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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphonies; Concertos; Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District Boston Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons, with Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Yuja Wang (piano), Thomas Rolfs (trumpet), Baiba Skride (violin) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 19 CD Box Set - released 18/Jul/2025 ] The Boston Symphony Orchestra and their music director Andris Nelsons announce their upcoming album, on which they present their acclaimed Shostakovich symphony cycle to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer's death in 1975. . |
DEBUSSY
La Mer / Prelude a l'apras-midi d'un / Printemps / Nocturnes (with Ibert - Escales) Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch [ Sony / RCA Originals / CD - released 10/Apr/2011 ] "This makes a superb introduction for the first-time buyer to Debussy's major orchestral masterpieces. It may even provide a point of entry to those unable to relate to the softer-centred impressionist Debussy more commonly heard." (MusicWeb July 04) |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS / CLAUDE DEBUSSY / JACQUES IBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: A Hi-Fi Spectacular Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch [ RCA Victor Living Stereo / CD - released 6/Dec/1993 ] "..the real value of this disc lies in the Debussy. This has to be one of the most sensitive of all La mers, fluent and fluid with a real francophile feel to the dancing rhythms - this is a real Frenchman's response to the sea" MusicWeb |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Symphonies Nos 4 & 2 Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch [ Sony Classical Originals / CD - released 10/Apr/2011 ] "Brisk tempos, wicked string and woodwind attacks keep this affectionate version on its toes. Without preliminaries, the Finale erupts out of the opening motifs, a series of punctuated lightning bolts interrupted by woodwinds' pipings and strings'... |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphonies 1 - 9 (5 CD set) Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 20/May/2012 ] "The recording is atmospheric in the Boston manner, and with Dynagroove makes even small machines give an impression of opulence." (Gramophone on the LP release) |
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky - Symphonies 1 'Winter Daydreams', 2 "Little Russian", 4 / 'Nutcracker' Suite Boston Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas [ Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / 2 CD - released 16/Mar/2017 ] "The New Philharmonia play with precision and polish … and on recording quality this DGG version […] is clearly the smoothest and most faithful" Gramophone Symphony No 2 |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 / Finlandia / Valse Triste / Swan of Tuonela Boston Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis [ Philips / CD - released 20/Oct/1989 ] "The new digital transfers give greater presence to the wind and brass, and place them more vividly in the aural picture." (Gramophone on the reissue) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Tone Poems (Incls Pohjola's Daughter & Karelia Suite) Boston Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis [ Philips ABC Eloquence / CD - released 1/May/2005 ] 'In short, what you have here are Sibelius' three greatest tone poems (En Saga, Pohjola's Daughter, and Tapiola) in outstanding interpretations and great sound, along with two popular favorites done every bit as well. Need I say more?' 10/10... |
David Bowie (narrator) / Philadelphia Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy / Boston Pops / Arthur Fiedler
Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf (LP) [ Music On Vinyl / LP - released 23/Oct/2014 ] David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf (1978) is a classical music album containing David Bowie's narration of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 composition Peter And The Wolf. The music is performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by... |
JOHN TAVENER
Lamentations and Praises Chanticleer / Handel and Haydn Society of Boston Ensemble / Joseph Jennings [ Teldec / CD - released 13/Jul/2002 ] "Chanticleer's blissful singing is all-consuming; might this be Tavener's greatest work yet?" Gramophone Magazine (Feb 2002) |
VIVALDI
The Four Seasons (with Geminiani-Concerto Grosso) Christina Day Martinson (violin) / Boston Baroque / Martin Pearlman [ Telarc / CD - released 1/Mar/2009 ] For years, Telarc has urged its premier baroque orchestra to record Vivaldi's great violin showpiece, the ever fresh, ever popular Four Seasons. |
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GLUCK
Iphigénie en Tauride [complete opera] Christine Goerke, Rodney Gilfry, Vinson Cole, Stephen Salters, Sharon Baker / Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman [ Telarc Records / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Oct/2012 ] |
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CARL ORFF
Carmina Burana Evelyn Mandac, Stanley Kolk, Sherrill Milnes / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa [ Sony / RCA Originals / CD - released 10/Apr/2011 ] "I would urge the mid-price RCA version by Ozawa every time...polished and incisive with Sherrill Milnes as a magnificent baritone soloist." (Gramophone) |
MOZART / HAYDN / SHOSTAKOVICH / BEETHOVEN / RACHMANINOV / MOZART
The Complete Concerto Recordings Evgeny Kissin (piano) / Moscow Virtuosi, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra [ RCA Red Seal / 4 CD Box Set - released 20/Nov/2015 ] Reissued at a special price! |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Boston Symphony Orchestra: Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa, Andre Previn, Claudio Abbado. William Steinberg, Michael Tilson Thomas, Leonard Bernstein, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon Conductors & Orchestras / 57 CD Box Set - released 20/Jun/2019 ] The BSO's 1969-70 season was a landmark year for the orchestra with the arrival of distinguished conductor William Steinberg and the start of their recording legacy with DG. The label immediately reinforced its commitment to the BSO. |
WILLIAMS / MORRICONE / BONFA / PREVIN / BERNSTEIN / LEGRAND / etc
John Williams Conductor Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell (violins) Yo Yo Ma (cello) / Pittsburg Symphjony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, John Williams [ Sony Classics / 20 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2018 ] In 1980, composer John Williams became one of the most visible conductors on the planet after being named Music Director of the Boston Pops Orchestra. Since then he has lead hundreds of high-profile concerts with the Pops and with many other leading... |
EDUARD LALO / JEAN SIBELIUS / MAURICE RAVEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole / Sibelius: Concerto in D minor / Ravel: Tzigane Itzhak Perlman (violin) / London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf [ RCA Papillon Collection / CD - released 20/Jun/1987 ] Perlman was introduced to the wider American public when he appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show twice in 1958. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1963 and won the Leventritt Competition in 1964. |
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DEBUSSY
The Claude Debssy Collection [18 CD set] James Galway, Paul Crossley, Tokyo String Quartet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, etc [ Sony Classics / 18 CD Box Set - released 1/Apr/2012 ] This limited-edition boxed set is a real bargain for all who would like to hear more from the composer of famous works like Clair de lune and La Mer. |
DEBUSSY / FELDMAN / DAHL / BERNSTEIN / TCHAIKOVSKY / COSTELLO / GRIEG / SCHUMANN
Michael Tilson Thomas - Complete Deutsche Grammophon & Argo Recordings Jean-Marc Luisada (piano), Paul Zukofsky (violin), Frederica von Stade; Thomas Hampson / London Symphony, Boston Symphony, etc, Michael Tilson Thomas [ Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / 14 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2024 ] Michael Tilson Thomas's complete recordings for Deutsche Grammophon (1970-2003) and Argo (1992-1995) encapsulate the conductor's restlessly exploratory nature and masterful handling of the modern orchestra. The recordings in this collection... |
