Since you are interested in Classical Masterworks: from Bach's Brandenburg Concertos via some of Paganini's violin concertos to Satie's piano miniatures., here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
BERLIOZ
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14 / Herminie - Scène lyrique (cantata) Aurelia Legay (soprano) / Les Musiciens du Louvre & Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Marc Minkowski [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 20/Aug/2009 ] Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique of 1830 was his direct response to hearing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for the first time. |
BRAHMS / SCHUMANN
3 Intermezzi Op 117 / Fantasie in C, Op 17 John Lill (piano) [ Signum / CD - released 30/Jun/2006 ] "this CD is an attractive purchase ...a masterpiece from a composer by a player who knows exactly what is needed and delights in communicating it" Musical Opinion |
RACHMANINOV
The best of Rachmaninov (2 CD set) Klara Wurtz (piano) Helene Grimaud (piano) Nikolai Lugansky (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 15/Sep/2007 ] This is a selection from the repertoire of one of the most romantic composers ever. His second pianoconcerto is probably his best-known work. Being a pianist himself Rachmaninoff knew very well how to write virtuoso music for this instrument. |
BOCCHERINI
String Quintets - Volume 9 La Magnifica Comunita [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Feb/2011 ] This is brilliantly written music by a masterful composer at the peak of his creative talent. |
J.S. BACH
Motets BWV225-230 Netherlands Chamber Choir / Peter Dijkstra [ Channel Classics SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 31/May/2008 ] "Finally, here is a recording of Bach's motets (sung at sensible tempos) that employs a moderately-sized choir...Channel Classics' sound is typically demonstration-quality...Essential!" (ClassicsToday 10/10) |
DVORAK
Stabat Mater / Serenade for Strings Stefania Woytowicz (soprano), Vera Soukupová (alto), Ivo Zídek (tenor) Kim Borg (bass) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Vaclav Smetácek [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 10/Dec/2010 ] "Kubelik does the [Serenade] very beautifully." (Gramophone) |