Xia Guan: Earth Requiem / Yao Hong, soprano; Liu Shan, mz; Jin Yongzhe, tenor; Sun Li, baritione1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-07-02 Conductors: Plasson, MichelEnsemble: China National Symphony Orchestra The first Chinese Requiem ever composed, "Earth Requiem" is an enormous work performed in Beijing in 2011 in remembrance of the catastrophic Schuan earthquake in...continue... ![]() Le Violon Roi - Concertos, chamber music & encores / Renaud Capucon, violin5 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-05-21 A violinist in a class of his own, Renaud Capucon shows why he is "Le Violon Roi" (The Violin King) in this 3-CD collection. As...continue... ![]() Bach: The Orchestral Suites / Boston Early Music Orhcestra, Parrott2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Parrott, AndrewEnsemble: Boston Early Music Orchestra Andrew Parrott's recording of Bach's The Orchestral Suites is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from Virgin Classics...continue... ![]() Rossi, Lotti: Madrigals / Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Curtis, AlanEnsemble: Il Complesso Barocco Alan Curtis's recording of Rossi's Madrigals and Lotti's Madrigals is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from Virgin...continue... ![]() Handel: Organ Concertos Op. 7 / Bob van Asperen, organ2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Asperen, Bob vanEnsemble: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bob van Asperen's recording of Handel's Organ Concertos Op. 7 is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from...continue... ![]() Brahms: A German Requiem; Mozart: Requiem / Norrington2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Norrington, RogerEnsemble: London Classical Players Sir Roger Norrington's recording of Brahm's Requiem and Mozart's Requiem is the newest addition to the Veritas x2 series. Veritas x2 is a series from...continue... ![]() Josef Suk: Ripening; Praga; Epilogue; Fairy Tale / Libor Pesek and Royal Liverpool PO2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-23 Conductors: Pesek, LiborEnsemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The latest title to join Virgin de Virgin series is the sweeping recording of four Josef Suk compositions: Ripening, Praga, Epilogue, Fairy Tale, Suk was...continue... ![]() Una Stravaganza" dei Medici: Intermedi (1589) per La Pellegrina / Taverner Consort, Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-04-09 Works: Antonio Archilei: Dalle piú alte sfere (Aria d'Armonia), for voice & strings; Cristofano Malvezzi: Noi che cantando, à 8; Sinfonia à 6 no 1 from La Pellegrina (Primo Intermedio; La Pel...Performers: Bonner, Tessa; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Eckersley, Kate; Grant, Simon [Bass Vocal]; King, Andrew [Tenor]; Kirkby, Emma; Tubb, Evelyn [Soprano Vocals]; van Evera, Emily; Vocal], Nigel Rogers [Tenor; Wistr... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: Taverner Players The sixth release in the Rediscoveries series from Virgin Classics Andre Parrott's landmark recording of La Pellegrina - Music for the Wedding of Ferdinando De...continue... Recording information: Studio No. 1, Abbey Road, London (07/1986)....continue... ![]() Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem; Four Sea Interludes; The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra / Libor Pesek1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20; Peter Grimes; The Young person's guide to the orchestraConductors: Pesek, Libor Ensemble: ; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Britten was one of the few 20th century composers to create a musical universe with works in many different genres that enjoy great popularity....continue... Recording information: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (01/1989)....continue... ![]() Dvorak: Cello Concerto; Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations / Truls Mork, cello. Jansons1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Antonin Dvorák: Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104/B 191; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Variations for Cello and Orchestra on a Rococo theme, Op. 33Performers: Tonnesen, Terje; Truls Mork, Truls Otterbech Conductors: Jansons, Mariss Ensemble: ; Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra Norwegian cellist Truls Mork is among the leading master of his instruement, while the Dvorak concerto and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations are among the most popular...continue... Recording information: Konserthus, Oslo (05/12/1992-05/14/1992)....continue... ![]() Mozart: Requiem; Ave verum corpus; Masonic Funeral Music / Argenta, Robbin, Ainsley, Miles1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Masonic Funeral Music in C minor, K 477 (479a); Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626; Ave verum corpusPerformers: Ainsley, John Mark; Argenta, Nancy; Miles, Alastair [Bass Vocals] Conductors: Norrington, Roger Ensemble: ; Schutz Choir of London The Mozart Requiem is one of the best-known sacred works in the classical repertoire. It was the composer's last work, and he left it unfinished...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1991)....continue... ![]() Purcell: Music for Pleasure and Devotion / Andrew Parrott, Taverner Consort1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen; Abdelazer; Gordian Knot Unty'd; Fairy Queen, Z 629; Fantasia upon a Ground in D major, Z 731; Close thine eyes and sleep secure, Z 184; Ground in Gamut for Harpsichor...Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Ainsley, John Mark; Andrews, Haden; Berridge, Simon; Boothby, Richard [Viola da Gamba]; Bury, Alison; Campbell, Richard; Earle, Richard; Grant, Simon [Bass Vocal]; Hollowa... Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Consort; Taverner Players Henry Purcell is regarded as the first great master of English Baroque music and his works find their best interpreters today in Andrew Parrott and...continue... Recording information: 06/1985-03/1994....continue... ![]() The Minimalists - Adams, Glass, Reich, Heath / Christopher Warren-Green, London CO1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-12 Works: John Adams: Shaker Loops; Philip Glass: Facades; Quartet for Strings no 2 ("Company"); Steve Reich: Eight Lines; David C. Heath: The Frontier, for double-bass & orchestraPerformers: Haram, Simon; Harle, John; Lawrence, Chris [Bass] Conductors: Warren-Green, Christopher Ensemble: ; London Chamber Orchestra The 1960's saw the arrival of a new musical style from America: minimalism fascinated classical and op musician alike. The music on this CD is...continue... Recording information: All Saints Church, Petersham (03/1990)....continue... ![]() The Very Best of Jascha Heifetz2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin in D major, K 271a (271i); Henri Vieuxtemps: Concerto for Violin no 5 in A minor, Op. 37 "Grétry"; Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise for Violin and...Performers: Bay, Emanuel; Heifetz, Jascha; Rubinstein, Artur [Piano]; Sandor, Arok Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Sargent, Malcolm, Sir; Barbirolli, John Jascha Heifetz has been described as the 'greatest twentieth-century exponent of his instrument by Gramophone. Critics admired his technical agility and the myriad nuances of...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Benjamin Britten [3 CDs]3 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Benjamin Britten: The Young person's guide to the orchestra; Cello Symphony, Op. 68; Elegy for Viola solo; Peter Grimes; Passacaglia, for orchestra, Op. 33b (from "Peter Grimes"); Quartet for Strings...Performers: Allen, Thomas; Alley, John [Piano]; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Blatchly, Mark; Booth, Claire; Bostridge, Ian; Coleman-Wright, Peter; Dean, Stafford; Drake, Julius [Piano]; Fullbrook, Charles; Gritton, Susan;... Conductors: Pesek, Libor; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Knussen, Oliver; Brown, Iona; Warren-Green, Christopher; Paavo, Järvi; Hickox, Richard; Willcocks, David; Brunelle, Philip; Haitink, Bernard; Harding, Daniel Ensemble: ; Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble; Endymion Ensemble Since his death in 1976 many musicians have looked at Benjamin Britten's scores anew - not simply the repertory Britten never recorded, but the many...continue... ![]() The Very Best of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf2 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... ![]() The Very Best of Mirella Freni2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale; Giacomo Puccini: La bohème; Tosca; Madama Butterfly; La rondine; Gianni Schicchi, opera; Suor Angelica; Turandot; Pietro Mascagni: L'amico Fritz; Francesco Cil...Performers: Corelli, Franco; Freni, Mirella; Gedda, Nicolai; Malagú, Stefania; Vilma, Michele Conductors: Muti, Riccardo; Schippers, Thomas; Magiera, Leone; Votto, Antonino; Lombard, Alain; Klemperer, Otto; Ferraris, Franco; Karajan, Herbert von Mirella Freni was one of Herbert von Karajan's favorite signers; indeed, he is known to have commented that if he could have any voice in...continue... ![]() Venezia - Opera Arias of the Serenissima / Max Emanuel Cencic, countertenor1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Antonio Caldara: Adriano in Siria; Costanzo Porta: La costanza combattuta in amore; Anonymous, Italian: A' piedi miei svenato (attrib. Vivaldi); Anche in mezzo a perigliosa (attrib. Vivaldi); Frances...Performers: Cencic, Max Emanuel; Marocchi, Stefano Conductors: Minasi, Riccardo Ensemble: Il Pomo d'Oro For today's audiences, Vivaldi's name exemplifies Venetian opera in the early 18th century - but he was not the only composer to shape the distinctive...continue... Recording information: Sala Rossa of Villa San Fermo, Lonigo, Vicenza, Italy (08/27/2012-09/03/2012)....continue... ![]() The Very Best of Nicolai Gedda2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-02-05 Works: Jules Massenet: Werther; Manon; Charles Gounod: Roméo et Juliette; Hector Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini, opera Op. 23; Jacques Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann; Georges Bizet: The Pearl Fishers, op...Performers: Blanc, Ernest; Eyron, Jan; Freni, Mirella; Gedda, Nicolai; Mallabrera, Andre; Moore, Gerald [Piano]; Zareska, Eugenia Conductors: Galliera, Alceo; Prêtre, Georges; Cluytens, André; Dervaux, Pierre; Gardelli, Lamberto; Molinari-Pradelli, France; Downes, Edward; Patanè, Giuseppe; Bender, Heinrich; Dobrowen, Issay; ... Nicolai Gedda, the most recorded tenor in history, was exceptionally versatile artist who has excelled in a wide variety of operatic roles as well as...continue... ![]() Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn: Quatuor Ebene1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings no 2 in A minor, Op. 13; Quartet for Strings no 6 in F minor, Op. 80; Fanny Mendelssohn: Quartet for Strings in E flat majorConductors: Ensemble: Quatuor Ebene In their newest album, entitled Mendelssohn "Felix and Fanny" String Quartets, the Quatuor Ebene deliver another recording filled with innovation and virtuosity - here exploring...continue... Recording information: Ferme de Villefavard en Limousin, France (2012-07-11_2012-07-14&2012-)....continue... ![]() Handel: Giulio Cesare / Natalie Dessay, Lawrence Zazzo, isabel Leonard, Varduhi Abrahamyan et al. [2 DVD]2 DVD Video / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: George Frederick Handel: Giulio CesarePerformers: Abrahamyan, Varduhi; Berg, Nathan; Dessay, Natalie; Dumaux, Christophe; Lefevre, Aimery; Leonard, Isabel; Visse, Dominique; Zazzo, Lawrence Conductors: Haim, Emmanuelle Ensemble: Le Concert d'Astrée Handels popular opera, Giulio Cesare, is named after the great Roman emperor, but it's most memorable character is Cleopatra. In this production by Laurent Pelly...continue... ![]() Britten: The Rape of Lucretia / Kirchschlager, Bostridge, Britton, Purves, Russell, Coleman-Wright. Knussen2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Benjamin Britten: The Rape of LucretiaPerformers: Bostridge, Ian Conductors: Knussen, Oliver Ensemble: Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble Ian Bostridge has continued to be a success in performing ever since his operatic debut in 1994. Collaborating with orchestras such as Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna...continue... Personnel: Sussie Ahlberg (vocals). Recording information: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Suffolk (06/11/2011/06/13/2011)....continue... ![]() Rolalndo Villazon Sings Verdi / Rolando Villazon, tenor1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-22 Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto; La Traviata; Un Ballo in maschera; Ernani; I Lombardi; Don Carlo; Macbeth; Requiem MassPerformers: Villaz?n, Rolando; Villazon, Rolando Conductors: Viotti, Marcello; Plasson, Michel; Pappano, Antonio Ensemble: ; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra; Orchestra dell' Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia From the very beginning of his glittering career, Rolando Villazon has shown himself to be an outstanding Verdi interpreter. On the occasion of the 200th...continue... ![]() Richard Strauss: Songs with Orchestra; Metamorphosen / Gundula Janowitz1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Richard Strauss: Lieder (4), Op. 27; Lieder (8), Op. 49; Lieder (5), Op. 48; Befreit, Op. 39 no 4; Lieder (6), Op. 37; Lieder (5), Op. 41; Lieder (6), Op. 56; Metamorphosen for 23 solo Strings, AV 142Performers: Janowitz, Gundula; Manning, Peter Conductors: Stamp, Richard Ensemble: Academy of London Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (04/1988/11/1989); All Saints Church, Tooting, London (04/1988/11/1989); Abbey Road Studio No. 1, London (10/1988); All Saints Church, Tooting, L...continue... ![]() Bach: Partitas Nos. 2 & 6; Tocata BWV 911 / David Fray1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 David Fray, who launched his Virgin Classics careers with Bach releases a new recital disc featuring the composer's keyboard music. "We shouldn't be afraid of...continue... ![]() Fauré: Requiem. Villette, Roger-Ducasse: Motets / Argenta, Keenlyside. David Hill1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gabriel Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11; Pierre Villette: O salutaris hostia, for chorus, Op. 21; O magnum mysterium, Op 53; Jean Roger-Ducasse: Regina coeli laetarePerformers: Burrows, Kenan; Farr, Stephen Conductors: Hill, David Ensemble: ; Winchester Cathedral Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Winchester Cathedral (1996-06-17_1996-06-20&1996-)....continue... ![]() Scarlatti: 15 Sonatas / Mikhail Pletnev, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 443/L 418; Sonata for Harpsichord in D minor, K 1/L 366; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K 283/L 318; Sonata for Harpsichord in G major, K ...Performers: Pletnev, Mikhail [Piano, Conductor] Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (10/10/1994-10/11/1994)....continue... ![]() Bach: Cantatas BWV 161, 170 & 177 / Schlick, Jacobs, Rogers. Hans-Martin Linde1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170; Cantata no 161, "Komm, du süsse Todesstunde" BWV 161; Cantata no 177, "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"...Performers: Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; Vocal], Nigel Rogers [Tenor Conductors: Linde, Hans-Martin Ensemble: Linde Consort Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Protestant Church, Séon, Switzerland (04/1980)....continue... ![]() Grieg: Piano Concertos & Lyric Pieces, Opp. 43 & 54 / Leif Ove Andsnes1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Edvard Grieg: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 3, Op. 43; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 5, Op. 54Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove Conductors: Kitayenko, Dmitri Ensemble: ; Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen (06/1990); Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk, England (06/1990); Grieghallen, Bergen (10/1992); Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk, England (10/1992)....continue... ![]() Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 - 3 / Leif Ove Andsnes, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 1 in C minor, Op. 4; Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March"; Sonata for Piano no 3 in B minor, Op. 58Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: Snape Concert Hall, Suffolk (1990-04-??&1991-07-??&1991-)....continue... ![]() A Year With Jesus / Gloria, Miserere, Stabat Mater, Magnificat, Requiem by Bach, Pergolesi, Mozart et al. / Véronique Gens, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Andrew Parrott, Riccardo Muti et al.2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria; Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, cantata, BWV 123; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; Magnificat, BWV 243; Herz und Mund und ...Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Chance, Michael; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Gens, Veronique; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Lesne, Gerard; Neilz, Jacques; Rampal, Jean-Pierre; Veyron-Lacroix, Robert Conductors: Parrott, Andrew; Herreweghe, Philippe; Christophers, Harry; Hill, David; Cleobury, Stephen; Mandrin, Emmanuel; Lara, Francisco; ; Hillier, Paul; Plasson, Michel; Kuijken, Sigiswald; Willcocks, David;... Ensemble: ; Brunel Ensemble; Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne; Il Seminario Musicale; La Petite Bande; Taverner Players; The Hilliard Ensemble; The Sixteen (Choir) From Easter Sunday to All Saints' Day, A Year with Jesus is the ultimate collection of sacred music to help celebrate the Christian holidays. This...continue... ![]() Vivaldi: Gloria; Magnificat / Van Evera, Argenta. Andrew Parrott1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2013-01-08 Works: Gregorian Chant: Kyrie; Ave Maris stella, hymn for the Assumption of Mary in mode 1 (Liber Cantualis no 73); Salve Regina, antiphon in mode 1; Antonio Vivaldi: "Domine Deus" from Gloria RV 589, for S...Conductors: Parrott, Andrew Ensemble: ; Taverner Choir Without exception, the second edition in the RED LINE series feature absolute classics from the EMI catalog. These fantastic pieces range from Chopin to Beethoven...continue... Recording information: St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London (09/1992)....continue... ![]() The Enchanted Island, a baroque pastiche with music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau et al. / Danielle de Niese, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Placido Domingo [DVD]2 DVD Video / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-19 Works: Various: The Enchanted Island, a baroque pastichePerformers: Appleby, Paul; Claire, Layla; Daniels, David; De Niese, Danielle; DiDonato, Joyce; Domingo, Placido; Emerson, Ashley; Madore, Elliot; Oropesa, Lisette; Pisaroni, Luca Conductors: Christie, William Ensemble: Metropolitan Opera Chorus; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra ![]() Philippe Jaroussky: La voix des Reves, Greatest Moments in Concert / Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor [DVD]1 DVD Video / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-19 Works: Various: Philippe Jaroussky - La voix des Reves, Greatest Moments in ConcertPerformers: Jaroussky, Philippe Established as one of Virgin Classics' bestselling artists, Philippe Jaroussky, who has been described as "the Apollo of countertenors" by Germany's A Die Zeit, stands...continue... ![]() The Voice: Philippe Jaroussky2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-19 Works: Nicola Porpora: Polifemo; Siface; Antonio Vivaldi: Tito Manlio; Ercole sul Termodonte; Pianti, sospiri e dimandar mercede; Giustino; L'Olimpiade; Tieteberga; George Frederick Handel: Ariodante; Serse...Performers: Cencic, Max Emanuel; Deuter, Markus; Ducros, Jerome; Gliozzi, Emilia; Huille, Jerome [Cello]; Jaroussky, Philippe; Rial, Nuria; Rivoal, Frederic Conductors: Haïm, Emmanuelle; Spinosi, Jean-Christophe; Biondi, Fabio [Violin]; ; Tubéry, Jean; Rhorer, Jérémie; Pluhar, Christina; Paavo, Järvi; Fasolis, Diego; Christie, William Ensemble: ; Concerto Köln ; Ensemble Artaserse; Ensemble la Fenice (France); Ensemble Matheus; Europa Galante; L'Arpeggiata; Le Concert d'Astrée ; Les Arts Florissants Established as one of Virgin Classics' bestselling artists, Philippe Jaroussky, who has been described as "the Apollo of countertenors" by Germany's A Die Zeit, stands...continue... ![]() Drama Queens / Joyce Didonato, soprano; Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-11-06 Works: Giuseppe Maria Orlandini: Berenice; Giovanni Porta: Ifigenia in Aulide; George Frederick Handel: Alcina; Giulio Cesare in Egitto; Alessandro; Reinhard Keiser: Fredegunda; Octavia; Johann Adolf Hasse:...Performers: DiDonato, Joyce Conductors: Curtis, Alan Ensemble: Il Complesso Barocco Grammy® Award winner Joyce DiDonato joins conductor Alan Curtis and Il complesso barocco for Drama Queens, an electrifying program of royal arias the 1rom 7th...continue... Recording information: Villa San Fermo, Lonigo, Italy (07/16/2012-07/22/2012)....continue... ![]() Leonardo Vinci: Artaserse, opera / Philippe Jarouskky, Diego Fasolis, Max Emanuel Cencic, Franco Fagioli and Valer Barna-Sabadus3 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-22 Works: Leonardo Vinci: Artaserse, operaConductors: Fasolis, Diego Ensemble: Swiss Radio and Television Chorus No less than five brilliant countertenors - including Philippe Jaroussky - join conductor Diego Fasolis and Concerto Köln for Artaserse by Leonardo Vinci (1690- 1730)....continue... Recording information: Deutschland Kammermusiksaal, Köln (09/21/2011-09/28/2011)....continue... ![]() Le Boeuf sur le Toit: Swinging Paris / Alexandre Tharaud, piano1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-22 Alexandre Tharaud is one of today's most creative and acclaimed pianists. In his newest release, 'Le Boeuf sur le toit,' Tharaud proves his versatility by...continue... Personnel: Alexandre Tharaud (piano). Recording information: Cité de la Musique, Paris, France (01/02/2012-01/08/2012); IRCAM, Paris, France (01/02/2012-01/08/2012); Salle Colonne, Paris, ...continue... ![]() Brahms, Berg: Violin Concertos / Renaud Capuçon, violin; Daniel Harding1 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-09 Works: Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 77; Alban Berg: Concerto for ViolinPerformers: Capuçon, Renaud Conductors: Harding, Daniel Ensemble: ; Vienna Philharmonic Renaud Capuçon, the leading French violinist of his generation, joins the British conductor Daniel Harding and the Wiener Philharmoniker for two landmark concertos of the...continue... Recording information: ORF RadioKulturhaus, Vienna, Austria (12/19/2011); ORF RadioKulturhaus, Vienna, Austria (12/21/2011-12/22/2011)....continue... ![]() Vivaldi: L'Oracolo in Messenia / Julia Lehzneva, Vivica Genaux, Ann Hallenberg, Romina Basso. Biondi2 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-10-09 Works: Antonio Vivaldi: L'Oracolo in Messenia, opera (mostly lost), RV 726Performers: Biondi, Fabio [Violin] Conductors: Biondi, Fabio [Violin] Ensemble: Europa Galante L'Oracolo in Messenia, an opera written by Vivaldi for Vienna in 1740, was reconstructed by Faio Biondi in 2011 in a triumphant open to the...continue... Personnel: Nancy Glor (vocals). Recording information: Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna (01/13/2012-01/15/2012)....continue... ![]() J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier; Toccatas; Goldberg Variations / Bob Van Asperen, harpsichord, clavecin, cembalo6 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-09-11 The sad death of Gustav Leonhardt has made Bob van Asperen the natural heir to the incredibly rich tradition of the Dutch baroque movement. The...continue... ![]() Dutilleux: Orchestral, Piano & Chamber Masterworks / Plasson, Casadesus; Bonneau, Chung, Capucon, Pahud et al.5 CD / Virgin Classics / 2012-09-11 Henri Dutilleux, born in 1916, is a 96 years old young man who has made his own way in the jungle of the musical world...continue... ![]() Schubert: String Quartets Nos. 13 "Rosamunde", 14 "Death and the Maiden" and 15 / Artemis Qrt
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