Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

The World of Robert Ackerman, Box 1: Interplay Classical / Athena String Orchestra

3 CD / MSR Classics / 2012-05-08

Works: Robert Ackerman: Langsamer Satz, for string quartet; Morceaux (2) for string quartet; Changes, for 7 players; Dark Circling, improvisation for alto saxophone & bass; Interplay, for 16 players; Circli...
Performers: Ackerman, Robert; Hanlon, Bob; Johns, Steve [Drummer]; Kapp, Bobby; Kim, Andy; Richmond, Mike [Bass]; Saarinen, Martti; Sayek, Tom; Silverstein, Steven; Willems, Tristan
Conductors: Willems, Tristian; Willems, Tristan;
Ensemble: ; Athena String Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Saxophonist and composer Robert Ackerman separates this 3-CD set into three parts - the first his compositions for orchestra, the second for smaller ensembles and...continue...

F. Strauss, R. Strauss: Horn Concertos / Gross, et al

1 CD / Summit Records / 2006-02-14

Works: Franz Strauss: Concerto for Horn in C minor, Op. 8; 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)
Performers: Gross, Steven
Conductors: Clevenger, Dale
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Hornist Steven Gross is currently principal horn of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and professor of horn at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Principal horn...continue...

Schumann: Piano Concerto, etc / Jandó

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-02-22

Works: Robert Schumann: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54; Introduction and Allegro appassionato for Piano and Orchestra in G major, Op. 92; Introduction and Allegro for Piano and Orchestra in D minor, ...
Performers: Jandó, Jenö
Conductors: Ligeti, András; Rahbari, Alexander; Wit, Antoni
Ensemble: ; Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Schumann's perennially beautiful 'Piano Concerto' is one of the great Romantic masterpieces, a supreme blend of youthful exuberance, virtuoso writing for the piano, strikingly fresh...continue...

Janacek: Danube, etc / Pesek, Valaskova, Husek, Slovak PO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-02-01

Works: Leos Janácek: Dunaj (The Danube), symphonic poem, JW 9/7 (fragments, completed by O. Chlubna and by M. Stredron &; Schluck und Jau, incidental music, JW 9/11 (unfinished); Moravian Dances (5) fo...
Performers: Husek, Zdenek; Valaskova, Jana
Conductors: Pesek, Libor
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Like many of his contemporaries, Janacek was interested in folk music, and the five Moravian Dances are derived from the music of his own homeland,...continue...

A-Z of Opera

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-10-01

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: L'Orfeo; Henry Purcell: Dido and Aenaeas; George Frederick Handel: Rinaldo; MEDLEY; Christoph Willibald Gluck: Christoph W. Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits; Alceste; Wolfgang A...
Performers: Alperyn, Graciela; Amps, Kym; Borowska, Joanna; Carolis, Natale de; Dalayman, Katarina; Gauci, Miriam; Harper, Thomas [Tenor Vocal]; Kertesi, Ingrid; Kohutkova, Adriana; Krause, Monika; Kwon, Hellen;...
Conductors: ; Kovács, László; Wildner, Johannes; Östman, Arnold; Leitner, Konrad; Morandi, Pier G.; Halász, Michael; Humburg, Will; Rahbari, Alexander; Dohnányi, Oliver von; Saccani...
Ensemble: ; Bratislava Children's Choir; Brussels Belgian Radio & TV Philharmonic Orchestra; Camerata Budapest; Camerata Transylvanica; Capella Istropolitana; Capella Musicale di S. Petronio di Bologna; Czecho...

J. Strauss Jr.: 100 Most Famous Waltzes Vol 10

1 CD / Naxos (USA) Import / 1999-10-19

Works: Johann Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron; Phönix-Schwingen (Wings of the Pheonix), waltz for orchestra, Op. 125 (RV 125); 'Im Krapfenwaldl' Polka francaise, Op. 336; Eine Nacht in Venedig; Ritter P&...
Conductors: Walter, Alfred; Edlinger, Richard; Dohnányi, Oliver von; Wildner, Johannes; Lenárd, Ondrej
Ensemble: ; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Film Scores by Max Steiner / Kolman, Slovak State PO

1 CD / Centaur / 1998-04-11

Works: Max Steiner: Treasure of the Sierra Madre; Charge of the light brigade
Conductors: Kolman, Barry H.
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

The Best of Sibelius

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1997-05-30

Works: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Romance for Strings in C major, Op. 42; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Kuolema; Andante festivo for Strings and Timpani; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22; Symphony no 2 in D ...
Performers: Kang, Dong-Suk [Violin]
Conductors: Schermerhorn, Kenneth; Leaper, Adrian
Ensemble: Capella Istropolitana; Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava; Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Music from the Film "Handel's Last Chance"

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1996-12-10

Works: George Frederick Handel: Water Music, HWV 348-350; Concerti grossi (6), Op. 3; Messiah, HWV 56; Solomon, HWV 67; Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351
Conductors: Lenárd, Ondrej
Ensemble: Slovak Philharmonic Chorus Bratislava; Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava

Rubinstein: Symphonies nos 3 & 5 / Kolman, Slovak State PO

1 CD / Centaur / 1994-03-01

Works: Anton Rubinstein: Symphony no 3 in A major, Op. 56; Symphony no 5 in G minor, Op. 107
Conductors: Kolman, Barry H.
Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava