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JOHANNES BRAHMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Brahms: Symphony No.1 / Variations on a Theme by Haydn / Tragic Overture London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch [ EMI Red Line / CD - released 1/Oct/1991 ] "Sawallisch's is taut and thrilling, lean and powerful" (Gramophone) |
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PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet) London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn [ EMI / 2 CD Box Set - released 1/Dec/1986 ] "The performance is fresh and has a lively spontaneity. It is particularly good in the famous dances of Act 2, which have the orchestra on their toes.... excellent value." (Gramophone) |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS / MAX BRUCH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Brahms: Concerto for Violin & Cello / Bruch: Violin Concerto No 1 Lydia Mordkovitch (violin) Raphael Wallfisch (cello) / London Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi [ Chandos / CD - released 23/Jan/1989 ] Recorded in St Jude's Church, Central Square, London, July 1988 |
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ANTONIN DVOARK / FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor / Schubert: "Arpeggione" Sonata Lynn Harrell (cello) / London Symphony Orchestra, James Levine (cond/pianist) [ RCA Papillon Collection / CD - released 26/Oct/1987 ] Lynn Harrell (January 30, 1944 - April 27, 2020) was an American classical cellist. Known for the "penetrating richness" of his sound, Harrell performed internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with major orchestras. |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mahler: Symphony No 5 New York Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta [ Teldec / CD - released 15/Aug/2005 ] "Zubin Mehta's recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 5 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic receives praise for its excellent brass playing and overall clarity, especially in the scherzo and finale" |
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JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 / Finlandia New York Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta [ Teldec Basic Edition Vol. 80 / CD - released 28/May/2001 ] Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York in January 1990. |
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RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Vaughan Williams: Tallis Fantasia / Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 / Fantasia on Greensleeves and others New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / James Judd, conductor [ Naxos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 15/Jan/2005 ] "Helped by vivid sound, James Judd conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in glowing performances of these favourite [sic] Vaughan Williams works." (Gramophone) |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 North German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gunter Wand [ RCA Gold Seal / CD - released 4/Apr/1989 ] "These are involved, committed and engaged offerings, intended to bring the greatness of the Brahms Symphony to the world's attention." Review |
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ARTHUR HONEGGER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Honegger: Symphonies 2 for strings & 4 'Deliciae basiliensis' Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Jesus Lopez-Cobos [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 22/Aug/1992 ] 'One of the best new recordings of Honegger's music to have appeared for a long time... In his lightness of touch and responsiveness to colour and atmosphere, López-Cobos scores over almost all his rivals. Strongly recommended.' Gramophone |
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PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Tchaikovsky: Complete music for piano and orchestra Peter Donohoe (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony / London Philharmonic / Northern Sinfonia [ EMI Triples / 3 CD - released 21/Oct/2007 ] Gramophone wrote (of the First and Third Concertos): "The recording, full-blooded and well balanced in both works, has a natural concert-hall effect". |
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IGOR STRAVINSKY
Simon Rattle Edition: Stravinsky Peter Donohoe (piano) / London Sinfonetta, Berlin Philharmonic, City of Birmingham Symphony, Sir Simon Rattle [ EMI Simon Rattle Edition / 4 CD Box Set - released 9/Feb/2009 ] The box of Stravinsky contains works from all parts of Stravinsky's musical life including six ballets, Symphonies, Suites, the Ebony Concerto, and more. |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 "Romantic" The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy [ Sony Great Performances / CD - released 1/Aug/1991 ] "Ormandy's approach is to let the music speak for itself and has a simplicity that is very moving." (MusicWeb) |
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CESAR FRANCK
Franck: Symphony in D minor / Le Chasseur maudit Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccado Muti [ EMI / CD - released 20/May/1986 ] Original recording from 1983 |
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PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 "Pathetique" / Swan Lake - Suite Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Redline / CD - released 10/Feb/2019 ] Great romantic emotion coupled with vigorous temperament was the trademark of conducting legend Herbert von Karajan. His readings of Tchaikovsky's dramatic last symphony and the thrilling "Swan Lake" suite are perfect examples of his approach. |
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JEAN SIBELIUS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Sibelius: Symphony No 5 in E flat major, Op. 82 / Night Ride and Sunrise Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle [ EMI / CD - released 14/Oct/2007 ] "..The development of the first movement has a compelling sense of mystery and the transition to the Scherzo section is beautifully judged. The Philharmonia Orchestra play spendidly and the EMI recording is very good indeed." (3 Stars Penguin Stereo |
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ANTONIN DVOARK / WILLIAM WALTON
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak/Walton: Cello Concertos Gregor Piatigorsky (cello) / Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch [ RCA Victor / CD - released 6/Dec/1993 ] Gregor Piatigorsky was born in Ekaterinoslav into a Jewish family. As a child, he was taught violin and piano by his father. After seeing and hearing the cello, he was determined to become a cellist and was given his first cello when he was seven. |
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GEORGE GERSHWIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, Piano Concerto, An American in Paris Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn (soloist & conductor) [ Decca Virtuoso / CD - released 27/Oct/2011 ] The popular Gershwin triptych features André Previn as both pianist and conductor in this 1984 recording, which now appears at mid-price for the first time. |
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VERDI / PONCHIELLI / PUCCINI / BEETHOVEN / MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rita Hunter - Great Soprano Arias Rita Hunter (soprano) / Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Dobbs Franks [ ABC Classics / CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] The great British soprano Rita Hunter will always be remembered as a great Wagnerian soprano, having sung Brünhilde at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, ENO and the Australian Opera. This CD of Arias stands as a fitting memorial to her. |
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CARL NIELSEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Nielsen: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6 'Sinfonia semplice' Royal Danish Orchestra, Paavo Berglund [ RCA Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/1994 ] Recorded: 1988 (1-2) !989 (3-6) |
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ANTONIN DVORAK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Dvorak: Piano Concerto / Eight Humoresques Rudolf Firkunsny (piano) / Saint-Louis Symphony Orchestra, walter Susskind [ Vox Prima / CD - released 27/Jun/1987 ] A rare performance of the Humoresques. Remastered from the original Dolby-encoded 4 channel recording |