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Sibelius: Symphonies no 1-7, Kullervo / Colin Davis, Monica Groop, Peter Mattei, London SO

4 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-10-13

For the first time, Sir Colin Davis’ acclaimed LSO Live recordings of Sibelius’s symphonies appear together as a four disc set. Sibelius is one of...continue...

Bartók: Bluebeard's Castle / Valery Gergiev, Elena Zhidkova, Willard White, et al

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-09-08

Works: Béla Bartók: Bluebeard's Castle, Op. 11/Sz 48
Performers: White, Willard; Zhidkova, Elena
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Valery Gergiev is joined by two outstanding singers for his latest LSO Live release featuring Bartok's one-act opera. Despite being one of the greatest ever...continue...

Verdi: Requiem / Colin Davis, Christine Brewer, Karen Cargill, et al

2 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-09-08

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem
Performers: Brewer, Christine; Cargill, Karen; Neill, Stuart; Relyea, John
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Colin Davis' series of choral master-works continues with Verdi's Requiem, a work that Davis has been conducting for much of his long career. It...continue...
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Recording information: Barbican, London (01/11/2009); Barbican, London (01/14/2009)....continue...

Haydn: Creation / Davis, Bostridge, Henschel, Matthews, London SO

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-06-09

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2
Performers: Bostridge, Ian; Henschel, Dietrich; Matthews, Sally
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

Many of Sir Colin Davis' recent releases on LSO Live have featured his favorite choral works, including Beethoven's Mass in C, Mozart's Requiem and Handel's...continue...
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Mahler: Symphony no 8 / Valery Gergiev, London SO, London Symphony Chorus, Choir of Eltham College, et al

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-04-14

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 8 in E flat major "Symphony of A Thousand"
Performers: Bulycheva, Zlata; Dudinova, Liudmila; Markov, Alexey; Nikitin, Evgeny; Paasikivi, Lilli; Semishkur, Sergey; Tynan, Ailish; Yastrebova, Viktoria
Ensemble: Eltham College Choir; London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra; Washington Choral Arts Society

"It is almost inconceivable that any recording could capture entirely the scale and wide dynamics of this massive work with absolute fidelity, but James Mallinson...continue...
This selection's booklet includes the original Latin and German texts with English translation.

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MacMillan: St John Passion / Davis, Maltman, London SO, et al

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-02-10

Works: James MacMillan: St John Passion
Performers: Maltman, Christopher
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

"James MacMillan's compositions must be among the most frequently performed works of all living composers and with the release of this live recording of his...continue...
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Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection," etc / Gergiev, London SO, et al

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2009-01-13

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/major
Performers: Bulycheva, Zlata; Mosuc, Elena
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

If there is one quality that summarizes Valery Gergiev’s Mahler, it is unpredictability. It is music making that lives in the moment - it speaks...continue...
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Sibelius: Symphonies no 1 & 4 / Colin Davis, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-12-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"...where his earlier interpretations were strongly conceived dramatic readings with plenty of power and panache, his interpretations here are deeply considered, thoroughly tragic readings. Now,...continue...
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Mahler: Symphony no 3 / Gergiev, London SO, et al

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-10-14

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 3 in D minor
Performers: Larsson, Anna
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra; Tiffin Children's Choir

"Gergiev emphasizes the dramatic aspects of the work strongly, but also delivers the many contrasting quieter passages with touching gentleness. The impact of the big...continue...
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Beethoven: Mass in C major, Op 86 / Davis, Matthews, Mingardo, Ainsely, Miles, et al

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-09-09

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Mass in C major, Op. 86; Fidelio, Op. 72
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Matthews, Sally; Miles, Alastair; Mingardo, Sara
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

Many of Sir Colin Davis' finest recordings for LSO Live have focused on choral music and opera. Recent titles have included Handel's 'Messiah', Mozart's 'Requiem',...continue...
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Mahler: Symphony no 7 in E minor / Gergiev, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-08-12

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 7 in E minor
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Following his explosive readings of the First and Sixth symphonies, the third release in Valery Gergiev's astonishing Mahler cycle features the Symphony No. 7. The...continue...
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Tipett: A Child of our Time / Colin Davis, Indra Thomas, et al

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-07-08

A contemporary of Benjamin Britten, Sir Michael Tippett wrote his potent oratorio 'A Child of Our Time' (1939-41) as a compelling response to Nazi oppression,...continue...
This album was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for "Best Choral Performance."

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Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan" / Gergiev, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-06-10

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Following his critically acclaimed recording of Mahler's 'Symphony No. 6', Valery Gergiev returns to LSO Live with an equally intense performance of the 'Symphony No....continue...
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Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini / Davis, Kunde, Claycomb, Jeffery, London Symphony Orchestra, et al

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-06-10

Works: Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini
Performers: Cals, Isabelle; Claycomb, Laura; Coleman-Wright, Peter; Elliott, Alasdair; Foster-Williams, Andrew; Imbrailo, Jacques; Jeffrey, Darren; Kennedy, Andrew [Tenor]; Kunde, Gregory; Relyea, John
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Colin Davis has made seven incredibly successful Berlioz recordings for LSO Live, which garnered praise from around the world and collected numerous awards. He...continue...
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Mahler: Symphony no 6 / Gergiev, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-04-08

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 6 in A minor "Tragic"
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"If a conductor and a piece of music can ever be said to be perfectly matched, then Valery Gergiev is ideally suited to direct (this...continue...
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Mozart: Requiem / Davis, Arnet, Stephany, Kennedy, et al

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-02-17

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K 626
Performers: Arnet, Marie; Jeffrey, Darren; Kennedy, Andrew [Tenor]; Stephany, Anna
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

One of Mozart’s greatest exponents, Sir Colin Davis has led countless acclaimed performances of operas, symphonies and choral works by the composer over the last...continue...

Mozart: Requiem / Davis, Arnet, Stephany, Kennedy, et al

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-02-17

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K 626
Performers: Arnet, Marie; Jeffrey, Darren; Kennedy, Andrew [Tenor]; Stephany, Anna
Ensemble: London Symphony Chorus; London Symphony Orchestra

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MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie, etc / Davis

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2008-01-08

Works: James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie; The World's Ransoming
Performers: Pendrill, Christine
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

The witch-hunts of the Scottish Reformation were the inspiration for James MacMillan's 'The Confession of Isobel Gowdie', which launched his international career at its 1990...continue...

Handel: Messiah / Davis, Gritton, Mingardo, Padmore, et al

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-10-09

Works: George Frideric Handel: Messiah, HWV 56
Performers: Gritton, Susan; Miles, Alastair; Mingardo, Sara; Padmore, Mark
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Tenebrae

To create what became his most popular oratorio, Handel chose Biblical excerpts telling the story of Christ's birth, death and resurrection. In this 2006 live...continue...
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Berlioz: L'enfance du Christ / Davis, Beuron, et al

2 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-09-11

Works: Hector Berlioz: L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25
Performers: Beuron, Yann; Cargill, Karen; Dazeley, William; Rose, Matthew [Bass Voice]; Rose, Peter [bass voice]
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Tenebrae

"[This is] a honey of a piece...and this marvelous new recording from Sir Colin reinforces that assessment at every turn...each solo voice is superb. French...continue...

Elgar: Enigma Variations, etc / Davis, London SO

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-06-14

Works: Sir Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma"; Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra, Op. 47
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

During his time as Principal Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis gained a reputation as the leading interpreter of Elgar's music. His...continue...

Elgar: Enigma Variations, etc / Davis, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-06-14

Works: Sir Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma"; Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra, Op. 47
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

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Sibelius: Symphony no 2, etc / Davis, London SO

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-05-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"This is an absolutely magnificent performance of the Second Symphony from first bar to last, reinforcing yet again the contention that live performances by great...continue...

Sibelius: Symphony no 2, etc / Davis, London SO

1 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-05-08

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Pohjola's daughter, Op. 49
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

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Beethoven: Symphonies no 4 & 8 / Haitink, London SO

1 CD / LSO Live (UK) / 2007-02-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony no 8 in F major, Op. 93
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"The LSO is in absolutely smashing form… has the scherzo ever had more bounce? … an unforgettable experience." - ClassicsToday.com (10/10 Review)...continue...