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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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 ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() Rimsky-korssakoff: Mussorgsky1 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibitionPerformers: Eckle, Gerhard Conductors: Petroschoff, Vladimir ![]() Orff, Carl: Carmina Burana1 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Carl Orff: Carmina buranaConductors: Prestel, Kurt ![]() Mahler, Gustav: Das Lied Von Der Erde1 CD / ZYX Records / 2013-01-08 Works: Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der ErdePerformers: Linos, Glenys; Vandersteene, Zeger Conductors: Nanut, Anton ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() 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... ![]() Michael Mauldin: The Last Musician of Ur / Petr Vronsky
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