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LISZT
Symphonic Poems (Vol 2) Hamlet; Orpheus; From the Cradle to the Grave etc New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Michael Halasz (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Aug/2002 ] "real performances rather than unimaginative run-throughs" - BBC Music Magazine |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Britten: American Overture / Four Sea Interludes (Peter Grimes) / Sinfonia da Requiem New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Myer Fredman (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Aug/2002 ] "Myer Fredman conducts warm and purposeful performances of this group of orchestral works....a full-ranging recording." - Penguin Guide |
FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Paris / Brigg Fair / Eventyr / Irmelin / La Calinda New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Myer Fredman (conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Aug/2002 ] Popular Delius played by our own symphony orchestra. |
JANACEK
Janacek: Orchestra Suites from the Operas Vol. 3 - The Cunning Little Vixen / From the House of the Dead New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Peter Breiner [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] "These are fine performances and stunningly dynamic recordings, with some fine low drum rumbles and plenty of sparkle and colour in the spectrum… if you want some refreshingly new orchestral music and an alternative view on Janácek then this is a... |
MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition / Songs & Dances of Death & The Nursery (Orchestrated by Peter Breiner) New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Peter Breiner [ Naxos / CD - released 29/Dec/2013 ] Peter Breiner's new orchestration creates a showpiece for our times, achieving contemporary sounds through unusual instrumental combinations, right up to a spectacular Great Gate of Kiev performed by 104 musicians. |
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LEOS JANACEK
Janacek: Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 1 [Jenufa / The Excursions of Mr Broucek] New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Peter Breiner, with Vesa-Matti Leppanen, violin [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "These are fine performances and stunningly dynamic recordings, with some fine low drum rumbles and plenty of sparkle and colour in the spectrum." (MusicWeb April 2009) |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Night Ride and Sunrise / Belshazzar's Feast Suite / Kuolema New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2009 ] "This is one terrific disc! Pietari Inkinen is a Sibelian of the first order. The young conductor has the New Zealand Symphony playing its collective hearts out for him and the recorded sound is superb." Bargain of the Month MusicWeb April 2009 |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] "With this disc they start a cycle of the symphonies, and meet the challenge with a sensitivity and mellow charm that often eludes more virtuoso orchestras...the performance [of No. 1] has atmosphere and character. And by coupling it with the Third,... |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jan/2011 ] On this second volume of Sibelius Symphonies the acclaimed young Finnish conductor Pietari Inkinen interprets two of his compatriot's most contrasting symphonies. |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 / Finlandia New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Sep/2011 ] "I'd say that given Pietari Inkinen's approach to these seven symphonies, it is little surprise that this disc came off the best. He is very cool-headed, a touch on the slow side, and rather analytical without being rhythmically snappy." (MusicWeb... |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Symphony No 2 / Karelia Suite New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Apr/2011 ] "Inkinen takes an unashamedly romantic view of the Second Symphony, and the Karelia Suite provides an atmospheric filler." Financial Times, 2nd April 2011 **** |
EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA
Rautavaara: Symphony No. 8, The Journey / Manhattan Trilogy / Apotheosis New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Apr/2008 ] "This is a very well-balanced ensemble, and Naxos has captured them in excellent sound." (AudAud.com May 2008) |
EDWARD ELGAR
Enigma Variations / Pomp and Circumstances Marches Nos. 1-5 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / James Judd (cond) Adrian Leaper (cond) [ Naxos Super Budget Series / CD - released 30/Jun/2008 ] "a desirable bargain-price collection which should certainly find a niche in the market" - MusicWeb April 2005 (on the Pomp & Circumstance Marches) |
AN EVENING WITH THE NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NZSO: An Evening with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / various conductors, with Christopher Hinterhuber (piano) & Michael Houstoun (piano) [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 10/Oct/2006 ] The NZSO has an extensive catalogue of CD recordings. It makes one CD of New Zealand music annually, as part of a commitment to promote and encourage music by New Zealand composers. |
VITEZSLAVA KAPRÁLOVÁ
Kapralova: Waving Farewell / Suite en Miniature / Piano Concerto Nicholas Phan (tenor), Amy I-Lin Cheng (piano) / University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler [ Naxos / CD - released 25/Jun/2021 ] Despite her tragically early death at the age of 25, Vítězslava Kaprálová left a portfolio of more than 50 works of the highest craftsmanship and inspiration. |
NIELSEN
Symphonies Nos 4 & 5 Ireland National Symphony Orchestra / Adrian Leaper [ Naxos / CD - released 21/Oct/2007 ] "The "duels" between two timpanists in the concluding section of "The Inextinguishable", few match and none exceed the precision and power of Leaper's kettle drummers" - Fanfare |
MANOLIS KALOMIRIS
Symphony No. 3 / Triptychon / 3 Greek Dances Nikitas Tsakiroglou (narrator) / Athens State Orchestra / Byron Fidetzis [ Naxos Greek Classics / CD - released 6/Jun/2007 ] Manolis Kalomiris is today considered the father of modern Greek composition. |
FRANZ BERWALD
Berwald: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 / Piano Concerto Niklas Sivelov (piano) / Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra / Okko Kamu [ Naxos / CD - released 15/May/2001 ] "Strongly recommended." - Fanfare - July/August 1996 |
WILHELM STENHAMMAR
Stenhammar: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2 Niklas Sivelov (piano) / Malmo Symphony Orchestra, Mario Venzago [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Feb/2012 ] "This is one for rare repertoire junkies...Some beautifully applied golden-age style from Sivelöv" (BBC) |
GIAN FRANCESCO MALIPIERO / GIORGIO FEDERICO GHEDINI
Malipiero: Guitar Concerto / Ghedini: L'Olmeneta Nikolay Shugaev and Dmitrii Prokofiev (cellos) / Rostov Academic Symphony Orchestra, Valentin Uryupin [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Apr/2022 ] The composers of these 20th-century Italian works were all associated with the cello from a young age. Their deep understanding of the instrument reveals itself in three contrasting concertante pieces. |
