Since you are interested in Symphony No. 2 / Variations On A Theme By Haydn, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
BRAHMS
Ein Deutsches Requiem (German Requiem) Arleen Auger (soprano) / Richard Stilwell (baritone) / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra / Robert Shaw [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "Shaw's performance is characterized by well-judged tempos, a steady rhythmic pulse, and perfectly judged balances, not only with regard to individual choral lines, but also between chorus and orchestra." -American Record Guide |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Tragic Overture Horacio Guiterrez (piano) /Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 11/Aug/2003 ] "The richly enjoyable performance benefits from an aural frame in which the piano and orchestra are especially well balanced, and the overall sound quality equalsthe finest yet achieved on this label." -Stereo |
JACKSON / MENDELSSOHN / VIERNE / DURUFLE / SCHUMANN / BRAHMS
The Willis Organ at Salisbury Cathedral (Durufle, Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, etc) Michael Murray (Willis organ at Salisbury Cathedral) [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 6/Dec/2004 ] "The redoubtable Michael Murray provides us an altogether concert of magnificent music on this disc...The disc's sonics, as might be expected, are superb." -High Performance Review |
BRAHMS
Symphony No. 1 / Academic Festival Overture Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Sir Charles Mackerras [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 20/Sep/2005 ] "An example of what's best in a new school of thought on the subject, the discs are indispensable." - Los Angeles Times |
SCHUBERT
Symphony No 8 Unfinished / Symphony No 9 The Great Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Sir Charles MacKerras [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 1/Jun/2008 ] Following an unprecedented success with his Brahms symphony cycle on Telarc, Sir Charles Mackerras and the SCO bring their special brand of scholarship, clarity and vigor to two of Schubert's most important works-both on one CD! |
VERDI / MOZART / BERLIOZ / BRAHMS / RACHMANINOV / etc
The Power & The Majesty: Great Choral Classics Shaw Festival Singers / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra / Robert Shaw [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "Robert Shaw struts his stuff with standout performances from the Atlanta Choruses...If you want to hear the full potential of compact discs, you need go no further than the Telarc recording of Carmina Burana." - Stereophile |
BRAHMS
Liebeslieder Waltzes & Evening Songs Shaw Festival Singers / Robert Shaw [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 12/Feb/2006 ] "The chorus is beautiful in its flawless execution of Brahm's music. The Telarc recording is flawlessly smooth and natural. Full texts and translations are included." -Fanfare |