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Sechs deutsche Tänze KV 571, Symphonie C-Dur KV 425 "Linzer", Maurerische Trauermusik c-Moll KV 477, Klavierkonzert Es-D Mozarteum Orchester, Alexander Lonquich [ ORFEO / CD - released 18/Aug/2011 ] |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Rostropovich: Cellist of the Century (Complete Warner Recordings) Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) with David Oistrakh (violin) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) Itzhak Perlman (violin) Alexander Dedyukhin (piano) etc [ Warner Classics / 43 CD/DVD Box Set - released 10/Apr/2017 ] Although Mstislav Rostropovich died 10 years ago, on April 27th 2007, he remains a powerful presence on the world's cultural scene through his legacy as the greatest cellist of his time, as a brave advocate of human rights, and as a man of proverbial... |
PROKOFIEV / DVORAK / TCHAIKOVSKY / SHOSTAKOVICH / STRAVINSKY / KNIPPER / etc
Mstislav Rostropovich Edition: Historic Russian Achives (Rec 1961-72) Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) with various orchestras plus Alexander Dedukhin and Aram Khatchaturian (pianos) [ Brilliant classics / 10 CD - released 17/Nov/2005 ] "There’s plenty here to get one’s teeth into, not least at Brilliant’s advantageous price bracket, and a variety of works, both big and small, well-known and obscure. As with the Gilels I would say that concerns over provenance will be swept away by... |
JOSEF HAYDN
Symphony No. 39 in G min & No. 45 in F# min Farewell (with Isang Yun-Chamber Symphony 1) Munich Chamber Orchestra / Alexander Liebreich (conductor) [ ECM New Series / CD - released 1/Jun/2008 ] "These are lithe performances on modern instruments, but certainly "historically informed". The winds are pure but characterful and the horns rise to Haydn's challenges (which from time to time in his symphonic career could be steep indeed)."... |
BORIS TCHAIKOVSKY
Music for Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva Chamber Orchestra / Ludmila Golub, organ / Alexander Rudin, conductor [ Hyperion / CD - released 13/Jul/2004 ] "These excellent, meticulously prepared readings are warmly recorded. The production is again up to Hyperion's best. Recommended" - MusicWeb Oct 2004 |
JOHANN STAMITZ
Stamitz: Symphonies, Vol. 3 - Op. 3, Nos. 1 and 3-6 Musica Viva Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Rudin [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Jul/2019 ] Johann Stamitz was one of the pioneering figures in symphonic music before the emergence of Haydn. |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 1 / Caprice Bohémien National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland, Alexander Anissimov [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/1999 ] The great Russian pianist and composer, Sergey Rachmaninov wrote three symphonies cast in a romantic mood, and full of the distinctive melodies that have captured a place in the standard orchestral repertoire. |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Symphony No 3 National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland / Alexander Anissimov [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] "There are shattering climaxes when music calls for them, and the symphony ends in rousing style…thoroughly recommendable." Gramophone Magazine |
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PUCCINI
Tosca (Complete Opera) Nelly Miricioiu / Giorgio Lamberti / Silvano Carroli / Slovak Philharmonic Chorus / Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Alexander Rahbari [ NAXOS OPERA CLASSICS / 2 CD ] |
HAVERGAL BRIAN
Symphonies Nos 22 - 24 New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Walker [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Apr/2013 ] "The New Russia State Symphony Orchestra under Alexander Walker evidently understand the turbulence of the writing. They play with an excellent vitality and strong character in which the climaxes are thrust home decisively." (MusicWeb Aug 2013) |
HAVERGAL BRIAN
Brian: Symphonies Nos 6, 28, 29 & 31 New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Walker [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2015 ] "There's excellent sound quality with the disc being especially well balanced and with good clarity. This Naxos release is a prime recommendation, de rigueur for all Brian admirers and lovers of British music alike." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Complete Works for Fortepiano and Violoncello Nicolas Altstaedt (cello) / Alexander Lonquich (Fortepiano) [ Alpha / 2 CD - released 1/May/2020 ] Beethoven's output for cello and piano is fascinating because it covers every period of his career, from early to late, with references to Bach in op.69 and op.102 no.2 and an especially innovative and amazingly modern musical language. . |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos 1, 4 & 5 Nikolai Demidenko (piano) / The London Philharmonic Orchestra / Alexander Lazarev [ Hyperion / CD - released 23/Sep/2007 ] 'Dazzlingly virtuosic accounts of the youthful D flat, the left hand and the brilliant G major. Outstanding accompaniments ... put these performances in the class of the celebrated Ashkenazy/Previn set.' (The Sunday Times) |
PROKOFIEV
Piano Concertos Nos 2 & 3 Nikolai Demidenko (piano) / The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Lazarev [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 10/Mar/2015 ] 'Demidenko is breathtaking in his virtuosity. The orchestra is with him all the way and so is the Hyperion production team who have, as usual, created the perfect sonic setting' (BBC Music Magazine) |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos / Piano Works / Symphonies / Orchestral Works Nikolai Lugansky (piano) Alexander Kniazev (cello) / City of Birmingham Symphony, Sakari Oramo / London Symphony, Andre Previn [ Warner Classics / 8 CD Box Set - released 1/Mar/2017 ] "…a glorious example of Russian romantic virtuosity" Gramophone |
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RACHMANINOV
Complete Piano Works [9 CD set] Nils Franke, David Gardiner, Alexander Ghindin, Robert Groslot, Nikolai Lugansky, Garrick Ohlsson, Marietta Petkova (piano) [ Brilliant Classics Piano Library / 9 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2010 ] Sergei Rachmaninoff's name will always be associated with the piano. As one of the greatest composer pianists of the 20th century, he stands alongside his younger contemporaries Prokoviev and Mednter as the last in a long line of great composer... |
CARL HEINRICH GRAUN
Easter Oratorio Nina Koufochristou, Andreas Wolf, Jan Kobow, Dagmar Saskova / Kolner Akademie, Cologne Academy Choir, Michael Alexander Willens [ CPO / CD - released 16/Aug/2014 ] "Arduous vocal writing, both solo and choral, suggests that Graun had impressive singers at his disposal. The challenges are variably met here: tenor Jan Kobow is at his limits in places, though there's a particularly fine contribution from bass-bari |
DIETER AMMANN
Ammann: Core - Turn - Boost & unbalanced instability Noah Bendix-Balgley (violin) / Canterbury Voices / Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Alexander Mickelthwate [ Naxos / CD - released 14/Apr/2023 ] Dieter Ammann has won numerous international awards and is now one of the most renowned Swiss composers of his generation. The multilayered unbalanced instability is a concerto for violin and chamber orchestra that seeks unpredictability and shifting... |
JONATHAN LESHNOFF
Leshnoff: Elegy / Violin Concerto No. 2 / Of Thee I Sing Noah Bendix-Balgley (violin) / Canterbury Voices / Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Alexander Mickelthwate [ Naxos / CD - released 21/Apr/2023 ] This is Naxos's fifth album devoted to the music of leading American composer, Jonathan Leshnoff. He was GRAMMY-nominated for his album Violins of Hope (Naxos 8.559809) and is among the most frequently performed of living composers. The themes of... |
FRANZ & KARL DOPPLER / FRIEDRICH KUHLAU
Romantic and Virtuoso Music for Flutes & Piano Noemi Gyori & Gergely Maderas (flutes), Alexander Ullman (piano) [ Rubicon / CD - released 22/Apr/2022 ] The Doppler brothers and Friedrich Kulhau have yet to attract the public recognition that they already enjoy from the worldwide community of flautists. They certainly deserve to be better known and it is not unreasonable to think that the recognition... |
