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Sound Portraits - The Music of Vivian Adelberg Rudow / Edward Hoffman, trumpet; Deanna Bogart, piano1 CD / MSR Classics / 2013-06-11 Conductors:Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Composer Vivian Adelberg Rudow is a "sound portrait painter" whose music has received successful performances around the world. Winner of the first prize in the...continue... ![]() Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27; Schubert: Impromptus, D. 899; Moment musicaux No. 3 / Clifford Curzon, piano1 CD / Testament / 2013-06-11 Conductors: Boult, AdrianEnsemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra The performance of the Impromptus, D.899, heard here, confirms Curzon's place as one of the great Schubert players of his generation. Indeed, the audience was...continue... ![]() Verdi: Falstaff / Gale, Luxon, Gramm, Griffel. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pritchard [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2013-05-28 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: FalstaffPerformers: Gale, Elizabeth; Gramm, Donald; Griffel, Kay; Luxon, Benjamin Conductors: Pritchard, John Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra This legendary Glyndebourne-production by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle from 1976 stars the outstanding baritone Donald Gramm, who had few equals among bass-baritones and who perfectly embodies the...continue... Run Time: 118 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish ...continue... ![]() Mahler: Symphony No. 1 / Vladimir Jurowski, London PO1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2013-05-28 Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"Conductors: Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir Jurowski conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in this live 2010 concert performance including the Symphony's original second movement 'Blumine'. 'Jurowski made the first movement...continue... Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (12/04/2010)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Don Giovanni / Benjamin Luxon, Stafford Dean, Horiana Branisteanu, Rachel Yakar, Leo Goeke. Bernard Haitink [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2013-04-30 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don GiovanniPerformers: Branisteanu, Horiana; Dean, Stafford; Gale, Elisabeth; Goeke, Leo; Luxon, Benjamin; Rawnsley, John; Thau, Pierre; Yakar, Rachel Conductors: Haitink, Bernard Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Run Time: 174 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish ...continue... ![]() Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1-5; Dream Children; The Wand of Youth; Nursery Suite / Adrian Boult, London PO1 CD / Traditions Alive / 2013-04-07 Conductors: Boult, AdrianEnsemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Adrian Boult conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the five Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Dream Children 1&2, The Wand of Youth Suite No. 1...continue... ![]() Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro / Skram, Cotrubas, Te Kanawa, Luxon, von Stade. John Pritchard, London PO [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2013-03-26 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492Performers: Condo, Nucci; Cotrubas, Ileana; Luxon, Benjamin; Rintzler, Marius; Skram, Knut; Te Kanawa, Kiri, Dame; Von Stade, Frederica Conductors: Pritchard, John Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Le nozz di Figaro is one of the greatest of all operatic masterpieces. Based on Beaumarchais' comedy Le Mariage de Figaro, it tells the tale...continue... Run Time: 185 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian ...continue... ![]() Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 / Rozhdestvensky, London PO1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2013-03-26 Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 8 in C minor, Op. 65Conductors: Rozhdestvensky, Gennady Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony is a powerful work and today stands not only as a chilling reminder of some of the darkest days of the 20th...continue... Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (10/30/1983)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Cosi fan tutte / Does, Lindenstrand, Perriers, Allen, Austin. Pritchard, London LP [DVD]1 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2013-02-26 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte, K 588Performers: Allen, Thomas; Austin, Anson; Doee, Helena; Lindenstrand, Sylvia; Perriers, Daniele Conductors: Pritchard, John Ensemble: Glyndebourne Chorus; London Philharmonic Orchestra This engaging and witty production from the Glyndebourne Festival in 1975 is conducted by John Pritchard and has been singled out by Mozart connoisseurs for...continue... Run Time: 158 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): PCM Stereo, Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian ...continue... ![]() Elgar: Violin Concerto; Introduction and Allegro / Nigel Kennedy, violin; Handley1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Edward Elgar: Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47; Concerto for Violin in B minor, Op. 61Performers: Cameron, Alexander; Gilbert, Russell; Gunes, Rusen; Kennedy, Nigel [Violin]; Manning, Peter Conductors: Handley, Vernon Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra EMI Classics relaunches the popular EMI Master Series: The definitive series of great classical music from a trove of the most notable and revered classical...continue... Recording information: Watford Town Hall....continue... ![]() Giovanni Bottesini: Messa da Requiem / Matheu; Coma-Alabert; Prunell-Friend; Martinez-Castignani1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-02-26 Works: Giovanni Bottesini: Requiem MassPerformers: Coma-Alabert, Gemma; Martinez-Castignani, Enric; Matheu, Marta; Prunell-Friend, Agustin Conductors: Martin, Thomas Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Remembered principally today as a composer for the double bass, Bottesini excelled in other forms, including opera and sacred music. His impressive Requiem is a...continue... Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London, UK (02/15/2012-02/16/2012)....continue... ![]() Britten: The Turn of the Screw / Miah Persson, Toby Spence, Susan Bickley, Giselle Allen. London PO, Jakub Hrusa [DVD]1 DVD Video / FRA Musica / 2013-01-08 Works: Benjamin Britten: Turn of the Screw, chamber opera, Op. 54Performers: Allen, Giselle; Bickley, Susan; Parfitt, Thomas; Persson, Miah; Songi, Joanna; Spence, Toby Conductors: Hrusa, Jakub Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra It is indeed 'a curious story,' as the prologue for The Turn of the Screw explains. The opera features a remote English country house, an...continue... ![]() Britten: The Turn of the Screw / Miah Persson, Toby Spence, Susan Bickley, Giselle Allen. London PO, Jakub Hrusa [Blu-Ray]1 Blu-Ray Video / FRA Musica / 2013-01-08 Works: Benjamin Britten: Turn of the Screw, chamber opera, Op. 54Performers: Allen, Giselle; Bickley, Susan; Parfitt, Thomas; Persson, Miah; Songi, Joanna; Spence, Toby Conductors: Hrusa, Jakub Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() Elgar: Violin Concerto, Op. 61; Cello Concerto, Op. 85 / Alfredo Campoli, violin; Pablo Casals, cello1 CD / Heritage Masters / 2013-01-07 Works: Edward Elgar: Concerto for Violin in B minor, Op. 61; Concerto for CelloPerformers: Campoli, Alfredo; Casals, Pablo Conductors: Boult, Adrian Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ![]() The Wagner Edition - Flying Dutchman, Der Ring des Nibelungen, Meistersinger von Nurnberg, Lohengrin, Parsifal, Tannhauser, Tristan und Isolde [25 DVD]25 DVD Video / BBC Opus Arte / 2012-11-13 Works: Richard Wagner: The Flying Dutchman; Der Ring des Nibelungen; Die Mestersinger von Nürnberg; Parsifal; Tristan und Isolde; Tannhäuser; LohengrinPerformers: Asato, Cristian; Finley, Gerald; Flores, Perla; Gabler, Anna; Halfvarson, Eric; Jentzsch, Marco; Judson, Colin; Lehtipuu, Topi; Lloyd, Robert; Marin, Aureliano; Martin, Johannes; Miles, Alastair; Pol... Conductors: Haenchen, Harmut; Billy, Bertrand de; Jurowski, Vladimir; Nagano, Kent; Belohlavek, Jiri Ensemble: Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin; EuropaChorAkademie Mainz; Glyndebourne Chorus; Gran Teatre del Liceu Symphony Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Lyon National Opera Chorus; Netherlands O... Presented here are all of Wagner's mature operas from seven leading European opera houses recorded during the last decade. Featuring many acclaimed Wagner singers of...continue... Run Time: 2450 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): 24-bit LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Country of Origin: Germany ...continue... ![]() Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 / Klaus Tennstedt, London PO2 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-11-13 Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90Conductors: Tennstedt, Klaus Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Klaus Tennstedt was known for his interpretations of the German Romantic repertoire. This disc of Brahms is a rare treat. Symphony No. 3 was regularly...continue... Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (10/14/1992/04/07/1983)....continue... ![]() Greatest Video Game Music, Vol. 2 / London Philharmonic Orchestra1 CD / X5 Group / 2012-11-13 Works: Lorne Balfe: Assassin's Creed - Revelations; Jeremy Soule: Elder Scrolls - Skyrim; Kenta Nagata: Legend of Zelda - The Windwaker; Nobuo Uematsu: Final Fantasy VII; Clint Mansell: A Mass Effect 3; Mar...Performers: Abrahams, Leo; Cawley, Tom [Keyboards]; Covey, Sarah [Soprano Vocal]; Evans, John; Little, Simon; London Philharmonic Orchestra, The; Weller, Tim Conductors: Skeet, Andrew Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra The first album; The Greatest Video Game Music, released in late 2011, featured classical renditions of the most famous and loved video game music, performed...continue... Personnel: Andrew Skeet (programming). Recording information: Angel Studios and Air Lyndhurst. Over the years, video games have evolved from the simple platforming adventures of Mario an...continue... ![]() Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Marco Jentzsch, Anna Gabler, Michaela Selinger, Topi Lehtipuu; Alastair Milnes. Vladimir Jurowski, London PO [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / BBC Opus Arte / 2012-10-30 Conductors: Jurowski, VladimirEnsemble: Glyndebourne Chorus; London Philharmonic Orchestra David McVicar's production of Die Meistersinger is updated to the early-19th century of Wagner's childhood. At the center of the cast is Gerald Finley, an...continue... Run Time: 300 min. Region: 0 Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0 Subtitles: English, German, French ...continue... ![]() Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg / Marco Jentzsch, Anna Gabler, Michaela Selinger, Topi Lehtipuu; Alastair Milnes. Vladimir Jurowski, London PO [Blu-Ray]1 Blu-Ray Video / BBC Opus Arte / 2012-10-30 Works: Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von NürnbergPerformers: Gabler, Anna; Jentzsch, Marco; Lehtipuu, Topi; Miles, Alastair; Selinger, Michaela Conductors: Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: Glyndebourne Chorus; London Philharmonic Orchestra David McVicar's production of Die Meistersinger is updated to the early-19th century of Wagner's childhood. At the center of the cast is Gerald Finley, an...continue... Run Time: 300 min. Region: All Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, Fre...continue... ![]() Mark-Anthony Turnage: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 / Christian Tetzlaff, violin; Jurowski; Alsop1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-10-30 Works: Mark-Anthony Turnage: On Opened Ground, concerto for viola & orchestra; Texan Tenebrae, for orchestra; Lullaby for Hans, for string orchestra; Riffs and Refrains, concerto for clarinet & orchestra; M...Performers: Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Power, Lawrence; Tetzlaff, Christian [Violin] Conductors: Stenz, Markus; Alsop, Marin; Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra This final volume contains the recording of the world première of Mambo, Blues and Tarantella with soloist Christian Tetzlaff, as well as the first released...continue... Recording information: Snape Maltings (04/01/2007); Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall (04/01/2007); Snape Maltings (2011-10-19&2010-04-17&2008-); Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall (2011-10-1...continue... ![]() Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition; Prokofiev: Classical Symphony / Masur1 CD / Apex / 2012-10-30 Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony no 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"Conductors: Masur, Kurt Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Presenting tremendously vital playing, the London Philharmonic displays vivid colors and crisp accuracy. Masur and the London Philharmonic are ideal advocates for these selected masterpieces...continue... Recording information: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape (12/1990)....continue... ![]() Prokofiev: Violin Concerto no 2; Sonata for 2 violins; Violin sonata no 1 / Janine Jansen, violin; Vladimir Jurowski, LPO1 CD / Decca / 2012-10-16 Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Concerto for Violin no 2 in G minor, Op. 63; Sonata for 2 violins in C major, Op. 56; Sonata for violin & piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 80Performers: Brovtsine, Boris; Golan, Itamar [Piano]; Jansen, Janine Conductors: Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Janine Jansen has been a top selling artist since her debut recording in 2004 for Decca having sold 300,000 records. A major star in Europe,...continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 / Jurowski, London PO2 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-09-25 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4 in F minor, Op. 36; Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64Conductors: Jurowski, Vladimir Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Throughout his life, Tchaikovsky described the idea of Fate as 'that fatal power which prevents one from attaining the goal of happiness'. This dark force...continue... Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (2011)....continue... ![]() Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6; Swan of Tuonela / Berglund, London PO1 CD / London Philharmonic Orchestra / 2012-09-25 Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Symphony no 6 in D minor, Op. 104; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22Conductors: Berglund, Paavo Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Finnish conductor Paavo Berglund, who passed away in January 2012, was one of the last remaining conductors with a direct personal connection to Sibelius. Although...continue... ![]() Holst: The Planets; Elgar: Enigma Variations / Sir Adrian Boult - London SO1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-11 Works: Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32/H 125Conductors: Boult, Adrian Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra ![]() Dvorák: Cello Concerto; Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 / Mstislav Rostropovich, cello; Giulini1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-09-11 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104/B 191; Camille Saint-Saëns: Concerto for Cello no 1 in A minor, Op. 33Performers: Rostropovich, Mstislav Conductors: Giulini, Carlo Maria Ensemble: ; London Philharmonic Orchestra Recording information: No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (1977-04-29_1977-04-30&1977-)....continue... ![]() Beethoven: Symphony no 9 / Kathleen Ferrier, Isobel Baillie, Heddle Nash, William Parsons / Bruno Walter, London SO (Nov. 13 1947)
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