MAHLER
Symphony No. 4 in G major Laura Claycomb (soprano) / London Symphony Orchestra / Valery Gergiev [ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 20/May/2010 ] "pacing is almost always emotionally precise, and sonorities rounded and well-judged" BBC Music Magazine, May 2010 *** |
LISZT
Eine Symphonie zu Dantes Divina Commedia and Tasso, Lamento e Trionfo (Dante Symphony) London Symphony Orchestra / Leon Botstein [ Telarc Records / CD - released 5/Dec/2003 ] A compelling recording of Liszt's "Eine Symphonie zu Dantes Divina commedia" and "Tasso, lamento e trionfo" with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leon Botstein and featuring London Oratory School Schola. |
GLIERE
ILYA MUROMETZ SYMPHONY NO. 3 OP. 42 LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, LEON BOTSTEIN [ TELARC / SACD ] |
POPOV / SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 1, Op. 7 / Theme and Variations, Op. 3 London Symphony Orchestra / Leon Botstein [ Telarc SACD / SACD - released 6/Dec/2004 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in discrete multi-channel surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM. Popov's Symphony No. 1 "fits into the category of great music in the orchestral repertory that requires advocacy," says Leon... |
GLIERE
Symphony No 3, 'Il'ya Mouromets',Op. 42. London Symphony Orchestra / Leon Botstein [ Telarc Records / CD - released 2/Mar/2003 ] Editor's Choice (Gramophone Magazine February 2003)- "Leon Botstein is one of the champions of the byways of the late Romantic repertoire. Here, teamed up with the splendid LSO, he gives Glière's epic Third Symphony, Il'ya Mouromets, one of its... |
TCHAIKOVSKY
Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48 / Francesca da Rimini London Symphony Orchestra / Leopold Stokowski [ Pentatone SACD / SACD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] "Stokowski often was ahead of everyone else in sound reproduction--and here again is exciting proof, discovered 30 years later." - Chicago Tribune |
HUBERT PARRY
An English Suite / Lady Radnor's Suite / etc. London Symphony Orchestra / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Adrian Boult [ Lyrita / CD - released 1/Apr/2007 ] "The conspicuous qualities of Parry’s writing for the voice have possibly diverted attention from his impressive achievements as an instrumental composer….he composed five symphonies, three suites, a concert overture, an elegy, a set of variations,... |
MEYERBEER / GLINKA / STRAUSS / TCHAIKOVSKY / SMETANA / WEBER / etc
Kaleidoscope - An Orchestral Extravaganza London Symphony Orchestra, London Proms Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 5/Feb/2021 ] Mercury, Philips and Decca recordings of orchestral pops conducted by the supremely versatile Sir Charles Mackerras, including a pair of Strauss overtures new to CD. |
RAVEL
Ravel: Boléro / Daphnis et Chloë Suite No.2 / Ma mère l'oye Suite / La Valse London Symphony Orchestra / Louis Fremaux [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] Essential Ravel conducted by a master French maestro |
MAHLER
Symphony No 6 London Symphony Orchestra / Mariss Jansons conductor [ LSO Live / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2003 ] EDITOR'S CHOICE Gramophone Magazine (UK) |
EL-KHOURY
New York, Tears and Hope / The Rivers Engulfed London Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins (Conductor) / Daniel Harding (Conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Oct/2006 ] "I know that the composer was grateful for and proud, pleased, and excited by the meticulous performances his music received here. He was present at the recordings and you can be sure that what you hear is what he intended and that the performers... |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphony No 10 in E minor London Symphony Orchestra / Maxim Shostakovich [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] Alto returns this outstanding recording of Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony to international availability in this value-priced edition. |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphony No.5 / "Gadfly" Suite London Symphony Orchestra / Maxim Shostakovich [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] Maxim Shostakovich leads the London Symphony Orchestra in powerful, characterful recordings of two of his father's masterpieces - the witty, colorful musical portraits of The Gadfly, and the overwhelming sweep and monumental impact of the great... |
TCHAIKOVSKY
Swan Lake (complete ballet) London Symphony Orchestra. Michael Tilson Thomas [ Sony Essential Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No 5 London Symphony Orchestra / Mstislav Rostropovich [ LSO Live / SACD - released 14/Feb/2005 ] "(Rostropovich's) energy would have put many younger conductors to shame, and his inspiration and insight, as well as the incendiary virtuosity of the LSO players, made this a uniquely convincing performance" The Guardian, 9 July 2004 - Hybrid SACD... |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No 8 London Symphony Orchestra / Mstislav Rostropovich-conductor [ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 16/Jul/2005 ] 'the most overwhelming performance; could musical expression possibly go further?' DISC OF THE MONTH BBC Music Magazine |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No 11 London Symphony Orchestra / Mstislav Rostropovich-conductor [ LSO Live SACD / SACD - released 12/Dec/2004 ] 'RECORD OF THE MONTH and EDITOR'S CHOICE Gramophone - Hybrid SACD Compatible with all CD players. Includes high denstity stereo and surround tracks that can be read by SACD players. |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No 5 London Symphony Orchestra / Mstislav Rostropovich-conductor [ LSO Live / CD - released 4/Sep/2002 ] 'a Rostropovich performance is impossible to experience in the abstract. The Fifth Symphony breathed out a sense of moral struggle' The Times, 9 July 2004 |
BRAHMS
21 Hungarian Dances London Symphony Orchestra / Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 9/Jun/2003 ] 'Järvi has captured the feel of the music - more Gypsy than Hungarian - very well… If you missed this one the first time around , grab it now. At its new medium price, it's hard to go wrong. Good notes and attractive packaging complete the... |
RACHMANIOV / KALINNOKOV
Symphony No. 3 / etc. London Symphony Orchestra / Neeme Jarvi (conductor) [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Apr/2012 ] |