DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Cantatas Aleksei Tanovitski (bass) & Kostiantin Andrejev (tenor) / Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Narva Boys Choir & Estonian Concert Choir, Paavo Järvi [ Erato / Warner Classics / CD - released 20/Jun/2015 ] "Järvi's Estonians perform with fervour and the Razin makes the issue worthwhile." (Sunday Times) |
NIELS W. GADE
Symphonies Nos 1 - 8 / Violin Concerto Anton Kontra (violin) Roland Pontinen (piano) / Malmo Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi /Stockholm Sinfonietta, Neeme Jarvi [ BIS / 5 CD Box Set - released 1/Jan/2010 ] During the mid-19th century, the Danish composer Niels W. Gade was one of Europe's most well-known composers, conducting his own works all over the continent. Starting out as a protégé of Mendelssohn, he later became his successor as music director... |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Paavo Järvi conducts Richard Strauss [Don Juan / Ein Heldenleben] NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo, Paavo Järvi [ RCA Red Seal / Sony Classical / CD - released 1/Jul/2017 ] "Supremely vivid Strauss, guided by the surest of conducting hands…[this] series - may it be all the symphonic poems - can only go from strength to strength. Amazing work." BBC Music Five Stars Recording of the Month - May 2017 |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 BLU-RAY Camilla Tilling (soprano), Lilli Paasikivi (mezzo) / Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (HR-Sinfonieorchester), Paavo Järvi [ C Major Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 25/Feb/2017 ] "the First Symphony...is wholly successful in its balance of detail and flow, and the Second includes a lovely 'Urlicht' from Finnish mezzo-soprano Lilli Paasikivi." BBC Music |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: The Symphonies Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Paavo Berglund, conductor [ Ondine / 3 CD Box Set - released 25/Feb/2013 ] This triple CD contains the complete symphonies of Brahms, performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under the direction of Finnish conductor Paavo Berglund. These recordings were made live at the Baden-Baden Festival Hall in May 2000. |
MENDELSSOHN / SCHUMANN
Violin Concertos Christian Tetzlaff (violin) / Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi [ Ondine / CD - released 20/Nov/2011 ] "Christian Tetzlaff is an absolutely fabulous violinist, and this repertoire suits him perfectly. His tone is unfailingly sweet, penetrating, and lyrical, but never burdened with excessive vibrato." (10/10 ClassicsToday Jan 2012) |
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral' Christiane Oelze (sop) Petra Lang (mezzo) Klaus Florian Vogt (ten) Matthias Goerne (bar) / Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen / Paavo Jarvi [ RCA SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] "Even if you think you know the work intimately, Järvi's interpretation will likely render it afresh in many ways, a precious gift from a major talent." The Independent, 15th January 2010 ***** "The Bremen Chamber Philharmonic plays superlatively... |
SIBELIUS / TUBIN
Symphony No. 2 in D Major / Symphony No. 5 in B Minor Cincinatti Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 1/Sep/2002 ] "...majestic, beautifully detailed" - Cincinnati Enquirer |
BARTOK
Concerto for Orchestra (with Lutoslawski's Fanfare for Louisville. ) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc SACD / SACD - released 1/Apr/2006 ] "A release I will revisit occasionally if the mood takes me, the LutosÅ‚awski more successful than the Bartók" (MusicWeb Sept 2006) |
MUSSORGSKY
Pictures at an Exhibition / Night on Bald Mountain / Prelude to 'Khovanshchina' Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc / CD - released 4/Apr/2009 ] "Satan's revels on Bare Mountain creep upon us with a fabulously controlled crescendo before unravelling with crystal-clear textures and masterful negotiations of the many tempo changes. Both here and in some of the Pictures stopped horns and... |
STRAVINSKY
Petrouchka / The Firebird Suite / Scherzo a la Russe Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 15/Apr/2003 ] "Järvi conducts with vigour and his Cincinnati band do him proud." Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (May 2003) |
PROKOFIEV
Romeo and Juliet (3 Suites) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 21/Nov/2003 ] "Bringing together all three Romeo and Juliet suites on one recording makes for a captivating, powerful listening experience. Prokofiev's music is a wonderful match for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, so I am very excited about this disc." —Paavo... |
PROKOFIEV
Romeo and Juliet (3 Suites) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc SACD / SACD - released 16/Feb/2004 ] On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in full 5.1 surround sound! PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM - "Bringing together all three Romeo and Juliet suites on one recording makes for a captivating, powerful listening experience. Prokofiev's... |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 10 (with Tormis - Overture No. 2) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 4/Apr/2009 ] Paavo Jarvi and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Serve Up a Powerful Shostakovich 10 On Their Latest CD . . . |
BERLIOZ
Symphonie fantastique, Love Scene from Romeo and Juliet Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 10/Sep/2001 ] Paavo Jarvi makes his debut recording with the Cincinnati Symphony |
RACHMANINOV
Symphony No 2 / Dances from Aleko / Scherzo Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc / CD - released 10/Dec/2010 ] "What makes this a performance to enjoy from start to finish are the dynamic range and natural presence of the Telarc recording, from the silky first entry of lower strings to the clear, full textures of heady climaxes." BBC Music Magazine, May 2007 **** |
PROKOFIEV
Symphony No. 5 / Lieutenant Kije Suite Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc / CD - released 30/May/2008 ] |
PROKOFIEV
Symphony No. 5 / Lieutenant Kije Suite Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/May/2008 ] This disc showcases the two sides of Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 shows a dramatic and serious side, while the Lieutenant Kijé Suite represents a more playful approach. |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, Pathetique / Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc Records / CD - released 21/Oct/2007 ] "The music on this recording is highly charged and very emotional," said Paavo Järvi. "Tchaikovsky, who experienced many ups and downs in his life, was a master at putting his own intense feelings into his compositions. Listeners can hear this... |
DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 (with Martinu - Symphony No. 2) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Jarvi [ Telarc / CD - released 29/Oct/2005 ] "The unique coupling is just one of many points in this disc's favour" Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (Oct 2005) |