ALEXANDER ZEMLINSKY
Zemlinsky: Der Zwerg (complete opera recorded in 2019) BLU-RAY Berlin Deutsche / Elena Tsallagova. Emily Magee, Philipp Jekal, Flurina Stucki / Donald Runnicles (cond) [ Naxos Blu-ray / Blu-ray - released 20/May/2020 ] Based on Oscar Wilde's story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinsky's single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others... |
MIECZYSLAW WEINBERG
The Passenger, Op. 97 (complete opera recorded in 2010) BLU-RAY Bregenz Festival / Michelle Breedt, Roberto Sacca, Elena Kelessidi, Artur Rucinski, Svetlana Doneva / Teodor Currentzis (cond) [ Arthaus Musik Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Dec/2015 ] Continuing its tradition of unearthing little-known 20th-century operas, the Bregenz Festival presented the first staged production of Polish-Russian composer Mieczysław Weinberg's 'The Passenger' in 2010.. |
GEORGES BIZET
Bizet: Carmen (Complete opera recorded in 2017) BLU-RAY Bregenzer Festspiele / Gaëlle Arquez, Daniel Johansson, Scott Hendricks, Elena Tsallagova / Paolo Carignani (cond) [ C-Major BLU-RAY / Blu-ray - released 24/Sep/2017 ] "The French singer Gaëlle Arquez proves to be a lucky find. Not only her massive, shimmering mezzo-soprano is convincing, but her high-quality acting skills as well." Salzburger Nachrichten |
HANDEL
Orlando (complete opera) Christophe Dumaux, Elena de la Merced, Jean-Michel Fumas / La grande Ecurie et la Chamvre du Roy / Jean-Claude Malgoire [ K617 Harmonia Mundi / 3 CD - released 1/May/2010 ] In his setting of Orlando (drawn from Tasso's Orlando furioso) Handel offers us a score of remarkable dramatic power, diversity and originality. |
CLEMENTI / PAISIELLO / PERGOLESI / KOZELUCH / BOCCHERINI / etc
Concerti Galante David Boldrini (piano), Viktor Csányi (violin), Elena Pinciaroli (piano) Rami Musicali Orchestra, Filippo Conti [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 14/Feb/2020 ] "As a collection of off-the-beaten-track Mozart era piano concertos, you could hardly go wrong with this" MusicWeb April 2020 |
ALFRED SCHNITTKE
Three Sacred Hymns / Symphony No 4 Dmitri Pianov (tenor) Elena Adamovich (harpsichord) Iaroslav Zdorov (counter-tenor) Igor Khudolei (piano) Valeri Polyansky (cond) [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 6/Mar/2005 ] |
Elena
Elena's Cultural Symphony [ Jayrem Records New Zealand / CD - released 10/Dec/2004 ] Elena once again finds unexpected ways of integrating traditional Maori and European musical cultures. |
AGOSTINO STEFFANI
Steffani: Vocal Chamber Duets Elena Bertuzzi (soprano) / Alessio Tosi (tenor) / Francesco Baroni (harpsichord) / Rebeca Ferri (cello) / Michele Pasotti (theorbo) [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 16/Feb/2015 ] The music of Agostino Steffani was torn from oblivion by the successful album "Mission" by Cecilia Bartoli. Subsequent issues of his music showed a highly original and prolific composer of instrumental music, sacred music and operas. |
LUCA MARENZIO
Quinto Libro di Madrigali a sei voci Elena Biscuola (mezzo-soprano) / La Compagnia del Madrigale [ Glossa / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] La Compagnia del Madrigale's subtle, yet powerful advocacy of great Italian madrigals continues with Marenzio's 'Quinto Libro di Madrigali a sei voci' from 1591. |
SCHREKER
Der Ferne Klang (Complete Opera) Elena Grigorrescu / Thomas Harper / Hagen Opera Chorus / Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra / Michael Halasz [ MARCO POLO / 2 CD ] |
FRANZ SCHREKER
Schreker: Der Ferne Klang (Complete Opera) Elena Grigorrescu, Thomas Harper / Hagen Opera Chorus, Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Halasz [ Naxos Opera Classics / 2 CD - released 12/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "Naxos has included a detailed synopsis matching the CDs tracks. The solid performance gives a good idea of the work's visionary strengths and its prolix weaknesses." - San... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Carte postale Elena Harsanyi, Toni Ming Geiger, Victoire Bunel, Gaspard Dehaene, Michael Rakotoarivony, Teodora Oprisor, Fabian Langguth, Camille Lemonnier [ B Records / CD - released 8/Jan/2021 ] Every year, The Orsay-Royaumont Academy welcomes duos of young singers and pianists who work under the artistic aegis of their elders, thus perfecting and honing their passion for art songs and Lieder. Once again, B Records makes the most of this... |
Elena Kelessidi
A Russian Romance [ Onyx / CD - released 29/Sep/2008 ] |
Mussorgsky
Bilder einer Ausstellung, 13 Klavierstücke Elena Kuschnerova [ ORFEO / CD - released 25/Jun/2002 ] |
Bach, Joha
Italienisches Konzert u.a. Elena Kuschnerova [ ORFEO / CD - released 12/Apr/2001 ] |
ERNEST BLOCH
America / Suite Hebraique Elena Matusova, choirmaster / Hagai Shaham, violin / Lucnica Chorus / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Atlas Camerata Orchestra / Dalia Atlas [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Jul/2005 ] "This will be a surefire winner for Bloch specialists and also for those intrigued by patriotic immigrant Americana. These are both good performances and I greatly liked Shaham's sturdy singing tone." -- Rob Barnett, MusicWeb International, June 2005 |
DONIZETTI
Donizetti Heroines Elena Mosuc (soprano) / Symphony Orchestra of Croatian Radio-Television, Ivo Lipanovic [ Sony Classical / CD - released 6/May/2014 ] "Mosuc is not found lacking when it comes to surmounting the fioriture of whichever cabaletta is being sung, her technical prowess ensuring admirable results and the voice well honed, with trills and clean articulation in florid stretches." (IRR) |
MAHLER
Symphony No 2 'Resurrection' / Symphony No. 10 in F sharp minor - Adagio Elena Mosuc (soprano) Zlata Bulycheva (mezzo-soprano) / London Symphony Orchestra & chorus / Valery Gergiev [ LSO Live SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "This really is a very appealing performance, and even in a crowded field I can easily imagine it giving Mahlerians a good deal of pleasure." (ClassicsToday 9/9) |
FRANZ LEHAR
Schan ist die Welt (operetta in three acts) Elena Mosuc (soprano) Zoran Todorovich (tenor) Roland Kandlbinder (tenor) / Manchner Rundfunkorchester / Ulf Schirmer [ CPO / CD - released 18/Jun/2006 ] "the sound is first class!" (MusicWeb May 2006) |
TCHAIKOVSKY
The Snow Maiden, Op. 12 (complete incidental music) Elena Okolysheva (mezzo-soprano) / Arkady Mishenkin (tenor) / Moscow Capella / Moscow Symphony Orchestra / Igor Golovchin [ NAXOS / CD - released 18/Oct/2009 ] Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Capella, Igor Golovschin |