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The Very Best of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni; Così fan tutte, K 588; Ridente la calma, K 152 (210a); Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz...
Performers: Fischer, Edwin [Piano]; Gieseking, Walter; Grummer, Elisabeth; Jackson, Harold; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth
Conductors: Galliera, Alceo; Pritchard, John; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Böhm, Karl; Susskind, Walter; Schmidt, Heinrich; Karajan, Herbert von; Matacic, Lovro von; Gellhorn, Peter; Szell, George; Ackermann, Otto

Multi-award winning opera singer Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, praised for the 'pristine beauty of her lyric soprano' voice by The Guardian, was revered in opera houses worldwide...continue...

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Voice of the Century [25 discs - Includes DVDs] [Limited Edition]

25 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2013-01-15

Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25; Nacht und Träume, D 827; Heidenröslein, D 257/Op. 3 no 3; Der Erlkönig, D 328; An den Frühl...
Performers: Alda, Catarina; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Carbonari, Virgilio; de Palma, Piero [Tenor Vocal]; Demus, Jörg [Piano]; Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Donderer, Georg; Dyk, Cornelis van; ...
Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael; Böhm, Karl; Richter, Karl; Gorvin, Carl; Stadlmair, Hans; Baumgartner, Rudolf; Karajan, Herbert von; Barenboim, Daniel; Weissenborn, Gunther; Fricsay, Ferenc; Gerdes, Otto; Joch...


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Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89 by Franz Schubert

Performer: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone), Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: Romanti

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Music from the Golden Age of the Piano

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-10-31

Works: Isidor Phillip: Les cygnes noir, for piano; Herbert Farjeon: Ein Schwanengesang, for piano; David Saperton: Zephyr, for piano; Bess, You Is My Woman Now, concert transcription for piano (after Gershw...
Performers: Kraus, Andrew

An die Musik: Famous Songs (21) by Franz Schubert / Klaus Mertens, bass-baritone; Tini Mathot, fortepiano

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D 343; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Das Rosenband ("Im Frühlingsgarten fand ich sie"), song for voice & p...
Performers: Mathot, Tini; Mertens, Klaus

This release includes Schubert's most famous songs, plus many more selected by Klaus Mertens and Tini Mathot. The duo sheds their unique light and fresh...continue...
Recording information: Zuidervermaning Church, Westzaan, The Netherlands (09/2011)....continue...

The Art of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Schubert, Bach et al. / Gerald Moore, Daniel Barenboim

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2012-08-21

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; Der Erlkönig, D 328; Schwanengesang, D 957; Das Lied im Grünen, D 917/Op. 115 no 1; Die liebe Farbe ("In Grün wil...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Demus, Jorg [Piano]; Engel, Karl; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Klust, Hertha; Kohn, Karl Christian; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Richter, Sviatoslav; Sawallisch, Wolfgan...
Conductors: Ristenpart, Karl; Fricsay, Ferenc; Gerdes, Otto; Jochum, Eugen; Keilberth, Joseph; Böhm, Karl

A 2-CD musical journey through Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's seemingly boundless Lied, opera and cantala repertoire....continue...

Best of Schubert / Various artists

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Franz Schubert: Sinfonie no 8 in B minor, D. 759 "Unfinished"; An den Frühling, D 338; Forellenquintett in A major, for piano, violin, viola, violoncello and double bass, D. 667; Die schöne...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Auger, Arleen; Bosse, Gerhard; Dunckel, Rudolf; Ebert, Elisabeth; Erben, Friedemann; Hallmann, Dietmar; Hucke, Rainer; Kiebeler, Siegfried; Knauer, Sebastian; Lorenz, Siegfried; Oelze, Ch...
Conductors: Schreier, Peter; Blomstedt, Herbert

The Very Best of Kathleen Ferrier: Centenary Collection - Lieder and Folksongs

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2012-06-05

Works: Spoken Word: Interview with Kathleen Ferrier; English Traditional: Blow the Wind Southerly (Northumbrian Folk Song); The Keel Row, Northumbrian folk song; Ca' the yowes; Benjamin Britten: Come you no...
Performers: Newmark, John; Spurr, Phyllis; Stone, Frederick
Conductors: Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Boult, Adrian; Neel, Boyd; Walter, Bruno

Gerard Souzay: Liederabend 1960 - Schubert, Martin, Ravel, Strauss

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-04-24

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Zwerg, D 771/Op. 22 no 1; Blumenlied, D 431; Seligkeit, D 433; An die Musik, D 547; Frank Martin: Monologes (6) aus Jedermann, for alto (or baritone) & piano (or orchestra); Mauri...
Performers: Baldwin, Dalton; Souzay, Gerard

Baritone Gérard Souzay never had the opportunity to develop a following due to his brief operatic career. Yet experts recognized his innate musicality and his...continue...
Recording information: Konzertsaal, Schwetzinger Schloss (05/25/1960)....continue...

Kathleen Ferrier: A Centenary Celebration [4 CDs]

4 CD / Regis Records / 2012-04-02

Works: Spoken Word: Interview with Kathleen Ferrier, Montreal 1950; English Traditional: Blow the Wind Southerly (Northumbrian Folk Song); The Keel Row, Northumbrian folk song; Down by the Salley Gardens, f...
Performers: Gilbert, Max; Newmark, John; Patzak, Julius; Spurr, Phyllis
Conductors: Krauss, Clemens; Walter, Bruno

'The greatest thing in music in my life has been to have known Kathleen Ferrier and Gustav Mahler - in that order" -Bruno Walter 'No...continue...

Schubert: Lieder / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Edwin Fischer

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-03-26

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Im Frühling, D 882/Op. 101 no 1; Wehmut, D 772; Ganymed, D 544/Op. 19 no 3; Das Lied im Grünen, D 917/Op. 115 no 1; Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118; An Mig...
Performers: Fischer, Edwin [Piano]; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth

Penguin Guide
Schwarzkopf and Fischer make a magical partnership, with even the simplest of songs inspiring intensely subtle expression from singer and pianist alike. Fischer left...continue...
Recording information: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London, England (10/04/1952-10/07/1952)....continue...

Kathleen Ferrier Centenary Edition: The Complete Decca Recordings

15 CD / Decca / 2012-03-20

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice; Johann Sebastian Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Vergiss mein nicht, vergiss mein nicht! BWV 505; Ach, dass nicht die letzte Stunde, BWV 439; Bist du...
Performers: Ayars, Ann; Britten, Benjamin; Curzon, Clifford; Dobson, Michael; Gal, Hans; Gauntlett, Ambrose; Gilbert, Max; Greene, Eric; Gunter, Horst; Lush, Ernest; McCallum, David; Newmark, John; Parsons, Will...
Conductors: Stiedry, Fritz; Jacques, Reginald; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Neel, (Louis) Boyd; Henderson, Roy; Barbirolli, John; Boult, Adrian; Krauss, Clemens; Klemperer, Otto; Beinum, Eduard Van; Walter, Bruno

She was an artist held in awe and affection by numerous colleagues and countless fans worldwide and her reputation is undiminished to this day. A...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...

Essential Schubert / Over 2 hours of Schubert's most beautiful melodies

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-02-07

Works: Franz Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor 'Unfinished', D759; Symphony no 5 in B flat, D485; Piano Quintet in A 'Trout', D667; Ave Maria; Die schöne Müllerin, D795; String Quintet in C, D956...
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bar, Olaf; Bostridge, Ian; Ciccolini, Aldo [Piano]; Drake, Julius [Piano]; Eschenbach, Christoph [Piano/Conductor]; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Frantz, Justus...
Conductors: Muti, Riccardo; Menuhin, Yehudi; ; Schmidt-Gaden, Gerhard; Heger, Robert; Sawallisch, Wolfgang
Ensemble: ; Chilingirian Quartet; Melos Ensemble of London

Franz Schubert was born in Vienna in 1797 and although he died at the early age of 31 he was a tremendously prolific composer. He...continue...

The Horn in Song

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2012-01-17

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Christoph W. Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits; Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata in E flat major, BWV 1031; Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Schwanengesang, D 957; Robert...
Performers: Bowermaster, Tod; Howsmon, James

Recording information: Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Clonick Hall, Oberlin, O (02/10/2011-02/12/2011)....continue...

Christmas in Vienna II / Dionne Warwick, Placido Domingo

1 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2011-11-29

Works: Charlie Chaplin: Smile (as used in the film "Modern Times" ) (spurious; by Geoffrey Persons); Placido Domingo, Jr.: Hear My Song; Adolphe Adam: Cantique de Noël for voice & orchestra ("Minuit, C...
Performers: Domingo, Placido; Warwick, Dionne
Conductors: Sutej, Vjekoslav
Ensemble: Vienna Symphony

Includes medley: mary's boy child/god rest ye merry, gentle by various composers....continue...

Best of Teddy Tahu Rhodes

1 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2011-10-11

Works: George Frederick Handel: Messiah; Johann Sebastian Bach: Bist du bei mir, aria arranged for voice & continuo (after Gottfried Stölzel), BWV 508; St. Matthew Passion; Ich habe genug (It is enough...
Performers: Chong, Kristian; Duck-Chong, Jenny; Hobson, David [Singer/Composer]; Kimmorley, Sharolyn; Morgan, Alison; Rhodes, Teddy Tahu
Conductors: Walker, Antony; Rudner, Ola; Lang-Lessing, Sebastian; Woods, Thomas; Noble, Guy

The Very Best of Janet Baker

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-07-26

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio; George Frederick Handel: Messiah; Felix Mendelssohn: Elijah; On Wings of Song; Johannes Brahms: Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53; Gesänge (2) for Alto, Viola and ...
Performers: Aronowitz, Cecil; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Butt, John [Organ, Conductor]; Hugh, Timothy; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Parsons, Geoffrey; Previn, Andre...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafae; Boult, Adrian; Barbirolli, John; Previn, Andre; Ledger, Philip, Sir
Ensemble: ; Academy Of St Martin In The Fields; Choir Of King's College, Cambridge; English Chamber Orchestra; Hallé Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

Schumann: Dichterliebe; Schubert: Songs / Daniel Behle, tenor, Andy Miles, clarinet

1 CD / Capriccio / 2011-07-26

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Heidenröslein ("Sah ein Knab..."), song for voice & piano, D. 257 (Op. 3/3); Die Forelle ("In einem Bächlein helle"), song for voice & piano, D. 550 (Op...
Performers: Behle, Daniel; Bjelland, Sveinung; Miles, Andy
Conductors:
Ensemble: RIAS Chamber Choir

After the critically acclaimed recording of the "Fair Maid of Erin" comes Daniel Behle's latest release, "Dichterliebe" which features selections by Schubert. This German tenor...continue...
Recording information: Berlin, Teldex Studio (06/2010)....continue...

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in Strasbourg

1 CD / Archipel / 2011-06-04

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Fischerweise, D 881; Rosamunde, D. 797; Claudin von Villa Bella, D. 239; Der Einsame, D 800; Seligkeit, D 433; Der Erlkönig,...
Performers: Bonneau, Jacqueline; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth
Conductors: Walter, Bruno

Serious Songs

1 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2011-04-12

Works: Franz Schubert: An den Frühling, D 338; An die Musik, D 547; Der Jüngling an der Quelle, D 300; Die Taubenpost ("Ich hab' eine brieftaub'"), song for voice & piano (Schwanengesang), D. 965a...
Performers: Chong, Kristian; Rhodes, Teddy Tahu
Conductors: Lang-Lessing, Sebastian; Fritzsch, Johannes
Ensemble: Kremlin Chamber Orchestra

Seine Grössten Erfolge: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

10 CD / Red/membran / 2011-02-15

Works: Albert Lortzing: Zar und Zimmermann; Undine; Der Wildschütz; Otto Nicolai: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Don Giovanni;...
Performers: Billing, Klaus; Casa, Lisa della; Fehrenberger, Lorenz; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Frick, Gottlob; Greindl, Josef; Greverus, Boris; Klust, Hertha; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Reutter, Hermann; Schock, Rud...
Conductors: Schuchter, Wilhelm; Fricsay, Ferenc; Rother, Artur; Kraus, Richard; Keilberth, Joseph; Cluytens, André; Ludwig, Leopold; Böhm, Karl; Schmitz, Paul; Lohe, Jean; Busch, Fritz; Rossi, Mario;...

Classic Album Collection

3 CD / HBDirect Import / 2010-11-23

Works: Leroy Robertson: The Lord's Prayer for chorus; Anonymous: Come, Come, Ye Saints, Mormon hymn; Johannes Brahms: Deutsche Requiem; James McGranahan: Oh, My Father; James McIntyre: How Great the Wisdom ...
Performers: Asper, Frank W.; Schreiner, Alexander
Conductors: Ormandy, Eugene; Cornwall, J. Spencer; Condie, Richard P.

111 More Classic Tracks [Limited Edition]

6 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2010-11-09

Works: Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 10 in E minor, Op. 93; Adagio and Allegretto (Elegy and Polka), for string quartet; Franz Liszt: Concert Etudes (2) for Piano, S 145; Fr...
Performers: Alarie, Pierrette; Ambrosini, Jean-Claude; Anda, Geza; Andre, Maurice; Antonietti, Jean; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Askenase, Stefan; Baldwin, Dalton; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Battle, Kat...
Conductors: Abbado, Claudio; Ancerl, Karel; Stadlmair, Hans; Nelson, John; Bernstein, Leonard; Blech, Leo; Böhm, Karl; Previn, Andre; Boulez, Pierre; Karajan, Herbert von; Marcon, Andrea; Pletnev, Mikhail; ...
Ensemble: ; Early Music Consort of London

111 More Classic Tracks carries on from where 111 Classic Tracks of 2009 left off. In another mesmerizing journey through the history of Deutsche Grammophon's...continue...

Choral Collection / Rodolfus Choir

3 CD / Signum UK / 2010-11-05

Works: Thomas Tallis: Sancte Deus, sancte fortis; Suscipe quaeso, motet for 7 voices, P. 222; Absterge Domine; Miserere nostri, motet for 7 voices, P. 207; In jejunio et fletu; If ye love me; Loquebantur va...
Performers: Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Hughes, Christopher

Schubert Lieder / Arleen Augér

1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2010-08-10

Works: Franz Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118; Du bist die Ruh, D 776/Op. 59 no 3; Rastlose Liebe, D 138/Op 51; Ganymed, D 544/Op. 19 no 3; Geheimes, D 719/Op. 14 no 2; Auf dem See, D 543; Der Musenso...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Orkis, Lambert [Keyboards]

Schubert, Wolf: Lieder / Schwarzkopf

3 CD / Orfeo / 2010-08-10

Works: Hugo Wolf: Goethe Lieder; Epiphanias ("Die heilign drei König"); Ganymed ("Wie im Morgenglanze"), song for voice & piano (Goethe Lieder); Im Frühling; Elfenlied; Lebe wohl; Mörike Lied...
Performers: Furtwangler, Wilhelm; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth

Franz Schubert: Favourite Lieder / Gérard Souzay

2 CD / Newton Classics / 2010-07-27

Works: Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25; Der Wanderer, D 493/Op. 4 no 1; Auf der Bruck, D 853; Nacht und Träume, D 827; An Sylvia; Der Jüngling an der Quelle, D 300; Der...
Performers: Baldwin, Dalton; Souzay, Gerard

The great Gerard Souzay was keen not to be pigeonholed as a singer of French repertoire and this set illustrates his mastery of Schubert lieder....continue...

Schubert: Favourite Songs; The Shepherd on the Rock

1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2010-06-15

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Jüngling an der Quelle, D 300; An Sylvia; Du bist die Ruh, D 776/Op. 59 no 3; Der Erlkönig, D 328; Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; An die Musik, D 547; Auf dem Wasser ...
Performers: Brown, Ian [Piano]; Collins, Michael [Conductor/Clarinet]; Johnson, Graham [Piano]; Lott, Felicity [Soprano Vocal]

"An essential collection of the greatest Schubert vocal works including the unique `Shepherd on the Rock` for soprano, clarinet and piano. When first issued by...continue...
Recording information: Haberdashers Aske's School, London (1988)....continue...

Schubert: Lieder [Limited Edition] / Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore [21 CDs]

21 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2010-06-08

Works: Franz Schubert: Eine Leichenphantasie ("Mit erstorbnem Scheinen"), song for voice & piano, D. 7; Leichenfantasie, D 7; Der Jüngling am Bache, D 30; Totengräberlied, D 44; Die Schatten, D 50...
Performers: Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Moore, Gerald [Piano]

All the Schubert Lieder for a man's voice recorded by the greatest baritone of the 20th century, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who celebrates his 85th birthday on...continue...

Franz Schubert: 15 Lieder

1 CD / Nuova Era / 2010-04-27

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Winterabend, D 938; Auf dem See, D 543; Das Lied im Grünen, D 917/Op. 115 no 1; An die untergehende Sonne, D 457/Op. 44; Der liebliche Stern, D 861; An den Mond ("Fullest Wie...
Performers: Janowitz, Gundula; Spencer, Charles [Piano]

Recording information: Milan (10/1989)....continue...

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: The Great EMI Recordings [11 CD]

12 CD / EMI Classics / 2010-04-06

Works: Wilhelm Müller: Der Dichter, als Prolog (poem); Der Dichter, als Epilog (poem); Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, song cycle, for voice & piano, D. 795 (Op. 25); Die Forelle ("In ei...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Engel, Karl; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Höll, Hartmut; Klust, Hertha; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Reimann, Aribert; Reutter, Hermann; Richter, Sviatoslav; Sawall...
Conductors: Barbirolli, John; Szell, George

Since the 1950s, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau has defined the art of lieder-singing. This 11-CD set brings together his landmark recordings for EMI, among them the song...continue...

Songs - Schubert, Brahms, Rachmaninov / Zelikson-Litchen

1 CD / Romeo Records / 2009-10-01

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: The dream, song for voice & piano, Op. 8/5; How Fair This Spot; He took all from me, song for voice & piano, Op. 26/2; Ne poy, krasavitsa, pri mne (Do not sing to me, fair maiden)...
Performers: Zelikson, Irena

Yoram Chaiter was born in Ukraine (former Soviet Union). He began his musical education by studying the piano. He immigrated to Israel in 1973. Among...continue...

An Die Musik

1 CD / Gramola / 2009-09-01

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 547; Sonata for Arpeggione in A minor, D 821; Niccolò Paganini: Cantabile e Valtz in E major; Sonata for violin & guitar in E major (Centone di sonate, Letter C/4...
Performers: Fister, Helfried; Palier, Johann
Conductors:
Ensemble: Violarra

Recording information: Kirche der Barmherzigen Brüder, Kainbach near Graz (04/19/2008/05/22/2008)....continue...

Icon - Hans Hotter sings Bach, Brahms, Schubert, etc

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-04-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Johannes Brahms: German Requiem, Op. 45; Serious Songs (4), Op. 121; Songs (6) for voice & piano, Op. 86; Mit vierzig Jahren ist der Ber...
Performers: Graml, Helmut; Hotter, Hans; Jones, Geraint; Kuen, Paul; Lagger, Peter; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Nilsson, Birgit [Soprano Vocal]; Raucheisen, Michael; Schmitt-Walter, Karl; Sutcliffe, Sidney
Conductors: Bernard, Anthony; Karajan, Herbert von; Sawallisch, Wolfgang; Zallinger, Meinhard von; Ludwig, Leopold
Ensemble: ; Philharmonia Orchestra; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

World-renowned singer Hans Hotter made a career for himself singing the great Wagnerian bass-baritone roles. His magnetic stage presence and booming tone made him ideal...continue...

Leise flehen meine Lieder

1 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2009-03-03

Works: Franz Schubert: Ständchen ("Leise flehen meine Lieder"), song for voice & piano (Schwanengesang), D. 957/4; Im Abendrot ("O, wie schön ist deine Welt"), song for voice & piano, D. 799; An d...
Performers: Skovhus, Bo [Baritone Vocal]
Conductors: Vladar, Stefan

Recording information: Danish Radio Concert Hall (2006-05-23_2006-05-24&2006-)....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

For Darfur! - Irin Ajo and other Sacred Songs and Spirituals / Odekhiren Amaize, Andrew Gordon

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2009-01-13

Works: Henry Purcell: An Evening Hymn to the Ground, "Now that the sun hath veiled his light"; Beardsley van de Water: The Penitent, for voice & piano; Ralph Vaughan Williams: A Call to the Free Nations, hy...
Performers: Amaize, Odekhiren; Gordon, Andrew

Odekhiren Amaize, a naturalized US citizen was born in Nigeria. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin as well as at Indiana University....continue...

Songs of Life / Mager, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2008-12-30

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: Toward the unknown region; On Wenlock Edge; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 100, "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan" BWV 100; Cantata no 199 "Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut" BWV ...
Performers: Apperson, Jim; Brown, Ellen; Friedeman, John; Mager, Eileen; Tharp, Lisa

Matthias Goerne Schubert Edition Vol 2 - An mein Herz

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-11-11

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Jüngling und der Tod, D 545; Das Lied im Grünen, D 917/Op. 115 no 1; Die Herbstnacht, D 404; Lied, D 403; Der Herbstabend, D 405; Drang in die Ferne, D 770/Op. 71; An me...
Performers: Deutsch, Helmut; Goerne, Matthias; Schneider, Eric [Piano]

Matthias Goerne has received worldwide praise for his warm, fluid baritone and his profound interpretations. Highly respected as a Lieder singer, he is a frequent...continue...

Kathleen Ferrier [Box Set]

10 CD / Decca Import / 2008-11-04

Works: Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio"; Vergiss mein nicht, vergiss mein nicht! BWV 505; Ac...
Performers: Ayars, Ann; Britten, Benjamin; Dobson, Michael; Gauntlett, Ambrose; Gilbert, Max; Greene, Eric; Lam, Basil; Lofthouse, Thornton; Lush, Ernest; McCallum, David; Newmark, John; Parsons, William; Peasgo...
Conductors: Stiedry, Fritz; Jacques, Reginald; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Neel, (Louis) Boyd; Henderson, Roy; Barbirolli, John; Walter, Bruno; Krauss, Clemens

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...

Schubert: Arpeggione / Gastinel, Désert

2 CD / Naïve / 2008-10-28

Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione in A minor, D 821; Ständchen ("Leise flehen meine Lieder"), song for voice & piano (Schwanengesang), D. 957/4; An die Musik, D 547; Sonatina for Violin and ...
Performers: Desert, Claire; Gastinel, Anne

The Classical Box

4 CD / Brilliant Classics Import / 2008-10-21

Works: Jules Massenet: Meditation (from "Thaïs"); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299 in C major; Concerto for Piano no 23 in A major, K 488; Concerto for Flute no 1 in G major, ...
Performers: Austbo, Hakon; Benko, Daniel; Bouskova, Jana; Crombach, Sara; Gandelsman, Yuri; Giacometti, Paolo; Goldstein, Mikhail; Graf, Maria [Harp]; Graf, Peter-Lukas; Grauwels, Marc; Herbert, Giselle; Jerie, ...
Conductors: Shipway, Frank; Labadie, Bernard; Haenchen, Hartmut; Butt, Yondani; Bennett, Dwight; Farrer, John; Bátiz, Enrique; Ermler, Mark; Feeman, Paul; Susskind, Walter; Davis, Carl; Lücker, Peter; ...
Ensemble: ; Les Violons du Roy

Schubert: Lieder / Sharon Rostofr-Zamir, Daniel Gortler

1 CD / Romeo Records / 2008-10-01

Works: Franz Schubert: Im Frühling, D 882/Op. 101 no 1; Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; Ganymed, D 544/Op. 19 no 3; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Refrainlieder (4), D 866/Op. 95; Die junge Nonne, ...
Performers: Gortler, Daniel; Rostorf-Zamir, Sharon

Sharon Rostorf-Zamir is one of Israel's most successful and respected opera singers. At 24, she was already a principal soloist with the Frankfurt Opera House,...continue...

Classic Archive: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf [DVD]

2 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2008-09-30

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die kleine Spinnerin, K 531; Warnung, K 433 (416c); Ich möchte wohl der Kaiser sein, K 539; Christoph W. Gluck: Einem Bach der fliesst; Franz Schubert: An die Musik, D 5...
Performers: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth

These recitals – retrieved from the archives - allow us to re-encounter Schwarzkopf in her favourite lieder repertoire with arias and songs by Gluck, Menotti,...continue...
Run Time: 132 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, B&W
Sound Format(s): Mono,
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Le Maître de Musique [Original Movie Soundrack] [Limited Edition] / José van Dam

1 CD / Analekta / 2008-09-16

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Alcandro, lo confesso...Non sò, d'onde viene, K 294; Don Giovanni; David Miller: Waltz; Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde; Symphony no 4 in...
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bryant, Dinah; Danel, Guy; Declerck, Paul; Gorniak, Urszula; Kusaka, Keiko; Miller, David [Composer/Piano]; Pruett, Jerome; Van Dam, Jose
Conductors: Zollman, Ronald; Vandernoot, Andre; Eynden, Jean-Claude V.

Schubert: Lieder / Bernarda Fink, Gerold Huber

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2008-09-09

Works: Franz Schubert: Die Götter Griechenlands, D 677; An die Musik, D 547; Ganymed, D 544/Op. 19 no 3; Gesänge (4) aus Wilhelm Meister, D 877/Op. 62; Gretchen am Spinnrade, D 118; Wonne der Wehm...
Performers: Fink, Bernarda [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Huber, Gerold

"Without question--and among her several other strengths--mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink deserves a place among the top-tier interpreters of German song, and even though most of this...continue...

Icon - Dame Janet Baker - The Beloved Mezzo Sings Mahler, Elgar, Berlioz, Chausson, etc

5 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-09-02

Works: Johannes Brahms: Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53; Richard Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder; Richard Strauss: Lieder (5), Op. 32; Lieder (4), Op. 36; Lieder (4), Op. 27; Lieder (3), Op. 43; Edward Elgar: Sea Pictures,...
Performers: Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Barenboim, Daniel [Conductor, Piano]; Gauntlett, Ambrose; Isepp, Martin; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Parsons, Geoffrey; Spencer, Robert [Lute]; Whittaker, Douglas
Conductors: Boult, Adrian; Barbirolli, John; Previn, Andre; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Leppard, Raymond; Menuhin, Yehudi; Marriner, Sir Neville
Ensemble: ; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Bath Festival Orchestra; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; English Chamber Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

A new release in the recently-launched EMI Classics ICON Series, this 5-CD set is dedicated to Dame Janet Baker, long praised as one of the...continue...

The Story of Schubert

1 CD / Vox Classical / 2008-07-31

Works: Franz Schubert: Rosamunde Incidental Music, Op. 26; March militaire; Heidenröslein, D 257/Op. 3 no 3; Mass no 5 in A flat major, D 678; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, D 485; Symphony no 4 in C m...
Conductors: Maag, Peter

Schubert: Der Wanderer, D 649/Op. 65 no 2, etc / Ian Bostridge, Leif Ove Andsnes

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Franz Schubert: Viola ("Schneeglöcklein, o Schneeglöcklein"), song for voice & piano, D. 786 (Op. posth. 123); Pilgerweise ("Ich bin ein Waller"), song for voice & piano, D. 789; An die Mus...
Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove; Bostridge, Ian; Brown, Timothy

"The partnership of Bostridge and Andsnes must be one of the most musically satisfying of recent years. Their love and understanding of Schubert's music has...continue...