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MARK HOLLMANN
Hollmann: Urinetown David Beach, Rachel Coloff / 2001 Broadway Cast [ RCA Victor / CD - released 17/May/2011 ] Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy |
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COLE PORTER
Porter: Kiss Me, Kate [Original Broadway Cast in Stereo] Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison / Broadway Cast [ Angel / Broadway / CD - released 17/May/1993 ] Directed by John C. Wilson with choreography by Hanya Holm, the original cast included Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Lisa Kirk, Harold Lang, Charles Wood and Harry Clark. |
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W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Mozart in Paris Orcestre de Chambre Fernand Oubradous, Fernand Oubradous, with various soloists [ EMI Classics / 2 CD - released 10/May/2011 ] "This recording of all of Mozart's compositions from his visits to Paris in 1763 & 1778 & performed by the Fernand Oubradous Orchestra has long been seen to be the definitive recording of these pieces" |
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HENRY KRIEGER
Krieger: Side Show Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner / Original 1997 Broadway Cast [ Sony Classical / CD - released 2/Feb/1997 ] Side Show is a musical by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music) based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who became famous stage performers in the 1930s. |
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MANUEL de FALLA
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Falla: Obras para piano Alicia de Larrocha (piano) [ EMI Classics / CD - released 21/Jul/1992 ] De Larrocha made numerous recordings of the solo piano repertoire and in particular the works of composers of her native Spain. She is best known for her recordings of the music of Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados, Federico Mompou, and Isaac... |
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ALBENIZ / TURINA / GRANADOS / FALLA / MOMPOU
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Spanish Fireworks Alicia de Larrocha (piano) [ Decca Ovation / CD - released 20/Jul/1990 ] "This music is mainly an evocation of dance and song, and the vividness and clarity, light and warmth are everywhere apparent' Gramophone |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Rondo in G minor for cello & orchestra / etc Alisa Weilerstein (cello), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek [ Decca / CD - released 21/Apr/2014 ] "Hers is an interpretation of passion. It is by no means heart-on-sleeve but, rather, it is distinguished by well-harnessed vigour and attack, susceptibility to the music's lyrical heart." (Gramophone Award Nomination 2015 - Concerto) |
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Allan Vache's Florida Jazz Allstars, featuring Johnny varro and Bob Haggart
Allan Vache's Florida Jazz Allstars [ Nagel Heyer / CD - released 2/Feb/1997 ] Recorded March 27 & 28, 1996 at Parc Studios, Orlando, Florida |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: String Quartets D887 & D353 Allegri String Quartet [ Decca / CD - released 2/Feb/1992 ] Recorded in 1979 and 1981 |
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REINHOLD GLIERE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Glière Conducts Glière: Ballet Suites Nos. 1 & 2 All-Union radio Orchestra, Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Reinhold Gliere [ Consonance / CD - released 22/Feb/1995 ] Recorded in 1947 |
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GILBERT and SULLIVAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gilbert & Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard Ambrosian Opera Chorus with Joel Grey, elizabeth Gale, Claire Powell, Alfred Marks, David Hillman & Elizabeth Bainbridge & others [ BBC / Umbrella DVD / DVD - released 10/Aug/2014 ] For more than 100 years the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan have played to packed audiences around the world. These two names have become synonymous with classic light opera - music that is timeless and tuneful lyrics that are witty, scathing and memorable. |
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GILBERT and SULLIVAN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gilbert & Sullivan: Ruddigore Ambrosian Opera Chorus with Vincent Price, Keith Michell, John Treleaven, Ann Howard, Sandra Dugdale, Donald Adams & Johanna Peters [ BBC / Umbrella DVD / DVD - released 10/Aug/2014 ] For more than 100 years the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan have played to packed audiences around the world. These two names have become synonymous with classic light opera - music that is timeless and tuneful lyrics that are witty, scathing and memorable. |
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MEYERBEER / GOUNOD / J. STRAUSS JR / AUBER / OUCCINI /MASSENET / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Amelia Farrugia - Joie De Vivre! Amelia Farrugia (soprano) / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Briger [ Decca Records / CD - released 2/Feb/2005 ] "...a coloratura with fine agility, a real trill, a very high extension, and an intelligent way with the texts. She also has an innate sense of rubato that can make even a chestnut-showpiece like Auber's "Laughing Song" seem like a new experience." |
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ARNOLD SCHOENBERG / RICHARD STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schoenberg: String Quartet Concerto / Strauss, (R.): Divertimento for Small Orchestra American String Quartet / New York Chamber Symphony, Gerard Schwarz [ Warner Classics Apex / CD - released 1/May/1987 ] Recordings: - Schoenberg at the Grand Lodge Room of the Masonic Hall, New York City in March 1987 - Strauss at the Manhattan Center in September 1986. |
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J. S. BACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bach: Harpsichord Concertos BWV 1052,1053,1056,1057, 1059, 1058, 1054 Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Ton Koopman [ Erato Duo Bonsai / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/1990 ] Recorded at Eglise Walone, Amsterdam, Holland.1988 - 1989 |
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J. S. BACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos [complete] Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Ton Koopman [ Erato Duo Bonsai / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/1990 ] Recorded at Eglise Walone, Amsterdam, Holland.1985 |
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (arr. for three guitars) Amsterdam Guitar Trio [ Red Red Seal / CD - released 3/Jan/1984 ] Recorded October 1983 in The Old Catholic Church, Utrecht, Netherlands. |
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GERSHWIN / DEBUSSY / LISZT / RACHMANINOFF
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Andre Watts Andre Watts (piano) / New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf [ Philips Great Pianists Of The 20th Century Vol 96 / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/1999 ] A compilation of works performed by Andre Watts. There is some dazzling yet thoughtful Liszt, including Totentanz, and a spirited performance of the First Piano Concerto. |
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COLE PORTER
Porter: Out Of This World Andrea Martin & Marin Mazzie / Original 1995 New York Cast Recording [ DRG Theater / CD - released 9/Apr/1995 ] Out of This World is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, and the book by Dwight Taylor and Reginald Lawrence. The show, an adaptation of Plautus' comedy Amphitryon, first opened on Broadway in 1950. |