Barcarole: Favourite Orchestral Pieces by Bizet, Offenbach, Massenet, Tchaikovsky, Gonoud et al. / Marriner1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen Suite for orchestra no 1; Carmen Suite for orchestra no 2; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Eugen Onegin; The Nutcracker; Jacques Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann; Jules ...Performers: Kalafusz, Hans Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville Ensemble: ; Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Sir Neville Marriner is one of the most versatile conductors of our time. Alongside recordings of Baroque and Classical repertoire, he has also made a...continue... Recording information: SDR-Studio, Villa Berg, Stuttgart (09/09/1987-03/12/1987)....continue... ![]() Poulenc: Stabat Mater; Gloria / Catherine Dubosc. Richard Hickox and City of London Sinfonia1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Francis Poulenc: Gloria in G major; Stabat Mater, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, FP 148; Litanies à la vierge noire de RocamadourPerformers: Dubosc, Catherine Conductors: Hickox, Richard Ensemble: ; City of London Sinfonia He was a dandy - but also highly religious. He lived in the era of atonality, but his unmistakably personal music is firmly rooted in...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (09/1990)....continue... ![]() Magic Verdi - highlights of Aida, Otello, Don Carlo, La Forza & Un ballo / Caballé, Freni, Domingo, Carreras, Gobbi, Muti,Giulini, Karajan1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Aida, opera; Un ballo in maschera; Falstaff; La forza del destino; Don Carlo; OtelloPerformers: Arroyo, Martina; Baltsa, Agnes; Bergonzi, Carlo; Bumbry, Grace; Caballe, Montserrat; Cappuccilli, Piero; Carreras, Jose [Tenor Vocal]; Christoff, Boris; Cossotto, Fiorenza; Domingo, Placido; Freni, M... Conductors: Kurtz, Efrem; Muti, Riccardo; Erede, Alberto; Guadagno, Anton; Gardelli, Lamberto; Ceccato, Aldo; Karajan, Herbert von; Semkov, Jerzy; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Ferraris, Franco The name Verdi is synonymous with Italian opera. No other composer embodies all the fascination and passion of Italian music drama like Verdi. The special...continue... ![]() Domenico Scarlatti: 16 Sonatas, Vol. 2 / Mikhail Pletnev, piano1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 96/L 465; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 146/L 349; Sonata for Harpsichord in B minor, K 87/L 33; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 5...Performers: Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor] Domenico Scarlatti's 500 plus keyboard sonatas show a composer experimenting with form: way ahead of his Baroque contemporaries, the Italian wrote highly virtuoso mood pieces,...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (10/10/1994-10/11/1994)....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... ![]() Mozart: Mass in C minor / Kiri Te Kanawa, Ileana Cotrubas, Werner Krenn and Hans Sotin. Leppard1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass in C minor, K 427 (417a) "Great"Performers: Cotrubas, Ileana; Krenn, Werner; Sotin, Hans; Te Kanawa, Kiri, Dame Conductors: Leppard, Raymond Ensemble: New Philharmonia Orchestra Together with Requiem, Mozart's C minor mass is one of the brilliant composer's great unfinished sacred works. The work combines monumental power, solemn spirituality and...continue... Recording information: All Saint's Church, Tooting (02/13/1973-02/15/1973)....continue... ![]() Bach Transcriptions by Busoni, Saint-Saens, Siloti, Hess, Liszt, Lustner / Bruno Leonardo Gelber and Elexis Weissenberg, pianos1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for solo violin no 2, BWV 1004; Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1124; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659; Cantata, BWV 29; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in D maj...Performers: Gelber, Bruno-Leonardo; Weissenberg, Alexis [Piano] The fascination that Johann Sebastian Bach held for subsequent generations of composers is evident in the many arrangements of his works for piano those by...continue... Recording information: Salle Wagram, Paris....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... ![]() Wagner: Scenes from Tannhauser, Lohengrin & Die Walkure / ulia Varady, Peter Seiffert1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser; Lohengrin; Die WalkürePerformers: Seiffert, Peter Conductors: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich Ensemble: ; Bayerisches Staatsorchester With this recording the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau once bade farewell to his public as a vocalist: together with two other great Wagner singers -...continue... Recording information: BR-Studio, München (03/20/1996-03/25/1996)....continue... ![]() Vive Offenbach!: Famous Operetta Arias & Overtures / Jane Rhodes1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Jacques Offenbach: La Périchole; Barbe-Bleue; La vie parisienne; La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein; La belle HélènePerformers: Rhodes, Jane Conductors: Plasson, Michel; Benzi, Roberto; Frémaux, Louis Ensemble: ; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; Orchestre de Bordeaux Aquitaine No other composer depicted the typical French effervescence and easy-going Parisian lifestyle so accurately, coupled with biting satire of the powers-that-be, as Jacques Offenbach. This...continue... ![]() Giuliani: Guitar Concertos Nos. 1 & 3; Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Angel Romero, guitar1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Mauro Giuliani: Guitar Concerto no 1 in A major, Op. 30 (versions for guitar & orch; gt. & string quartet); Guitar Concerto no 3 in F major, Op. 70 (versions for guitar & orch; gt. & string quartet);...Performers: Romero, Angel [Guitar] Conductors: Leppard, Raymond; Previn, Andre Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra The magnificent gardens of the Spanish royal palace of Aranjuez a place in music history thanks to the Rodrigo guitar concerto. This recording with Angel...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (03/1977/08/1982)....continue... ![]() Bizet: Symphony in C; Overture "Patrie"; Petite Suite "Jeux d'enfants"; Carmen Suites 1 & 2 / Ozawa1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major; Overture "Patrie", for orchestra, Op. 19; Petite Suite, pieces (5) for orchestra from Jeux d'enfants; Carmen Suite for orchestra no 1; Carmen Suite for orchestra n...Conductors: Ozawa, Seiji Ensemble: ; Franch National 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: Salle Wagram, Paris (04/1982)....continue... ![]() Schubert: 21 Lieder / Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone; Gerald Moore, piano1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: An die Entfernte, D 765; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Der Schiffer, D 536; Der Wanderer, D 649/Op. 65 no 2; Nachtgesang, D 314; Das Zügenglöcklein, D 871; Der Jüngl...Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Moore, Gerald [Piano] 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: Berlin (1958-05-??&1965-02-??&1965-)....continue... ![]() Dvorák: Slavonic Dances Op. 46 & Op. 72 / Lorin Maazel, Berlin PO1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Slavonic Dances (8) for Orchestra, Op. 46/B 83; Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72)Conductors: Maazel, Lorin Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic 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: Philharmonie, Berlin (02/1988)....continue... ![]() Rachmaninov: Etudes-Tableaux Opp. 33 & Op. 39 / Vladimir Ovchinnikov, piano1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: 6 Etudes Tableaux; Etudes-tableaux (9) for Piano, Op. 39Performers: Ovchinnikov, Vladimir 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: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (12/1989)....continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Violin Concerto / Georges Cziffra, Leonid Kogan. Conatantin Silvestri1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35Performers: Cziffra, Gyorgy; Kogan, Leonid Conductors: Vandernoot, Andre; Silvestri, Constantin Ensemble: ; Philharmonia 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: Kingsway Hall, London (09/1958); Salle Wagram, Paris (09/1958); Kingsway Hall, London (11/1959); Salle Wagram, Paris (11/1959)....continue... ![]() Strauss Family, Lehar: Waltzes, Polkas & Overtures / Rudolf Kempe1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald; Leichtes Blut, Op. 319; Indigo und die vierzig Räuber; 'Im Krapfenwaldl' Polka francaise, Op. 336; Kaiserwaltzer Waltz, Op. 437...Conductors: Kempe, Rudolf Ensemble: ; Vienna 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: Musikvereinssaal, Vienna, Austria (1958-02-12&1958-02-19_1958-)....continue... ![]() Beethoven: Symphonies 7 & 8 / Rudolf Kempe1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93Conductors: Kempe, Rudolf Ensemble: ; Munich Philharmonic 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: Bürgerbräu, München (1971-12-20_1971-12-23&1972-)....continue... ![]() Schubert: German Mass, D 872; Mass D 167 / Popp, Dallapozza, Fischer-Dieskau. Sawallisch1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Franz Schubert: Deutsche Messe, D 872; Deutsches Salve Regina ("Sei, Mutter"), for chorus & organ, D. 379; Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132; Psalm 92, D 953; Hymne ("Komm, heil'ger Geist"), quartet for male v...Performers: Dallapozza, Adolf; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Hautermann, Karin; Popp, Lucia; Ruggeberg, Erika; Sawallisch, Wolfgang [Conductor/Piano]; Schloter, Elmar Conductors: Sawallisch, Wolfgang Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Symphony 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: Herkulessaal, München (1981-1983)....continue... ![]() The Best Classical Piano Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("Für Elise"), WoO 59; Sonata for Piano no 8 in C minor Op. 13 'Pathétique'; Sonata for Piano no 21 in C major Op. 53; Sonata for Piano ...Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Ciccolini, Aldo [Piano]; Hough, Stephen; Kovacevich, Stephen; Lympany, Moura; Ogdon, John; Ousset, Cécile; Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor]; ... Conductors: Thompson, Bryden ![]() The Best Relaxing Classical Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the animals; Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne for piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109; Jules Massenet: Médit...Performers: Chang, Han-Na; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Kalafusz, Hans; Kovacevich, Stephen; Lympany, Moura; Mesple, Mady; Meyer, Sabine [Clarinet]; Millet, Danielle; Ogdon, John; Rigutto, Bruno Conductors: Ozawa, Seiji; Slatkin, Leonard; Marriner, Sir Neville; Lombard, Alain; Boult, Adrian; Willcocks, David; Muti, Riccardo; Ensemble: ; Vienna String Sextet ![]() The Best Wedding Music Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Johann Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major; George Frederick Handel: Water Music Suite no 2 in D; Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's Ma...Performers: Andre, Maurice; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bayco, Frederic; Hendricks, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Hunt, Gordon [Oboe]; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Lundkvist, Erik; Parker-... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Ericson, Eric; Fischer, George; Muti, Riccardo; Lehani, Fritz ![]() The Best Classical Hits Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E "The Four Seasons", Spring; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture...Performers: Bell, David [Organ]; Eisenberg, Matthias; Finley, Gerald [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Gutierrez, Horacio; Layton, Stephen; Menuhin, Yehudi; Morris, James; Wayne Marshall [Piano/Organ] Conductors: Lysy, Alberto; Sanderling, Kurt; Jansons, Mariss; Cleobury, Stephen; Marriner, Sir Neville; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Previn, Andre; Muti, Riccardo; Welser-Möst, Franz; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Gö... Ensemble: ; Cambridge Classical Players ![]() The Best Classical Music in the Movies Ever!1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-18 Works: John Williams: Star Wars; Schindler's List; E.T.; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake; Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no 1; Stanley Myers: The Deer Hunter; James Horner: My Heart Will Go On (from the...Performers: Abel, David [Conductor]; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Barrueco, Manuel; Carreras, José [Tenor Vocal]; Gieseking, Walter; Horner, James; Little, Tasmin; Lopardo, Frank; Meier, Waltraud; Morris, James; Mo... Conductors: Love, Geoff; Previn, Andre; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Muti, Riccardo; Sutherland, Iain; Goodwin, Ron; Ormandy, Eugene; Lombard, Alain ![]() Chopin: Piano Works / Nelson Goemer, piano
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