Search Results: classical collectable
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FREDERIC CHOPIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Chopin: The Nocturnes Maria-Joao Pires (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 2/Feb/1996 ] "one has no hesitation in declaring Maria João Pires among the most eloquent master- musicians of our time." Gramophone |
FRANCIS POULENC
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Poulenc: Concertos for Organ, Piano, 2 Pianos & Harpsichord Marie-Claire Alain (organ) Ton Koopman (harpsich) Francois-Rene Duchable, Jean-Philippe Collard (piano) / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, James Conl [ Erato Duo Bonsai / 2 CD - released 30/Jan/1986 ] Francis Poulenc had his first major successes as an 18-year-old composer without a single composition lesson. Despite some study, he remained largely self-taught. In fact, his music is so individual, it's remained largely self-taught. |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Brahms - Lieder Marie-Nicole Lemieux (contralto), Michael McMahon (piano), Nicolo Eugelmi (viola) [ Analekta / CD - released 9/May/2005 ] "A natural acoustic adds to the pleasure to be gained from this sensibly planned recital, which is highly recommended." Gramophone Magazine March 2005 Editor's Choice |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Romeo and Juliet Op.64 (Highlights) Mariinsky (Kirov) Orchestra, Valéry Gergiev [ Philips / CD - released 6/Nov/1992 ] "...this is a performance to enjoy for the lyric feeling of Prokofiev's score and for the marvellous orchestral playing" Gramophone |
VERDI / PUCCINI / GIORDANO / HALEVY / BELLINI / WAGNER / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mario Del Monaco Mario Del Monaco (tenor) [ Decca The Singers / CD - released 25/Feb/2001 ] Legendary Italian tenor Mario del Monaco was born in Florence on 27 July 1915 and died near Venice on 16 October 1982. |
ANTONIO VIVALDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vivaldi: Recorder Concertos Marion Verbruggen (recorder) / Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan (director) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 20/Sep/1991 ] Recorded September 1990 at Skywalker Sound Studios, CA, USA |
ALBENIZ / PIERNE / CHOPIN / BIDAOLA / DE FALLA / FAURE / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The World of the Harp Marisa Robles (harp) [ Decca World Of / CD - released 27/Jul/1992 ] The serene harmonies of the Harp is the perfect CD for those who would like to purchase an introduction to the world of the Harp and have a collection of relaxing Harp pieces in one easy collection. |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Shostakovich: Symphony No 13 Babi-Yar Op 113 Marius Rintzler (bass) / Concertgebouw Orchestra and Choir / Bernard Haitink [ Decca Records / CD - released 19/Nov/2000 ] "Outstandingly brilliant and full sound, remarkable even for this series." *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide. |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Complete Schubert Edition: Schubert in 1819 and 1820 Marjana Lipovsek (mezzo) with Nathan Berg (baritone) / Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion Schubert Edition Vol 29 / CD - released 2/Feb/2002 ] 'One of the most rewarding CDs to date in this whole, comprehensive Lieder Edition. Utterly absorbing' (Gramophone) |
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MOZART / SCHUBERT / RAVEL / MENDELSSOHN / SHOSTAKOVICH / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Australian Festival of Chamber Music [3 CD set] Mark Lindsay (violin) Theodore Kuchar (viola) Alexander Ivashkin (cello) Boris Berman (piano) Dong-Suk Kang (violin) [ ABC Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Oct/2000 ] A star-studded line-up of international performers and some of Australia's favourite soloists and ensembles. |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Martha Argerich - The Legendary 1965 Recording Martha Argerich (piano) [ Warner Classics / CD - released 4/Jun/1999 ] Martha Argerich has been described as "unquestionably one of the greatest pianists of all time". She recorded this recital in 1965, shortly after her victory in the prestigious Chopin Competition, but it only became available in 1999. |
BACH / BARTOK / CHOPIN / GINASTERA / PROKOFIEV / SCARLATTI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Martha Argerich recorded live at the Concertgebouw Martha Argerich (piano) [ EMI Music / CD - released 25/May/2000 ] "rare live recital from one of today's greatest pianists on top form in a wide-ranging programme that easily puts her on a par with Richter." (Gramophone) |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Prokofiev: Violin Sonatas Nos 1 & 2 / 5 Melodien Martha Argerich (piano) Gidon Kremer (violin) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] "these performances are mercurial and provocative. Kremer and Argerich find expectedly dark resonances in the lyrical Second Sonata whilst projecting a radiant beauty in the Five Melodies." BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 ***** |
FRANK MARTIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Martin: Ballades The London Philharmonic, Matthias Bamert (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Jun/1995 ] Originally recorded in 1994 |
PERCY GRAINGER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Grainger: The Complete Piano Music, and transcriptions Martin Jones (piano) [ Nimbus / 5 CD Box Set - released 2/Feb/1997 ] "..He handles Grainger's complex counterpoints and voicing with superb clarity, achieving quasi-orchestral textures and colouring" BBC Music |
JACOB / GIBBS / ROOTHAM / MILFORD / GIBBS / DRING
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Peacock Pie - Six attractive and unjustly neglected English compositions Martin Roscoe (piano) / Guildhall Strings, with Robert Salter (violin) [ Hyperion / CD - released 16/Apr/2002 ] "This is a delightful disc for all lovers of British music with a lighter touch." Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (June 2002) |
DVORAK / STRAUSS / MUSSORGSKY / SCHOECK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Martina Janková - Voyage Martina Janková (soprano) & Gérard Wyss (piano) [ Supraphon / CD - released 16/May/2011 ] "In short, her vocal colouring is incredibly fresh and young-sounding...Those top notes are really something never to forget. A disc to treasure." (Gramophone, September 2011) |
JOSEPH HAYDN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Recollection - Haydn Songs Martina Jankova (soprano), Gerard Wyss (piano) [ Supraphon / CD - released 15/Mar/2010 ] "Martina Janková is an accomplished singer with beautiful voice, lyrical and warm in tone...Martina already has an impressive discography and I hope to hear more from her in the future." (MusicWeb) |
ERNEST CHAUSSON / JACQUES IBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Chausson: Symphony in B flat / Ibert: Escales & Divertissement Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Eduardo Mata [ Dorian / CD - released 6/Nov/2000 ] "Mata's performances of these highly contrasted pieces are all very fine and he gets a fine response from his orchestra...if this coupling appeals to you, you need not worry for each piece is given a highly idiomatic reading and a warm recorded sound |
GUSTAV MAHLER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mahler: Symphony No.4 Edith Mathis (soprano) / Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 10/Aug/2010 ] Recording: Berlin, Philharmonie, February 1979 |
