Since you are interested in Le Sacre du Printemps [The Rite of Spring] 1951 & 1959 recordings, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No 3 / Suite No 2 Martha Argerich & Nelson Freire (pianos) / Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Riccardo Chailly [ Philips 50 / CD - released 5/May/2001 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - One of the most electrifying "live" recordings of a concerto ever made and a constant best-seller. |
MAURICE RAVEL / HECTOR BERLIOZ
Ravel: Sheherazade / Berlioz: Les Nuits d'ete / with a recital of French songs (rec 1963) Regine Crespin (soprano) / Suisse Romande Orchestra / Ernest Ansermet [ Decca Originals / CD - released 20/Aug/2006 ] "Crespin is right inside these songs and ravel's magically sensuous music emerges with striking spontaneity. She is superbly supported by Ansermet who, aided by the Decca engineers, weaves a fine tonal web round the voice." (Penguin Guide Rosette) |
GEORGES BIZET
Bizet: Carmen (Complete opera recorded in 1977) [CDs plus Blu-ray audio / Dolby Atmos] Teresa Berganza, Placido Domingo, Sherril Milnes, Ilena Cotrubas / Ambrosian Singers / London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / 3 CD/Blu-ray Disc - released 5/Jun/2020 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - Still a benchmark recording of the most famous opera of all, with an idiomatic assumption of the title role by Teresa Berganza and the young Plácido Domingo. |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.): The Complete Songs Vol. 1 Christine Brewer (soprano) / Roger Vignoles (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Jun/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Finlandia / En Saga / Karelia Suite / Swan of Tuonela / etc Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 22/Aug/2015 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - "Virile, atmospheric readings. Another classic to treasure in this series with very good sound" (MusicWeb Jan 2007) |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: Complete Etudes (Incls 'La Campanella') Claudio Arrau, Nikita Magaloff (pianos) [ Philips Duo / 2 CD - released 28/Oct/2007 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - "Arrau's recording conveys a remarkable combination of depth and brilliance." (1001 Classical) |
BRAHMS
Symphony No 1 in C minor / Variations on a theme by Joseph Haydn / 5 Hungarian Dances Cleveland Orchestra / George Szell [ Sony Great Performances / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - In revitalizing Great Performances - with a rich new design that uses original LP cover art as its signature - Sony Classical has gone back to the vaults to find classic... |
SCRIABIN
Symphony No. 3 'Le Divin Poame' Russian National Orchestra / Mikhail Pletnev [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 25/May/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - The latest addition to Pletnev's catalogue of Russian music! |
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Debussy: Pelleas and Melisande (Complete Opera recorded in 1978) Richard Stilwell, Frederica von Stade, Josa van Dam. Berlin Philharmonic / Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Home of Opera / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2017 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "a very characteristically Karajan performance, deeply committed and full of beautiful things. The casting is excellent." (Gramophone) |
CARL NIELSEN
Nielsen: Symphonies 1-3 / Aladdin Suite San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Herbert Blomstedt [ Double Decca / 2 CD - released 12/Jul/2000 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "The recording is very fine: the sound has plenty of room to expand, there is a very good relationship between the various sections of the orchestra and a realistic... |
RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos nos. 2 (with Tchaikovsky-Piano Concerto No 1) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) / Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra / Stanislaw Wislocki / Wiener Symphoniker / Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Originals / CD - released 1/Jan/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "Svyatoslav Richter, one of the greatest pianist of the 20th century who was largely self-taught, had survived traumatic events and restrictions on his concert tours during the... |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: The Troyens (Complete Opera) Ben Heppner, Michelle de Young, Petra Lang / London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis [ LSO Live / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Jan/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER - 2002 (Best Opera recording) |
ROSSINI
Petite Messe Solennelle Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Hilary Summers (alto) Andrew Tortise (tenor) / King's Consort / Robert King with Mark Williams (harmonium) [ Hyperion / CD - released 25/Sep/2006 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - 'Twelve voices, two pianos, one harmonium: The King's Consort perform Rossini's Mass in its original intimate dimensions, sized to fit a Paris salon. Hardly petite in length, it's... |
FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Busoni: Piano Concerto in C major Op 39 Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Mark Elder (conductor) [ Hyperion Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 22 / CD - released 4/Feb/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) |
IVES / BARBER
Piano Sonata No. 2 / Piano Sonata Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 7/Aug/2004 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "Comes Marc-Andre Hamelin with the most spectacular pianism of all, yet played firmly at the service of the music. He's consistently faster than his rivals whenever a speeding-up... |
PROKOFIEV / RAVEL
Cinderella, Op.87-Suite from the Ballet: Transcribed for 2 Pianos / Ma mere l'oye-for Piano Duet Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev (pianos) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Aug/2004 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - 2005 Grammy Winner: Best Chamber Music Performance |
STRAVINSKY
Petrushka (complete ballet) Pulcinella (suite) [recorded 1967 & 1963] New Philharmonia Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra / Otto Klemperer [ Testament / CD - released 1/Dec/2006 ] "This previously unpublished recording of Petrushka is a remarkable discovery: a notable resurrection with a strange tale attendant upon it." (Gramophone) |