English Horn

Best of Mendelssohn / Peter Schreier, Louis Lortie, Igor Oistrakh, Gunther Herbig et al.

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Ein Sommernachtstraum, Op. 61; Hebrides Overture, in B minor Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"; Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen über dir (Psalm 91), motet for double chorus; Violinkon...
Performers: Berlin Chamber Orchestra; Berlin, Staatskapelle; Dresden Kreuzchor [Boy's Chorus]; Engel, Karl; Herbig, Gunther; Koch, Helmut; Konwitschny, Franz; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Lortie, Louis; Masur, ...
Conductors: Herbig, Günther; Masur, Kurt; Stier, Gothart; Koch, Helmut; Konwitschny, Franz; Neumann, Horst; Mauersberger, Rudolf

Symphonic Stories

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-07-03

Works: Eric Goetz: The Dragonriders, for orchestra; Catherine Grealish: Artist & the Muse, for orchestra; Eric Nielsen: Of Sailing Ships & Sea Nymphs, for orchestra; Tim Huling: Demeter & Persephone, for or...
Performers: Bazhanov, Eugene; Bazhanov, Natasha; Bryant, Stephen; Bryant, Sue Jane; Burnett, Rodger; Carrington, John; Chee, Kyung [Violin]; Dilorenzo, Tony; Dyring, Wesley; Emerich, Justin; Farkas, Stefan; Fols...
Conductors: Sabee, David
Ensemble: ; Silk Strings Koto Ensemble (Koto Ensemble)

Recording information: Bastyr University Chapel, Seattle, WA....continue...

Herbert von Karajan - The 1960s [82 CDs]

82 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-06-26

Works: Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40; Don Quixote, Op. 35; Metamorphosen for 23 solo Strings, AV 142; Concerto for Oboe in D major, AV 144; Concerto for Horn no 2 in E flat major, o.Op. 132 (TrV ...
Performers: Anda, Géza; Berry, Walter; Borwitzky, Ottomar; Brandis, Thomas [Violin]; Cappone, Giusto; Cherkassky, Shura; Civil, Alan; Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]; Ferras, Christian [Violin]; F...
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von; Priem-Bergrath, Hans
Ensemble: ; Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble

We're going Big in 2012! Almost incredible: between 1959 and the end of the following decade, Herbert von Karajan recorded 82 CDs worth of orchestral...continue...

Sibelius: Finlandia; Valse Triste; The Swan of Tuonela / Ormandy

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-04-05

Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Kuolema; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22; En saga, Op. 9; Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt; Hugo Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody no 1, for orchestra ("Midsommarvaka"), Op. 19
Performers: Rosenblatt, Louis
Conductors: Ormandy, Eugene

Recording information: Broadwood Hotel, Philadelphia, USA....continue...

Musqiue Francaise / Michel Plasson [37 CD]

37 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-11-22

Works: Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Harold in Italy ...
Performers: Alain, Marie-Claire; Amyel, Arlette; Armengaud, Jean-Pierre; Barto, Tzimon; Bismuth, David; Causse, Gerard [Viola]; Chesis, Linda; Collard, Jean-Phillipe; Collardot, Timothee; Cottens, Jacques; Dewar...
Conductors: Plasson, Michel

For 30 years Michel Plasson has recorded French music exclusively for EMI Classics. This exclusive box is truly unique as it covers all the masterpieces...continue...

Copland Greatest Hits

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2009-03-24

Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the common man; El salón México; Appalachian Spring; Rodeo; Billy the Kid, ballet; The Tender Land; Quiet City; Our Town, suite from the film score for orches...
Performers: Fleck, Bela; Glennie, Evelyn; Leo Smit (ii) [Piano/Composer]; Morrison, Timothy; Thorstenberg, Laurence
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson; Copland, Aaron; Williams, John; Bernstein, Leonard; Slatkin, Leonard; Kostelanetz, André; Wordsworth, Barry;
Ensemble: ; Flecktones

Glass: Book of Longing

2 CD / Orange Mountain Music / 2007-12-11

Works: Philip Glass: Book of Longing
Performers: Cohen, Leonard; Erat, Will; Fain, Tim; Glass, Philip; Hugo, Tara; Keeling, Daniel; Marolf, Megan; Oppenheim, Eleonore; Plaisant, Dominique; Riesman, Michael; Rossi, Mick; St. John, Kate; Sterman, And...
Conductors: Riesman, Michael

A new work by Philip Glass based on the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Book of Longing is a song cycle composed for ensemble, singers, spoken...continue...

Gentle Classics for an Indulgent Moment

1 CD / Gift Of Music / 2006-08-01

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves; Edvard Grieg: Elegiac Melodies (2) for Strings, Op. 34; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 5 in B flat major, D 485; Jean Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite,...
Performers: Campbell, James [Clarinet]; Chase, Stephanie; Pendrill, Christine
Conductors: Simon, Geoffrey; Goodman, Roy

Calm, elegant music to help you while away an afternoon or evening, come rain or shine; so put the kettle on, open a large box...continue...

The Copland Collection

1 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2006-06-27

Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the common man; El salón México; Appalachian Spring; Rodeo; Billy the Kid; The Tender Land; Quiet City; Our Town; Down a Country Lane; Lincoln Portrait
Performers: Glennie, Evelyn; Leo Smit (ii) [Piano/Composer]; Morrison, Timothy; Thorstenberg, Laurence
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson; Copland, Aaron; Williams, John; Bernstein, Leonard; Slatkin, Leonard; Kostelanetz, André; Wordsworth, Barry;
Ensemble: ; Béla Fleck & the Flecktones ; Boston Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; National Philharmonic Orchestra; New Philharmonia Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; St. Louis Symphony Orch...

Eve Beglarian: Tell the Birds

1 CD / New World / 2006-05-01

Works: Eve Beglarian: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, for voice & chamber ensemble; Creating the World, for voice & chamber ensemble; Robin Redbreast, for voice & piccolo; Wonder Counselor, for organ & tap...
Performers: Adelson, Andrew; Arron, Edward; Beglarian, Eve; Bielawa, Lisa; Burhans, Caleb; Dargel, Corey; Ferrari, John; Fieldes, Mat; Gould, Jessica; Grabois, Daniel; Grice, Janet; Herrington, Benjamin; Kampmei...
Conductors: ; Dresher, Paul; Lubman, Bradley
Ensemble: ; MATA Ensemble; Paul Dresher Ensemble Electro-Acoustic Band

Eve Beglarian is a composer and performer whose music has been described as "an eclectic and wide-open series of enticements." Tell the Birds is her...continue...

American Classics - Piston: The Incredible Flutist, etc

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2003-04-01

Works: Walter Piston: The Incredible Flutist, ballet suite for orchestra; Fantasy for English Horn, harp & strings; Suite for orchestra; Concerto for string quartet, winds & percussion; Psalm & Prayer of Da...
Performers: Danielson, Glen; Goff, Scott [Flute]; Wunrow, Therese Elder
Conductors: Schwarz, Gerard

"As a result of his intellect and his association with the university environment, [Piston] was considered to be a somewhat dull, academic composer. For anyone...continue...

Marcelo Alvarez Sings Gardel

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2000-08-29

Works: Carlos Gardel: Tomo y Obligo; Soledad; El día que me quieras; Por una cabeza; Volver; Mano a mano; Cuesta abajo; Golondrinas; Melodia de arrabal; Volvio una noche; Mi Buenos Aires querido; Juan ...
Performers: Alvarez, Marcelo; Bertero, Miguel Angel; Cardozo, Maruicio; Console, Hector; Ferreira, Luis "Chachi"; Gardel, Carlos; Laria, Horacio; Marconi, Nestor; Paz, Fernando Suarez; Persico, Gabriel; Sanchez,...
Conductors: Calandrelli, Jorge

The Great Guitar Concertos / John Williams

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1989-03-28

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93; Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 82; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar...
Performers: Pendrell, Christine; Pendrill, Christine; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Williams, John [Guitar]; Frémaux, Louis; Groves, Charles, Sir; Barenboim, Daniel; Previn, Andre
Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra