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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Alicia de Larrocha (piano) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Concerto). The Philadelphia Orchestra (Symphonic Dances). Charles Dutoit [ Decca ABC Eloquence / CD - released 18/Aug/2005 ] Recorded early in Dutoit's career and originally coupled with the Schumann concerto, this is the first appearance on CD of his Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 with Alicia de Larrocha as a fine and poetic soloist. |
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EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Cello Concerto / Enigma Variations / Froissart / Starlight Express / etc Alison Hagley (soprano) Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone) Robert Cohen (cello) / Royal Philharmonic / Welsh National Opera Orch. / Sir Charles Mackerras [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Nov/2007 ] "Mackerras captures the wistful charm of the quieter pieces (on CD2) very effectively, and spirits are high in the more robust items" Gramophone |
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LISZT / MAHLER
Der Himmlische Leben Anne Schwanewilms (soprano) & Charles Spencer (piano) [ ONYX / CD - released 10/Mar/2013 ] "Schwanewilms's voice is an acquired taste; those who crave full-bodied Italianate lushness of tone will not 'get' the singing of this gifted German jugendlich dramatisch soprano" (International Record Review) |
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PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY / FELIX MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY
Mendelssohn & Tchaikovsky - Violin Concertos Arabella Steinbacher (violin), Charles Dutoit, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande [ Pentatone / CD - released 1/Jun/2015 ] This release arguably features the two greatest concertos ever written for the violin: performed by one of the most brilliant violinists of her generation, together with one of the finest orchestras, and under the baton of one of the world's foremost... |
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GAVIN BRYARS
Three Viennese Dances Arditti String Quartet / Pascal Pongy : French horn / Charles Fullbrook : percus [ ECM Records / CD - released 1/Jan/2001 ] Recorded February 1986 |
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HELENA TULVE
Arboles lloran por lluvia Ariana Savall / Charles Barbier / Taniel Kirikal / NYYD Quartet [ ECM New Series / CD ] Recorded in churches in Tallinn as well as the Estonian Concert Hall, the five compositions heard on "Arboles lloran por lluvia" (Trees cry for rain) give deeper insight into the unique sound-world of Helena Tulve, into music which is nourished by... |
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BEETHOVEN
Piano Concertos 3, 4 & 5 Artur Pizarro (piano) / Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras [ Linn ECHO / 2 CD - released 20/Feb/2014 ] Renowned conductor Sir Charles Mackerras leads pianist Artur Pizarro and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a truly memorable performance of these great works. Originally released in 2009, 'Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concertos 3, 4 & 5' has been... |
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W.A. MOZART
Der Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) Highlights Barbara Hendricks / June Anderson / Ulrike Steinsky / Jerry Hadley / Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Sir Charles MacKerras [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 15/Feb/2006 ] "...the sound is outstanding-both clean and rich." -American Record Guide |
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LEOS JANACEK
Janáček: From The House of The Dead (complete opera) Bayerische Staatsoper / Peter Rose, Evgeniya Sotnikova, Aleš Briscein, Charles Workman / Simone Young (cond) [ Bel Air DVD / DVD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] "The cast is large and too numerous to acknowledge everyone, and there are no weak links. Bo Skovhus scores another career highlight as Šiškov and makes almost a mini-opera of his long scene." Five Stars OperaNow |
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LEOS JANACEK
Janáček: From The House of The Dead (complete opera) BLU-RAY Bayerische Staatsoper / Peter Rose, Evgeniya Sotnikova, Aleš Briscein, Charles Workman / Simone Young (cond) [ Bel Air Blu-ray / DVD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] Death is never far away in Leo Janáeks work : in The Cunning Little Vixen, the main character falls under the fire of a hunter, Katia Kabanova kills herself, Emilia Marty in The Makropulos Case has to deal with the hard consequences of eternal youth.... |
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GRACE WILLIAMS
Ballads for Orchestra / Symphony No 2 / etc BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley / London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Groves [ Lyrita / CD - released 10/Apr/2009 ] |
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BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
Beautiful Wedding: Prelude (Incls 'Flower Duet', 'Clair de lune' & 'Air On A G String') Various artists and performers including Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Boston Baroque, Leonard Slatkin & Charles Mackerras [ Telarc / CD - released 9/Jun/2008 ] Set the mood for your beautiful wedding with Prelude. Serenade arriving guests with this lovely collection of classical music, featuring tranquil works from Satie, Handel, Mozart, Bach and more. From the first dreamy strains of Delibes' "Flower Duet"... |
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W.A. MOZART
Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra / Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet Benny Goodman (clarinet) / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch / Boston symphony String Quartet [ Sony Originals / CD - released 20/May/2011 ] Two classic reformances now remastered. |
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Beta Hector With Dionne Charles
Payback [ Tru Thoughts / 7in - released 3/May/2010 ] |
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WAGNER
Sydney Opera House Opening Concert 1973 (including a DVD of highlights from the concert) Birgit Nilsson (soprano) / Sydney Symphony Orchestra / Charles Mackerras [ ABC Classics / 2 CD/DVD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] In September 1973 in front of a packed, emotion charged house Sir Charles Mackerras conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the first concert to be staged in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. The all-Wagner concert featured Wagnerian... |
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BJØRN CHARLES DREYER
Time and Mass Bjørn Charles Dreyer, / Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra [ Nxn Recordings / CD - released 26/Feb/2021 ] Time and Mass challenges our perception of how a guitar sounds. |
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Bobby Charles
Bobby Charles (Encore Series) [ UK COMP / CD - released 22/Feb/2010 ] |
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Bobby Charles
Timeless [ CD - released 22/Jun/2010 ] |
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Bobby Charles
Wish You Were Here Right Now [ Stony Plain / CD - released 22/Feb/2010 ] |
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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 |