RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Orchestral Music from Der Ring des Nibelungen Buffalo Philharmonic, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 23/Feb/2018 ] The essential meaning of Wagner's magnum opus Der Ring des Nibelungen is wrapped up in the composer's own lifetime pursuit of transcendent romance, with the redemption of eternal love one of the primary tenets of this and his other music dramas.... |
FLORENT SCHMITT
Antoine et Cléopâtre Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Oct/2015 ] Schmitt's The Haunted Palace follows the nuances of Mallarmé's translation from Edgar Allan Poe in lush orchestration and a sound-scape of enigmatic symbolist imagery. |
ZOLTAN KODALY
Kodály: Concerto for Orchestra / Dances of Galanta / etc Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 22/Dec/2017 ] Zoltán Kodály, like his compatriot Béla Bartók, wrote major orchestral scores that were deeply enriched by his research into Hungarian folk music. The Dances of Galánta are full of swagger and vitality, and the Concerto for Orchestra, commissioned... |
VITEZSLAV NOVAK
Novák: In the Tatra Mountains / etc Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Mar/2017 ] "Here is yet another fine release from the Buffalo Philharmonic under its dynamic and enterprising conductor, JoAnn Falletta. All three of these works have been recorded before, but the excellence of these performances shows" ClassicsToday 9/9 |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Orchestral Suites: Josephs-Legende / Der Rosenkavalier / Die Frau ohne Schatten Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] To give renewed life to two of his less well known scores, the fantasy opera Die Frau ohne Schatten and the biblical ballet Josephs-Legende, Richard Strauss created symphonic memoires which preserved both their storylines and musical highlights.... |
ALEXANDER SCRIABIN
Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy / Symphony No. 2 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Feb/2023 ] Grammy Awards 66th Awards (2024) Nominee - Best Orchestral Performance |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.): Ariadne Auf Naxos Symphony-Suite / Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Op. 60 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Mar/2017 ] Richard Strauss' Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme suite was one of his own favourite scores, an absolute jewel of incidental music that combines the composer's romanticism with his love of the Baroque music of Jean-Baptiste Lully. D. Wilson Ochoa has created... |
SCHUBERT
Symphony, Death and the Maiden (arr. A. Stein) / Symphony No. 8 Unfinished (completed by B. Newbould and M. Venzago) Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] Schubert's music has been arranged by many other composers, though few have succeeded in amplifying the astonishing drama and pathos of a masterpiece such as the Death and the Maiden Quartet as has Andy Stein, who writes: 'I have tried to create a... |
REINHOLD GLIERE
Gliere: Symphony No. 3 in B minor, Op. 42 'Il'ya Murometz' Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Apr/2014 ] "Falletta and her excellent orchestra give a visceral account of the score projecting its wide range of moods, from mystery and enchantment to violence and tragic intensity." (Orchestral Choice BBC Music April 2014) |
RESPIGHI
Vetrate di chiesa / Impressioni Brasiliane / Rossiniana Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2007 ] "Brilliance from Buffalo in Respighi's rich orchestration.". - Editor's Choice, Gramophone Magazine Feb 2008 |
CHARLES GRIFFES
Griffes: Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan / The White Peacock Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / JoAnn Falletta (conductor) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 4/Apr/2004 ] "A full and deserved celebration of a short-lived American post-Romantic" - Editor's Choice Gramophopne Magazine (April 2004) |
DUKE ELLINGTON
Ellington: Black, Brown, and Beige Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta / Sal Andolina (clarinet & alto saxophone) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 13/Mar/2013 ] "A vital and very generous collection showcasing a concert Ellington who loved his commercial roots yet had more to give and gave it." (MusicWeb) |
GERSHWIN
Rhapsody In Blue Falletta/Buffalo Po [ Naxos / CD - released 3/Jun/2013 ] "Weiss veers towards the Romantic piano concerto but is faithful to the score - not always the case these days." |
MARCEL TYBERG
Marcel Tyberg: Symphony No. 2 & Piano Sonata No. 2 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / JoAnn Falletta / Fabio Bidini [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Jul/2013 ] This recording of the Second Symphony develops on these musicians' experience and enthusiasm in further revelations from a forgotten composer. The Piano Sonata No. 2 is also in the eminently safe hands of internationally renowned pianist Fabio Bidini |
Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield (LP) [ Rhino / Warner / LP - released 19/Jul/2019 ] The debut album from the supergroup, featuring the iconic protest song 'For What It's Worth'. This is the stereo breakout from the Buffalo Springfield box set. |
Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield [ Atlantic Records / CD ] Digitally Remastered US import (official) |
Buffalo Springfield
Last Time Around [ Atlantic / CD ] |
Buffalo Springfield
What's That Sound? Complete Albums Collection (5CD) [ Rhino / 5 CD Box Set - released 29/Jun/2018 ] This premium boxed set includes all three albums released by the band in their three years together between 1966-1968. The music is newly remastered from the original analog tapes, all under the auspices of Neil Young. |
Buffalo Springfield
What's That Sound? Complete Albums Collection (5LP) [ Rhino / Warner / 5 LP - released 29/Jun/2018 ] This premium boxed set includes all three albums released by the band in their three years together between 1966-1968. The music is newly remastered from the original analog tapes, all under the auspices of Neil Young. Buffalo Springfield formed... |
Buffalo Tom
A Sides From Buffalo Tom 1988-1999 [ Beggars Banquet / CD - released 21/Sep/2000 ] Definitive 18-track 'Best Of' remastered from original studio tapes |