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JOHANN STRAUSS II
Strauss, (J II): Graduation Ball (arr. Dorati) / Le Beau Danube (arr. Desormiere) Wiener Philharmoniker / Antal Dorati (Graduation Ball) / National Philharmonic Orchestra / Richard Bonynge (Beau Danube) [ Decca ABC Eloquence / CD - released 20/Sep/2005 ] "There is much to be said for well produced, played and recorded discs like these for impecunious collectors." (MusicWeb Feb 2006) |
RICHARD STRAUSS / WAGNER / BEETHOVEN
Hans Knappertsbusch: The Opera Edition Wiener Philharmoniker, Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Hans Knappertsbusch, with Kirsten Flagstad, Martti Talvela, Hans Hotter, George London, etc [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 19 CD Box Set - released 11/Feb/2022 ] A priceless collection of Hans Knappertsbusch's opera recordings made for Universal Music, including the legendary live Parsifal performances of both 1951 and 1962, the Vienna studio Die Meistersinger of 1950-51, the Munich Fidelio of 1961, etc. |
BEETHOVEN / TCHAIKOVSKY / DVORAK / BRAHMS
Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt Edition - Volume 1 Wiener Philharmoniker, Hamburg Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, with Vladimir Ashkenazy, Wilhelm Backhaus, Joan Sutherland, etc [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 14 CD Box Set - released 29/Sep/2023 ] The two stereo Beethoven cycles, those of the Symphonies (1965-70) and the Piano Concertos (with Wilhelm Backhaus, 1958-59), form the core of this edition of the complete Decca recordings of Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt (1900-1973). |
BRUCKNER
Symphony No. 6 in A major (with Weber Overtures) Wiener Philharmoniker / Horst Stein [ Decca ABC Eloquence / CD - released 27/Jan/2006 ] A thrilling performance of Bruckner's Sixth in a recording that has long languished in the archives. It is coupled with Stein's legendary Weber. |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No 6 / Overtures Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Karl Bohm [ SBS Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / CD - released 14/Jul/2014 ] "DG's full-bodied, crystal-clear sonics make the Vienna Philharmonic's rapturous, nuanced playing all the more irresistible" ClassicsToday |
R. STRAUSS / J. STRAUSS / VERDI / BEETHOVEN / DVORAK / WAGNER / etc
Clemens Krauss - Complete Decca Recordings Vienna Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, Clemens Krauss, with Pierre Fournier (cello) Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) etc [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 16 CD Box Set - released 26/Nov/2021 ] The most comprehensive collection ever issued of Clemens Krauss's commercial legacy of recordings, newly remastered and presented as an original jackets limited edition. |
RICHARD STRAUSS / BRUCKNER / BEETHOVEN / BRAHMS / WAGNER / etc
Hans Knappertsbusch: The Orchestral Edition Wiener Philharmoniker, Münchener Philharmoniker, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Hans Knappertsbusch, with Sir Clifford Curzon (piano) [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 18 CD Box Set - released 11/Feb/2022 ] Gathered together for the first time on Universal Music labels, including several first CD releases on Decca, is the orchestral legacy of an inimitable genius of the podium: Hans Knappertsbusch. |
ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic] / Sir Georg Solti [ Decca Eloquence / CD - released 20/Apr/2008 ] "This Bruckner 8th reissue is a real feast. Solti's achievement on this classic Decca recording is Bruckner as the composer surely wanted it and is hard to fault...it would be silly to miss the chance of buying this low price Australian Decca... |
STRAUSS II / REZNICEK / SUPPE / HEUBERGER / NICOLAI
Romantic Overtures - Vol. 4: Overtures of Old Vienna Wiener Philharmoniker [Vieena Philharmonic], Willi Boskovsky [ Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Apr/2018 ] During the 1950s, 60s and 70s, Decca recorded a number of albums with some of its key conductors of Overtures. Many of these were singled out by the press for their terrific sound quality (the fabled 'Decca Sound') and for their often adventurous... |
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IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: Petrushka (complete ballet) [with Bartok - Miraculous Mandarin] Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Feb/2011 ] "Sonically this stands among Decca's best recordings from this source. A sensational reissue, and a bargain to boot." (ClassicsToday) |
BEETHOVEN
Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 / etc Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Claudio Abbado [ Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 20/Mar/2016 ] "These very early Abbado recordings are far finer than his recent work on the composer, and may be as good a coupling of these two masterpieces as you can find." (BBC Music Five Stars) |
RICHARD WAGNER
Hans Knappertsbusch conducts Wagner Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Hans Knappertsbusch [ Decca SBS Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2013 ] "He always allows Wagner's music to unroll at its own natural pace, never forces or drives it. One hears details that one had never noticed in the score." (Gramophone) |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 / Serenades Nos. 1 & 2 / Haydn Variations Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], London Symphony Orchestra, István Kertész [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / 4 CD Box Set - released 1/Oct/2019 ] The Penguin Guide has nominated Kertész's recordings of the Brahms Serenades as one of the 1000 Finest Classical recordings ever made. |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 (Complete) Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra], Rafael Kubelík [ Australian Decca Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2017 ] "Kubelík's performance has a splendid impulse to it; and the Vienna Philharmonic is at its best … this is an exciting version." Gramophone [Sym 2] |
BERLIOZ
Symphonie fantastique (with Mendelssohn - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' excerpts) Wiener Philharmoniker [Viennna Philharmonic], Pierre Monteux [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 20/May/2015 ] "a lyrical interpretation … beautifully done … excellently recorded" (Gramophone on the Berlioz) |
BEETHOVEN
Piano Sonatas (incls Appassionata, Moonlight & Pathetique) Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) [ Decca Eloquence / 2 CD - released 13/Oct/2007 ] The era of Classical music lasted for no longer than half a century, from around 1770 to 1825, yet it gained a particular significance through the work of three celebrated Viennese composers: Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven. Here are the greatest of the... |
BACH / RAMEAU / BEETHOVEN / HANDEL
Fur Elise - Kempff Transcriptions and Encores (recorded in 1950s) Wilhelm Kempff, piano [ SBS Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] '…excellently recorded programme of arrangements made by Kempff himself…' Gramophone |
BRAHMS
Kempff plays Brahms Vol 1 [incls Rhapsodies Op 79 & Piano Pieces Op 118 & 119) Wilhelm Kempff (piano) [ SBS Deutsche Grammophon Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 10/Apr/2014 ] 'almost anything played by this keyboard titan is worth hearing' International Piano |
BRAHMS
Kempff plays Brahms Vol 2 [incls Piano Concerto No 1 & Piano Sonata No 3) Wilhelm Kempff (piano) [ SBS Deutsche Grammophon Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 10/Apr/2014 ] 'almost anything played by this keyboard titan is worth hearing' International Piano 'poetry in almost every phrase' Gramophone |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 / Manfred & Genoveva Overtures Wiener Philharmoniker [Viennna Philhamonic], Zubin Mehta [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 13/Jan/2003 ] Zubin Mehta has had a long association with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducting them for his first ever recording for Decca (Bruckner's Ninth Symphony - Decca Eloquence 461 3572) and returning often to conduct them both in their home city and on... |
