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JOAQUIN TURINA
Turina: Sinfonia sevillana / Danzas fantasticas / Ritmos / La procesion del Rocio Castile and Leon Symphony Orchestra / Max Bragado Darman, conductor [ Naxos Spanish Classics / CD - released 20/May/2003 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "The recording is clear, warm-sounding and with a believably spacious acoustic." Gramophone, April 2003, Editor's Choice |
Cecily Atkinson (alto) Lynton Atkinson (tenor) Margaret Burdett (soprano) Jonathan Prentice (bass) Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and orchestra
A Christmas Choral Spectacular (arr. Peter Breiner) [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Dec/2004 ] "The singing and orchestral playing are full of good cheer." -- Geoffrey Norris, The Daily Telegraph, 4/12/04 |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Execution of Stepan Razin (The) / October / 5 Fragments, Op. 42 Charles Robert Austin (Bass-baritone), Abraham Kaplan (Choirmaster), Seattle Symphony Chorale, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz (Conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 12/Apr/2006 ] Dmitry Shostakovich must be reckoned among the leading composers of the twentieth century. Heralded by Soviet authorities following the Bolshevik revolution, his fortunes rose and fell in response to the thoughts and actions of Joseph Stalin. During... |
CHEN GANG / XIAN XING-HI
The Yellow River Piano Concerto / The Butterfly Lovers Piano Concerto Chen Jie (piano) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Carolyn Kuan [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2012 ] The Yellow River Concerto is one of the most popular of all Chinese works, a richly melodic exploration of scenic variety, and a forceful expression of patriotic pride. Written in 1958 by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto... |
JEAN-BAPISTE LULLY
Kodaly: Háry János Suite / Summer Evening / Symphony in C major Chester Englander (cimbalom) / Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta [ Naxos / CD - released 27/Oct/2023 ] Zoltán Kodály's life was largely occupied with collecting his country's folk music and devising the internationally renowned method of music education that bears his name. |
BORIS TISHCHENKO
Tishchenko: Symphony No. 8 / Concerto for violin, piano & string orchestra / etc Chingiz Osmanov (violin) & Nikolai Mazhara (piano) Mila Shkirtil (mezzo-soprano) / St Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, Yuri Serov [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Dec/2016 ] Boris Tishchenko was one of the most recognisable and important Russian composers of his time. His studies with Shostakovich - whose mantle as Russia's leading symphonist he assumed after his teacher's death in 1975 - proved decisive. Symphony No. 8,... |
JENO HUBAY
Hubay: Violin Concertos Chloe Hanslip (violin) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] "…Hanslip's radiant artistry and phrasal sensitivity is highly seductive. …witness her first entry in the Second Concerto which is shaped with exquisite finesse...well-balanced engineering rounds out a splendid release." Five Stars BBC Music |
FERDINAND RIES
Ries: Piano Concertos, Vol. 4 (Incls 'Concerto Pastoral in D, Op. 120') Christopher Hinterhuber (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Uwe Grodd [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] "...If you've yet to make this composer's acquaintance, this is an excellent place to start." International Record Review |
FERDINAND RIES
Ries: Piano and Orchestra Works (complete) Christopher Hinterhuber (piano) / Gavle Symphony Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Uwe Grodd [ Naxos / 5 CD Box Set - released 28/Jan/2022 ] Ferdinand Ries' works for piano and orchestra stand alongside those of Hummel as the finest and most important of their kind from the early decades of the 19th century. |
JOSEPH SCHWANTNER
Chasing Light / Morning's Embrace / Percussion Concerto Christopher Lamb (percussion) / Nashville Symphony Orchestra / Giancarlo Guerrero [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2011 ] A highly popular concert piece, the 'fresh, engaging' (Metro) and technically demanding Percussion Concerto is performed here by the acclaimed soloist for whom the work was written, Christopher Lamb. |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. 1, 'A Sea Symphony' Christopher Maltman, baritone / Joan Rodgers, soprano / Bournemouth Symphony Chorus / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Paul Daniel, conductor [ Naxos SACD / SACD - released 1/Jun/2005 ] "The sound on this disc, in all formats, is excellent, accurately representing the size and depth of the performing group. In the opening phrases the organ pedal notes are clearly differentiated from the timpani rolls, and the words of the chorus are... |
SAMUEL JONES
Jones: Symphony No. 3, Palo Duro Canyon / Tuba Concerto Christopher Olka (tuba) / Seattle Symphony Orchestra / Gerard Schwarz [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 1/Mar/2009 ] "Strong and enjoyable … a truly satisfying listen...A Hanson pupil with a personable and subtle lyric manner." (MusicWeb May 2009) |
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VICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON
A Carol Symphony and other Christmas Orchestral Favourites City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra / Gavin Sutherland (Conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] |
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 'Kaddish' / Missa Brevis / etc Claire Bloom (narrator), Kelley Nassief (soprano) Paulo Mestre (countertenor) / Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Maryland State Boychoir, Marin Alsop [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 3/Sep/2015 ] "Claire Bloom delivers [Kaddish] in a calm, inward manner, as if at prayer, without the fierce anger generated on Bernstein's first recording…despite assured, purposeful contributions by the choirs..." - BBC Music Magazine |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 (with Weber-Konzertstuck / Piano Sonata No. 1) (recorded 1941-47) Claudio Arrau (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Desire Defauw [ Naxos Historical Great Pianists / CD - released 2/Oct/2007 ] "This is an account that does Weber proud and should ever be available. The documentary nature of this disc makes it a mandatory purchase for those interested in the great work of Claudio Arrau." (MusicWeb Nov 2007) |
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Symphonies Vol 24 (Nos 43 Mercury 46 & 47) Cologne Chamber Orchestra / Helmut Muller-BrAhl [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Jul/2001 ] "For those interested in having these three works at moderate price, this release, with its fine sound, can be recommended." International Record Review (Nov 2001) |
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Symphonies Vol 26 (Nos 41, 58 & 59 'Fire') Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Muller-Bruhl [ Naxos / CD - released 22/Dec/2007 ] ""This orchestra plays on modern instruments but observes historical performance practice. Its sparkling performances, under Helmut Muller-Bruhl, of three of Haydn's lesser-known symphonies can be highly recommended." Sunday Telegraph |
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Symphonies Vol 28 (Nos. 37 - 40) Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Muller-Bruhl (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 6/Jun/1997 ] Franz Joseph Haydn was born in the village of Rohrau in 1732, the son of a wheelwright. Trained at the choir-school of St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, he subsequently spent some years earning a living as best he could from teaching and playing the... |
J. S. BACH
The Best of Bach Volume 1 Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Takako Nishizaki (violin), Capella Istropolitana, Budapest Strings, Wolfgang Rubsam (organ), Hungarian State Symphony Orch. [ Naxos Best Of / CD - released 18/Feb/2008 ] Popular classics from the giant Bach catalogue, including excerpts from the Mass in B minor, and, St Matthew Passion, along with the famous Organ Toccata, and, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. |
