The Real Classical3 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2013-06-04 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings; Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 6...![]() Manhattan Playboys: American Light Classics / Iain Sutherland Concert Orchestra1 CD / Musical Concepts / 2013-06-04 Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Captain Blood; Robert Farnon: Manhattan Playboy; How Beautiful Is the Night; Leroy Anderson: Forgotten Dreams; Trumpeter's Lullaby; Cy Coleman: I'm a brass band; Morton Gould...Conductors: Sutherland, Iain ![]() Cinema Classics1 CD / Guild Import / 2013-05-28 Works: Max Steiner: Gone With The Wind; Elmer Bernstein: The Magnificent Seven; Miklós Rózsa: Ben-Hur; King Of Kings; Richard Addinsell: The Waltz Of The Toreadors; Ernest Gold: Exodus; Dimitri Ti...Performers: Aldrich, Ronnie; Conway, Russ Conductors: Ornadel, Cyril; Caiola, Al; Jones, Ken; Vaughn, Billy; ; Chacksfield, Frank; Goodwin, Ron; Carroll, David; Osborne, Tony; Franks, Gordon; Martin, Ray; Coates, Eric [Composer]; Farnon, Robert; Newman,... Ensemble: ; The Dreamers ![]() The Golden Age of Light Music: Great British Composers, Vol. 21 CD / Guild Import / 2013-05-28 Works: Wally Stott: Commonwealth March; Charles Williams: London Fair; Haydn Wood: Harvest Time, suite for pops orchestra; Vivian Ellis: Muse in Mayfair; Stanford Robinson: Nocturne for orchestra; Reginald ...Conductors: Farnon, Robert; Hodgson, William; Torch, Sidney; Robinson, Stanford; Wilbur, Jay; Coates, Eric [Composer]; Sims, A.E.; Melachrino, George; Andersen, Curt ![]() Dvorak: The Complete Published Orchestral Works / various artists [17 CDs]17 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 1 in C minor, B 9 "The Bells of Zlonice"; Legends (10), for orchestra (arr. from, B. 117), B. 122 (Op. 59); Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 4/B 12; Symphony no 3 i...Performers: Jandó, Jenö; Kaler, Ilya [Violin]; Kliegel, Maria; Trostianski, Alexander [Violin]; Yablonsky, Dmitry Conductors: Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Wit, Antoni; Kolchinsky, Camilla; Yablonsky, Dmitry; Halász, Michael; Korobov, Felix; Kosler, Zdenek; Pesek, Libor; Krcek, Jaroslav; ; Stankovsky, Robert Ensemble: ; Oslo Philharmonic Wind Soloists Dvo?ák was a composer steeped in the national and folk music of his Bohemian homeland, and his orchestral music combines a broad and soulful melodic...continue... ![]() Sousa: Music for Wind Band, Vol. 12 / The royal Swedish Navy Band. Brion1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28 Works: John Philip Sousa: Sound Off!; Peaches & Cream, foxtrot for band; March; The Coquette, caprice for orchestra; The Summer Girl, idyll (concert piece) for band; The Bride Elect; Mikado March, march for...Conductors: Brion, Keith Ensemble: ; Royal Swedish Navy Band John Philip Sousa's swift rise to fame and greatness came at a time when band concerts were the most important aspect of musical life in...continue... Recording information: The Admiralty Church (Ulrica Pia), Karlskrona, Sweden (09/28/2010-09/30/2010)....continue... ![]() The Choirs of the Red Army, Vol. 4 - Boris Alexandrov; Vadim Ruslanov, Evgeny Belyaev1 CD / Frémeaux / 2013-05-14 Works: Alexander Alexandrov: Russian Hymn; O Vast Steppe, for men's chorus; Mark Fradkin: The Russian Plains, for male chorus; Serafim Tulikov: A Son of the Motherland, for men's chorus; Alexei Akimov: Song...Performers: Belyaev, Evgeny; Frolov, S.; Gres, Nikolai; Pshenichny, Leonid; Ruslanov, Vadim [Vocals]; Shtefouts, V. ![]() Hidden Handel - unfamiliar and unknown arias and orchestral pieces / Ann Hallenberg, mezzo-soprano; Il Complesso Barocco1 CD / Naïve / 2013-04-30 Works: George Frederick Handel: Sento prima le procelle, aria for voice & orchestra (for A. Scarlatti's Pirro e Demetrio); Rinaldo; No, non così severe, aria for voice & orchestra (for A. Scarlatti's P...Performers: Hallenberg, Ann Conductors: Curtis, Alan Ensemble: ; Il Complesso Barocco Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard The performances by Alan Curtis, his excellent period instrument ensemble Il Complesso Barocco, and especially Swedish mezzo-soprano...continue... Recording information: Lonigo, Italy (06/2010/07/2010)....continue... ![]() The Complete Beethoven: Symphonies; Concertos; Overtures12 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 3 in E flat major,...Performers: Davies, Julian [Tenor]; Fontanals-Simmons, Marta; Gadd, Stephen; Hoare, Peter [; Jandó, Jenö; Kang, Dong-Suk [Violin]; Kliegel, Maria; McCawley, Leon; Nishizaki, Takako; Rutter, Claire; ... Conductors: Drahos, Béla; Wordsworth, Barry; Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Jean, Kenneth Triumphing over deafness and turbulent political times, Ludwig van Beethoven singlehandedly changed the course of music history , laying down the foundations for the Romantic...continue... ![]() Debussy: Four-Hand Piano Music - Petite Suite; Marche écossaise; 6 épigraphes antiques et al. / Jean-Pierre Armengaud; Olivier Chauzu, pianos1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-04-30 Works: Claude Debussy: Petite suite for Piano 4 hands; Marche écossaise sur un thème populaire; Epigraphes antiques (6); Première suite d'orchestre, for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands), L. ...Performers: Armengaud, Jean-Pierre; Chauzu, Olivier The recent discovery (2008) of the Premiere Suite d'orchestrefor piano, four hands, is a large-scale, sonorous work which reveals Debussy's interest in constantly evolving form....continue... Recording information: Studio 4'33, Pierre Malbos, Ivry-sur-Seine, France (2012-03-12_2012-03-14&2012-)....continue... ![]() Liszt: The Complete Wagner & Verdi Transcriptions / Michele Campanella, piano3 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2013-03-26 Works: Franz Liszt: Ernani; Salve Maria de Jérusalem from Verdi's "I Lombardi", S 431; Paraphrase on the "Miserere" from Verdi's "Trovatore", S 433; Paraphrase on Quartet from Verdi's "Rigoletto", S 43...Performers: Campanella, Michele The 'transcriptions' and then 'reminiscences' of Verdi's music are (by and large) much more free both with their originals and with his own reputation, dating...continue... Recording information: Teatro dell'Aquila, Fermo, Italy....continue... ![]() Nodebog - Musical pleasures & divertissements from 18th C. Norway / Hans Olav Gorset (flute) & Friends3 CD / 2 L Records / 2013-03-26 Works: Anonymous, Truels Johannesson Hvidt Music Book: Preludium for alto recorder; La Lovis, air for 2 recorders; Engelsk dants (English Dance), for alto recorder; Chavailer dantz, for alto recorder; Paspi...Performers: Bothner-By, Cathrine [Soprano Vocal]; Gorset, Hans Olav; Innervik, Kjell Tore; Johansen, Lars Henrik [Harpsichord]; Lislevand, Andre [Viola da Gamba]; Lund, Vegard; Stene, Hakon Morch NODEBOG presents musical pleasures and "divertissements" from 18th century Norway. These rediscovered treasures from the past can only be recreated through living performance today, here...continue... Recording information: Jar Kirke, Oslo, Norway (02/2012)....continue... ![]() Schumann and His Daughters: Drei Klaviersonaten für die Jugend, Op. 118; Klavierbüchlein für Marie; Album für die Jugend, Op. 68 "Anhang"; Wiegenliedc / Florian Uhlig, piano1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2013-03-26 Works: Robert Schumann: Sonata for piano in G major (sonatas for the young), Op. 118/1; Albumblätter (Album Leaves) for piano, Op. 124; Sonata for piano in D major (sonatas for the young), Op. 118/2; A...Performers: Uhlig, Florian This CD is a delightful overview of the pieces and little melodies that Schumann produced with and for his girls and brings to life the...continue... Recording information: Menuhin Hall, Yehudi Menuhin School, Stoke d'Abernon, S (09/24/2012-09/26/2012)....continue... ![]() Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Slavonic March / Chrisoph Poppen1 CD / Oehms / 2013-03-26 Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64; Marche slave, Op. 31Conductors: Poppen, Christoph Ensemble: ; Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Even though Tchaikovsky believed that he had "written himself out" after his Fourth Symphony, he composed his Fifth within a few weeks. The world premiere...continue... Recording information: Congresshalle Saarbrücken (2010-02-26_2010-02-27&2010-)....continue... ![]() Spirit of England - A Musical Landscape / Elgar, Coates, Handel, Holst, Perry et al.1 CD / Gift of Music / 2013-03-26 Works: Irish Traditional: Greensleeves Jig; Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; Chanson de matin, Op. 15 no 2; Coronation Ode, Op. 44; Eric Coates: By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; In Town T...Performers: Banks, Jon [Harp]; Souter, Martin Conductors: Davis, Carl; Williams, Guy; Ensemble: ; Massed Bands of the Guards Division From Greensleeves to Jerusalem this selection of music in celebration of England's green and pleasant land will evoke fond memories of summer holidays, end-of-term assemblies...continue... ![]() Schumann: 4 Marches; 4 Fugues; 7 Piano Pieces in Fughetta Form; Album for the Young et al. / Juan Carlos Rodriquez, piano1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-03-26 Works: Robert Schumann: Marches (4) for piano, Op. 76; Fugues (4) for piano, Op. 72; Pieces in Fugue Form (7), for piano (Klavierstücke in Fughettenform), Op. 126; Album für die Jugend (additional...Performers: Carlos Rodriguez, Juan Schumann's Four Fugues, Op. 72 were written during a period of ill-health in 1845 but these masterly pieces reveal nothing of his private turmoil. The...continue... Recording information: Auditori Can Roig i Torres de Santa Coloma de Gramanet (07/20/2012-07/21/2012)....continue... ![]() Icon - André Rieu1 CD / UMe Records / 2013-03-19 Works: Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410; Kaiserwaltzer Waltz, Op. 437; George Weiss: What a Wonderful World; André Rieu: Strauss and Co., me...Performers: Dickerson, Brian; Erens, Suzan; Louwerse, Mirusia; Maffioletti, Carla; Monarcha, Carmen; Rieu, André The 2013 compilation Icon rounds up 12 classical crossover highlights André Rieu recorded for various labels now owned by Universal. There are several classical pieces (a Strauss medley, "Radetzk...continue... ![]() Legends in the Garden: Organ Music by Thomas Aberg / Carson Cooman, organ1 CD / Soundspells / 2013-03-12 Works: Thomas Åberg: Marsch Babacou, for organ; I Folkton (Swedish Folktune), for organ; Swedenborg Piece for organ no 1 ("The Clock"); Swedenborg Piece for organ no 2 ("Time Goes..."); In the Garden; ...Performers: Cooman, Carson P. In Swedish composer Thomas Aberg's music, one hears an intersection of the classical organ tradition with more contemporary elements, especially influences from minimalist and ambient...continue... ![]() Die Donati - the only working organ of baroque organ master Donati: Works by Haydn, Bassani, Stradella, Mayr et al. / Jana Reiner, soprano; Matthias Grünert: organ1 CD / CAvi Music / 2013-03-12 Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Fünf Stücke für die Flötenuhr (Five Pieces for Mechanical Organ), Hob. 19; Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude for organ in C major (by J. L. Krebs, not JSB), BWV 5...The history of this organ is rather peculiar, as it moved from one church to another and then back again. At 250 years old, it...continue... Recording information: Ebersdorf (03/2009); Lichtenwalde (03/2009); Ebersdorf (07/2012-09/2012); Lichtenwalde (07/2012-09/2012)....continue... ![]() Satie & Compagnie - Piano music of Satie, Debussy, de Séverac, Dupont, Ferroud, Hahn, Koechlin, Poulenc, Ravel and Schmitt / Anne Queffélec, piano1 CD / Mirare / 2013-03-12 Works: Erik Satie: Gnossienne for piano no 1; Le Piccadilly, march for piano; Gymnopedie for piano no 1; Gymnopedie for piano no 3; La Belle Excentrique; Gnossienne for piano no 3; Gnossienne for piano no 4...Performers: Dehaene, Gaspard [Piano]; Queffelec, Anne From the wit of Satie to the poetry of Debussy, French music of the early decades of the twentieth century was created by exceptional and...continue... Recording information: TAP de Poitiers (06/2012)....continue... ![]() Tine / Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet; Kathryn Stott, trumpet1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-03-12 Works: Jacques Ibert: Impromptu, for trumpet & piano; Alexander Glazunov: Albumleaf for trumpet & piano in D flat major; George Enescu: Legende; Edvard Hagerup Bull: Perpetuum mobile, for trumpet & piano; G...Performers: Helseth, Tine Thing; Stott, Kathryn TINE is the eponymous recital disc by the exciting young Norwegian trumpet virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth. Her first two albums for EMI Classics (Storyteller and...continue... Recording information: The Friary, Liverpool (06/24/2012-06/27/2012)....continue... ![]() Marco Enrico Bossi: Opera omnia per organo, Vol. 8 / Andrea Macinanti: organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-03-12 Works: Marco Enrico Bossi: Fantasie, for 2 organs, Op. 64a; Marche Héroïque, for organ, Op. 72; Osanna, study for organ; Morceaux caractéristiques (2), for organ; Ave Maria, for organ; Letizi...Performers: Macinanti, Andrea The eighth volume of this monumental work by Andrea Macinanti, dedicated to the greatest Italian organ composer and virtuoso: Marco Enrico Bossi!...continue... ![]() Ernesto Lecuona: The Piano Music; Selected Songs / Carole Farley, soprano, John Constable, piano, Polish National RSO, Michael Bartos [6 CDs]6 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2013-03-07 Works: Ernesto Lecuona: Rapsodia Negra for piano and orchestra; Andalucía, suite for piano (Suite Española); Ante el Escorial; Zambra gitana, for piano; Aragonesa, for piano; Granada, for piano; Z...Performers: Constable, John [Keyboards]; Engel, Bruce [Trumpet]; Farley, Carole; Fleishaker, Vivian [Oboe]; Geissinger, Katie; Henreckson-Farnum, Elizabeth; Hoff, Denise; Jolles, Renee; Kocher, Gerald [Trumpet];... Conductors: Bartos, Michael Ensemble: ; Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra ![]() Desert Island Discs3 CD / Sony Classical Import / 2013-03-05 Works: Eric Coates: By the Sleepy Lagoon, valse serenade for orchestra; Johann Strauss II: An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314; Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2; Paganini Variations; Giaco...Performers: Alexander, Roberta [Soprano Vocals]; Baillie, Alexander; Bjorling, Jussi; Boriskin, Michael; Botha, Johan; Chen, Evelyn; Dawson, Lynne; Farrall, Joy; Garcia, Jose-Luis; Garrett, Lesley [Soprano Vocal... Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Ormandy, Eugene; Slatkin, Leonard; Pritchard, John; Cleobury, Nicholas; Daniel, Paul; McGegan, Nicholas; Szell, George; Previn, Andre; Foster, Lawrence; Maazel, Lorin; Davis, Carl; S... Ensemble: ; Taverner Players ![]() 50 Best Organ Classics3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale no 1), BWV 645 (BC K22; Prelude and Fugue for...Performers: Aveling, Valda; Bayco, Frederic; Bunney, Herrick [Chorus Master]; Cook, Melville [Organ]; Duruflé, Maurice; Durufle-Chevalier, Marie-Madeleine; Eisenberg, Matthias; Germani, Fernando; Gil, Jea... Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi; Bedford, Steuart; Plasson, Michel This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks of some of the most popular compositions of organ music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics....continue... ![]() 50 Best London Symphony Orchestra3 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-26 Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 5 in C minor, Op. 67; Symphony no 8 in F, Op. 93; Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 4; Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony ...Performers: Beroff, Michel; de Peyer, Gervase; Isserlis, Steven; Loriod, Jeanne; Preston, Simon [Conductor/Composer]; Previn, Andre [Conductor/Piano]; Sitkovetsky, Dmitry Conductors: Jochum, Eugen; Previn, Andre; Boult, Adrian; Gardelli, Lamberto; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Khachaturian, Aram; Hickox, Richard; Davis, Colin; Barbirolli, John This 3-CD set contains 50 tracks from the catalogues of EMI Records, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics of recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra under...continue... ![]() Ein Hofer Koenigspaar: The Organ in St. Marien und St. Michaelis - works by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Bach, Brahms, Dvorak et al. / Georg Stanek & Ludger Stuhlmeyer, organ1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2013-02-26 Works: Vincent Lübeck: Praeambulum for Organ in G major; Henry Purcell: Indian Queen, Z 630; Felix Mendelssohn: Prelude & Fugue for organ in G major, Op. 37/2; Elias, oratorium, Op. 70; Orgelsonate c-M...Performers: Grabner, Eva [Organ]; Kelber, Cornelius [Trumpet]; Stanek, Georg; Stuhlmeyer, Ludger; Wilkens, Jens [Violin] Hof's city cantors present the city's two remaining important historic organs on this CD. The recorded pieces, which include works by Purcell, Dvorak, Sigfrid Karg-Elert,...continue... Recording information: St. Marien (07/24/2012); St. Michaelis (07/24/2012); St. Marien (07/25/2012); St. Michaelis (07/25/2012)....continue... ![]() Heritage of the March, Vols. 3 & 4 - Works by Fred Jewell, Hermann Blankenburg, William Chambers, Arthur Wellesley Hughes / US Navy Band2 CD / Altissimo / 2013-02-26 Works: Fred Jewell: Trooping of the Colors, march for band; El Campo, for band; Old Circus Band, march for band; Coast Defenders, march for band; Cavaletta, march for band; Banner Bearer, march for band; Am...Conductors: Stauffer, Donald W. Ensemble: ; United States Navy Band The Heritage of the March Collection remains the largest single march music record series in history. Altissimo is continuing the release of this series with...continue... ![]() Felix Draeseke: Complete Symphonies / Weigle3 CD / CPO / 2013-02-26 Works: Felix Draeseke: Symphony no 1 in G major, Op. 12; Symphony no 4 in E minor / G major, "Symphonia Comica", WoO 38; Gudrun; Symphony no 2 in F major, Op. 25; Serenade in D major, Op. 49; Symphony no 3...Conductors: Weigle, Jörg-Peter Ensemble: ; NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra Draeseke was one of the most prominent exponents of the music of his times in German-speaking countries. He developed a late romantic compositional style modeled...continue... Recording information: Groáer Sendesaal des Landesfunkhauses Niedersachsen des (1997-12-??&1998-09-??&1998-)....continue... ![]() Polkastra: "I Do" The Wedding Album / Lara St. John; Isabel Bayrakdarian, soprano1 CD / Ancalagon Records / 2013-02-12 Works: Matt Van Brink: Flumpet Voluntary (after Jeremiah Clarke); Bridle Chorus (after Richard Wagner); J.S. Bachelor Party (after Johann Sebastian Bach); Canon in D, Mostly (after Johann Pachelbel); Shotgu...Performers: Bayrakdarian, Isabel; Kodheli, Rubin; Krakauer, David; Owen, Louise; Rodriguez, Mario; Zelenka, Winona Conductors: Otto, Matthew; Ensemble: Polkastra The joyful sounds of the perfect wedding day! The bride is glowing, the groom stands at the ready, and Polkastra launches into some rousing processionals...continue... Recording information: Kaleidoscope Sound, Union City, NJ (07/04/2011-07/05/2011)....continue... ![]() Polibio Fumagalli (1830-1900): Organ Works / Giovanni Feltrin: organ1 CD / Tactus / 2013-02-12 Works: Polibio Fumagalli: Sei Marce Originali, Op. 80; Sei Studi in forma di divertimenti, Op. 231; Scuola d'Organo, Op. 233; Ascetica musicale, for organ, Op. 235; La caccia, capriccio for organ, Op. 257; ...Performers: Feltrin, Giovanni Polibio Fumagalli (1830 - 1900) was a prominent figure during the second half of the 19th century, and a link between the old and the...continue... Recording information: Chiesa di S. Agostino, Treviso Abbazia di S. Stefano, I (10/2011)....continue... ![]() The End of the Day: The Music of Arni Björnsson / James Lisney: piano; Jaime Martin: flute; Elizabeth Layton: violin2 CD / Smekkleysa / 2013-02-12 Works: Arni Björnsson: Little Suite for string orchestra; Sonata for piano in D minor, Op 3; Icelandic Folk Songs (4) for flute & piano; Rómanza for violin & piano no 1, Op. 6; Rómanza for vi...Performers: Gudbjornsson, Gunnar; Layton, Elizabeth; Lisney, James; Martin, Jaime [Flute]; Thorhallsdottir, Bjorg Conductors: ; Baldvinsson, Tryggvi M.; Bragason, Helgi Ensemble: Árni Björnsson Quartet; Hafnarfjordur Chamber Choir; Icelandic Festival Marching Band The release of this double album of Árni Björnsson's music was issued to mark the centenary of his birth in December 1905. The recording brings...continue... ![]() Wiener Opernball Classics
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