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TRADITIONAL
Magic of the Balalaika! Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra, Dmitri Hochlobv [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 20/Sep/2015 ] The Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra produce what may truly be regarded as the sanctified sound of Russia. |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Walzer Ingrid Fliter (piano) [ Warner classics Inspiration / CD - released 31/Jul/2020 ] "…her playing is now enriched immeasurably by a poetic depth and subtle expressive imagination." BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 **** |
TRADITIONAL
Kalinka: The loveliest Russian folk songs Red Star Red Army Chorus, Anatoly N. Bazhalkin [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 6/Sep/2019 ] "Kalinka" beautifully captures the brash power and deep emotions of the Red Star Red Army Chorus. |
CLARKE / BACH / MOZART / HAYDN / ALBINONI / MARCELLO
A Portrait Maurice Andre (trumpet) with Jan Parker-Smith, Alfred Mitterhofer (organ), the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Erato / Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] "(These recordings serve, not only,) as an index of the trumpeter's fabulous chops, but also his sense of fantasy and imagination, his concern for colour, and his spurning of velocity and virtuosity for their own sakes." (MusicWeb) |
HANDEL / SCHUMANN / BRAHMS / BRUCKNER / etc
Nikolaus Harnoncourt: A Portrait Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor) / various orchestras [ Erato / Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] He began as a revolutionary in the cause of "original sound" before turning to the great Classical and Romantic symphonies - and making his own personal mark on them: Nikolaus Harnoncourt - one of the most significant conductors of modern times. |
TRADITIONAL
Moscow Nights: Russian folk songs Red Star Red Army Chorus, Anatoly N. Bazhalkin [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 1/May/2018 ] Wistful melodies, rousing dances: "Those who know Russian folk songs must admit that they all spring from heartbreak", wrote a traveller to 18th-century Russia. The penchant for gloom and melancholy that purportedly makes up the "Russian soul" has... |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart for My Baby Various Artists incls Sabine Meyer, Christian Zacharias, Manuel Barrueco, Herbert von karajan, etc [ Warner Classics Inspiration Series / CD - released 1/Apr/2015 ] A perfect program for young music lovers! Feed your child's mind and imagination with this fun journey through some of the world's most beautiful enjoyable music. |
ERIK SATIE
Best of Satie Aldo Ciccolini, Anne Queffelec (piano) / Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House [ Warner Classics Inspiration Series / CD - released 20/Jun/2015 ] Meditative piano sounds and glitter of Parisian cabaret. Satie was one of the most interesting figures of early 20th century Paris moving in the same artistic circles as Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Man Ray. He was known for his droll sense of... |
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Vivaldi: Gloria in D, RV589 (with Bach - Magnificat in D BWV243) Barbara Hendricks, Ann Murray, Jean Rigby, Uwe Heilmann / Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields / Sir Neville Marriner [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 1/Jun/2018 ] "Barbara Hendricks and Ann Murray are the admirably paired soloists in Vivaldi's Gloria; both bring beauty of line and a feeling of élan. Hendricks and Murray recur in Bach's Magnificat along with Jean Rigby, Uwe Heillman and Jorma Hynninen" MusWeb |
W. A. MOZART / ANTONIO ROSETTI
Die Schonsten Horn Konzerte (Best-Loved Horn Concertos) Barry Tuckwell (horn) / Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner / English Chamber Orchestra, Barry Tuckwell [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 13/Jun/2014 ] "The Academy strings sound very fresh and dance beautifully in the allegros... this reissue can be strongly recommended on all counts." - Gramophone on the Mozart |
EDWARD GRIEG
Grieg: Lyric Pieces Daniel Adni (piano) [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 1/May/2018 ] "His tone is always as ingratiating as his phrasing is rounded. Provided all that is needed is a poised account of what is written on the lines, the results are nearly always enjoyable." (Gramophone) |
de ABREU / BONFA / AZEVEDO / BARROSO / VEROSO / etc
Tico-Tico: Brazilian Melodies Daniel Barenboim (piano) with Robert Kassinger, Larry Combs, Emmanuel Pahud, Milton Nascimento, Alex Klein, Cyro Baptista, Nikolaj Znaider [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 23/Oct/2020 ] The exceptional musician Daniel Barenboim not only unites classical works such as the famous Bachianas Brasileiras by Villa-Lobos with Milhaud's Saudades do Brasil and popular Brazilian hits such as Jobim's Wave or Tico-Tico by Abreu. |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Requiem in D minor / Ave Vern\um Corpus / Maurerische Trauermusik Diana Montague, Michael Chance, Christoph Pregardien, Franz Josef Selig / Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann [ Erato / Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 1/Oct/2018 ] "These performances under Peter Neuman are of consistent quality, with an excellent balance of orchestra, soloists and chorus. Barbara Schlick and Franz-Josef Selig give splendid renderings of the most demanding soprano and bass parts. The allegro... |
VIVALDI / BACH / TELEMANN / DEBUSSY / MOZART / etc
Emmanuel Pahud - A Portrait Emmanuel Pahud (flute) [ Erato / Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] Brilliant, charming & versatile: When Emmanuel Pahud became the youngest member of the Berlin Philharmonic at the age of just 22, he was at the beginning of an unprecedented career. His technical brilliance and the exceptional musical versatility... |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Best of Messiah HMV56 Barbara Schlick (soprano) Michael Chance (alto) Howard Crook (tenor) Peter Kooy (bass) /English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus, Raymond Leppard [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD ] "Tempos are lively, though never breathless, and always well judged, and ornamentation is judicious. Choruses are resilient and have an agreeable sense of joy." Gramophone |
FAURE / GLAZUNOV / SAINT-SAENS / DVORAK / etc
The Swan - music for cello and orchestra Han-Na Chang (cello), Philharmonia Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Dec 2000) * * * * * 5 Stars - BBC Music Magazine (Dec 2000) |
PUCCINI / BIZET / OFFENBACH / GOUNOD / VERDI / etc
Jose Carreras: A Portrait Jose Carreras (tenor) / New Philharmonia, Vienna Philharmonic, etc [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 16/Oct/2016 ] The young Jose Carreras conquered the world's major opera houses with his beautiful, velvety voice. Despite contacting leukemia at the peak of his career, he enjoyed sensational success not only alongside Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo as "The... |
GEORGE GERSHWIN / COLE PORTER / IRVING BERLIN
Kiss Me Kate - The Best of Broadway Musical Kiri te Kanawa, Kim Criswell, Thomas Hampson, Chris Groenendaal / Ambrosian Chorus, London Sinfonietta, John McClinn [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 9/Sep/2016 ] Brought together here are 20 of the loveliest songs from great musicals by songwriting legends George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin - bursting with irresistible groove and infectious swing. |
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
The Sleeping Beauty (highlights from the complete ballet) London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn [ Warner Classics Inspiration Series / CD - released 20/Apr/2015 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - "André Previn's new version is much the best there has ever been-the best played and the best recorded." (Gramophone) |
FRANZ LEHAR
Best of Lehár - Das Land des Lächelns (Land of Smiles) Manfred Schmidt, Rudolf Schock, Helga Hildebrand, Erika Koth, Berlin Symphony, Wilhelm Schuchter [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] Franz Lehár developed the operetta far beyond the waltz-laden entertainment that was its origin; he orientated himself far more towards the opera. He took as his role model Puccini, as is evident in his Land des Lächelns (Land of Smiles), a... |
