Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Mahler: Symphony No. 7 / Leaper, Orquestra Filarmo

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2009-09-08

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 7 in E minor
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Mahler's Seventh Symphony has accumulated the German moniker "Lied Der Nacht" for its overtly romantic melodies and distinctly complex orchestration. The Symphony is infrequently performed,...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 5 / Leaper, Gran Canaria Filarmónica

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-11-11

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Performers: Castaneda, Alejandro; Zarzo, Jose
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

In 1878, Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) successfully finished his studies at the Vienna Conservatory. After his first compositions did not meet their foreseen success, he decided...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 5 / Leaper, Gran Canaria Filarmónica

1 CD / Arte Nova Import / 2008-07-01

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Performers: Castaneda, Alejandro; Zarzo, Jose
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique / Leaper, Gran Canaria FO

1 CD / Arte Nova Import / 2008-07-01

Works: Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Grieg: Piano Concerto; Szymanowski / Perl, Leaper, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2007-04-10

Works: Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Karol Szymanowski: Symphony no 4, Op. 60 "Symphonie concertante"
Performers: Perl, Alfredo
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

A unique pairing of the very familiar Grieg piano concerto with the more esoteric Szymanowski work, which is actually a hybrid of symphony and piano...continue...

Walton: Scapino, Siesta, Symphony no 1 / Adrian Leaper

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-09-12

Works: William Walton: Scapino, comedy overture for orchestra; Siesta; Symphony no 1 in B flat minor
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

William Walton (1902-1983), although universally acknowledged as one of England's finest 20th century composers, is controversial in that unlike most other musicians he started out...continue...

Mahler: Symphony no 1 / Leaper, Gran Canaria Filarmónica

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-09-12

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

After the cool reception of Mahler's First Symphony (Budapest 1889), he put it away for three years, eventually reworking it for a performance in Hamburg,...continue...

Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Turina: Canto / Rodrigo

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Joaquín Turina: Las fuentecillas del parque
Performers: Orlandini, Luis; Rodrigo, Ana
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

The enormous success of the 'Concierto de Aranjuez' by Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) assured him a place as the most important Spanish composer following World War...continue...

Falla: El amor brujo, Noches en los jardines de España

2 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-08-08

Works: Manuel de Falla: El amor brujo; Nights in the gardens of Spain; Danza del molinero (from "El sombrero de tres picos")
Performers: Castro, Ricardo
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

At the request of the Spanish dancer Pastora Imperia, Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) composed the ballet 'El amor brujo' in 1914/15. In the following year,...continue...

Dvorák: Slavonic Dances Op 46 & 72 / A. Leaper, Grand Canary

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-04-11

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Slavonic Dances (8) for Orchestra, Op. 46/B 83; Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72)
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Antonin Dvorak was a relatively unknown composer when Brahms recommended him to the publisher Simrock, who asked the aspiring musician to create some orchestral dances...continue...

A. Williams: Symphony no 7, etc / Leaper, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2006-03-14

Works: Alberto Williams: Symphony no 7 in D major, Op. 103 ("Eterno Reposo"); Poema del Iguazú, for orchestra, Op. 115
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Alberto Williams (1862-1952) is a composer whose works are little known outside his homeland of Argentina, where they are held in the highest esteem. After...continue...

Ravel: Orchestral Works / Gélinas, Leaper, et al

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-09-13

Works: Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé; Rapsodie espagnole; Ma mère l'oye; Boléro
Performers: Gelinas, Valerie
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria, which has been in existence since 1845, was remolded into the form it has today thanks to public funding...continue...

Holst: The Planets / Leaper

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-08-09

Works: Gustav Holst: The Perfect Fool, Op. 39; The Planets, Op. 32/H 125
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Holst's suite 'The Planets' has long been one of the most popular orchestral works ever written and is familiar to even the beginning classical listener....continue...

Górecki: Symphony no 3 / de Feis, Leaper, Gran Canaria PO

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-06-14

Works: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Symphony no 3, Op. 36 ("Symphony of Sorrowful Songs")
Performers: Feis, Doreen de
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

Gorecki's Symphony No. 3, written in 1976, became a huge international hit in 1992 after Dawn Upshaw recorded the work with the London Sinfonietta, and...continue...

Dvorák: Symphony no 9, Slavonic Dances / Leaper, Gran Canaria

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-05-10

Works: Antonín Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra, B. 147 (Op. 72)
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria, which has been in existence since 1845, was remolded into the form it has today thanks to public funding...continue...

Halffter: Sinfonietta, etc / Adrian Leaper, Grand Canary PO

1 CD / ASV Import / 2000-04-25

Works: Ernesto Halffter: Habanera for piano; Cavatina; Al Amanecer for violin & orchestra; Symphonic Studies; Sinfonietta for orchestra in D
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra

A student of Falla, Ernesto Halffter dedicated his first large-scale work, the Sinfonietta, to his teacher. It is a substantial four-movement piece of great charm...continue...

Górecki: Symphony no 3 / Doreen de Feis, Adrian Leaper

1 CD / RCA Records / 1996-01-16

Works: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki: Symphony no 3, Op. 36 ("Symphony of Sorrowful Songs")
Performers: Defeis, Doreen
Conductors: Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Grand Canary Philharmonic Orchestra