue... Recording information: Orchestra Hall, Detroit, USA....continue... ![]() Ira Hearshen: Strike Up the Band; Divertimento for Band; Symphony on Themes of Sousa et al. / U.S. Air Force Band1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: George Gershwin: Strike up the Band; Ira Hearshen: Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa; Divertimento, (in 5 movements) for symphonic band; Irving Berlin: There's No Business Like Show Business, s...Conductors: Graham, Lowell Ensemble: ; United States Air Force Band; USAF Heritage of America Band Ira Hearshen is one of America's most popular and successful orchestrators and arrangers. He has written for many Hollywood films, such as Toy Story and...continue... ![]() Early Romantic Overtures by Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Weber, Schumann, Schubert, Wagner / Norrington1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Carl Maria von Weber: Oberon, J 306; Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"; Hector Berlioz: Les Francs Juges, Op. 3; Robert Schumann: Genoveva, Op. 81; Franz Schuber...Conductors: Norrington, Roger Ensemble: ; London Classical Players Roger Norrington was the first conductor to rediscover the original sound of the Romantic era. His recordings of famous overtures from Schubert to Wagner showed...continue... Recording information: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (11/1988)....continue... ![]() Villa-Lobos: Symphony No. 3 'War'; Symphony No. 4 'Victory' / Isaac Karabtchevsky1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Heitor Villa-Lobos: Symphony no 3, for orchestra & brass, "A Guerra", A. 152; Symphony no 4, for orchestra & brass, "A Vitória", A. 153Conductors: Karabtchevsky, Isaac Ensemble: ; Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra Villa-Lobos' War and Victory Symphonies were commissioned by the Brazilian government following the end of the country's involvement in World War I. Using very large...continue... Recording information: Sala Sao Paulo, Brazil (02/05/2012-03/05/2012)....continue... ![]() Landscapes: Torke: Jevelin; Mojave; Ticheli: Simple gifts; An American Elegy; Copland: Quiet City / Ji Hye Jung, marimba; Steve Leisring, trumpet1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Michael Torke: Javelin, overture for orchestra; Mojave, for marimba & wind ensemble; Frank Ticheli: An American Elegy, for symphonic band; Simple Gifts (Four Shaker Songs), for band; Aaron Copland: Q...Performers: Jung, Ji Hye; Leisring, Steve; Marco, Margaret Conductors: Popiel, Paul W. Ensemble: University of Kansas Wind Ensemble Landscapes is a journey through the rich tapestry of American wind band music, performed by one of the country's leading ensembles. One of Michael Torke's...continue... Recording information: Lied Center of Kansas, Kansas City (2012-04-01_2012-04-02&2012-)....continue... ![]() Eugen D'Albert: Prologue to 'Tiefland', Op. 34; Symphony in F, Op. 4 / Jun Markl1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-02-26 Works: Eugen d'Albert: Tiefland, Op. 34; Symphony in F, Op. 4Conductors: Märkl, Jun Ensemble: ; MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard The opera opens in a high mountains meadow, among jagged snowy peaks and early morning stars,...continue... Recording information: MDR Studio Augustusplatz, Leipzig, Germany (01/24/2011-01/28/2011)....continue... ![]() Weinberg: Symphony No. 8 'Polish Flowers', Op. 83 / Rafal Bartminski, tenor; Magdalena Dobrowolska, soprano; Ewa Marciniec, alto1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-02-26 Works: Mieczyslaw Weinberg: Symphony no 8, Op. 83 ("Polish Flowers")Conductors: Wit, Antoni Ensemble: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra World première recording of Weinberg's 1964 choral Symphony No.8 'Polish Flowers'. Set to texts by Julian Tuwim which reflect on Poland's troubled past and ominous...continue... Recording information: Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw, Poland (06/13/2011-06/16/2011)....continue... ![]() 50 Best Organ Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale no 1), BWV 645 (BC K22; Prelude and Fugue for...Performers: Aveling, Valda; Bayco, Frederic; Bunney, Herrick [Chorus Master]; Cook, Melville [Organ]; Duruflé, Maurice; Durufle-Chevalier, Marie-Madeleine; Eisenberg, Matthias; Germani, Fernando; Gil, Jea... Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi; Bedford, Steuart; Plasson, Michel This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks of some of the most popular compositions of organ music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics....continue... ![]() 50 Best Sensual Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: James Horner: Titanic; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Concerto for Piano ...Performers: Auger, Arleen; Bloch, Nikolaj; Bran, Tim; Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Bumbry, Grace; Callas, Maria; Cortez, Viorica; Dalton, Mitchell; Dernesch, Helga [Soprano]; Garcia, Jose Luis; Garello, Raul; Garrett... Conductors: ; Jansons, Mariss; Foster, Lawrence; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Roth, François-Xavier; Goodwin, Ron; Thompson, Bryden; Plasson, Michel; Barry, John; Love, Geoff; Barbirolli, John; Fedotov, Viktor; Boul... Ensemble: ; Ahn Trio; Berlin Philharmonic Cellists; Virtuosi This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks of sensual music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics performed by some of the world's finest...continue... ![]() 50 Best London Symphony Orchestra3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 8 in F, Op. 93; Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 4; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony ...Performers: Beroff, Michel; de Peyer, Gervase; Isserlis, Steven; Loriod, Jeanne; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer]; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry Conductors: Jochum, Eugen; Previn, Andre; Boult, Adrian; Gardelli, Lamberto; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Khachaturian, Aram; Hickox, Richard; Davis, Colin; Barbirolli, John This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks from the catalogues of EMI Records, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics of recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra under...continue... ![]() Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 / Rudolf Kempe1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60Conductors: Kempe, Rudolf Ensemble: ; Münchner Philharmoniker When Rudolf Kempe was principal conductor of the Munich Philharmonic back in the 1970's, the culmination of his long career was the recording of the...continue... Recording information: Bürgerbräukeller, Munich....continue... ![]() Gershwin, George: Rhapsody In Blue1 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-02-05 Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris; Concerto for Piano in F majorConductors: Adolph, Henry ![]() Mothership - Music of Mason Bates, Gershwin, Robert Moran, Joel Puckett, Grainger / OH University Wind Ens.1 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: Mason Bates: Mothership, for flute & piano; George Gershwin: Cuban Overture; Robert Moran: Points of Departure; Joel Puckett: The Shadow of Sirius, concerto for flute, flute choir & wind ensemble; Pe...Performers: Burgoyne, Alex [Saxophone]; Gonzalez,, David, Jr.; Miller, Caleb; Patterson, Kelsey [Flute]; Sincoff, Alison Brown [Flute] Conductors: Trachsel, Andrew Ensemble: ; Ohio Universtiy Wind Symphony The Ohio University School of Music has been officially in existence since 1917, although some of the individual programs date back to the 1880s. Currently,...continue... Recording information: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio Un (02/03/2012-02/05/2012)....continue... ![]() Symphonia Super Sampler - works by Shostakovich, Durufle, James Self, Berlioz, John Williams, Johnny Mercer et al. / Symphonia1 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96; Maurice Duruflé: Motets (4) on Gregorian themes, Op. 10; James Barnes: Yorkshire Ballad; Tangents, for brass ensemble, Op. 109; Thom Ritter George:...Conductors: Morris, R. Winston; Watson, Scott Ensemble: Symphonia (Tuba Ensemble) Morris and Watson first organized this 20 piece ensemble in 1995. It is formed of some of America's most legendary performers of the tuba and...continue... ![]() At Long Last...Live! - works by Robert Litton, Kenneth Hesketh, Scott McAllister, John Ireland / Univ. of S FL Wind Ens.1 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: Robert Litton: One for All, for wind ensemble; Kenneth Hesketh: The Gilded Theatre, for wind ensemble; Scott McAllister: Love Songs, for wind ensemble; Popcopy, for wind ensemble; John Ireland: A Mar...Conductors: Carmichael, John C. Ensemble: University of South Florida Wind Ensemble Led by Dr. John C. Carmichael, the University of South Florida Wind Ensemble has been recognized as a leader in the world of wind band....continue... ![]() Piano Recital: Beethoven: Sonata no 23; Schumann: Kinderszenen; Thalberg: Grande fantaisie, Op. 63; Liszt: Totentanz / Valentina Lisitsa, piano1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-01-29 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"; Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Sigismund Thalberg: Fantasia and Variations on Rosini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia...Performers: Lisitsa, Valentina [Piano] Described by critics as a 'bona fide angel playing' and an 'electrifying pianist', the young Ukrainian-born, North Carolina-based Valentina Lisitsa has been receiving rave reviews...continue... Recording information: Beethovensaal, Hannover, Germany (05/03/2008-05/04/2008)....continue... ![]() Giovanni Battista Buonamente: L'e' tanto tempo hormai - sonatas, canzonas and sinfonias / Helianthus Ensemble1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-01-29 Works: Giovanni Battista Buonamente: Sonata no 6 sopra "Rugiero" for theorbo, transverse flute & violin; Sonata Quinta a 2; Canzona a 4; Sonata no 9 sopra "Quello e' quel loco", for transverse flute & conti...Performers: Centurioni, Olivia; Mascardi, Evangelina; Melendez, Josue; Morini, Guido Conductors: Ensemble: Helianthus Ensemble Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard ...The Helianthus Ensemble perform on various combinations of anywhere from three to five instruments... This might be...continue... Recording information: Chiesa di S. Sebastiano al Palatino - Roma (02/28/2012-03/03/2012)....continue... ![]() Dvorak: Symphony No. 6; Janacek: Idyll / Gerard Schwarz, Seattle SO1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-01-29 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 6 in D major, Op. 60/B 112; Leos Janácek: Idyll for StringsConductors: Schwarz, Gerard Ensemble: ; Seattle Symphony Dvorák's was a strong voice in the re-establishment of Czech musical identity, and the noble themes, open landscapes and dancing Scherzoof the Symphony No. 6...continue... Recording information: Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Sea (04/27/2011/04/29/2011); S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium-Benaroya Hall, Seat (04/27/2011/04/29/2011); Illsley Ball No...continue... ![]() Muzio Clementi: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 / La Vecchia, OS di Roma1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-01-29 Works: Muzio Clementi: Overture in D major; Symphony no 1 in C major, WoO 32 (completed by A. Casella); Symphony no 2 in D major, WoO 33 (incomplete)Conductors: Vecchia, Francesco La Ensemble: ; Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma Muzio Clementi was 'The Father of the pianoforte', a performer, teacher, publisher and manufacturer of pioneering importance. But in addition to the works for piano,...continue... Recording information: OSR Studios, Rome (12/29/2011-12/30/2011)....continue... ![]() Symphonic Wind Music of David R. Holsinger, Vol. 91 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: David R. Holsinger: Fanfare for brass & timpani; Providence Unfinished, for band; One Day, In a Small Town... for band; On a Childhood Sunday Song, for band; March on a Russian Hymnsong, for band; We...Conductors: Stowman, William Ensemble: ; Greater Harrisburg Concert Band; Messiah College Faculty Brass; Messiah College Wind Ensemble This acclaimed series documents the wind band works of Oswald winning composer David R. Holsinger, brilliantly performed by the UTEP Wind Symphony. Conductor Dr. Ron...continue... ![]() Symphonic Wind Music of David R. Holsinger, Vol. 111 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: David R. Holsinger: Fanfare Mid-America, for band; Solemn Hymn & Rowdy Dance, for band; Quiet River, for band; The City Symphony, for band; Symphonia Glorioso, for band; Reagan of Illinois, for narra...Conductors: Holsinger, David R. Ensemble: Lee University Wind Ensemble Danner was a grand prizewinner in the Delius Society composition contest and 1st prize in the Taghkanic Chorale composer's competition. The International Trombone Association Journal...continue... Recording information: Conn Center on the campus of Lee University, Cleveland, (02/17/2011-02/20/2011); Dixon Theatre, Dixon, Illinois (02/17/2011-02/20/2011); Conn Center on the campus of Lee Univers...continue... ![]() Leonard Bernstein Conducts Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Dvorák & Schumann
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