MAURICE RAVEL
Ravel: Complete Piano Works Michelangelo Carbonara (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 17/Nov/2010 ] These 2CD contain his entire output for solo piano, from the early Serenade grotesque of 1892, through the masterpieces Gaspard de la Nuit, Valse nobles et sentimentales, and La Valse to his last piano work, Le tombeau de Couperin from 1917. |
CHRISTOPH NICHELMANN
Harpsichord Sonatas Michele Benuzzi (harpsichord) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Feb/2015 ] The first recording of the 12 sonatas Op. 1 and 2 by Nichelmann. Christoph Nichelmann, German composer mand keyboard virtuoso, is said to have studied with Johann Sebastian Bach. This is clearly audible in his keyboard sonatas, which follow the... |
Johann Wilhelm Hassler
Keyboard Sonatas Michele Benuzzi (harpsichord) [ Brilliant Classics / 4 CD - released 1/Dec/2016 ] As Michele Benuzzi himself explains in a booklet-essay, the idea for this comprehensive collection came about through the success of his smaller, 1CD survey of harpsichord music by Johann Wilhelm Hässler on Brilliant Classics (BC94293), released in... |
JOHANN LUDWIG KREBS
Krebs: Complete Harpsichord Music Michele Benuzzi (harpsichord) [ Brilliant Classics / 6 CD Box Set - released 17/Sep/2021 ] This newly recorded 6-CD set contains the complete music for harpsichord by Krebs. Such was the power and influence of Bach that it is inevitable that Krebs' style is strongly inspired by his master. |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Saint-Saëns: Complete Music for Organ Michele Savino (organ) [ Brilliant Classics / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Dec/2021 ] Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) is one of the most important French composers of the nineteenth century, his oeuvre embracing important orchestral and chamber works, as well as works for solo instruments, alongside a few operas and church music.... |
OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Respighi: Complete Solo Piano Music Michelle d'Ambrosio (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 16/Sep/2016 ] Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) is widely considered as one of the most important and successful Italian composers of the first half of the 20th century. His sumptuous, large scale orchestral works, like Pini di Roma and Fontane di Roma gained him... |
GERMAIN PINEL / ROBERT de VISEE
Les Rois de Versailles - Lute music by Pinel and de Visée Miguel Yisrael (lute) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 26/Nov/2014 ] This release brings us to the magnificent court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, whose palace was a hotspot of the greatest artists of the time. Both composers De Visée and Pinel worked at the court, playing and composing for the lute, the fashionable... |
TELEMANN
Telemann: Virtuoso Il Rossignolo [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 26/Nov/2014 ] A demonstration CD of all qualities which set Georg Philipp Telemann on a par with his illustrious contemporaries Bach and Handel: melodic invention, intricate counterpoint, blazing virtuosity and above all a true expression of feeling. This disc... |
MAURICE RAVEL
Ravel: Orchestral Music Minnesota Orchestra, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski / London Symphony Orchestra, Louis Fremaux [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Apr/2015 ] This generously filled 2CD set offers the near-complete orchestral works by Maurice Ravel. Ravel's oeuvre is small but of an exceptionally high quality, crafted by a perfectionist. His orchestral works are set in extraordinary colours and timbres,... |
JOHANN LADISLAUS DUSSEK
Dussek: Violin Sonatas, volume 1 Miriam Altmann-Rose (fortepiano), Julia Huber-Warzecha (violin) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 15/Jul/2022 ] The start of an exciting new project: the recording of the complete violin sonatas by Dussek! Johann Ladislaus Dussek (1760-1812) was born in rural Bohemia. He led a restless life, travelling Europe as a keyboard virtuoso and settling in several... |
BRUCH / WIENIAWSKI / LALO / SAINT-SAENS
Violin Concertos / Cello Concertos (recorded 1953 & 1956) Mischa Elman (violin) Zara Nelsova (cello) / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Adrian Boult [ Brilliant Classics Retrospective / 2 CD - released 8/Jun/2008 ] Mono recordings |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Liebestraum: Romantic Piano Music Misha Goldstein (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2014 ] This special release brings together some of the most moving and romantic classics in the piano repertoire. With over two hours of this enchanting music to enjoy, sit back, relax and lose yourself in the timeless melodies |
ALEXANDER BORODIN
Borodin: Complete Chamber Music Mndoiantz (piano), Gotthelf (cello) / Moscow String Quartet [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 20/Feb/2010 ] Alexander Borodin was a highly respected research chemist who published over 40 scientific works and composed in his spare time...The undoubted masterpiece is his Second String Quartet, one of the most famous and best loved works in the genre. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Secular Songs and Dances from the Middle Ages: Carmina Burana; Music of the Crusades; Dances from England, France & Italy Modo Antiquo / Bettina Hoffman (director) [ Brilliant Classics / 6 CD - released 25/May/2006 ] This set is a combination of 3 colourful productions of Medieval music. All performed by the Italian ensemble Modo Antiquo, led by Bettina Hoffmann and specializing in early music. |
CLAUDIO MERULO
Merulo: Motets Modus Ensemble, Mauro Marchetti, with Federico Tollis (organ) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 14/Jul/2016 ] Claudio Merulo (1533‐1604) held the prestigious post of first organist of the San Marco in Venice. Although he was a key figure in the development of keyboard music he also wrote a large number of vocal works of great importance: masses, motets and... |
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Complete Madrigals Le Nuove Musiche, Krun Koetsveld [ Brilliant Classics / 12 CD Box Set - released 1/Feb/2019 ] This set presents the complete recording of all nine books of Madrigals by Claudio Monteverdi, as performed by Le Nuove Musiche conducted by Krijn Koetsveld. "A polished, well-balanced sound.. consistently musical and intelligent" (Early Music) |
STRAVINSKY
Symphony of Psalms (with Boulanger - Psalms) The Monteverdi Choir, London Symphony Orchestra, John Elliot Gardiner [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 11/Sep/2002 ] 'A smooth but powerful reading of the Stravinsky that more than holds its own against stiff competition.' Gramophone |
SHOSTAKOVICH / BORIS TCHAIKOVSKY / PROKOFIEV / WEINBERG / KAREN KHACHATURIAN
Rudolf Barshai conducts Russian music Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Rudolf Barshai [ Brilliant Classics Russian Archives / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Apr/2012 ] Rudolf Barshai's influence as a conductor of Russian music is hard to overstate. Combining an inexhaustible work ethic with a commitment to perfecting every detail of a performance, he broke new ground with his studied interpretations. His... |
W.A. MOZART
The Collection: Six CD set (Incls Flute Concertos, Symphonies & Piano Sonatas) Mozaart Akademiw Amsterdam, Jaap ter Linden / Derek Han (piano) / Klara Wurtz (piano) / Giuliano Carmignola (violin) / Chamber Choir of Europe [ Brilliant Classics / 6 CD Box Set - released 30/Apr/2008 ] Mozart's unique talent may be sampled from the last two symphonies, two piano concertos, violin concertos 1, 2 and 3, flute concertos, the famous Requiem and four piano sonatas. |
W. A. MOZART
Symphonies 40 & 41 Mozart Akademie Amsterdam / Jaap ter Linden [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 28/Apr/2008 ] Mozart Academie Amsterdam, Jaap ter Linden |