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BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5 / Sonata No. 29 (orch. Weingartner) (rec 1930, 1933) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Felix Weingartner [ Naxos Historical Great Conductors / CD - released 1/Jun/2007 ] The Hammerklavier transcription was transferred mainly from U.S. Columbia “Viva-Tonal” pressings with the exception of two sides that came from first edition laminated English Columbias (including the second movement, which has a pronounced swish on... |
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Peter MAXWELL DAVIES
Symphony No. 6 / An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise / etc Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maxwell Davies [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Complete Symphonies / Orchestral Works Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / 7 CD Box Set - released 27/Jan/2023 ] "The playing of the Scottish Orchestra is clear and refined, helped by the transparency of the recording, clarifying often thick textures." Penguin Guide |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Symphony No. 3 / The Happy Forest Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 6/Feb/2003 ] He dedicated the work, described by the viola-player Bernard Shore as 'as thrilling to playas to listen to,' to Sir Henry Wood, a champion of his music, who conducted the first performance of the symphony in March 1930. |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Symphony No 4 / Overture to a Picaresque Comedy / Nympholept Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Jun/2002 ] Editor's Choice (Gramophone Magazine) May 2002 |
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ARNOLD BAX
Bax: Symphony No. 6 / Into the Twilight / Summer Music Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 19/May/2003 ] "This latest release, played with immense character and bags of colour by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, arguably presents the most powerful and profound reading of the Sixth Symphony yet recorded." - Music Week, March 29, 2003 |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphony No. 00 / Finale to Symphony No. 4 Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Georg Tintner, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Jan/2005 ] "The pattern of the later symphonies is set here, emotional slow movement, galumphing scherzo and all. But there are moments of almost Sullivanesque sparkle. Tintner's account is wonderfully cohesive and fresh." - The Sunday Times (Paul Driver), May... |
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BRUCKNER
Symphony No. 1 in C minor Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Georg Tintner, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Jun/2003 ] "Tintner is a very understanding conductor of Bruckner, and he secures committed performances from the Scottish orchestra for these seldom-heard pieces." (State) |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 [original 1885 version] Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Georg Tintner [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Jan/2005 ] "Like his other Bruckner recording for Naxos, Tintner's account of No. 7 brings a performance both subtle and refined...An outstanding bargain to rival any version." Penguin Guide |
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HUGO ALFVEN
Alfven: Complete Symphonies, Suites & Rhapsodies Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen [ Naxos / 7 CD Box Set - released 25/Nov/2022 ] The music of Hugo Alfvén has always been close to the hearts of the Swedish people. He is regarded as representing the spirit of the country, partly owing to his intimate knowledge of Swedish folk music. |
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VINCENT d'INDY
D'Indy: Symphony No. 2 / Souvenirs / Istar / Fervaal Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jean-Luc Tingaud [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Sep/2016 ] Vincent d'Indy is one of the most important yet neglected figures in French musical history. Though he was celebrated as a teacher, his eclectic yet inventive orchestral music has taken longer to secure him fame. The Symphony No.2 in B flat major has... |
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FERNANDO LOPES-GRACA
Fernando Lopes-Graça: Symphony for Orchestra Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Álvaro Cassuto [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
The Complete Bruckner Symphonies Royal Scottish National Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Georg Tintner, conductor [ Naxos / 12 CD Box Set - released 22/Dec/2015 ] "The pattern of the later symphonies is set here, emotional slow movement, galumphing scherzo and all. But there are moments of almost Sullivanesque sparkle. Tintner's account is wonderfully cohesive and fresh." - The Sunday Times (Paul Driver), May |
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FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Best Of Delius (Incls 2 Pieces for Small Orchestra & 2 Aquarelles) Royal Scottish National Orchestra / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / English Northern Philharmonia / various conductors [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] Frederick Delius had a strong champion in the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who praised the composer as "the last great apostle of romantic beauty in music". |
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HUGO ALFVEN
Alfven: Festival Overture, Op. 25 / Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7 / etc Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Niklas Willen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/1997 ] "Recorded in Henry Wood Hall, the sound is very truthful, capturing many details among the winds, giving due prominence to the combined brass sections and laying the heavy drums in its rightful place in the whole picture." Flying Inkpot |
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra Petter Sundkvist, conductor
Stenhammer-Symphony No. 2 / Excelsior! [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Nov/2002 ] "persuasive and vibrant readings...plenty of fire and passion" |
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ROUSSEL
Bacchus et Ariane (Bacchus and Ariadne) / Symphony No. 3 Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Stephane Deneve [ Naxos / CD - released 6/Jun/2007 ] "Denève persuades his Scottish forces to play with real affection and, where appropriate, real force....this new Naxos carves a niche firmly for itself on any serious record collector's shelves. The recording (Tim Handley) is fabulous; there is... |
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ROUSSEL
Symphony No. 1 "Poeme de la Foret" / Resurrection / La Marchand de Sable que Passe Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Stephane Deneve [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Dec/2009 ] "Really this is an essential acquisition for anyone who loves French music and the late Romantic school in general. Don't pass it up." (10/10 ClassicsToday.com) |
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ALBERT ROUSSEL
Roussel: Symphony No. 2 / Pour une fete de printemps / Suite in F major Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stephane Deneve [ Naxos / CD - released 30/May/2008 ] "Naxos' engineering is the most natural of all in terms of balance and perspective. Crank it up and wallow in some of the most marvelous symphonic music yet composed in France." -- ClassicsToday, April 29, 2008 (10/10) |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphony No.5 Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Georg Tintner [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Feb/1998 ] "His Bruckner Fifth is revelatory. I found myself making comparison with Karajan, Jochum, Wand and Furtwaengler, finding that Tintner was bringing insights to the music worthy of any of those great names." Hi-fi News & Record Review |