DOWLAND / BACH / VILLA-LOBOS / GRANADOS / FALLA / TRADITIONAL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Pleasures of their Company Kathleen Battle (soprano) & Christopher Parkening (guitar) [ EMI / CD - released 25/Mar/1986 ] In the course of a remarkable career, launched in 1973 by mentor James Levine in their shared hometown of Cincinnati, Kathleen Battle has captivated international audiences. She has taken home numerous awards - among them five Grammys and London's... |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: Lieder Kathleen Battle (soprano) James Levinem (piano) with Karl Lister (Clarinet) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 11/Aug/2002 ] Beautiful Schubert Lieder from the wonderful Kathleen |
BELLINI / ROSSINI / DONIZETTI / BELLINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Kathleen Battle: Bel Canto Kathleen Battle (soprano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Campanella [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 11/Aug/1993 ] Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with... |
GERSHWIN / MOZART / HANDEL / R. STRAUSS / DONIZETTI / LISZT / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: The Art of Kathleen Battle Kathleen Battle (soprano) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bruno Campanella, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, James Levine (cond/piano), Margo Garrett (p [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 11/Aug/2002 ] Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire. |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Arias Kathleen Battle (soprano) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Andre Previn [ EMI / CD - released 1/Feb/1986 ] "This is one of Kathleen Battle's first recordings for EMI, and one of her best. She performs it with virtuosity and elegance, without operatic hyperbole. Battle's voice is one of the most recognisable of all sopranos. It sounds clean and unforced." |
THE STRAUSS FAMILY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: New Year's Concert 1987 Kathleen Battle (soprano) / Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Grand Prix / CD - released 15/Feb/2007 ] "A splendid and indispensable issue for all admirers of Karajan and Johann Strauss.." Gramopohone |
HANDEL / SCARLATTI / STRADELLA / BACH / PREDIERI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Baroque Duet Kathleen Battle (soprano) Wynton Marsalis (trumpet) [ Sony Music / CD - released 1/Jan/2002 ] "one of the very few most beautiful in the world" (The Washington Post) |
GLUCK / HANDEL / SCHUBERT / MENDELSSOHN / BRAHMS / PURCELL / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Kathleen Ferrier - A Tribute Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) with various orchestras and accompanists [ Double Decca / 2 CD - released 13/Jul/2003 ] One of the most celebrated English singers, Kathleen Ferrier brought a unique level of musicianship and emotional commitment to everything she performed during her tragically short life. Born in Lancashire in the north of England on 22 April 1912 she... |
MAURICE RAVEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ravel: Piano Music [incls 'Le Tombeau de Couperin'] Kathryn Stott (piano) [ Conifer / CD - released 20/Sep/1991 ] A natural collaborator, she is greatly in demand for chamber music alliances, playing with some of the world's leading instrumentalists, as well as appearing on major international concert platforms in recitals and concerto performances. She has also... |
HERBERT HOWELLS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Howells: Concertos & Dances Kathryn Stott (piano) / Malcolm Stewart (violin) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Vernon Handley (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 4/Oct/2005 ] 'Yet another definitive and indispensable addition to the recorded repertoire of British music... Go forth, purchase, and enjoy!' - Fanfare, USA |
GEORGE GERSHWIN / PERCY GRAINGER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gershwin: An American in Paris / Grainger: "Porgy and Bess": Fantasy Katia and Marielle Labeque (pianos) [ EMI Classics Nipper Collectaion / CD - released 10/May/2002 ] Recorded in May and June of 1984. |
GEORGE GERSHWIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue / An American in Paris / etc Katia and Marielle Labaque (two pianos) / The Cleveland Orchestra / Chailly [ Decca Records Ovation / CD - released 25/May/2000 ] This is a re-issue of a brilliant digital recording of a programme containing a selection of Gershwin's most popular works. |
VINCENCO BELLINI
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bellini: Zaira (complete opera recorded live in 1990) Katia Ricciarelli, Simone Alaimo, Ramon Vargas, Alexandra Papadjakou / Orchestra del Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania, Paolo Olmi [ Nuova Era / 2 CD Box Set - released 4/Sep/2009 ] "(Katia Ricciarelli gives) a highly impressive portrayal of the title part. As Orosmane, Simone Alaimo's lean bass is also a further strength with his clear diction a welcome hallmark." MusicWeb |
VERNON DUKE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ben Bagley's Vernon Duke Revisited Vol III - show tunes -- many of them never before recorded. Kaye Ballard, Ann Hampton Calloway, Tammy Grimes, Mary Cleere Haran, Dorothy Loudon, Sula, etc [ Painted Smiles Records / CD - released 5/May/1994 ] Ben Bagley was an American musical producer and record producer. In 1971, Ben embarked on a new and impressive career. He produced 47 highly distinctive albums of show tunes -- many of them never before recorded. |
JEROME KERN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ben Bagley's Jerome Kern Revisited - show tunes -- many of them never before recorded. Kaye Ballard, David Allen, Rod McKuen, Cy Young, Bobby Short, etc [ Painted Smiles Records / CD - released 5/May/1990 ] Back in 1955 and 1957, Bagley, who was in his early 20's, dazzled critics with two brilliant Shoestring Revues produced Off-Broadway. Reviewers were mesmerized by the young man's uncanny ability to discover bright new talent. |
COLE PORTER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ben Bagley's Cole Porter Revisited Vol. V - show tunes -- many of them never before recorded. Ann Hampton Calloway, Arthur Siegel, Sandy Stewart, Tommy Tune, Julie Wilson, etc [ Painted Smiles Records / CD - released 5/May/1990 ] Ben Bagley was an American musical producer and record producer. In 1971, Ben embarked on a new and impressive career. He produced 47 highly distinctive albums of show tunes -- many of them never before recorded. |
COLE PORTER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Porter: Nymph Errant Kaye Ballard, Emile Belcourt, Lorna Dallas / World Premiere Complete Drury Lane Recording [ EMI / CD - released 1/Jan/1990 ] Nymph Errant is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Romney Brent based upon the novel by James Laver. The somewhat controversial story concerned a young English lady intent upon losing her virginity. Porter considered the score... |
LUIGI BOCCHERINI / MARIO CASTELNUOVO
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Boccherini/Castelnuovo Tedesco - Guitar Quintets Kazuhito Yamashita (guitar) / Tokyo String Quartet [ Deutsche Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 31/Mar/1991 ] Recommended Recording - ClassicalNet "Ravishing playing by a born Boccherinian" (Classical-Music.com) *** Penguin Guide recording |
MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO / LUIGI BOCCHERINI / CLAUDE DEBUSSY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Castelnuovo-Tedesco/Boccherini: Guitar Quintets: Piano Trios Kazuhito Yamashita (guitar) / Tokyo String Quartet [ RCA Victor Red Seal / CD - released 20/May/1995 ] "A rich yet un-glitzy recording helps this intensely felt yet refined performance, and altogether the artists offer a memorable musical experience." Gramophone |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Berlioz: Requiem (Grande Messe des morts) / Chants pour choeur / Grande Symphonie funebre et triomphale Kenneth Riegel (tenor) / Cleveland Orchestra & Chorus, Lorin Maazel / Choeur et l'orchestre symphonique de Montreal, Charles Dutoit [ Double Decca / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Nov/1996 ] With comprehensive booklet and translation |