Octavia Records

Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 "Wagner Symphony" / Royal Stockholm SO - Sakari Oramo

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2012-07-10

Works: Anton Bruckner: Symphony no 3 in D minor, WAB 103
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari
Ensemble: Royal Stockholm Symphony Orchestra

This is the recording of an ambitious performance by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic and Sakari Oramo, featuring the third version of Bruckner's third symphony, the...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus) (09/15/2010-09/18/2010)....continue...

Bruckner in Cathedral / The Czech Horn Chorus

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2012-06-12

Works: Anton Bruckner: Ave Maria (III), motet for alto & organ (or harmonium) in F major, WAB 7; Mass in C major, WAB 25 "Windhaager Messe"; Ave Maria (II), motet for chorus in F major, WAB 6; Afferentur Re...
Performers: Barta, Ales
Conductors: Baborak, Radek; ; Bok, Milos
Ensemble: Czech Horn Chorus

This is a unprecedented, splendid disc recorded with horn players accompanied by pipe organ in a fine church located in outer Prague, featuring repertoire based...continue...
Recording information: Dekansky kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie v Moste (07/21/2008-07/23/2008)....continue...

Poulenc, Martin, Widor, Dutilleux, Sancan, Debussy - Works for flute & piano / Mathieu Dufour, flute; Pascal Rogé, piano

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2012-06-12

Works: Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano; Charles-Marie Widor: Suite for flute & piano, Op. 34; Pierre Sancan: Sonatina for flute & piano; Henri Dutilleux: Sonatine for Flute and Piano; Frank Mart...
Performers: Dufour, Mathieu; Roge, Pascal

Appointed principal flutist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 25 - the youngest ever to hold that position - French musician Mathieu...continue...
Recording information: Harmony Hall Fukui (06/27/2010-06/29/2010)....continue...

Bach: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue / Sergei Edelmann

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2012-03-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903; Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971; Partita for keyboard no 6 in E minor, BWV 830 (BC L6)

During his silence from the recording market, Sergei Edelmann devoted a considerable amount of time to teaching. Of course, J.S. Bach is one of the...continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama (10/07/2008-10/09/2008)....continue...

Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3; Scherzo No. 2; Two Nocturnes, Op. 48 / Sergei Edelmann

2 CD / Octavia Records / 2012-03-13

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March"; Scherzo for Piano no 2 in B flat minor/D flat major, B 111/Op. 31; Nocturne for piano no 13 in C minor, Op. 4...
Performers: Edelmann, Sergei

A double CD filled with beautiful, grand Chopin works played by Sergei Edelmann, including the two sonatas composed at the height of Chopin's powers. Edelmann,...continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama (06/01/2010-06/03/2010)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 / Manfred Honeck, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2012-02-14

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor
Performers: Caballero, William; Vosburgh, George
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred
Ensemble: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

This is the fourth volume of the Mahler Symphony cycle by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Manfred Honeck. The previous issue won Gramophone Editor's...continue...
Recording information: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (05/20/2011-05/22/2011)....continue...

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2011-11-08

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred

This CD was produced from archive recordings of concerts from 2006, when Manfred Honeck first conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The chemistry between conductor and...continue...
Recording information: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (05/12/2006/05/14/2006)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 3

2 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-11-08

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 3 in D minor
Performers: DeYoung, Michelle; Sullivan, Peter; Vosburgh, George
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred

After successful releases of Mahler's Symphonies 1 & 4, this third volume is the culmination of the live recording series. Manfred Honeck, one of the...continue...
Recording information: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (06/11/2010-06/13/2010)....continue...

Classical / Afflatus Quartet

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-10-11

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet for Strings no 1 in F major, Op. 18/1; Adagio und Allegro für die Spieluhr, WoO.33; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Fantasia for Mechanical Organ in F minor, K 608; Andant...

The Afflatus Quartet's second album features classical repertoire by Beethoven and Mozart. The distinguished ensemble members create a rich, full sound on this wonderful disc....continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum Dvorákova sin , Prague (2004-04-03_2004-04-05&2004-)....continue...

Esprit / Afflatus Quartet

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-10-11

Works: Jacques Ibert: The Little White Donkey, for piano (no 2 from "Histories"); Movements (2) for 2 flutes, clarinet & bassoon; Pièces (5) en trio, for oboe, clarinet & bassoon; Eugène Bozza: So...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Afflatus Wind Quintet

The Afflatus Quartet derives from the Afflatus Quintet, winner of one of the most prestigious chamber music competitions in the world - the ARD Competition...continue...
Recording information: Chichibu Muse Park, Saitama, Japan (11/17/2003-11/18/2003)....continue...

Liszt: Piano Sonata in B minor; Schubert: Fantasie "Wander" / Sergei Edelmann, piano

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-09-13

Works: Franz Liszt: Sonata for Piano in B minor, S 178; Franz Schubert: Fantasy for Piano in C major, D 760/Op. 15 "Wanderer"
Performers: Edelmann, Sergei

This disc performed by Sergei Edelmann, a pianist of musical maturity and splendid virtuosity, features two big masterpieces for solo piano by Liszt and Schubert....continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama, Japan (10/14/2009-10/16/2009)....continue...

Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 'Moonlight', Sonata No. 23 'Appassionata' / Sergei Edelmann, piano

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-09-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 4 in E flat major, Op. 7; Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight"; Sonata for Piano no 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
Performers: Edelmann, Sergei

This is one of a series of new recordings by Sergei Edelmann, a renowned pianist who has returned to the recording industry like a shooting...continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama (10/11/2009-10/13/2009)....continue...

Prokofiev: Summer Night; Seven, They Are Seven; The Metting of the Volga and the Don; Etc.

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2011-08-09

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Summer Night, suite for orchestra, Op. 123; Seven, They Are Seven, cantata for tenor, chorus & orchestra, Op. 30; The Volga meets the Don, festive poem for orchestra, Op. 130; Thirt...
Performers: Repin, Leonid
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

This recording was first issued in Japan in 2003, on the 50-year anniversary of the composer's death, featuring rarely performed repertoire. The works clearly reflect...continue...
Recording information: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall (12/12/2002-12/14/2002)....continue...

Dvorák: Symphony No.2; Symphony No. 6 / Macal, Czech PO

2 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-08-09

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 2 in B flat major, Op. 4/B 12; Symphony no 6 in D major, Op. 60/B 112
Conductors: Macal, Zdenek
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

This volume of the complete Dvo?rák symphonies by Zden?ek Mácal and the Czech Philharmonic was produced after Mácal's appointment as Chief Conductor in 2003.

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Recording information: Rudolfinum Dvorákova sin (House of Artists), Prague, Cz (09/01/2006-09/05/2006)....continue...

J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier I

2 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-06-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-869
Performers: Abdel Rahman El Bacha [Piano/Composer]

"I decided not to record this work until my 50s." So says Abdel Rahman El Bacha, the distinctive and accomplished pianist-and winner of the Queen...continue...
Recording information: Chichibu Muse Park, Saitama (2010-10-29_2010-10-30&2010-)....continue...

Schumann: Fantasy Op. 17; Arabesque Op. 18; Sympnonic Etudes Op. 13

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-06-14

Works: Robert Schumann: Fantasia in C major, Op. 17; Arabeske for piano in C major, Op. 18; Symphonic Etudes for Piano, Op. 13; Symphonic Etudes in Variation Form (5), for piano (variants & corrections of O...
Performers: Edelmann, Sergei

Sergei Edelmann released numerous recordings for RCA before taking a long hiatus from the recording market. Now, he blazes dramatically back with a series of...continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama (02/24/2009-02/26/2009)....continue...

Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance; Serenade for Strings

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2011-05-10

Works: Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39; Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The "Composer Festival," presented by the Sydney Symphony conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, featured Edward Elgar in 2008. This CD features the complete Pomp and Circumstance...continue...
Recording information: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Australia (11/07/2008-11/14/2008)....continue...

Elgar: Symphony No. 2

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2011-05-10

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 63
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

This CD features the composer's second, and last, completed symphony. Though it was dedicated to "the memory of His late Majesty King Edward VII," it...continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House (11/07/2008/11/08/2008)....continue...

Elgar: Enigma Variations; In The South

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-04-12

Works: Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations; In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture, Op. 50
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Sydney Symphony

The "Composer Festival," presented by the Sydney Symphony conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, featured Edward Elgar in 2008. This volume features the Enigma Variations, Elgar’s best-known...continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House (11/12/2008-11/14/2008)....continue...

Elgar: Symphony No. 1 / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-04-12

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 1 in A flat major, Op. 55
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Sydney Symphony

The first volume of the series features the Symphony No. 1, one of the composer’s two completed symphonies, which enjoyed enormous success after its premiere...continue...
Recording information: Sydney Opera House Recording Studio (10/31/2008); The Concert Hall of the Opera House (10/31/2008); Sydney Opera House Recording Studio (11/03/2008); The Concert Hall of the Ope...continue...

Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 1 "Classical & 5 / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-03-08

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Symphony no 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"; Symphony no 5 in B flat major, Op. 100
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

Vladimir Ashkenazy is well known as one of the best interpreters of Russian composers. This volume of his new series features the 1st Symphony entitled...continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House; The Sydney (10/31/2009-11/02/2009)....continue...

Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 4 / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-03-08

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D flat major, Op. 10; Concerto for Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 16; Concerto for Piano left hand no 4 in B flat major, Op. 53
Performers: Gavrylyuk, Alexander
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

TRITON & EXTON present four new recordings from Vladimir Ashkenazy’s “Composer Festival” series with the Sydney Symphony, which featured Prokofiev in 2009, following Elgar (2008)...continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House; Sydney Oper....continue...

Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 3 & 5

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-03-08

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano no 3 in C major, Op. 26; Concerto for Piano no 5 in G major, Op. 55
Performers: Gavrylyuk, Alexander
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The continuation of Prokofiev’s complete piano concertos with Russian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, whose playing is delicate, powerful, and splendid....continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House....continue...

Prokofiev: Suite from Lieutenant Kije; Suite from The Love for Three Oranges; The Ugly Duckling

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2011-03-08

Works: Sergey Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60; Love for Three Oranges; Ugly Duckling, Op. 18
Performers: Porter, Jacqueline
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The second volume of the series features orchestral suites from the composer’s opera and film music, plus the rarely recorded Ugly Duckling....continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House....continue...

Wagner: Orchestral Works II / De Waart

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-11-09

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walküre; Die Feen; Faust Overture; Rienzi; Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg; Siegfried Idyll
Conductors: De Waart, Edo

This disc was recorded just before Edo de Waart left the post of Chief Conductor, which he held for 15 years. Following the first volume...continue...
Recording information: Studio of Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Holland, MCO, Hilv (08/23/2004-08/27/2004)....continue...

Chopin / Sergei Edelmann

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-11-09

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Ballade for Piano no 1 in G minor, B 66/Op. 23; Ballade for Piano no 2 in F major/a minor, B 102/Op. 38; Ballade for Piano no 3 in A flat major, B 136/Op. 47; Ballade f...
Performers: Edelmann, Sergei

Sergei Edelmann has established himself as a significant, highly acclaimed pianist. Devoting a considerable amount of his time to teaching - and after a long...continue...
Recording information: Northern Alpine Culture Center, Toyama (05/31/2009-06/03/2009)....continue...

Wagner: Orchestral Works I / De Waart

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-11-09

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg; Lohengrin; Parsifal; The Flying Dutchman; Tristan und Isolde; Tannhäuser
Conductors: De Waart, Edo

During his tenure as the chief conductor of Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Edo de Waart established one of the best reputations the orchestra has ever had....continue...
Recording information: Studio of Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Holland, MCO, Hilv (08/25/2003-08/29/2003)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 4 / Honeck

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-11-09

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 4 in G major
Performers: Im, Sunhae
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred

Following the sensational hit of Mahler's First Symphony, this is the second in the series of Mahler symphonies recorded by Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh...continue...
Recording information: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (01/29/2010-01/31/2010)....continue...

Sibelius: Piano Pieces / Ashkenazy

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2010-09-14

Works: Jean Sibelius: Kuolema; Impromptu, for string orchestra in B minor (arrangement of piano work), Op. 5/5; Pieces (10) for piano, Op. 58; Pieces (5) for piano ("The Flowers"), Op. 85; Morceaux romantiq...
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

After a series of symphonic recordings, one of the greatest musicians of our time completes his love of Sibelius with solo performances of the composer's...continue...
Recording information: 12/09/2007-12/11/2007....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 1 /

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2010-09-14

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"
Conductors: Oramo, Sakari

This new recording of Sakari Oramo and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is produced by EXTON, the Japanese classical music label internationally known for its...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus) (09/10/2009-09/12/2009)....continue...

Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring; Apollon Musagete

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-07-13

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps; Apollon musagète, ballet in 2 scenes for string orchestra
Conductors: Zweden, Jaap van

This splendid recording of Stravinsky's ballets, performed by Jaap van Zweden and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, features The Rite of Spring and Apollon Musagete,...continue...
Recording information: Studio of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Hilversum (08/2006)....continue...

Respighi: Belfagor Overture; Belkis, Queen of Sheba; Church Windows

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-07-13

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Belfagor, concert overture, for orchestra (after opera "Belfagor"), P. 140; Belkis, Queen of Sheba, suite from the ballet, P. 177; Vetrate di chiesa (Church Windows), 4 impressions...
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

Respighi's orchestral works are rarely performed, but the genius of his orchestration is apparent on this disc. Exton's splendid recording techniques perfectly capture the sound...continue...
Recording information: Studio of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Hilversum (2004-03-30_2004-03-31&2005-)....continue...

Respighi: Pines of Rome; Fountains of Rome; Roman Festivals

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-07-13

Works: Ottorino Respighi: Pines of Rome; Fountains of Rome; Feste romane
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

Respighi's Roman Trilogy, performed by the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Vladimir Ashkenazy. One of the greatest musicians in our time, Ashkenazy...continue...
Recording information: Studio of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Hilversum (2004-03-29&2004-03-30&2005-)....continue...

Suk: Suite "Pohádka"; Dvorák: Ceská Suite

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Josef Suk: Fairy tale, Op. 16; Antonin Dvorák: Czech Suite, for orchestra in D major, B. 93 (Op. 39)
Conductors: Macal, Zdenek

Zdenek Macal enjoyed one of the best relationships that the Czech Philharmonic ever had with their chief conductor. This disc includes special repertoire by Czech...continue...

Rachmaninov: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works

5 CD / Octavia Records / 2010-06-08

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphony no 1 in D minor, Op. 13; Symphony in D minor "Youth Symphony" (part lost; 1st movement survives), TN ii/43; Symphony no 2 in E minor, Op. 27; Caprice bohémien (Capri...
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

This is a special box set of Rachmaninov's complete symphonies and orchestral works, performed by Russian music expert Vladimir Ashkenazy with the Sydney Symphony, for...continue...
Recording information: The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House; Sydney Oper (10/31/2007-11/22/2007)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5; Finlandia / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-04-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 4 in A minor, Op. 63; Symphony no 5 in E flat major, Op. 82; Finlandia, Op. 26
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The second volume of Sibelius' complete symphonies series features the 4th and 5th symphonies, the light and shadow of the composer's masterly musicality. Adding one...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus) (2006-04-25_2006-04-29&2007-)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 6 & 7 / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-04-13

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 6 in D minor, Op. 104; Symphony no 7 in C major, Op. 105; Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Kuolema
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The fourth & final volume of the series includes the 6th and 7th symphonies, composed in the latter period of Sibelius' composition life. This quiet...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus) (01/30/2006-02/03/2007); The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockholms Konserthus) (11/08/2006-11/11/2006)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Tapiola et al / Ashkenazy

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-03-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 43; Tapiola, Op. 112; Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22
Performers: Lemke, Andreas
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The 2nd symphony, Sibelius' most popular, is featured in this third volume of the series. Together with orchestral gems 'Tapiola' and 'The Swan of Tuonela',...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (Stockhoms Konserthus) (2006-04-25_2006-04-29&2007-)....continue...

Crystal Dream

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2010-03-09

Works: Erik Satie: Gymnopedie for piano no 1; Gnossienne for piano no 1; Gnossienne for piano no 4; Gymnopedie for piano no 2; Gymnopedie for piano no 3; Gnossienne for piano no 3; Croquis et agaceries d'un...
Performers: Roge, Pascal

This disc, from French piano music expert Pascal Roge, consists of works by Erik Satie and Japanese composer Takashi Yoshimatsu. Roge found something similar in...continue...
Recording information: Akigawa Kirara Hall, Tokyo, Japan (08/29/2008-08/31/2008)....continue...

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos.1 & 3 [Hybrid SACD] [Japan]

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2010-03-09

Works: Jean Sibelius: Symphony no 1 in E minor, Op. 39; Symphony no 3 in C major, Op. 52; Rakastava (The Lover), suite for string orchestra, triangle & timpani, Op. 14
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir

The first volume of the complete symphonies of Sibelius by Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, which is traditionally closely connected to Sibelius'...continue...
Recording information: The Stockholm Concert Hall (04/25/2006-11/11/2006)....continue...

Haydn: Symphonies no 92, 94 & 97 [Hybrid SACD] / Van Zweden, Netherlands Radio Orchestra

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2009-11-10

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 92 in G major, H 1 no 92 "Oxford"; Symphony no 94 in G major, H 1 no 94 "Surprise"; Symphony no 97 in C major, H. 1/97
Conductors: Zweden, Jaap van

The first volume of the Haydn Symphonies series by the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic conducted by Jaap van Zweden. With transcendent musicality, the talented conductor...continue...
Recording information: Music Centre of the Netherlands Radio and Television, S (06/20/2007-06/23/2007)....continue...

Haydn: Symphonies no 31, 72 & 73 [Hybrid SACD] / Jaap Van Zweden, Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2009-11-10

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 31 in D major ("Hornsignal"), H. 1/31; Symphony no 72 in D major, H. 1/72; Symphony no 73 in D major ("La chasse"/"The Chase"), H. 1/73
Conductors: Zweden, Jaap van

For the second volume of the Haydn Symphonies series, three symphonies were selected in connection with the prominent treatment of "horns". The music is filled...continue...
Recording information: Music Centre of the Netherlands Radio and Television, S (06/30/2008-07/03/2008)....continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 1 "Titan" [Hybrid SACD]

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2009-11-10

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred

"How delightful, then, to be able to report that this is unquestionably one of the great Mahler Firsts, a performance that has abundant character, ideas...continue...
Recording information: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh (09/26/2008-09/28/2008)....continue...

Mozart: Piano Concertos no 17 & 20 / Ashkenazy, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto

1 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2009-09-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 17 in G major, K 453; Concerto for Piano no 20 in D minor, K 466
Performers: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Conductors: Ashkenazy, Vladimir
Ensemble: Padua and Veneto Orchestra

Vladimir Ashkenazy's latest Mozart recording features him both playing and conducting. At the height of his musical maturity, he creates a fine harmony and sound...continue...

Mahler: Symphony No. 3 / Macal, Remmert, Czech PO, et al

2 Super Audio CD / Octavia Records / 2009-09-08

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 3 in D minor
Performers: Kejmar, Miroslav
Conductors: Macal, Zdenek
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

The combination of Zdenek Macal and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra is surely one of the best in their history, and this disc is the finest...continue...

Strauss: Ein Heldenleben / Honeck, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2009-09-08

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino; Alan Fletcher: Concerto for Clarinet; Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40
Performers: Cardenes, Andres; Rusinek, Michael
Conductors: Honeck, Manfred
Ensemble: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

The very first recording of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with new Music Director Manfred Honeck! The result is a presentation of wonderful chemistry between PSO's...continue...

Stravinsky: Petrushka, Pulcinella / Zweden, et al

1 CD / Octavia Records / 2009-09-08

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Pétrouchka; Pulcinella, suite for orchestra; Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Conductors: Zweden, Jaap van

Two excellent orchestras of Dutch radio and television - the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic - have the genius of music. With...continue...