Hidden Handel - unfamiliar and unknown arias and orchestral pieces / Ann Hallenberg, mezzo-soprano; Il Complesso Barocco1 CD / Naïve / 2013-04-30 Works: George Frederick Handel: Sento prima le procelle, aria for voice & orchestra (for A. Scarlatti's Pirro e Demetrio); Rinaldo; No, non così severe, aria for voice & orchestra (for A. Scarlatti's P...Performers: Hallenberg, Ann Conductors: Curtis, Alan Ensemble: ; Il Complesso Barocco Swedish mezzo-soprano Ann Hallenberg and Il Complesso Barocco present a disc of Handel arias and orchestral pieces that span a narrow spectrum from the comparatively...continue... Recording information: Lonigo, Italy (06/2010/07/2010)....continue... ![]() The Complete Beethoven: Symphonies; Concertos; Overtures12 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 3 in E flat major,...Performers: Davies, Julian [Tenor]; Fontanals-Simmons, Marta; Gadd, Stephen; Hoare, Peter [; Jandó, Jenö; Kang, Dong-Suk [Violin]; Kliegel, Maria; McCawley, Leon; Nishizaki, Takako; Rutter, Claire; ... Conductors: Drahos, Béla; Wordsworth, Barry; Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Jean, Kenneth Triumphing over deafness and turbulent political times, Ludwig van Beethoven singlehandedly changed the course of music history , laying down the foundations for the Romantic...continue... ![]() Debussy: Four-Hand Piano Music - Petite Suite; Marche écossaise; 6 épigraphes antiques et al. / Jean-Pierre Armengaud; Olivier Chauzu, pianos1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Claude Debussy: Petite suite for Piano 4 hands; Marche écossaise sur un thème populaire; Epigraphes antiques (6); Première suite d'orchestre, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands), L. ...Performers: Armengaud, Jean-Pierre; Chauzu, Olivier The recent discovery (2008) of the Premiere Suite d'orchestrefor piano, four hands, is a large-scale, sonorous work which reveals Debussy's interest in constantly evolving form....continue... Recording information: Studio 4'33, Pierre Malbos, Ivry-sur-Seine, France (2012-03-12_2012-03-14&2012-)....continue... ![]() Nodebog - Musical pleasures & divertissements from 18th C. Norway / Hans Olav Gorset (flute) & Friends3 CD / 2 L Records / 2013-03-26 Works: Anonymous, Truels Johannesson Hvidt Music Book: Preludium for alto recorder; La Lovis, air for 2 recorders; Engelsk dants (English Dance), for alto recorder; Chavailer dantz, for alto recorder; Paspi...Performers: Bothner-By, Cathrine [Soprano Vocal]; Gorset, Hans Olav; Innervik, Kjell Tore; Johansen, Lars Henrik [Harpsichord]; Lislevand, Andre [Viola da Gamba]; Lund, Vegard; Stene, Hakon Morch NODEBOG presents musical pleasures and "divertissements" from 18th century Norway. These rediscovered treasures from the past can only be recreated through living performance today, here...continue... Recording information: Jar Kirke, Oslo, Norway (02/2012)....continue... ![]() Schumann and His Daughters: Drei Klaviersonaten für die Jugend, Op. 118; Klavierbüchlein für Marie; Album für die Jugend, Op. 68 "Anhang"; Wiegenliedc / Florian Uhlig, piano1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-03-26 Works: Robert Schumann: Sonata for piano in G major (sonatas for the young), Op. 118/1; Albumblätter (Album Leaves) for piano, Op. 124; Sonata for piano in D major (sonatas for the young), Op. 118/2; A...Performers: Uhlig, Florian This CD is a delightful overview of the pieces and little melodies that Schumann produced with and for his girls and brings to life the...continue... Recording information: Menuhin Hall, Yehudi Menuhin School, Stoke d'Abernon, S (09/24/2012-09/26/2012)....continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Slavonic March / Chrisoph Poppen1 CD / Oehms / 2013-03-26 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Marche slave, Op. 31Conductors: Poppen, Christoph Ensemble: ; Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Even though Tchaikovsky believed that he had "written himself out" after his Fourth Symphony, he composed his Fifth within a few weeks. The world premiere...continue... Recording information: Congresshalle Saarbrücken (2010-02-26_2010-02-27&2010-)....continue... ![]() Schumann: 4 Marches; 4 Fugues; 7 Piano Pieces in Fughetta Form; Album for the Young et al. / Juan Carlos Rodriquez, piano1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Robert Schumann: Marches (4) for piano, Op. 76; Fugues (4) for piano, Op. 72; Pieces in Fugue Form (7), for piano (Klavierstücke in Fughettenform), Op. 126; Album für die Jugend (additional...Performers: Carlos Rodriguez, Juan Schumann's Four Fugues, Op. 72 were written during a period of ill-health in 1845 but these masterly pieces reveal nothing of his private turmoil. The...continue... Recording information: Auditori Can Roig i Torres de Santa Coloma de Gramanet (07/20/2012-07/21/2012)....continue... ![]() Icon - André Rieu1 CD / UMe Records / 2013-03-19 Works: Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad li; Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), waltz for orchestra (with voice...Performers: Dickerson, Brian; Erens, Suzan; Louwerse, Mirusia; Maffioletti, Carla; Monarcha, Carmen; Rieu, Andre The 2013 compilation Icon rounds up 12 classical crossover highlights André Rieu recorded for various labels now owned by Universal. There are several classical pieces (a Strauss medley, "Radetzk...continue... ![]() Marco Enrico Bossi: Opera omnia per organo, Vol. 8 / Andrea Macinanti: organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-03-12 Works: Marco Enrico Bossi: Fantasie, for 2 organs, Op. 64a; Marche Héroïque, for organ, Op. 72; Osanna, study for organ; Morceaux caractéristiques (2), for organ; Ave Maria, for organ; Letizi...Performers: Macinanti, Andrea The eighth volume of this monumental work by Andrea Macinanti, dedicated to the greatest Italian organ composer and virtuoso: Marco Enrico Bossi!...continue... ![]() Legends in the Garden: Organ Music by Thomas Aberg / Carson Cooman, organ1 CD / Soundspells / 2013-03-12 Works: Thomas Åberg: Marsch Babacou, for organ; I Folkton (Swedish Folktune), for organ; Swedenborg Piece for organ no 1 ("The Clock"); Swedenborg Piece for organ no 2 ("Time Goes..."); In the Garden; ...Performers: Cooman, Carson P. In Swedish composer Thomas Aberg's music, one hears an intersection of the classical organ tradition with more contemporary elements, especially influences from minimalist and ambient...continue... ![]() Die Donati - the only working organ of baroque organ master Donati: Works by Haydn, Bassani, Stradella, Mayr et al. / Jana Reiner, soprano; Matthias Grünert: organ1 CD / CAvi Music / 2013-03-12 Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Fünf Stücke für die Flötenuhr (Five Pieces for Mechanical Organ), Hob. 19; Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude for organ in C major (by J. L. Krebs, not JSB), BWV 5...The history of this organ is rather peculiar, as it moved from one church to another and then back again. At 250 years old, it...continue... Recording information: Ebersdorf (03/2009); Lichtenwalde (03/2009); Ebersdorf (07/2012-09/2012); Lichtenwalde (07/2012-09/2012)....continue... ![]() Tine / Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet; Kathryn Stott, trumpet1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-03-12 Works: Jacques Ibert: Impromptu, for trumpet & piano; Alexander Glazunov: Albumleaf for trumpet & piano in D flat major; George Enescu: Legende; Edvard Hagerup Bull: Perpetuum mobile, for trumpet & piano; G...Performers: Helseth, Tine Thing; Stott, Kathryn TINE is the eponymous recital disc by the exciting young Norwegian trumpet virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth. Her first two albums for EMI Classics (Storyteller and...continue... Recording information: The Friary, Liverpool (06/24/2012-06/27/2012)....continue... ![]() Ernesto Lecuona: The Piano Music; Selected Songs / Carole Farley, soprano, John Constable, piano, Polish National RSO, Michael Bartos [6 CDs]6 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2013-03-07 Works: Ernesto Lecuona: Rapsodia Negra for piano and orchestra; Andalucía, suite for piano (Suite Española); Ante el Escorial; Zambra gitana, for piano; Aragonesa, for piano; Granada, for piano; Z...Performers: Constable, John [Keyboards]; Engel, Bruce [Trumpet]; Farley, Carole; Fleishaker, Vivian [Oboe]; Geissinger, Katie; Henreckson-Farnum, Elizabeth; Hoff, Denise; Jolles, Renee; Kocher, Gerald [Trumpet];... Conductors: Bartos, Michael Ensemble: ; Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Released in 1995 - the centenary of Ernesto Lecuona's birth - the first installment of Thomas Tirino's pioneering survey of the composer's piano music caused...continue... ![]() Desert Island Discs3 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2013-03-05 Works: Eric Coates: By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2; Paganini Variations; Giaco...Performers: Alexander, Roberta [Soprano Vocals]; Baillie, Alexander; Bjorling, Jussi; Boriskin, Michael; Botha, Johan; Chen, Evelyn; Dawson, Lynne; Farrall, Joy; Garcia, Jose-Luis; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal... Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Ormandy, Eugene; Slatkin, Leonard; Pritchard, John; Cleobury, Nicholas; Daniel, Paul; McGegan, Nicholas; Szell, George; Previn, Andre; Foster, Lawrence; Maazel, Lorin; Davis, Carl; S... Ensemble: ; Taverner Players ![]() 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 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... ![]() The End of the Day: The Music of Arni Björnsson / James Lisney: piano; Jaime Martin: flute; Elizabeth Layton: violin2 CD / Smekkleysa / 2013-02-12 Works: Arni Björnsson: Little Suite for string orchestra; Sonata for piano in D minor, Op 3; Icelandic Folk Songs (4) for flute & piano; Rómanza for violin & piano no 1, Op. 6; Rómanza for vi...Performers: Gudbjornsson, Gunnar; Layton, Elizabeth; Lisney, James; Martin, Jaime [Flute]; Thorhallsdottir, Bjorg Conductors: ; Baldvinsson, Tryggvi M.; Bragason, Helgi Ensemble: Árni Björnsson Quartet; Hafnarfjordur Chamber Choir; Icelandic Festival Marching Band The release of this double album of Árni Björnsson's music was issued to mark the centenary of his birth in December 1905. The recording brings...continue... ![]() Fiorentino Edition, Vol. 2: The Complete Liszt Recordings / Sergio Fiorentino, piano [6 CDs]6 CD / Piano Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Franz Liszt: Album d'un voyageur, S 156; Venezia e Napoli, S 162; Grandes Études de Paganini; Concert Etudes (2) for Piano, S 145; Hungarian Rhapsodies (19) for Piano, S 244; Hungarian Rhapsod...Performers: Fiorentino, Sergio Conductors: Riede, Erich; Handley, Vernon Piano Classics presents a second volume in their series of recordings by the great Italian pianist Sergio Fiorentino. This superb, specially-priced six disc set is...continue... Recording information: 1958-1997....continue... ![]() Polkastra: "I Do" The Wedding Album / Lara St. John; Isabel Bayrakdarian, soprano1 CD / Ancalagon Records / 2013-02-12 Works: Matt Van Brink: Flumpet Voluntary (after Jeremiah Clarke); Bridle Chorus (after Richard Wagner); J.S. Bachelor Party (after Johann Sebastian Bach); Canon in D, Mostly (after Johann Pachelbel); Shotgu...Performers: Bayrakdarian, Isabel; Kodheli, Rubin; Krakauer, David; Owen, Louise; Rodriguez, Mario; Zelenka, Winona Conductors: Otto, Matthew; Ensemble: Polkastra The joyful sounds of the perfect wedding day! The bride is glowing, the groom stands at the ready, and Polkastra launches into some rousing processionals...continue... Recording information: Kaleidoscope Sound, Union City, NJ (07/04/2011-07/05/2011)....continue... ![]() Polibio Fumagalli (1830-1900): Organ Works / Giovanni Feltrin: organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-02-12 Works: Polibio Fumagalli: Sei Marce Originali, Op. 80; Sei Studi in forma di divertimenti, Op. 231; Scuola d'Organo, Op. 233; Ascetica musicale, for organ, Op. 235; La caccia, capriccio for organ, Op. 257; ...Performers: Feltrin, Giovanni Polibio Fumagalli (1830 - 1900) was a prominent figure during the second half of the 19th century, and a link between the old and the...continue... Recording information: Chiesa di S. Agostino, Treviso Abbazia di S. Stefano, I (10/2011)....continue... ![]() Schubert: Piano Works, Vol. 9 - Sonata D.557; 3 Pieces D.459A; Sonata D.459 et al. / Gerhard Oppitz, piano1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A flat major, D 557 "Sonatine"; German Dances (6) for Piano, D 820; Minuet for piano in C sharp minor, D. 600; Marsch (6); March for piano in E major, D. 606; Sona...Performers: Oppitz, Gerhard Gerhard Oppitz is recognized as being one of the top pianists performing internationally today. His series of Schubert's piano works, based on his long experience...continue... Recording information: Historischer Reitstadel, Neumarkt/Oberpfalz (05/13/2009)....continue... ![]() Schumann: Music for Cello and Piano, Vol. 2 - Romances Op. 94; Sonata Op. 105 et al. / Francesco Dillon, cello; Emanuele Torquati, piano1 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-01-29 Works: Robert Schumann: Romances (3) for Oboe and Piano, Op. 94; Sonata for Violin and Piano no 1 in A minor, Op. 105; Vier Marschen, Op. 76; Phantasiestücke (8) for Piano, Op. 12; Piano Quintet, Op. 4...Performers: Dillon, Francesco; Torquati, Emanuele Combining communicative performances with engaging programming, this release is dedicated to Schumann's music for cello and piano - works that were written after a period...continue... Recording information: Fondazione Spinola Banna per l'Arte, Poirino (07/23/2012-07/24/2012)....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... ![]() Franz Schubert: Four Hand Piano Works / Chiara Soave and Cecilia Baccolo, pianos1 CD / Dynamic / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz Schubert: Marches caractéristiques (2) for Piano 4 hands in C major, D 968b/Op. 121; Variations (8) on a French song, for piano, 4 hands in E minor, D. 624 (Op. 10); Fantasy for Piano 4 ha...Performers: Baccolo, Cecila; Soave, Chiara Chiara Soave and Cecilia Baccolo's Schubert interpretations have always been welcomed enthusiastically by critics and audiences. In 2010, the Duo was invited to perform a...continue... Recording information: Auditorium - Liceo Musicale Varese (05/18/2012-07/19/2012)....continue... ![]() Symphonic Wind Music of David R. Holsinger, Vol. 101 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-01-29 Works: David R. Holsinger: On the Overland Stage to El Paso, for wind ensemble; Summer to Fall, for wind ensemble; Army Ants March & Boogie, for wind ensemble; A Little Adventure Music, for wind ensemble; K...Conductors: Hufstader, Ron Ensemble: University of Texas at El Paso Symphonic Winds 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... ![]() The Britannic Organ, Vol. 5: Richard Wagner on Welte Britannic Organ2 CD / Oehms / 2013-01-29 Works: Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser; Das Rheingold; Die Walküre; Parsifal; Lohengrin; Träume (Dreams) for violin & small orchestra in A flat major (from Wesendonck Lieder no 5), WWV 91b; Huldig...In honor of Richard Wagner's 200th birthday in 2013, Oehms Classics presents Volume 5 of the Britannic Organ Series. This was produced in cooperation with...continue... Recording information: Museum für Musikautomaten, Seewen, Switzerland (03/2012)....continue... ![]() Franz von Suppé: Overtures; Marches / Neeme Jarvi1 Super Audio CD / Chandos Records / 2013-01-29 Works: Franz von Suppé: Leichte Kavallerie (Light Cavalry), overture to the operetta; Boccaccio, overture to the operetta; Boccaccio; Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades), overture to the operetta; Comic v...Conductors: Järvi, Neeme Ensemble: ; Royal Scottish National Orchestra Although the bulk of his operas and operettas have sunk into relative obscurity, his bright and colorful overtures have survived. Suppé was often referred to...continue... Recording information: Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (04/17/2012-04/18/2012)....continue... ![]() Rossini: Complete Chamber Music with Piano / Sollini - Barbatano Piano Duo; Manara, Stagni, Polidori, Meloni1 CD / Concerto / 2013-01-29 Works: Gioachino Rossini: Un mot à Paganini, elegy for violin & piano in D major (Péchés de vieillesse, book 9); Thème, for piano in E flat major; Péchés de vieillesse, Volume ...Performers: Manara, Francesco; Meloni, Fabrizio; Polidori, Massimo; Sollini, Marco; Stagni, Danilo Conductors: Ensemble: Duo Sollini & Barbatano (Piano Duo) This CD is dedicated to Rossini's rare chamber music with piano in an accomplished performance, featuring the special guest appearance of the first parts of...continue... Recording information: Bartók Studio, Bernareggio, Milan, Italy (10/10/2011-10/11/2011)....continue... ![]() Richard Eilenberg (b. 1848): Petersburger Schlittenfahrt; Waltzes; Polkas / WDR Radio Orch.1 CD / CPO / 2013-01-29 Works: Richard Eilenberg: Cürassier, galop for orchestra, Op. 133; Das erste Herzklopfen, for orchestra, Op. 50; Norwegische Rentierpost, galop for orchestra, Op. 314; Die Mühle im Schwarzwald, id...Conductors: Simonis, Christian Ensemble: ; WDR Radio Orchestra Koln Having given us the rousing marches, sprightly polkas, and yearning waltzes of Bilse, the West German RSO in Cologne, under its conductor Simonis, now treats...continue... Recording information: Klaus-von-Bismarck-Saal, Funkhaus Wallrafplatz, Köln (2003-02-06_2006-02-11&2010-)....continue... ![]() New Year's Concert 2013 / Welser-Most, Vienna PO2 CD / Sony Classical / 2013-01-22 Works: Josef Strauss: Die Soubrette, polka schnell, Op. 109; Theater-Quadrille, Op. 213; Sphären-Klänge, Op. 235; Die Spinnerin, polka française, for orchestra, Op. 192; Hesperus-Bahnen, walz...Conductors: Welser-Möst, Franz Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Since 1939, the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert has become a tradition and the world's most famous classical music event. The list of names of...continue... Recording information: Goldener Saal des Wiener Musikvereins (01/01/2013)....continue... ![]() Monumental Karajan! - Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, Sibelius, Smetana, Mendelssohn, Strauss et al.3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no 40 in G minor, K 550; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759 "Unfinished"; Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a "St. An...Performers: Zoller, Karlheinz Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan, who was the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years, is widely considered to have been one of...continue... Recording information: Berlin....continue... ![]() Ein Straussfest1 CD / Lim / 2013-01-15 Works: Johann Strauss II: Explosions-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 43 (RV 43); 'Im Krapfenwaldl' Polka francaise, Op. 336; Champagner-Polka, Op. 211; Prinz Methusalem; An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 31...Performers: Keyes, King Conductors: Kunzel, Erich Recording information: Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH (06/02/1984-06/03/1984)....continue... ![]() Greatest Hits in Classical Music
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