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MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition and other works National Symphony Orchestra Of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Sep/2007 ] "At any price, this would be one of the most desirable Pictures on disc. Kuchar captures in graphic detail each of his paintings, his impressive Ukraine orchestra responding with playing that combines virtuosity, brilliance and subtle details..." |
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KALINNIKOV
Symphonies 1 and 2 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine / Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos / CD ] "Kuchar brings out the rich brass writing to splendid affect ... Kucher's performances are among the best I've heard...a splendid introduction to Kalinnikov" - American Record Guide |
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PAUL CRESTON
Creston; Symphonies Nos 1-3 National Symphony Orchestra Of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "This collection is a must-have for lovers of Creston and of the American music of his era - and not just because it has the only recording of the First Symphony. (Naxos expects to issue the last three in three years)." - American Record Guide... |
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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Harris, Roy Ellsworth - Symphonies Nos.7 & 9 / etc [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 3/Sep/2002 ] "Ideal and colourful performances from the fine Ukranian orchestra under their American conductor, in sound that readily captures the music's high impact." - The Yorkshire Post |
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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Lees, Benjamin-Symphony No 4 Memorial Candles [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Jan/2002 ] in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Holocaust |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.): Ein Heldenleben NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini [ Naxos great Conductors / CD - released 1/Jan/1999 ] Radio broadcast February 1941 |
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MIECZYSLAW WEINBERG
Symphony No. 18 'War - there is no word more cruel' St Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Lande, Andrew Balio (trumpet), St Petersburg Chamber Choir [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Apr/2014 ] Mieczysław Weinberg's Eighteenth Symphony is the centrepiece of his symphonic trilogy On the Threshold of War. |
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PUCCINI
Tosca (Complete Opera) Nelly Miricioiu / Giorgio Lamberti / Silvano Carroli / Slovak Philharmonic Chorus / Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Alexander Rahbari [ NAXOS OPERA CLASSICS / 2 CD ] |
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OHKI
Japanese Rhapsody / Symphony No. 5, 'Hiroshima' New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra / Takuo Yuasa [ Naxos / CD - released 14/Nov/2006 ] "The Hiroshima Symphony is a startling, bracing and deeply felt meditation on the effects of war – a lesson that still needs to be repeated, again and again" (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Nov 2006) |
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New Philharmonic Orchestra of Westphalia / Johannes Wildner, conductor
Bruckner - Symphony No. 9 (with reconstructed finale) [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 30/Oct/2003 ] To this day, Anton Bruckner's Ninth Symphony languishes in a purgatory of misunderstanding, false interpretation, appropriation, even barbaric mishandling, having long fallen "prey to taste". |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
Bruckner: Symphony No.3 New Philharmonic Orchestra of Westphalia / Johannes Wildner, conductor [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 1/Dec/2003 ] "Johannes Wildner with the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Westphalia…not one of your great ensembles but they play it very well; and then this recording, this Naxos version, you get both the 1877 and 1889 versions AND the spare Adagio from 1876 which... |
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HAVERGAL BRIAN
Symphonies Nos 22 - 24 New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Walker [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Apr/2013 ] "The New Russia State Symphony Orchestra under Alexander Walker evidently understand the turbulence of the writing. They play with an excellent vitality and strong character in which the climaxes are thrust home decisively." (MusicWeb Aug 2013) |
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HAVERGAL BRIAN
Brian: Symphonies Nos 6, 28, 29 & 31 New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Walker [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2015 ] "There's excellent sound quality with the disc being especially well balanced and with good clarity. This Naxos release is a prime recommendation, de rigueur for all Brian admirers and lovers of British music alike." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb |
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LEOPOLD MOZART
Mozart, (L.): Symphonies New Zealand Chamber Orchestra. Donald Armstrong, conductor [ Naxos 18th Century Symphony / CD - released 18/Aug/2002 ] "Clean, vital playing" (BBC Music Magazine) |
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PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: The Queen Of Spades & Voyevoda: Orchestral Suites arranged by Peter Breiner New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Peter Breiner [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Apr/2013 ] Slovak-born composer and conductor Peter Breiner has received considerable international acclaim for his adaptations, and his Tchaikovsky arrangements are particularly impressive examples of his art. He has already arranged The Seasons (8553510) and... |
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FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Paris / Brigg Fair / Eventyr / Irmelin / La Calinda New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Myer Fredman [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/1995 ] The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra acknowledges major funding support from the New Zealand Government through the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Te Manatu Tikanga a Iwi. |
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JULES MASSENET
Massenet: Orchestral Suites Nos. 4 - 7 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Jean-Yves Ossonce [ Naxos / CD ] "...played here with an affectionate finesse worthy of a Beecham. With full, sparkling, yet warmly atmospheric recording, this is a first-class disc in every way." Penguin Guide (Key recording) |
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WEBER
Overtures (Incls 'Euryanthe' & 'Der Freischutz') New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Antoni Wit [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] "Weber was a great tunesmith, and some of his overtures were on the same level of popularity (in the time before pervasive aural garbage) with William Tell, 1812 and the like. Polish-born and trained conductor Wit I'm sure is familiar with the... |
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MiECZYSLAW KARLOWICZ
Symphonic Poems, Vol. 2 (Incls 'Powracajace fale') New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Antoni Wit (Conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2008 ] Mieczysław Karłowicz's six symphonic poems, composed between 1904-09, are the pinnacles of a career tragically ended when he perished in an avalanche during a solitary mountain hike. His fame as one of the outstanding Polish composers of his... |