Bach: The Orchestral Suites / Boston Early Music Orhcestra, Parrott2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Parrott, AndrewEnsemble: Boston Early Music Orchestra Andrew Parrott's recording of Bach's The Orchestral Suites is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from Virgin Classics...continue... ![]() Rossi, Lotti: Madrigals / Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Curtis, AlanEnsemble: Il Complesso Barocco Alan Curtis's recording of Rossi's Madrigals and Lotti's Madrigals is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from Virgin...continue... ![]() Handel: Organ Concertos Op. 7 / Bob van Asperen, organ2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Asperen, Bob vanEnsemble: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bob van Asperen's recording of Handel's Organ Concertos Op. 7 is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from...continue... ![]() Brahms: A German Requiem; Mozart: Requiem / Norrington2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Norrington, RogerEnsemble: London Classical Players Sir Roger Norrington's recording of Brahm's Requiem and Mozart's Requiem is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from...continue... ![]() Josef Suk: Ripening; Praga; Epilogue; Fairy Tale / Libor Pesek and Royal Liverpool PO2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Pesek, LiborEnsemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The latest title to join Virgin de Virgin series is the sweeping recording of four Josef Suk compositions: Ripening, Praga, Epilogue, Fairy Tale, Suk was...continue... ![]() Una Stravaganza" dei Medici: Intermedi (1589) per La Pellegrina / Taverner Consort, Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Hugh Keyte: La Pellegrina, for chorusPerformers: Kirkby, Emma Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: Taverner Players The sixth release in the Rediscoveries series from Virgin Classics Andre Parrott's landmark recording of La Pellegrina - Music for the Wedding of Ferdinando De...continue... Recording information: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (07/1986)....continue... ![]() Dvorak: Cello Concerto; Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations / Truls Mork, cello. Jansons1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104/B 191; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Variations for Cello and Orchestra on a Rococo theme, Op. 33Performers: Tonnesen, Terje; Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech Conductors: Jansons, Mariss Ensemble: ; Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra Norwegian cellist Truls Mork is among the leading master of his instruement, while the Dvorak concerto and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations are among the most popular...continue... Recording information: Konserthus, Oslo (05/12/1992-05/14/1992)....continue... ![]() Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem; Four Sea Interludes; The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra / Libor Pesek1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20; Peter Grimes; The Young person's guide to the orchestraConductors: Pesek, Libor Ensemble: ; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Britten was one of the few 20th century composers to create a musical universe with works in many different genres that enjoy great popularity....continue... Recording information: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (01/1989)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Requiem; Ave verum corpus; Masonic Funeral Music / Argenta, Robbin, Ainsley, Miles1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Masonic Funeral Music in C minor, K 477 (479a); Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626; Ave verum corpusPerformers: Ainsley, John Mark; Argenta, Nancy; Miles, Alastair [Bass Vocals] Conductors: Norrington, Roger Ensemble: ; Schutz Choir of London The Mozart Requiem is one of the best-known sacred works in the classical repertoire. It was the composer's last work, and he left it unfinished...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1991)....continue... ![]() Purcell: Music for Pleasure and Devotion / Andrew Parrott, Taverner Consort1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen; Abdelazer; Gordian Knot Unty'd; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Fantasia upon a Ground in D major, Z 731; Close thine eyes and sleep secure, Z 184; Ground in Gamut for Harpsichor...Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Ainsley, John Mark; Andrews, Haden; Berridge, Simon; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bury, Alison; Campbell, Richard; David Miller [Lute/Baroque Guitar]; Earle, Richard... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players Henry Purcell is regarded as the first great master of English Baroque music and his works find their best interpreters today in Andrew Parrott and...continue... Recording information: 06/1985-03/1994....continue... ![]() The Minimalists - Adams, Glass, Reich, Heath / Christopher Warren-Green, London CO1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: John Adams: Shaker Loops; Philip Glass: Facades; Quartet for Strings no 2 ("Company"); Steve Reich: Eight Lines; David C. Heath: The Frontier, for double-bass & orchestraPerformers: Haram, Simon; Harle, John; Lawrence, Chris [Bass] Conductors: Warren-Green, Christopher Ensemble: ; London Chamber Orchestra The 1960's saw the arrival of a new musical style from America: minimalism fascinated classical and op musician alike. The music on this CD is...continue... Recording information: All Saints Church, Petersham (03/1990)....continue... ![]() Venezia - Opera Arias of the Serenissima / Max Emanuel Cencic, countertenor1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Antonio Caldara: Adriano in Siria; Costanzo Porta: La costanza combattuta in amore; Anonymous, Italian: A' piedi miei svenato (attrib. Vivaldi); Anche in mezzo a perigliosa (attrib. Vivaldi); Frances...Performers: Cencic, Max Emanuel; Marocchi, Stefano Conductors: Minasi, Riccardo Ensemble: Il Pomo d'Oro For today's audiences, Vivaldi's name exemplifies Venetian opera in the early 18th century - but he was not the only composer to shape the distinctive...continue... Recording information: Sala Rossa of Villa San Fermo, Lonigo, Vicenza, Italy (08/27/2012-09/03/2012)....continue... ![]() The Very Best of Nicolai Gedda2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Jules Massenet: Werther; Manon; Charles Gounod: Roméo et Juliette; Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini, opera Op. 23; Jacques Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann; Georges Bizet: The Pearl Fishers, op...Performers: Blanc, Ernest; Eyron, Jan; Freni, Mirella; Gedda, Nicolai; Mallabrera, Andre; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Zareska, Eugenia Conductors: Galliera, Alceo; Prêtre, Georges; Cluytens, André; Dervaux, Pierre; Gardelli, Lamberto; Molinari-Pradelli, France; Downes, Edward; Patanè, Giuseppe; Bender, Heinrich; Dobrowen, Issay; ... Nicolai Gedda, the most recorded tenor in history, was exceptionally versatile artist who has excelled in a wide variety of operatic roles as well as...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Mirella Freni2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale; Giacomo Puccini: La bohème; Tosca; Madama Butterfly; La rondine; Gianni Schicchi, opera; Suor Angelica; Turandot; Pietro Mascagni: L'amico Fritz; Francesco Cil...Performers: Corelli, Franco; Freni, Mirella; Gedda, Nicolai; Malagu, Stefania; Vilma, Michele Conductors: Muti, Riccardo; Schippers, Thomas; Magiera, Leone; Votto, Antonino; Lombard, Alain; Klemperer, Otto; Ferraris, Franco; Karajan, Herbert von Mirella Freni was one of Herbert von Karajan's favorite signers; indeed, he is known to have commented that if he could have any voice in...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni; Così fan tutte, K 588; Ridente la calma, K 152 (210a); Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz...Performers: Fischer, Edwin [Piano]; Gieseking, Walter; Grummer, Elisabeth; Jackson, Harold; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth Conductors: Galliera, Alceo; Pritchard, John; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Böhm, Karl; Susskind, Walter; Schmidt, Heinrich; Karajan, Herbert von; Matacic, Lovro von; Gellhorn, Peter; Szell, George; Ackermann, Otto Multi-award winning opera singer Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, praised for the 'pristine beauty of her lyric soprano' voice by The Guardian, was revered in opera houses worldwide...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Jascha Heifetz2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin in D major, K 271a (271i); Henri Vieuxtemps: Concerto for Violin no 5 in A minor, Op. 37 "Grétry"; Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise for Violin and...Performers: Bay, Emanuel; Heifetz, Jascha; Rubinstein, Artur [Piano]; Sandor, Arok Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Barbirolli, John Jascha Heifetz has been described as the 'greatest twentieth-century exponent of his instrument by Gramophone. Critics admired his technical agility and the myriad nuances of...continue... ![]() Rolalndo Villazon Sings Verdi / Rolando Villazon, tenor1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto; La Traviata; Un Ballo in maschera; Ernani; I Lombardi; Don Carlo; Macbeth; Requiem MassPerformers: Villazón, Rolando; Villaz?n, Rolando Conductors: Viotti, Marcello; Plasson, Michel; Pappano, Antonio Ensemble: ; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra; Orchestra dell' Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia From the very beginning of his glittering career, Rolando Villazon has shown himself to be an outstanding Verdi interpreter. On the occasion of the 200th...continue... ![]() Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn: Quatuor Ebene1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 2 in A minor, Op. 13; Quartet for Strings no 6 in F minor, Op. 80; Fanny Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings in E flat majorConductors: Ensemble: Quatuor Ebene In their newest album, entitled Mendelssohn "Felix and Fanny" String Quartets, the Quatuor Ebene deliver another recording filled with innovation and virtuosity - here exploring...continue... Recording information: Ferme de Villefavard en Limousin, France (2012-07-11_2012-07-14&2012-)....continue... ![]() Richard Strauss: Songs with Orchestra; Metamorphosen / Gundula Janowitz1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Richard Strauss: Lieder (4), Op. 27; Lieder (8), Op. 49; Lieder (5), Op. 48; Befreit, Op. 39 no 4; Lieder (6), Op. 37; Lieder (5), Op. 41; Lieder (6), Op. 56; Metamorphosen for 23 solo Strings, AV 142Performers: Janowitz, Gundula; Manning, Peter Conductors: Stamp, Richard Ensemble: Academy of London Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (04/1988/11/1989); All Saints Church, Tooting, London (04/1988/11/1989); Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (10/1988); All Saints Church, Tooting, L...continue... ![]() Bach: Partitas Nos. 2 & 6; Tocata BWV 911 / David Fray1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 David Fray, who launched his Virgin Classics careers with Bach releases a new recital disc featuring the composer's keyboard music. "We shouldn't be afraid of...continue... ![]() Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 - 3 / Leif Ove Andsnes, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 1 in C minor, Op. 4; Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March"; Sonata for Piano no 3 in B minor, Op. 58Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk (1990-04-??&1991-07-??&1991-)....continue... ![]() Grieg: Piano Concertos & Lyric Pieces, Opp. 43 & 54 / Leif Ove Andsnes1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 3, Op. 43; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 5, Op. 54Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove Conductors: Kitayenko, Dmitri Ensemble: ; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen (06/1990); Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk, England (06/1990); Grieghallen, Bergen (10/1992); Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk, England (10/1992)....continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Gloria; Magnificat / Van Evera, Argenta. Andrew Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gregorian Chant: Kyrie; Ave Maris stella, hymn for the Assumption of Mary in mode 1 (Liber Cantualis no 73); Salve Regina, antiphon in mode 1; Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for S...Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1992)....continue... ![]() Bach: Cantatas BWV 161, 170 & 177 / Schlick, Jacobs, Rogers. Hans-Martin Linde1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170; Cantata no 161, "Komm, du süsse Todesstunde" BWV 161; Cantata no 177, "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"...Performers: Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Vocal], Nigel Rogers [Tenor Conductors: Linde, Hans-Martin Ensemble: Linde Consort Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Protestant Church, Séon, Switzerland (04/1980)....continue... ![]() Scarlatti: 15 Sonatas / Mikhail Pletnev, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 443/L 418; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 1/L 366; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 283/L 318; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K ...Performers: Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor] Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (10/10/1994-10/11/1994)....continue... ![]() Fauré: Requiem. Villette, Roger-Ducasse: Motets / Argenta, Keenlyside. David Hill1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetarePerformers: Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen Conductors: Hill, David Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (1996-06-17_1996-06-20&1996-)....continue... ![]() Drama Queens / Joyce Didonato, soprano; Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-06 Works: Giuseppe Maria Orlandini: Berenice; Giovanni Porta: Ifigenia in Aulide; George Frederick Handel: Alcina; Giulio Cesare in Egitto; Alessandro; Reinhard Keiser: Fredegunda; Octavia; Johann Adolf Hasse:...Performers: DiDonato, Joyce Conductors: Curtis, Alan Ensemble: Il Complesso Barocco Grammy® Award winner Joyce DiDonato joins conductor Alan Curtis and Il complesso barocco for Drama Queens, an electrifying program of royal arias the 1rom 7th...continue... Recording information: Villa San Fermo, Lonigo, Italy (07/16/2012-07/22/2012)....continue... ![]() Le Boeuf sur le Toit: Swinging Paris / Alexandre Tharaud, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-22 Alexandre Tharaud is one of today's most creative and acclaimed pianists. In his newest release, 'Le Boeuf sur le toit,' Tharaud proves his versatility by...continue... Personnel: Alexandre Tharaud (piano). Recording information: Cité de la Musique, Paris, France (01/02/2012-01/08/2012); IRCAM, Paris, France (01/02/2012-01/08/2012); Salle Colonne, Paris, ...continue... ![]() Brahms, Berg: Violin Concertos / Renaud Capuçon, violin; Daniel Harding1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-09 Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 77; Alban Berg: Concerto for ViolinPerformers: Capuçon, Renaud Conductors: Harding, Daniel Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Renaud Capuçon, the leading French violinist of his generation, joins the British conductor Daniel Harding and the Wiener Philharmoniker for two landmark concertos of the...continue... Recording information: ORF RadioKulturhaus, Vienna, Austria (12/19/2011); ORF RadioKulturhaus, Vienna, Austria (12/21/2011-12/22/2011)....continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione / Fabio Biondi
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