RICHARD STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Zubin Mehta conducts Richard Strauss New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, with Éva Marton, Bernd Weikl & Jane Eaglen [ Sony Classical Masters / 8 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2016 ] This orchestral release here features the Richard Strauss recordings conducted for Sony Classical by Zubin Mehta. ClassicsToday.com's reviewer observed that "Mehta always has been an excellent Straussian". |
PUCCINI / ROSSINI / BOITO / MASCAGNI / VERDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE : Montserrat Caballe: Diva Montserrat Caballe (soprano) [ EMI Classics / CD - released 25/Mar/1995 ] |
ENRIQUE GRANADOS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Montserrat Caballé Sings Granados Montserrat Caballe (soprano) Miguel Zanetti (piano) / Orquesta De Camara, Rafael Ferrer [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 26/May/1997 ] "Perfect singing of this music" raved MusicWeb International |
de CABEZON / de HEREDIA / de ARAUXO / CABANILLES / BACH / SOLER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Montserrat Torrent - Organ Recital Montserrat Torrent (organ) [ Ermitage / CD - released 2/Feb/1997 ] Montserrat Torrent was appointed as organ teacher at Conservatorio Municipal de Barcelona. She started her career performing in Europe, United States of America and South America, focusing on the organ as a popular music instrument. |
AARON COPLAND
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Copland: Billy the Kid / Rodeo (Suites) (plus Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite) (Rec 1957 & 1960) Morton Gould and his orchestra [ RCA Living Stereo / CD - released 26/Mar/1980 ] "I would recommend it very highly to anyone interested in these works." (MusicWeb May 2006) |
MORTON GOULD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gould: Fall River Legend / Interplay / etc Morton Gould and his Orchestra / National Symphony Orchestra, Howard Mitchell [ RCA Victor Living Stereo / CD - released 1/Apr/1993 ] Gould's Fall River Legend is a warmly melodic ballet on the Lizzie Borden story. |
IGNAZ JOSEPH PLEYEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Pleyel: Quartet in B / Symphony in A / Sinfonia - Concertante Moscow Concertino, Evgueni Bushkov [ Discover / CD - released 10/Feb/2013 ] "Pleyel had a strong and solid technique, a good command of form and considerable enterprise in his ideas" Gramophone |
BORIS PARSADANIAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Parsadanian: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 Moscow Radio Symphony, USSR Symphony Orchestra, Evgeni Svetlanov, with Klara Kadinskaya (soprano) [ Russian Compact Disc / CD - released 1/Jan/1994 ] Rare recordings from Russia Recorded 1966 (Sym. 1) and 1969 |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante K364 / Concertone K190 Moscow Virtuosi, Vladimir Spivakov (violin/conductor), with Shlomo Mintz (viola) [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 1/Dec/1993 ] Recorded in Munich April 1990 |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mass in C K.317 "Coronation" / Mass in C K.167 / Nocturnes Kurt Equiluz (tenor) Gerhard Eder (bass) / The Vienna Boys Choir, Hans Gillesberger [ RCA Victor Papillon Collection / CD - released 18/Apr/1988 ] The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the best known boys' choirs in the world. The boys are selected mainly from Austria, but also from many other countries. |
ALFRED SCHNITTKE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schnittke: Quasi Una Sonata / Piano Trio / Piano Sonata No 2 Mstislav Rostropovich (cello/conductor) Mark Lubotsky (violin) Irina Schnittke (piano) / English Chamber Orchestra [ Sony / CD - released 2/Feb/1992 ] "Quasi una sonata remains one of the composer's seminal pieces in either of its versions, marking the debut of his celebrated 'polystylism' and his breakaway from the avant-garde. Stravinsky, serialism and Bach rub shoulders in a fiery performance by... |
F G SCOTT / RONALD CENTER / RONALD STEVENSON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Piano Music From Scotland Murray McLachlan (piano) [ Regis / CD - released 12/May/2006 ] "..all played with considerable bravura by Murray McLachlan who is clearly sympathetic.... rosette is awarded not just for enterprise but equally from admiration and pleasure" © Penguin Guide: rosette |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: The Last Three Piano Sonatas D958, 959, 960 Murray Perahia (piano) [ Sony Music / 2 CD - released 18/Jun/2003 ] "I find when I listen to this recording, you have to believe that Schubert was really one of the outstanding composers of the 19th century. [Murray] Perahia's playing is just really that persuasive." -- Pierre Ruhe, Atlanta Journal Constitution |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN / ROBERT SCHUMANN / FRANZ LISZT / SERGEI RACHMANINOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Murray Perahia - The Aldeburgh Recital Murray Perahia (piano) [ SONY CLASSICAL / CD - released 1/Feb/1990 ] One of the piano's most lyrical contemporary proponents, Murray Perahia was born in New York City. After first sitting down at the piano at the age of four, he entered Mannes College at 17, later graduating with degrees in conducting and composition. |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: Impromptus Murray Perahia (piano) [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 13/Nov/1983 ] Recorded at Vanguard Studios, New York City on 22-23 November 1982 (tracks 1 to 4), and at 30th Street Studio, New York City on18 December 1980 (tracks 5 to 8). |
MENDELSSOHN / LISZT / BACH-BUSONI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Songs Without Words - piano music Murray Perahia (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 1/Jun/2011 ] Rosette (Highest rating) Penguin Stereo Guide |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: 3 Piano Concertos K.107 (with Schrother: Concerto for piano and orchestra) Murray Perahia (piano and conductor) / English Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Classical Masterworks / CD - released 1/May/1991 ] "...wonderfully refreshing and delicate, with diamond bright articulation, urgently youthful in its resilience... Faithful, well-balanced recording." - The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Piano Concertos No. 1 - 4 (K37, 39, 40, 41) Murray Perahia (piano and conductor) / English Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 1/May/1991 ] "...wonderfully refreshing and delicate, with diamond bright articulation, urgently youthful in its resilience... Faithful, well-balanced recording." - The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Piano Concertos No. No. 21 (K467) & 27 (K595) Murray Perahia (piano and conductor) / English Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 1/May/1991 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1761-1800) - "...wonderfully refreshing and delicate, with diamond bright articulation, urgently youthful in its resilience. The famous C major Concerto is given a highly imaginative performance.... |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Concertos for 2 & 3 Pianos / Andante and Variations for Piano Four Hands Murray Perahia, Radu Lupu (pianos) / English Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Music / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] "Murray Perahia and Radu Lupu are in good form...the performances emanate from public concerts and have much more excitement and spontaneity of live music-making. The two pianists are beautifully matched...." - The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs |