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W. A. MOZART
Mozart in Havana: Piano Concertos Nos 21 & 23 Simone Dinnerstein (piano) / Havana Lyceum Orchestra, José Antonio Méndez Padrón [ Sony Classical / CD - released 7/Aug/2017 ] "the orchestra's potential for greatness is obvious, and so is the seriousness and fervent dedication that their music director Jose Antonio Méndez Padrón brings to everything he conducts." Gramophone |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K588 (complete opera recorded in 2014) Simone Kermes, Malena Ernman, Anna Kasyan, Kenneth Tarver, Christopher Maltman / MusicAeterna, Teodor Currentzis [ Sony Classical / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Aug/2016 ] In 2011, when invited to the post of Artistic Director at Perm's opera house, Currentzis negotiated unheard-of conditions: unlimited rehearsal time; the freedom to schedule performances depending on the quality reached in rehearsals; the necessary... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Mio caro Händel Simone Kermes (soprano) / Amici Veneziani, Boris Begelman [ Sony Classical / CD - released 1/Mar/2019 ] "there is no more individual or idiosyncratic baroque diva around." (The Sunday Times) |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Colori d'Amore Simone Kermes (soprano) / Le Musiche Nove / Claudio Osele [ Sony Classical / CD - released 10/Dec/2010 ] "there is no more individual or idiosyncratic baroque diva around." (The Sunday Times) |
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FREDERIC CHOPIN
The Chopin Album Sol Gabetta (cello) Bertrand Chamayou (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 7/Mar/2015 ] On her new album, cello superstar Sol Gabetta teams up with one of the best young artists, French pianist Bertrand Chamayou. Gabetta and Chamayou have played together on many occasions and quickly became both friends and artistic partners. They... |
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TCHAIKOVSKY / SAINT-SAENS / GINASTERA
Sol Gabetta plays Tchaikovsky, Saint Saens & Ginastera Sol Gabetta (cello) / Munchner Rundfunkorchester, Ari Rasilainen [ Sony Classical / CD - released 8/Feb/2018 ] "..from the moment she makes her first entry in the Rococo, she seizes attention through the remarkable vocal quality of her sound." Gramophone |
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HOFMANN / HAYDN / MOZART
Haydn / Hofmann / Mozart: Cello Concertos Sol Gabetta (cello) / Kammerorchester Basel, Sergio Ciomei [ Sony Classical / CD - released 8/Feb/2018 ] "…lovely performances from a cellist who combines a winningly smooth cantabile with a focused light tone and incisive rhythmic precision. The Basle Chamber Orchestra gives support which is handsomely coloured and stylishly clean-lined" Gramophone |
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J. S. BACH / SCHELLE / KUHNAU
Magnificat - Christmas in Leipzig Solomon's Knot's, Jonathan Sells [ Sony Classical / CD - released 20/Mar/2020 ] "A glittering debut recording for the musicians, whose live sound has been decanted beautifully here in celebration of three of Leipzig's finest. Bach's offering shines brightest" BBC Music Five Stars |
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA PERGOLESI
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater Sonya Yoncheva (soprano), Karine Deshayes (mezzo) / Ensemble Amarillis, Heloise Gaillard and Violaine Cochard [ Sony RCA Classical Opera / CD - released 10/Mar/2017 ] "Sonya Yoncheva brings to her lines a fragile sensitivity that astonished me, given the power of her voice…the Ensemble Amarillis plays with great charm." BBC Music |
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Soundtrack (Hans Zimmer)
Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice [ Sony Classical / CD - released 18/Mar/2016 ] The soundtrack "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice" is a collaborative effort by film composers Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL (aka Tom Holkenborg). |
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David Sardy
Ost: End Of Watch [ SONY CLASSICAL / CD - released 26/Nov/2012 ] |
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PIETRO MASCAGNI / RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO
Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana / Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci (complete operas recorded in 2015) BLU-RAY Staatskapelle Dresden / Jonas Kaufmann, Maria Agresta, Dimitri Platanias, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Stefania Toczyska / Christian Thielemann (cond) [ Sony Classical Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Jul/2016 ] "Kaufmann's outstanding central performances are well matched, both musically and scenically...on his own terms, Stölzl creates a drama of real intensity...Thielemann is always aware of the drama and the beauties of the playing are many." Gramophone |
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Staatskapelle Dresden/Luisi
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben [ Sony Classical / Hybrid SACD - released 20/Aug/2007 ] |
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NICOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
MARBECKS CLASSICAL: Rimsky-Korsakov: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 "Antar" State Symphony Orchestra of Russia, Evgeny Svetlanov [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 2/Feb/1994 ] Recorded in July 1993. Metz, France |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Songs Stephan Genz (baritone) Roger Vignoles (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 19/Sep/2003 ] GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER 1999 PREIS DER DEUTSCHEN SCHALLPLATTENKRITIK |
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Steve Hackett
Tribute (LP) [ Insideoutmusic / LP - released 15/Nov/2024 ] Steve Hackett's classical catalogue continues to get the reissue treatment. Tribute, originally released in 2008, saw Steve paying homage to some of his favourite composers including Bach, Byrd, Barrios and more, using only his nylon- stringed... |
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STEVE REICH
Reich: Collected Works (Limited Edition Box Set) Various Artists [ Nonesuch Records / 26 CD - released 21/Mar/2025 ] Nonesuch Records releases Steve Reich Collected Works, a 27-disc box set (26CD's + DVD) featuring music recorded during his 40 years on the label. The collection represents six decades of Reich's compositions, ranging from It's Gonna Rain (1965) to... |
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STEVE REICH
Reich: Pulse / Quartet (LP) Steve Reich [ Nonesuch / Warner Music / LP - released 13/Apr/2018 ] Pulse/Quartet collates two previously performed pieces, Quartet and Pulse. The former was performed in 2013 by the Colin Currie Group, and the latter was played in 2015 by the International Contemporary Ensemble. (Both ensembles replayed the... |
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JOSEF HAYDN
Haydn: Cello Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 / Sinfonia Concertante / etc Steven Isserlis (cello) / Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Roger Norrington [ Sony Classical Masters / CD - released 1/May/2011 ] "Cellist Steven Isserlis's playing is alert, sensitive, and joyous." (Highbeam.com) |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3 / The Rock, Op. 7 Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Paavo Berglund [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 20/Feb/1988 ] Recorded June 1988 in the Philharmonic Hall, Stockholm. |