Since you are interested in An introduction to Beethoven (Incls Piano Concerto No. 5 'Emperor' & Symphony No. 5 in C minor), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
An introduction to Debussy (Incls 'La Mer' & 'Prelude a l'apras-midi d'un faune') Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] Often described as an 'Impressionist' composer, French composer Claude Debussy was one of the most original voices of the early 20th Century, with a distinctly French musical outlook in his compositions. |
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 |
JOSEF HAYDN
Piano Sonatas John Lill (piano) [ Signum / CD - released 16/May/2007 ] "He is one of the greatest Pianists alive today. Across the board, I do not know another pianist who could hold a candle to this magisterial keyboard player. Unsurpassed playing. An intellectual giant and a master craftsman." Michael Tumelty, The... |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 1 & 9 / The Age opf Gold - ballet suite L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Walter Weller / London Symphony Orchestra, Jean Martinon (conductor) [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 12/Dec/2009 ] Venerated for their perky, piquant performances and the ripe, rich Decca sound, Walter Weller's thrilling readings of Shostakovich's Symphonies 1 and 9 have long been on the reissue request lists. Now, they appear on CD for the first time. |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical' / Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 / 'Romeo and Juliet' Excerpts / etc Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 'Beautiful, persuasive playing from the Scottish National Orchestra' The Penguin Complete Guide |
PERCY GRAINGER
An Introduction to Percy Grainger (Including Country Gardens & Handel in the Strand) Stephen Varco (baritone) Penelope Thwaites (piano) / Joyful Company of Singers / BBC Philharmonic / City of London Sinfonia / etc [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] "Here's a recipe guaranteed to delight Grainger acolytes and inquisitive newcomers alike: a liberal sprinkling of old friends." (Gramophone) |