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CLAUDE DEBUSSY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Debussy: Pelleas et Melisande (complete opera with libretto) Francois Le Roux, Jose van Dam, Maria Ewing, Christa Ludwig / Wiener Philharmoniker Chor et Orchestre, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 2/Feb/1992 ] "The superb Abbado which is hands-down a first choice among modern sets." MusicWeb |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Quintets, Quartets, Movements & Fragments Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Grumiaux Trio, with William Bennett (Flute) [ Philips Complete Mozart Edition Vol 10 / 3 CD Box Set - released 11/Jan/1991 ] .Recordings made 1970-1991 |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Quintet in C Op. 29 / Sextet in E flat Op. 71 / Sextete in E flat Op. 81b Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, incls Kenneth Sillito (violin) Andrew Marriner (clarinet) Stephen Orton (violin) Timothy Brown (h [ Philips / CD - released 10/Apr/1993 ] The Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) Chamber Ensemble, particularly in their Philips recordings from the 1980s/early 1990s, is generally praised for creating fresh, polished, and elegant interpretations of Beethoven's chamber works.... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Handel: Trio Sonatas Op. 2 & Sonatas for two violins Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble (with Michala Petri (recorder), William Bennett (flute), George Malcolm (harpsichord), etc [ Philips / 2 CD Box Set - released 16/Jun/2010 ] The ASMF Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the principal players of the internationally acclaimed orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields ( |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart's Greatest Masterpieces Veronique Gens, Andreas Schmidt, Edita Gruberova, Neville Marriner, Yehudi Menuhin, Roger Norrington, Ann Murray, Jeffrey Tate, etc [ EMI France / 2 CD - released 28/Sep/2006 ] A generous selection of classic Mozart recordings featuring singers like, Veronique Gens, Andreas Schmidt, and Edita Gruberova, conductors, Roger Norrington, Jeffrey Tate, and, Bernard Haitink, along with various choirs and chamber ensembles. |
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LOUIS SPOHR
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Spohr: Double Quartets Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/May/1986 ] Recorded on 8, 9 January 1984. |
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GEORGES BIZET / SERGEI PROKOFIEV / IGOR STRAVINSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bizet: Symphony In C / Prokofiev: 'Classical' Symphony / Stravinsky: Pulcinella Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Neville Marriner [ Decca Ovation / CD - released 20/Jun/1987 ] Original recordings from 1968 & 1973 |
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GAETANO DONIZETTI
Donizetti: Il Campanello di Notte (complete opera recorded in 1983) Agnes Baltsa, Enzo Dara, Biancamaria Casoni, Angelo Romero / Wiener Symphoniker, Gary Bertini [ Sony RCA Classical Opera / CD - released 20/Mar/2017 ] "One of Donizetti's most charming short operas, with a Don Pasquale-like plot, and gorgeously performed by Agnes Baltsa and Enzo Dara, this is a nice way of spending 55 minutes." BBC Music |
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HANDEL / RAMEAU / BACH / COUPERIN / SCARLATTI / POULENC / etc
Handsome Harpsichord: Best loved classical harpsichord music Alan Cuckston, Laurence Cummings, Luc Beauséjour, Glen Wilson, Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichords), Wolfgang Rubsam (lute-harpsichord), etc [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] For those who are new to an instrument, the first question is often: where to start? The 'Best Loved' series offers an easy answer to that question and a perfect introduction to the wonderful, varied world of classical music. Spotlighting individual... |
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FELIX MENDELSSOHN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mendelssohn: Elias (Elijah) (Complete Oratorio in German) Alastair Miles, Jard van Nes, Helen Donath / Israel Philharmonic, Kurt Masur [ Teldec / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/May/1993 ] Contains comprehensive book and translations |
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ALBAN BERG
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Berg String quartet Op. 3 / Lyric Suite - for string quartet Alban Berg Quartet [ EMI Classics / CD - released 20/Mar/1994 ] Alban Berg (1885-1935) is, arguably, the most approachable of the three great serialist composers who were working in Vienna at the turn of the century - Schoenberg and Webern being the other two. |
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GEORGE LLOYD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lloyd: Eleventh Symphony Albany Symphony Orchestra, George Lloyd [ Albany / CD - released 2/Jul/1990 ] "The performance has all the power and freshness of discovery of a masterwork and the recording is splendidly worthy of the music" Gramophone |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: String Quartets Vol 1 [No 14 K.387 & No 15 K.421] Alberni Quartet [ IMP Classics / CD - released 20/Nov/1992 ] "The recorded sound and balance are impeccable." |
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ALEXIS de CASTILLON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Castillon: Concerto for piano and orchestra, Op.12 / Esquisses symphoniques, Op.15 Aldo Ciccolini (piano) / Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, Georges Pretre [ EMI Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/1981 ] Recorded: Monte-Carlo, Centre Des Congrès, 25-27, VI & 1.VII.1985 |
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EDWARD ELGAR / FREDERICK DELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Elgar: Piano Quintet / Sospiri / The Farm Yard / Delius: Violin Sonatas 1, 2, & 3 / Cello Sonata Alexander Barantschik, Janice Graham (violins), Israela Margalit (piano), Moray Welsh (cello), and soloists of the London Symphony Orchestra [ EMI Classics / 2 CD - released 23/Jun/2000 ] "The performers are not a named group but, apart from the pianist, are all orchestral players from the LSO. They give a committed reading with a thoughtful approach to this contemplative, dignified work of Elgar's later years. " MusicWeb |
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ALEXANDER BLECHINGER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Blechinger: Violin Concerto / Piano Concerto Alexander Blechinger (violin) Igo Koch (piano) / Philharmonic Bohuslav Martinu, ORF Symphonieorchester, Paul Polivnick [ Antes / CD - released 2/Feb/1996 ] Recorded in 1997 |
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ERIC KORNGOLD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Korngold: Between Two Worlds / Symphonic Serenade / Theme & Variations Alexander Frey (piano) / Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Deutsches Sinfonie-Orchester, Berlin, John Mauceri [ Decca / CD - released 20/Jul/1995 ] "I commend Morton Winding and [Decca] and Deutschland Radio for the wonderful presentation of Korngold's score to "Between Two Worlds". The presentation of the score as a symphonic serenade of 14 cues offers excellent audio quality" MovieMusicUK |
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ALEXANDER SCARLATTI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Scarlatti: Alexandre Tharaud plays Scarlatti Alexandre Tharaud (piano) [ Erato / Warner Classics / CD - released 20/Mar/2011 ] "Tharaud brings all of the resources of the modern grand piano to Scarlatti's music and is unapologetically pianistic in his approach." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb March 2011) |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Calm Classical [LP] Alexandre Tharaud (piano) / New College Oxford Choir / Alison Balsom (trumpet) / Jacqueline du Pre (cello) / Tasmin Little (violin) & more [ Warner Classics LP / 2 LP - released 13/Oct/2023 ] musicCALM means "calm," "serene," or "tranquil. Take your time and enjoy 25 relaxing neo-classical, film, and classical pieces selected from the catalogs of Warner Classics and Erato. From gentle solo piano to uplifting symphonic daydreams and serene... |
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ERNEST BLOCH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bloch: Complete Chamber Works Vol. 1 - The 2 Violin Sonatas Alexis Galperine (violin) / Frederic Aguessy (piano) [ Adda / CD - released 6/Mar/1987 ] "...the Galperine/Aguessy performances set a new standard in recordings of the two magnificent violin sonatas...Especially impressive is the superb Galperine/Augessy performance of the Sonata No. 1 , a passionate, visionary work that ranks with the... |