Post Romantic Period > French Horn

Musique de Chambre

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-08-28

Works: Alessandro Stradella: Pietà, Signore (Agnus Dei), aria di chiesa (spurious, by Niedermeyer or Fétis); Felix Mendelssohn: Songs (6), Op. 19a; Jacques Castérède: Brèves rencont...
Performers: Baril, Louise-Andree; Chayer, Roger-Luc; Lucignano, Veronique
Conductors:
Ensemble: Quintette National

Recording information: Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur, Montreal, Canada; La Faculté de musique de l'Université de Montréal, Cana; L'Église Ste-Angèle-de-Mérici de St-...continue...

Glazunov: Complete Symphonies, plus concertos & suites / Jose Serebrier [8 CDs]

8 CD / Warner Classics / 2012-06-26

Works: Alexander Glazunov: Symphony no 3 in D major, Op. 33; Symphony no 9 in D major (incomplete; one movement; orchestrated by G. Yudin); Symphony no 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 16; Symphony no 1 in E major (...
Performers: Barton Pine, Rachel [Violin]; Chisson, Marc; Romanovsky, Alexander [Piano]; Serov, Alexey; Yang, Wen-Sinn
Conductors: Serebrier, José
Ensemble: ; Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Russian National Orchestra

Maestro José Serebrier's acclaimed Glazunov symphony & concerto cycle is now available as an 8CD capbox. The completion of this series was a personal triumph...continue...

Carl Nielsen: The Masterworks, Vol. 2 - Chamber and Instrumental Music / Danish String Quartet; Trio Ondine, DiamantEnsemblet [6 CDs]

6 Super Audio CD / Dacapo / 2012-05-29

Works: Carl Nielsen: Quartet for Strings in G minor, FS 4 (Op. 13); Quartet for Strings in F major ("Piacevolezza"), FS 36 (Op. 44; prev. Op. 19); String Quintet in G major, FS 5; Quartet for Strings in F m...
Performers: Artved, Max; Bundgaard, Katrine; Elbo, Soren; Elvekjaer, Jens; Frederiksen, Tim; Gjesme, Jon; Hansen, Henning; Jorgensen, Ulla Miilmann; Koppel, Herman D.; Lautrup, Tue; Oigaard, Katrine; Schick, Ann...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Trio Ondine

This is the first complete collection of Carl Nielsen's masterly chamber works available on CD. With his spontaneous and imaginative works music, the Danish national...continue...
Recording information: Danish Radio Concert Hall (11/2006/03/2007); Danish Radio, Studio 3, Copenhagen, Denmark (11/2006/03/2007); Queen's Hall, The Black Diamond, The Royal Library (11/2006/03/2007);...continue...

Dialogues en Français: French Masterpieces for Horn & Piano / Bernhard Scully, horn; Manne Minnetti, piano

1 CD / Albany Records / 2012-04-10

Works: Eugène Bozza: En fôret, for horn & piano, Op 40; Charles Gounod: Mélodies (6) for Horn and Piano; Jean Françaix: Canon à l'octave for Horn and Piano; Paul Dukas: Villanelle f...
Performers: Minnetti, Joanne; Scully, Bernhard

Horn soloist Bernhard Scully has been described as among the elite musicians of his generation, both as a performer and a pedagogue. Equally at home...continue...
Recording information: Wild Sound Recording Studio, Minneapolis, MN (2011)....continue...

Russian Season / Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, etc.

1 CD / Praga / 2012-03-13

Works: Alexander Borodin: Quartet for Strings no 2 in D; Petite Suite for Piano; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4, Op. 36; Quartet for Strings no 3, Op. 30; Sergey Prokofiev: Classical Symphony, Op....
Performers: EB, Christoph [Horn]; Hrsel, Martin; Janackova, Marketa; Kanka, Michal; Klepac, Jaromir [Piano]; Kondratenko, Irina; Prague Piano Duo
Conductors: Mravinsky, Yevgeny;
Ensemble: ; Czech Nonet; Kinsky Trio Prague; Prazák Quartet (String Quartet)

This fascinating and musically rewarding collection from Praga samples the many recordings of Russian music from the label's extensive back catalog. It offers the listener...continue...

Glazunov: String Quartets Nos.3 & 4 / Zemlinsky Quartet, Christoph Ess

1 Super Audio CD / Praga / 2012-03-13

Works: Alexander Glazunov: Quartet for Strings no 3 in G major ("Slavonic"), Op. 26; Idyll for Horn and Strings; Quartet for Strings no 4 in A minor, Op. 64
Performers: EB, Christoph [Horn]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Zemlinsky Quartet

Composer, conductor and teacher Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) served as director of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory between 1905 and 1928. A student of Balakirev and Rimsky-Korsakov,...continue...
Recording information: Martinek Studio, Prague (2011-09-04_2011-09-05&2011-)....continue...

Bernstein Symphony Edition

60 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-11-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 4 in B flat maj...
Performers: Annear, Gwenyth; Biggs, E. Power; Bressler, Charles; Bushkin, Isser; Chambers, James; Entremont, Philippe; Friend, Rodney [Violin]; Greitzer, Sol; Grist, Reri [Soprano Vocals]; Guldbaek, Ruth; Jones,...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard

Steps To The Past: Works by Strauss, Gounod, Chabrier, Hyytinen / Tommi Hyytinen, French horn

1 CD / Pilfink Records / 2011-08-09

Works: Louis-François Dauprat: Sonate en Fa majeur pour Cor et Harpe; Charles Gounod: 6 pièces mélodiques originales; Emmanuel Chabrier: Larghetto, for horn & orchestra; Carl Reinecke: Noctur...
Performers: Hyytinen, Tommi
Conductors:
Ensemble: Golden Horns

Tommi Hyytinen is one of the most versatile of today's young Finnish horn players. In addition to the modern French horn, he has specialized in...continue...
Recording information: Helsinki (2008/2009)....continue...

Glazunov: Complete Concertos / Serebrier

2 CD / Warner Classics / 2011-04-26

Works: Alexander Glazunov: Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 82; Chant du ménestrel for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 71; Concerto for Piano no 2 in B major, Op. 100; Concerto for Alto Saxophone in E flat...
Performers: Barton Pine, Rachel [Violin]; Chisson, Marc; Romanovsky, Alexander [Piano]; Serov, Alexey; Yang, Wen-Sinn
Conductors: Serebrier, José
Ensemble: Russian National Symphony Orchestra

These new recordings of the complete concertos by Alexander Glazunov, with outstanding soloists and the world famous Russian National Orchestra conducted by Glazunov champion and...continue...
Recording information: Svetlanov Hall, Moscow International Performing Arts Ce (04/03/2010-04/07/2010)....continue...

Saint-Saëns: Complete Chamber Music with Winds

2 CD / Indesens / 2010-10-12

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Septet for piano, trumpet, string quartet & bass in E flat major, Op. 65; Romance for Horn and Orchestra in F major, Op. 36; Tarantella for Flute, Clarinet and Orchestra, Op...
Performers: Berrod, Philippe; Cazalet, Andre; Cottet-Dumoulin, Guillaume; d'Hau, Yves; Derbesse, Olivier; Gattet, Alexandre; Godart, Pascal; Lucas, Vincent; Trenel, Marc; Wagschal, Laurent

The Complete Chamber Music for Winds demonstrates that Saint-Saens is the origin of the world-famous "French winds tradition." In a century mostly inspired by German...continue...

For You

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2010-07-13

Works: Eugène Bozza: En fôret, for horn & piano, Op 40; Bruce Broughton: Sonata for horn & piano; Claude Pascal: Sonata for horn & piano; Randall E. Faust: Call and Response, for solo horn; Pau...
Performers: Godon, Patrick; Griffin, David [French Horn]; Zoltek, Maureen

Recording information: Buntrock Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago, IL (2010-01-09&2010-01-11&2010-)....continue...

The French Connection - Debussy, etc / Hexagon Ensemble

1 CD / EtCetera Records / 2009-09-01

Works: André Caplet: Quintet for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon & piano; Albert Roussel: Divertissement for piano & wind quintet, Op. 6; Claude Debussy: Epigraphes antiques (6); Joseph Jongen: Rhapsody...
Performers: Berg, Wout van den; Boers, Christian; Eijsackers, Hans
Conductors:
Ensemble: Hexagon

This is a disc of most refreshing repertoire, and is recommendable as a starting point for listeners unfamiliar with music for winds. There is nothing...continue...

Martinu, Nielsen, Koechlin, Berio: Serenades / Baborak Ensemble

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Serenade no 1 for clarinet, horn, 3 violins & viola in A minor, H. 217; Quartet for clarinet, horn, cello & side-drum, H. 139; Carl Nielsen: Serenata in vano for Clarinet, Bassoon, ...
Performers: Baborak, Radek; Baborakova-Shabuov, Hana; Fuchs, Wenzel; Korec, Lukas; Musil, Jan; Voboril, Jan; Zigmund, Jiri
Conductors:
Ensemble: Baborak Ensemble

The central figures of the CD are two colleagues from the Berliner Philharmoniker - first horn Radek Baborak and first clarinet Wenzel Fuchs. On this...continue...

Fibich: Piano Quartet, Op. 11 & Quintet, Op. 42

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2009-06-30

Works: Zdenek Fibich: Quartet for Piano and Strings in E minor, Op. 11; Quintet for violin, clarinet, horn, cello & piano in D major, Op. 42
Performers: Klanska, Vladimira; Kulhan, Jaroslav; Lapsansky, Marian; Panocha, Jiri; Peterkova, Ludmila; Sehmoutka, Miroslav
Conductors:
Ensemble: Panocha Quartet

Long Road Home / William Bernewitz

1 CD / Avie Records / 2009-04-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Conradin Kreutzer: Das Mühlrad for soprano, clarinet & piano, Op. 72, KWV 9110-01; Richard Strauss: Andante for horn & piano in C major (fr...
Performers: Anderson, Carol; Barnewitz, William; Bird, Anne Carolyn; Butler, Margaret; DiDonato, Joyce; Gutierrez, Eglis; Holloway, Jennifer; Oppens, Ursula; Soluri, Ted

Bill Barnewitz offers chamber works which feature the horn either as a solo personality or integrated into an ensemble. Throughout, Bill, like an operatic interpreter,...continue...

Classical Moments / Amy Dorfman, John Mock, et al

2 CD / CD Baby / 2009-03-24

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne for piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109; Ludwig van Beethoven: Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("F...
Performers: Angel, David [Violin]; Catchings, John; Davidson, David [Violin]; Dorfman, Greg; Estill, Cynthia; Greer, Gerald; Horton, leslie; Levin, Lee; Levine, Sam [Sax/Flute/Horn]; Mock, John; Osiel, Marianne;...

John Cerminaro - A Life of Music

1 CD / NSS Music / 2009-03-01

Works: Reinhold Glière: Concerto for Horn in B flat major, Op. 91; Richard Strauss: Concerto for Horn no 2 in E flat major, o.Op. 132 (TrV 283, AV 132); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Horn no 2 ...
Performers: Cerminaro, John
Conductors: Foster, Lawrence; Brown, Gerald; Harada, Koichiro; Chambers, James
Ensemble: Aspen Festival Orchestra; Chambers Wind Ensemble; Tokyo Symphony Orchestra; Victoria Symphony Orchestra

A rare collection of four live performances recorded around the world, this unique disc spans horn player John Cerminaro's career over the past five decades....continue...

Ireland: Sextet, Clarinet Trio / Maggini Quartet, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-02-24

Works: John Ireland: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in D major [fragment]; Fantasy Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E flat major; The Holy Boy; Sextet for Clarinet, Horn and String Quartet
Performers: Angel, David; Kaznowski, Michal; McAslan, Lorraine; Neary, Alice; Outram, Martin; Plane, Robert; Pyatt, David; Rahman, Sophia
Conductors:
Ensemble: Maggini Quartet

A composition pupil of Stanford and recognised as an outstanding talent by Parry, John Ireland was inspired as a student by the music of Beethoven,...continue...

Chabrier: España, Gwendoline, Suite pastorale, etc / Plasson, Hendricks, Mentzer, et al

2 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2009-01-13

Works: Emmanuel Chabrier: España, rhapsody for orchestra (also vers. for 2 pianos); Gwendoline; Joyeuse marche "Marche française"; Suite pastorale; Le roi malgré lui, opéra-comiq...
Performers: Del Vescovo, Pierre; Hendricks, Barbara; Mentzer, Susanne
Conductors: Plasson, Michel
Ensemble: Toulouse Capitole Orchestra

'Espana' is one of the great orchestral showpieces, and has almost deemed Chabrier a one work composer. He was one of a group of French...continue...

Forgotten Treasures Vol 6 - Guillemyn: Chant d'Automne; etc / Hübner, Willens, et al

1 Super Audio CD / ARS Productions / 2009-01-08

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Morceau de concert for Horn and Orchestra in F minor, Op. 94; Romance for Horn and Orchestra in F major, Op. 36; Romance for Horn and Piano in E major, Op. 67; Jean-Toussain...
Performers: Hübner, Ulrich
Conductors: Willens, Michael A.
Ensemble: Cologne Academy

Christmas Time is Here / Alexander, Pacific Chorale

1 CD / Gothic Records / 2009-01-01

Works: John Alexander: A Carol Fantasy, for choir; Christmas Traditional: Angels We Have Heard on High; The First Nowell (English); I Wonder As I Wander (American); Sing We Now of Christmas (Noel Nouvelet);...
Performers: Ball, Mindy; Bowers, Amy; Dicey, Russell; Ellis, Tony; Frear, Robert; Gamer, Jason; Greene, Fred; Loftus, Lori; McGrath, Kenneth; Perkins, Barry [Trumpet]; Popejoy, Keith; Slack, Robert; Squyres, Dan...
Conductors: Alexander, John

"Alexander and his singers triumphed with purity, focus, refinement, and artistry." -Los Angeles Times...continue...

Romantische Hornkonzerte- Weber, et al / Damm, Kurz, Dresden

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Carl Maria von Weber: Concertino for horn & orchestra in E minor, J. 188 (Op. 45); Albert Lortzing: Concert piece for horn & orchestra in E major; Camille Saint-Saëns: Morceau de concert, for ho...
Performers: Damm, Peter; Pansa, Dieter
Conductors: Kurz, Siegfried
Ensemble: Dresden Staatskapelle

Franck: Symphony in d; Messiaen, et al / Stokowski, et al

1 CD / Cala Records / 2008-07-01

Works: Maurice Ravel: L'éventail de Jeanne; Frédéric Chopin: Mazurka for piano no 13 in A minor, Op. 17/4, CT. 63; Olivier Messiaen: L' Ascension, 4 meditations for orchestra, I/12a; Henri ...
Performers: Gray, David
Conductors: Stokowski, Leopold
Ensemble: Hilversum Radio Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

"That anyone can conduct in their late eighties is remarkable; that the results should have the incisive vitality of these recordings is truly amazing. Stokowski's...continue...

D'Indy: Musique de chambre / Luxembourg PO soloists, et al

1 CD / Timpani / 2007-11-08

Works: Vincent D'Indy: Suite for Trumpet, 2 Flutes and String Quartet, Op. 24 "Dans le style ancien"; Chanson et dances, Op. 50; Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 81; Suite en parties, Op. 91
Performers: Baptiste, Francois; Beynon, Catherine; Bouchard, Marc; Bronnimann, Markus; Dartevelle, Olivier; Gonzales, Philippe; Huber, Martin; Kerdoncuff, Francois; Khramouchin, Aleksandr; Koch, Philippe; Lapore...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Louvigny String Quartet; Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra soloists

It was in 1990 that Timpani made its first d'Indy recording, featuring the 'Sonata for Violin and Piano'. Another devoted to the 'Cello Sonata' followed....continue...

Nielsen: Clarinet and Flute Concertos, Wind Quintet

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-09-18

Works: Carl Nielsen: Concerto for Flute, FS 119; Concerto for Clarinet, FS 129/Op. 57; Quintet for Winds, Op. 43
Performers: Baborak, Radek; Kelly, Jonathan; Meyer, Sabine [Clarinet]; Pahud, Emmanuel; Schweigert, Stefan
Conductors: Rattle, Simon, Sir
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

On this EMI Classics album, Emmanuel Pahud fulfills a lifelong dream of recording the Nielsen Flute Concerto, accompanied of course by Simon Rattle and the...continue...

Nielsen: Chamber Music Vol 1 / Diamant Ensemblet

1 CD / Dacapo / 2007-06-26

Works: Carl Nielsen: Trio for Piano and Strings in G major, FS 3i; Serenata in vano for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Cello and Double Bass, FS 68; Quintet for Winds, Op. 43; Fantasistykke (Fantasy Piece), for c...
Performers: Artved, Max; Bundgaard, Katrine; Elbo, Soren; Elvekjær, Jens; Hansen, Henning; Schick, Anna Dina; Schlemm, Nina Kathrin
Conductors:
Ensemble: DiamantEnsemblet; Trio Ondine

"This first volume of DaCapo's Carl Nielsen edition is dedicated to the wind chamber music and the early Piano Trio. Performed by the DiamantEnsemble, the...continue...

Dohnányi: Chamber Music / Kocian Quartet

1 Super Audio CD / Praga / 2007-04-10

Works: Ernst von Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio in C major, Op. 10; Quartet for Strings no 2 in D flat major, Op. 15; Sextet for piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet & horn in C major, Op. 37
Performers: Hustoles, Ales; Klanska, Vladimira; Klepac, Jaromir [Piano]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Beethoven String Trio of London

"The Sextet is in four movements and makes brilliant use of the combination of piano, horn, clarinet, and strings. This is by far the best...continue...

Reynaldo Hahn: Songs / Marc Boucher, Oliver Godin

1 CD / XXI-21 Productions / 2007-04-01

Works: Reynaldo Hahn: Chanson au bord de la fontaine, for voice & piano (from "Melodies, Book II"); Rondels; Rêverie, for voice & piano (from "Melodies, Book I"); Ta main, for voice & piano; Mél...
Performers: Boucher, Marc [Baritone]; Carpentier, Martin; Gonthier, Esther; Hannigan, Sheila; Veilleux, Jocelyn

Schoenberg: Pierrot Lunaire, etc / Craft, Wyn-Rogers, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-03-27

Works: Arnold Schoenberg: Herzgewächse, song for soprano, celesta, harp & harmonium, Op. 20; Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21; Orchestral Songs (4) Op. 22; Chamber Symphony no 1 in E major, Op. 9
Performers: Alley, John [Piano]; Appel, Toby; Carey, Tim; Carey, Timothy; Feld, Melanie; Hulse, Eileen; Kay, Alan R.; Komer, Chris; Lowenstern, Michael; Morelli, Frank [Bassoon]; Neidich, Charles; O'Connor, Tara...
Conductors: Craft, Robert
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra members; Philharmonia Orchestra; Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble

Arnold Schoenberg sought to write music that avoided traditional tonal implications, which eventually led him away from tonality altogether. Herzgewächse is a short piece for...continue...

The German Romantic Horn / Marsolais, Jalbert

1 CD / Oehms / 2007-03-27

Works: Richard Strauss: Andante for horn & piano in C major (from unfinished sonata), o.Op. 86a (TrV 155, AV 86a); Franz Strauss: Theme and Variations, for horn & piano, Op. 13; Nocturno for horn & piano, O...
Performers: Jalbert, David; Marsolais, Louis-Philippe

Strauss & Co / Art of Brass Vienna

1 CD / Preiser / 2007-01-01

Works: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257 "Musikalischer Scherz"; Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214; Annen-Polka, Op. 117; Camelien-Polka, Op. 248; Vergnügungszug Polka, Op. 281;...
Performers: Bieber, Thomas; Bruckner, Heinrich; Gansch, Hans; Kojeder, Eric; Sass, Jonathon
Conductors:
Ensemble: Art of Brass

This delightful repertoire has been played over the years by string quartets, chamber orchestras that match the kind that Strauss himself conducted, and full symphony...continue...

All in the April Evening /Temple, Philharmonic Chamber Choir

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-12-12

Works: Hugh S. Roberton: All in the April evening, partsong; The Banks o'Doon; Eriskay love lilt; Dream Angus; The Wee Cooper o' Fife; Drink to me only with thine eyes, English partsong for men's voices; Al...
Performers: Davies, Robert; Dobell, Mark; Lang, Bryony; Mobbs, Charlotte
Conductors: Brewer, Michael

"Bright, youthful choir timbre, affectionate yet staunch renditions, and superior sound from the Hyperion engineers. Recommend you buy on sight. Repeat, buy on sight." -American...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 5 / James DePreist, LSO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-12-12

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Performers: Jones, Tim; Murphy, Maurice
Conductors: DePreist, James
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"Nobody saw this one coming. Philadelphia-born James DePreist had a good recording presence during his years with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, but recent health problems...continue...

Pierné: La musique de chambre Vol 1 / Luxembourg PO soloists

2 CD / Timpani / 2006-10-26

Works: Gabriel Pierné: Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 36; Fantaisie-impromptu for Violin and Piano, Op. 4; Caprice for Violin and Piano "Andante"; Serenade for Oboe and Harp in A major, Op. 7; Quinte...
Performers: Baptiste, Francois; Bronnimann, Markus; Dartevelle, Olivier; Franck, Remy; Gavard, Thierry; Gerin, Vincent; Gonzales, Philippe; Heritier, Gilles; Ivaldi, Christian; Khramouchin, Aleksandr; Knowles, J...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Louvigny String Quartet

"This set is part of a project to record the complete works of Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937). Before listening to this recording I thought of Pierne...continue...

Mozart, et al: Horn Concertos / Tylsar, Belohlávek, Neumann

1 CD / Supraphon / 2006-10-07

Works: Richard Strauss: Concerto for Horn no 1 in E flat major, Op. 11 (TrV 117); Concerto for Horn no 2 in E flat major, o.Op. 132 (TrV 283, AV 132); Franz Strauss: Concerto for Horn in C minor, Op. 8; Wol...
Performers: Tylsar, Zdenek
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

This set of four concertos for French horn and orchestra, magnificently played by longtime horn soloist of the Czech Philharmonic Zdenek Tylsar, represents a mere...continue...

Favorites for Horn and Orchestra / Henriksen, Helsinborg SO

1 CD / Nosag / 2005-11-25

Works: Paul Dukas: Villanelle for Horn and Piano; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Rondo for Horn and Orchestra in D major, K 514 [Fragment]; Lars-Erik Larsson: Concertino for Horn, Op. 45 no 5; Camille Saint-Sa&eu...
Performers: Henriksen, Ashilld
Conductors: Lintu, Hannu
Ensemble: Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra

Ashilld Henriksen was born in Porsanger in the far north of Norway, but grew up in Tjome in the Oslo Fjord. Norway has more wind...continue...

Prokofiev:Humoresque Scherzo, etc / Czech Nonet, et a

1 Super Audio CD / Praga Import / 2005-11-08

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Humoresque Scherzo for 4 bassoons, Op. 12 bis; Symphony no 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"; Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, String Quartet and Piano in C minor, Op. 34; Qui...
Performers: Hec, Radovan; Hec, Simona; Hrsel, Martin; Hustoles, Ales; Klanska, Vladimira; Klansky, Vladimir; Kondratenko, Irina; Kos, Martin; Kos, Stepan; Krejci, Jiri; Langpaul, Pavel; Likin, Jurij; Mares, Vlas...
Conductors: Brauner, Tomas

This delightful collection of Prokofiev miniatures features familiar music in unfamiliar arrangements. From a two piano version of the ever popular 'Classical Symphony' to a...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 5 / Oramo, City of Birmingham SO

1 CD / Warner Classics / 2005-11-08

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Performers: Dutch, Elspeth; Holland, Jonathan
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Sakari Oramo and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra re in the midst of an exploration of the works of Gustav Mahler. They bring their...continue...

Brass Masterworks - American Brass Band Journal

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2005-08-30

Works: G.W.E. Friederich: Farewell My Lilly Dear (from the American Brass Band Journal, Ste. 3); Signal March (American Brass Band Journal, Ste. 2); Ellen Bayne (from the American Brass Band Journal, Ste. 2...
Performers: Ames, Frank; DeWitt, John; Flowers, David Flowers; Gould, Mark [Trumpet]; Harbison, Kenneth; Kraft, James; Marcellus, John; Sanchez, Adel; Swallow, John; Taylor, Jon; Thayer, Edwin
Conductors: ; Fennell, Frederick
Ensemble: Members of the Empire Brass Quintet (Members)

Koechlin: Chamber Music with Flute / Ruhland, Tal

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2005-04-18

Works: Charles Koechlin: Epitaphe de Jean Harlow, romance for flute, alto saxophone & piano, Op. 164; Trio (Divertissement) for 2 flutes & clarinet, Op. 91; Suite en quatour, for flute, violin, viola & pian...
Performers: Altmann, Dirk; Bansch, Joachim; Georgieva, Mila; Philippi, Ingrid; Ruhland, Tatjana; Sima, Libor; Singer, Christina; Tal, Yaara

This release is the latest installment in Hanssler's ongoing series documenting the works o Charles Koechlin. These delectable, intimate and utterly lovely pieces are not...continue...

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Chamber Music / Burke, Fadial

1 CD / Centaur / 2004-09-01

Works: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in F Sharp minor, Op 10; African Dances (4) for Violin and Piano, Op. 58; Nonet in F minor, Op. 2
Performers: Barret, Mary Ashley; Brown, Craig; Burke, Kelly; Burns, Michael; Fadial, John; Harley, Andrew; Huntzinger, Lynn Arnold; Orenstein, Janet; Rawls, Scott; Whitehouse, Brooks

A Christmas Concert / Pittsburgh Symphony Brass

2 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2004-08-03

Works: George Frederick Handel: Joy to the World (theme by Handel); Mykola Leontovych: Carol of the Bells; Christmas Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French); I Saw Three Ships, carol; Masters in Th...
Performers: Berntsen, Neal; Caballero, William; Crewe, Murray; Erickson, Sumner; Hamrick, Robert; Pittsburgh Symphony Brass; Sullivan, Peter; Vosburgh, George
Conductors: Vosburgh, George
Ensemble: Pittsburgh Symphony Brass

The Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, led by Grammy Award-winner George Vosburgh, possess a unique blend of virtuosity with brilliant sonority rarely achieved in brass music. The...continue...
Personnel: Neal Bernstein, George Vosburgh (trumpet, flugelhorn); Murray Crewe (bass trombone); Sumner Erickson (tuba).

Recording information: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh.
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Fibich: Piano Quartet, Piano Quintet / Lapsansky, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-07-06

Works: Zdenék Fibich: Quartet for Piano and Strings in E minor, Op. 11; Quintet for Piano, Violin, Cello, Clarinet and Horn, Op. 42
Performers: Klanska-Bouchalova, Vladimira; Lapsansky, Marian; Peterkova, Ludmila

Shushan The Palace

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2004-05-04

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt," (Hunt Cantata), BWV 208 (BC G1, G3); Jane Siberry: A Star Shall Rise Up Out of Jacob (after Mendelssohn)...
Performers: Benson, Sally; Dube, Martine; Friedman, Mark; Geggie, John; Hutchenreuther, David; Kiesewaiter, Peter; Kiesewalter, Tob; Kirwan, Jill; Lafrance, Manon; Lane, Christopher; Roe, Jim; Roseman, Leah; Sar...

Building on an international reputation as one of the great creators and innovators in contemporary popular music, legendary Canadian artist Jane Siberry goes a step...continue...
Personnel: Jane Siberry (vocals, keyboards); Mark Friedman , Martine Dubé (violin); Sally Benson (viola); Peter Kiesewalter (clarinet, keyboards); Jim "Eno" Roe (oboe); Chris Lane, Manon Lafrance...continue...

Westwind Christmas / Westwind Brass

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2003-02-11

Works: Lowell Mason: Joy to the World; Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night; Andrew Asher Boysen: Angel Medley; English Medley; Classical Medley; Adolphe-Charles Adam: Minuit, Chrétiens "O holy night"; Tra...
Performers: Dutton, Brent; Gordon, Richard; Perkins, Barry; Toombs, Barry; Wilds, John
Conductors:
Ensemble: Westwind Brass

That's a Plenty! - Sousa, Bernstein, et al / Carolina Brass

1 CD / Summit Records / 2003-01-07

Works: Lew Pollack: That's a plenty; Morley Calvert: Suite from the Monteregian Hills; Anthony Holborne: Pavans, Galliards, Almaines (65); Alexander Arutiunian: Armenian Scenes; James P. Johnson: Charleston...
Performers: Beck, John [Percussion]; Campbell, Bob; Dube, Steven [Trumpet]; Hudson, Timothy; Ransom, Matt
Conductors: Hudson, Timothy
Ensemble: Carolina Brass

Romantic Music for Wind Instruments / Siegmann, Swiss CO

1 CD / Claves / 2002-02-01

Works: Emil Hartmann: Serenade for Winds in B flat major, Op. 43; Wilhelm Berger: Serenade for Winds in F major, Op. 102; Richard Strauss: Suite for 13 Winds in B flat major, Op. 4
Performers: Boppart, Barbara; Boppart, Markus; Dambrine, Sylvie; Doherty, Diane; Eichenberger, Jurg; Forster, Susanne; Geiser, Gunther; Havu, John; Koller, Joseph; Muller, Marco; Obrecht, Jurgen; Oguey, Alexande...
Conductors: Siegmann, Christian
Ensemble: Swiss Chamber Orchestra

Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Leonard Bernstein, et al

12 CD / Sony Classical / 2001-01-30

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/major; Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor; Symphony no 8 in E flat major; Symphon...
Performers: Addison, Adele; Amara, Lucine; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Chambers, James; Chookasian, Lili; Flagello, Ezio [Bass Vocals]; Grist, Reri [Soprano Vocals]; Jones, Gwyneth, Dame [Soprano V...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Collegiate Chorale; Columbus Boychoir; Highgate School Boys Chorus; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; Schola Cantorum New York Women's Chorus

"...While no set is perfect, this one scores consistently high marks. Only Symphonies 1, 5, and 10 are disappointing; the rest still rank with the...continue...

Fascinating Rhythms / Saint Louis Brass Quintet

1 CD / Summit Records / 2000-06-26

Works: Anthony Plog: Animal Ditties no 8 for Brass Quintet; Anonymous: Saltarello; Canción de la virgen que Parió; Si la noche se hace oscura; Ay luna que reluzes; Riu, riu, chiu; E la don don...
Performers: Bacon, Thomas [horn]; Dean, Allan; England, Wilber; Jernigan, Melvyn; Perantoni, Daniel; Sasaki, Ray
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Ensemble: St. Louis Brass Quintet

Roussel - Chamber Music with Flute / Rosenfeld and Friends

1 CD / Centaur / 2000-05-01

Works: Albert Roussel: Trio for Flute, Viola and Cello, Op. 40; Joueurs de flûte, Op. 27; Divertimento for Piano and Wind Quintet, Op. 6; Andante and Scherzo for Flute and Piano, Op. 51; Poèmes (2...
Performers: Billmann, Nancy; Butler, Marcia; Jolles, Susan; Macomber, Curtis; Martin, Lois; Martin, Robert [horn]; Rose, Bernard [piano]; Rosenfeld, Jayn; Sato, Atsuko; Schadeberg, Christine; Sternberg, Jo-Ann