Search Results: Orchestra collectable
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ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Glazunov: The Seasons (complete ballet) Philharmonia Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov [ EMI / CD - released 1/Feb/1986 ] Without doubt two of Glazunov's most popular works are the ballets, Raymonda and The Seasons. These two works amply illustrate the composers gift for melody and a well-turned musical phrase, and deserve their place in the popular ballet repertoire. |
ANTONIN DVOARK / WILLIAM WALTON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak/Walton: Cello Concertos Gregor Piatigorsky (cello) / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch [ RCA Victor / CD - released 6/Dec/1993 ] Gregor Piatigorsky was born in Ekaterinoslav into a Jewish family. As a child, he was taught violin and piano by his father. After seeing and hearing the cello, he was determined to become a cellist and was given his first cello when he was seven. |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos 1, 2 & 3 Pinchas Zukerman (violin & conductor) / Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Essential Classics / CD - released 20/May/2002 ] Israeli-born Pinchas Zukerman has kept his face and music before the public for more than four decades with his wide range of activities: he is a world-class violinist, violist, conductor, and administrator. |
GEORGE GERSHWIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, Piano Concerto, An American in Paris Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn (soloist & conductor) [ Decca Virtuoso / CD - released 27/Oct/2011 ] The popular Gershwin triptych features André Previn as both pianist and conductor in this 1984 recording, which now appears at mid-price for the first time. |
ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Glazunov: Complete Concertos Rachel Barton Pine (violin) Alexander Romanovsky (piano) Wen-Sinn Yang (cello) Marc Chisson (saxophone) / Russian National Orchestra, Jose Serebrier [ Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 21/Feb/2011 ] "there's little doubt that both Serebrier and his soloists, supported by warmly idiomatic playing from the Russian National Orchestra and a beautifully clear recording, make a highly persuasive case for the reappraisal of these works." BBC Music |
UMBERTO GIORDANO
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Giordano: Andrea Chenier (Complete opera recorded in 1976 with libretto) Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo, Jean Kraft, Sherrill Milnes / National Philharmonic Orchestra, James Levine [ RCA Opera Series / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Feb/1977 ] "for Scotto's sake and to a slightly lesser extent for Domingo's, I think I would choose RCA" Gramophone This set is currently unavailable |
GIACOMO PUCCINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Puccini: Tosca (Highlights from the complete opera) Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo, Renato Bruson / Philharmonia Orchestra. James Levine [ EMI Classics / CD - released 1/Oct/1991 ] Original recording made at Kingsway Hall, London, July, august 1980 |
VERDI / PONCHIELLI / PUCCINI / BEETHOVEN / MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rita Hunter - Great Soprano Arias Rita Hunter (soprano) / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Dobbs Franks [ ABC Classics / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] The great British soprano Rita Hunter will always be remembered as a great Wagnerian soprano, having sung Brünhilde at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, ENO and the Australian Opera. This CD of Arias stands as a fitting memorial to her. |
GIACOMO PUCCINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Puccini: La Boheme (Complete opera recorded in 1995) (with complete libretto) Roberto Alagna, Leontina Vaduva, Thomas Hampson, Ruth Ann Swenson / Philharmonia Orchestra, Antonio Pappano [ EMI Classics / 2 CD Box Set - released 18/Aug/2006 ] "Pappano's recording of Boheme is the finest in over 20 years or even longer - sumptuously played and recorded, and characterfully sung by a starry cast. This is a version to stand alongside the classics of the past." Rosette. Penguin Stereo Guide. |
JACQUES OFFENBACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Offenbach: Gaite Parisienne / Overtures Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel [ Vox Prima / CD - released 27/Jun/1986 ] Recorded in 1982 |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6 'Pastoral' Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink [ Philips Solo / CD - released 25/Jun/1996 ] Bernard Haitink's Philips recording of Beethoven's Symphonies are consistently praised for their clarity, balance, and Haitink's trademark care for detail. |
CARL NIELSEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Nielsen: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6 'Sinfonia semplice' Royal Danish Orchestra, Paavo Berglund [ RCA Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/1994 ] Recorded: 1988 (1-2) !989 (3-6) |
BELA BARTOK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra / Two Portraits / The Miraculous Mandarin - Suite The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Rafael Kubelik / The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy [ EMI Red Line / CD - released 1/Feb/2000 ] "The Bartok Concerto for Orchestra is characterful...Compact Disc collector's will enjoy these performances." Gramophone |
ANTONIN DVORAK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak: Piano Concerto / Eight Humoresques Rudolf Firkunsny (piano) / Saint-Louis Symphony Orchestra, walter Susskind [ Vox Prima / CD - released 27/Jun/1987 ] A rare performance of the Humoresques. Remastered from the original Dolby-encoded 4 channel recording |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances / Prince Rostislav Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin [ Vox Prima / CD - released 27/Jun/1986 ] Original recordings from 1978 and 1980 |
AARON COPLAND
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man / Appalachian Spring / El Salon Mexico / Old American Songs Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin / Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Eduardo Mata /The Orchestra of St Luke's, Dennis Russell Davies [ EMI Classics for Pleasure / CD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] "This is a truly outstanding issue packed with great things." (MusicWeb Bargain of the Month October 2008) |
MAX BRUCH
Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 (with Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto) Scottish Chamber Orchestra, directed from violin by Jaime Laredo [ IMP Records / CD - released 26/Nov/2003 ] "...consistently fresh and sweet tone, warmly expressive but never self-indulgent. Orchestral ensemble particularly impressive" - Penguin Guide 3 stars |
JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphonies No. 2 & 5 Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson [ Chandos Collect / CD - released 1/Nov/1991 ] "Alexander Gibson's 1980s Sibelius cycle on Chandos, one of the first digital sets, was praised for its clean lines, propulsive phrasing, and bracing impact." MusicWeb |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Handel - Organ Concertos Nos.1-10 Simon Preston (organ) / Menuhin Festival Orchestra, Yehudi Menuhin [ EMI Double Forte / 2 CD - released 16/May/2002 ] "...there is no doubting that this set is at present the best to be had" Gramophone |
LEROY ANDERSON / GEORGE GERSHWIN / LOUIS GOTTSCHALK / SCOTT JOPLIN / MORTON GOULD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: American Piano Classics Stewart Goodyear (piano) Keith Lockhart (piano) William Tritt (piano) / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/2004 ] "If, like me, you don't seem to have enough music at the classical/jazz interface, then this disc should be high on your wish list. Even if you do, it is still highly recommendable." MusicWeb May 2004 |
