Giménez, Jerónimo

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3; Smetana: Bartered Bride Overture; Giménez: Zarzuelas / Ataúlfo Argenta, Orquesta Nacional de Espana; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Gran Orquesta Sinfonica

1 CD / ICA Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Bedrich Smetana: The Bartered Bride; Ruperto Chapí y Lorenta: Música clásica; La Corte de Granada, Fantas&ia...
Conductors: Argenta, Ataúlfo
Ensemble: ; Gran Orquesta Sinfonica; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Orquesta Nacional de Espana

Before his tragic and early death at the age of 44 in 1958, Ataúlfo Argenta was the foremost Spanish conductor of his generation and on...continue...

Essential Encores - Over 2 hours of great classical showpieces

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Antonio Bazzini: La ronde des lutins, Op. 25; Niccolò Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1; Fritz Kreisler: La Gitana; Jules Massenet: Meditation (from "Thaïs"); Aram Khachaturian...
Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Alagna, Roberto; Alexeev, Dmitri; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Balsom, Alison; Barrueco, Manuel; Bostridge, Ian; Brightman,...
Conductors: ; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Kempe, Rudolf; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Jansons, Mariss; Litton, Andrew; Karajan, Herbert von; Paavo, Järvi; Fisch, Asher; Barker, John
Ensemble: ; Nash Ensemble; Virtuosi

Essential Classics is a series of 2-CD sets drawn from the catalogs of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics. Presenting the bestloved and most popular works...continue...

Schönbrunn: Dances and Waves, 2012 Summer Night Concert / Gustavo Dudamel, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Debussy

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-08-21

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin; Modest Mussorgsky: Khovanshchina; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; Claude Debussy: La mer; Richard Strauss: Salome, Op. 54; Amilcare Ponchielli: La Gioconda; ...
Conductors: Dudamel, Gustavo

Gustavo Dudamel, Gramophone's "Artist of the Year" 2011 and Grammy award winner 2012, leads the classical summer live and TV event of 2012: The Summer...continue...
Recording information: Vienna, Schloss Schönbrunn (06/2012)....continue...

Rafael Aguirre: 2010 Winner 'Alhambra' International Guitar Competition

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-04-24

Works: Jerónimo Giménez: La Boda de Luis Alonso; Claude Debussy: Estampes; Préludes, Book 2; Paco de Lucía: Guajiras de Lucía, for guitar; Sergio Assad: Spanish Impressions, for g...
Performers: Miñarro, Rafael Aguirre

Rafael Aguirre is acknowledged as one of today's most celebrated virtuoso guitarists, having won first prize at 13 of the world's most prestigious international competitions:...continue...
Recording information: St. John Chrysostom Church, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada (09/07/2011-09/10/2011)....continue...

The Very Best of Victoria de Los Angeles

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-03-13

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, opera; Madama Butterfly; La bohème; Suor Angelica; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Ruggero Leoncavallo: Pagliacci; Alfredo...
Performers: Björling, Jussi; De Larrocha, Alicia; de los Angeles, Victoria; Monte, Carlo del; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Soriano, Gonzalo
Conductors: Santini, Gabriele; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Serafin, Tullio; Morelli, Giuseppe; Cellini, Renato; Gui, Vittorio; Susskind, Walter; Fistoulari, Anatole; Monteux, Pierre; Cluytens, André; Frühbec...

Much of her charm and ease of communication derived from her Spanish background. The dark-hued good looks married to the warm, Mediterranean tints in her...continue...

Melancholía: Spanish Arias and Songs / Patricia Petibon, Josep Pons

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2011-11-21

Works: Enriqué Granados: Tonadillas; Xavier Montsalvatge: Cinco Canciones Negras; Cinco canciones Negras; Joaquín nin y Castellanos: Veinte cantos populares españoles II; Heitor Villa-Lobos: ...
Performers: Grare, Joël; Manoff, Susan; Manzanas, Daniel; Petibon, Patricia
Conductors: Pons, Josep

Unique for her dramatic flair, expert musicality, and interpretive powers, soprano Patricia Petibon indulges in her love of Luso-Iberian music. From zarzuela to art song,...continue...
Recording information: Auditorio Nacional de Música, Madrid, Spain (09/2010)....continue...

Grand Scenes / Works by Wagner, Rossini, Massenet, Mascagni, Verdi

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-11-15

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walküre; Gioachino Rossini: William Tell; Jules Massenet: Le Cid; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Jerónimo Giménez: La Boda de L...
Conductors: Foley, Timothy
Ensemble: United States Marine Band "The President's Own"

The practice of operatic music being transcribed for winds was known to Mozart and practiced during the lifetimes of Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Wagner and Verdi....continue...
Recording information: Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, (06/05/2000-06/09/2000)....continue...

Icon: Alicia De Larrocha - Complete EMI Recordings

8 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-09-14

Works: Antonio Soler: Keyboard Sonata no 24 in D minor (Andantino cantabile); Sonata for Keyboard no 84 in D major; Sonata for Keyboard no 85 in F sharp minor; Keyboard Sonata no 89 in F major; Sonata for K...
Performers: De Larrocha, Alicia; de los Angeles, Victoria
Conductors: Ravarro, Garcia

Alicia de Larrocha was the leading Spanish pianist of her time, and is widely considered the finest interpreter of two Spanish composers of the late...continue...

Amor, Vida de mi vida / Domingo, Martinez, Lopez Cobos / Lecuona, Torroba, Lehar / Salzburg Mozarteum Orch. [Blu-Ray]

1 Blu-Ray Video / EuroArts / 2009-03-31

Works: Federico Chueca: El bateo; Federico Moreno Torroba: La Maravilla; La Chulapona; La Marchenera; Pablo Luna y Carné: El niño judío; Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; El sombrero de tres pi...
Performers: Domingo, Placido; Martinez, Ana Maria
Conductors: Lopez-Cobos, Jesus
Ensemble: Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra

This release is a BLU-RAY DISC and will not play on a standard DVD player. A standard DVD is available as EUA 2072478. The many...continue...
Run Time: 101 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
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Amor, Vida de mi vida / Domingo, Martinez, Lopez Cobos / Lecuona, Torroba, Lehar / Salzburg Mozarteum Orch. [DVD]

1 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-03-31

Works: Federico Chueca: El bateo; Federico Moreno Torroba: La Maravilla; La Chulapona; La Marchenera; Pablo Luna y Carné: El niño judío; Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; El sombrero de tres pi...
Performers: Domingo, Placido; Martinez, Ana Maria
Conductors: Lopez-Cobos, Jesus
Ensemble: Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra

The many passionate, fiery and lyrical vocal pieces of Spanish zarzuelas have continued to thrive in concerts and recitals all over the world. One of...continue...
Run Time: 101 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Subtitles: English, German, Fre...continue...

The Best of the Spanish Brass

2 CD / Marquis Classic / 2009-03-24

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Concerto for Violin in D minor, BWV 1052; Juan Cabanilles: Batalla Imperial for organ; Enrique Crespo: Suite Americana for bras...

This 20th anniversary collection highlights the brilliant virtuosity and range of the Spanish Brass, one of world's foremost brass quintets. Since winning the First Prize...continue...

Best Encores 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-02-24

Works: Antonio Bazzini: La ronde des lutins, Op. 25; Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Violin solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1005; Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Orchestral...
Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Ainsley, John Mark; Alagna, Roberto; Alexeev, Dmitri; Alpher, David; Anderson, June [Soprano Vocal]; Andre, Maurice; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Argerich, Martha [P...
Conductors: ; Paavo, Järvi; Litton, Andrew; Warren-Green, Christopher; Kempe, Rudolf; Friisholm, Lavard; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Jansons, Mariss; Karajan, Herbert von; Tennstedt, Klaus; ...
Ensemble: ; Nash Ensemble; Virtuosi

SCENE Spain - Boccherini, Tarrega, Albeniz, Torroba, Espla, etc / Heinrich Albert Guitar Duo

1 CD / MD&G / 2009-01-27

Works: Luigi Boccherini: Guitar quintet in D major, G 448; Francisco Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra; Joaquín Turina: Danzas gitanas, for piano, Set 1, Op. 55; Isaac Albéniz: Cantos de Espa...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Heinrich Albert Duo

Performed on original period instruments with special attention paid to performance practice, this release presents the Music of Spain arranged for guitar duo. The two...continue...

Souvenirs - Offenbach, Strauss, Grieg, Charpentier, etc / Netrebko, Beczala, Vasilek, et al

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-11-11

Works: Emmerich Kálmán: Die Csárdásfürstin; Richard Heuberger: Der Opernball; Franz Lehár: Giuditta; Gustave Charpentier: Louise; Jacques Offenbach: Gaîté Pari...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Garanca, Elina; Netrebko, Anna; Swait, Andrew
Conductors: Villaume, Emmanuel

This is a DELUXE EDITION. A standard version is available as DGG B001221702. The beautiful cap box includes the CD; a DVD of behind-the-scenes footage,...continue...

Souvenirs - Offenbach, Strauss, Grieg, Charpentier, etc / Netrebko, Beczala, Vasilek, et al

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2008-11-11

Works: Emmerich Kálmán: Die Csárdásfürstin; Richard Heuberger: Der Opernball; Franz Lehár: Giuditta; Gustave Charpentier: Louise; Jacques Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann; ...
Performers: Beczala, Piotr; Garanca, Elina; Netrebko, Anna; Swait, Andrew
Conductors: Villaume, Emmanuel
Ensemble: Prague Philharmonic Chorus

On her fourth album for DG, opera superstar Anna Netrebko gives a very personal and intimate performance of cherished lighter works. From sparkling operetta classics...continue...

Icon - Victoria de los Angeles - The Voice of an Angel Sings Puccini, Verdi, etc

7 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-10-28

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Ernani; Otello; Simon Boccanegra; La traviata; Gioachino Rossini: La Cenerentola; Il barbiere di Siviglia; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Alfredo ...
Performers: Bjorling, Jussi; Borelli, Giannella; Christoff, Boris; Croisier, Marcelle; De Larrocha, Alicia; de los Angeles, Victoria; Drolc, Eduard; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gedda, Nicolai; Gerard, Jean-Claude...
Conductors: Morelli, Giuseppe; Robinson, Stanford; Susskind, Walter; Villa-Lobos, Heitor; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Santini, Gabriele; Cellini, Renato; Serafin, Tullio; Gui, Vittorio; Monteux, Pierre; Cluytens, Andr...

The distinguished Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles was one of the best-loved classical singers of the 20th century. With a voice of exceptional beauty,...continue...

Victoria de los Angeles - Live in Recital

1 CD / Video Artists International / 2006-09-19

Works: Alessandro Scarlatti: Work(s); Il Pirro e Demetrio; Giovanni Pergolesi: La serva padrona; George Frederick Handel: Radamisto, HWV 12; Benedetto Marcello: Quanta invidia mi fai, cantata for soprano & ...
Performers: de los Angeles, Victoria; Zanetti, Miguel

The beloved Spanish soprano is heard in a ravishing 1972 recital from Buenos Aires Teatro Colon. Included with some of her favorite recital works are...continue...

On Wings of Songs & Zarzuela Arias / Victoria de los Angeles

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2006-08-01

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: On Wings of Song; Edvard Grieg: Jeg elsker dig! (I Love Thee!), song for voice & piano, Op. 5/3; Johannes Brahms: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49; Antonin Dvorák: Gypsy So...
Performers: de los Angeles, Victoria
Conductors: Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae

"Victoria de los Angeles's recital of zarzuela arias is a most rewarding disc. A carefully selected programme, finely sung and played, offers the most persuasive...continue...

Zarzuela! - Spanish Operetta / Carreras, Berganza, et al

3 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2006-06-06

Works: Amadeo Vives: Doña Francisquita; Reveriano Soutullo: El último romántico; La leyenda del beso; Simeon José Serrano: Alma de Dios; La alegría del batallón; Lo...
Performers: Berganza, Teresa; Carreras, José
Conductors: Ros Marbà, Antoni; Garcia-Asensio, Enrique
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

Zarzuela / Ana María Sánchez, et al

1 CD / RTVE Musica / 2006-01-26

Works: Jerónimo Giménez: La tempránica; Federico Moreno Torroba: La Marchenera, zarzuela; Pablo Sorozábal: Adiós a la bohemia, zarzuela; La Del Manojo de Rosas, zarzuela; Francisc...
Performers: Sánchez, Ana María
Conductors: Garcia-Asensio, Enrique
Ensemble: Spanish Radio/TV Chorus; Spanish Radio/TV Orchestra

"Sanchez is a wow in the concert hall and opera house!" Christopher Webber....continue...

Guitar Heroes / LAGQ

1 CD / Telarc / 2004-06-22

Works: William Kanengiser: Black Icarus, for 4 guitars & percussion (after Ralph Towner's Icarus); Andrew York: B & B, for 4 guitars & double bass; Pop, for 4 guitars; Brian Head: We Know You Know; Bryan Jo...
Performers: Levine, Benjamin; Los Angeles Guitar Quartet; Macias, Angelita; Nuñez, Deanna
Conductors:
Ensemble: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

This album received the 2005 Grammy Award for "Best Classical Crossover Album.

Personnel: Benjamin "Benwell" Levine (double bass).

Recording information: Studio A, O'Henry Sound Studios,...continue...

The Very Best of Victoria de Los Angeles

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2003-04-22

Works: Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, opera; Madama Butterfly; La bohème; Suor Angelica; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Ruggero Leoncavallo: Pagliacci, opera; ...
Performers: Björling, Jussi; De Larrocha, Alicia; de los Angeles, Victoria; Monte, Carlo del; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Soriano, Gonzalo
Conductors: Santini, Gabriele; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Serafin, Tullio; Morelli, Giuseppe; Cellini, Renato; Gui, Vittorio; Susskind, Walter; Fistoulari, Anatole; Monteux, Pierre; Cluytens, André; Frühbec...

Spanish Classics - Preludes and Choruses from Zarzuelas

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2003-02-01

Works: Ruperto Chapí y Lorenta: El Tambor de Granaderos, zarzuela; El rey que rabió, zarzuela; Francisco Asenjo Barbieri: El Barberillo de lavapiés, zarzuela; Jerónimo Giménez: El B...
Performers: Asensi, César; Prieto, María Jesús; Suarez, Maria José
Conductors: Roa, Miguel
Ensemble: Madrid Community Chorus; Madrid Community Orchestra

The zarzuela is a distinctive and historic form of Spanish light opera... [and] it still endures through the music of composers who lived well into...continue...

Grand Scenes - Wagner, Verdi, etc / Foley, U.S. Marine Band

1 CD / Boston Records / 2002-01-01

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walküre; Gioachino Rossini: Guglielmo Tell; Jules Massenet: Le Cid, suite for orchestra; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Jerónimo Gim...

Zarzuela Castiza / Teresa Berganza, Enrique Garcia Asensio

1 CD / Ensayo / 1999-11-09

Works: José Serrano: Alma de Dios, zarzuela; La Reina Mora, zarzuela; La Alegria del batallon, zarzuela; Los de Aragon, zarzuela; Francisco Asenjo Barbieri: El Barberillo de lavapiés, zarzuela; Re...
Performers: Berganza, Teresa [Mezzo Soprano Vocals]
Conductors: Garcia-Asensio, Enrique

World of Classics - Spanish Classical Music

5 CD / Columbia River Entertainment / 1998-01-05

Works: Mateo Flecha: La justa; Jerónimo Giménez: La boda de Luis Alonso; Enrique Granados: Goyescas for Piano, Op. 11

Spanish Impressions / Gourlay, Hurdley, Williams Fairey Band

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1997-05-20

Works: Jaime Texidor Dalmau: Amparito Roca; Bonds of Friendship; Maurice Ravel: Miroirs; Léo Delibes: Les Filles de Cadiz "Chanson Espagnole"; Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; Gordon Langford: A Carmen ...
Performers: Stonehouse, Simon; Taylor, Brian
Conductors: Gourlay, James; Hurdley, Bryan
Ensemble: Williams Fairey Band