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André 3000
New Blue Sun [ Epic / 2 CD - released 22/Mar/2024 ] Over the past decade, André 3000 has lived without anchors, gently floating in a breeze. Blink and you might miss him: There he is in Japan, flashing a bright smile and a peace sign, his other hand holding a custom wooden flute. There he is again,... |
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André Rieu
Jewels Of Romance [ Universal Music / 2 CD/DVD - released 17/Nov/2023 ] Prepare to be enchanted by André Rieu's new album, "Jewels of Romance", a wonderful collection of musical treasures. This album is set to captivate audiences worldwide with its magnificent melodies and timeless romanticism. The album includes 16... |
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Andre Rieu
Live in Australia [ Universal Music DVD / DVD - released 16/Dec/2008 ] Against the spectacular backdrop of the Schönbrunn Palace, André, his musicians and his entourage entertained, with gems from the Austrian capital, as well as a host of popular melodies from his 'second home', Australia. |
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Andre Rieu
Power Of Love [ Andre Rieu / DVD - released 11/Apr/2025 ] Get ready to relive the magic of an unforgettable evening with André Rieu's latest DVD, Power of Love! Recorded live during his spectacular Summer Open Air Concerts in Maastricht 2024, this release captures the enchantment, joy, and romance that only... |
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Andre Rieu
Sound of Heaven (CD & DVD) [ Andre Rieu / 2 CD/DVD - released 15/Nov/2024 ] 'The Sound of Heaven' combines a wonderful selection of classical masterpieces, romantic melodies and timeless evergreens, masterfully interpreted by Rieu and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra. 'I hope that the melodies on 'The Sound of Heaven'... |
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Andre Rieu
Thank You, Johann Strauss! (3CD & DVD) [ Andre Rieu / 4 CD/DVD Box Set ] 2025 marks the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss, the world-famous "Waltz King" whose music has captivated audiences for two centuries. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, Andre Rieu - the planet's best-selling classical artist and global touring... |
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Anne-Sophie Mutter, Roger Federer, John Williams, Daniel Barenboim, Andre Previn, Jorg Widmann, Lambert Orkis, Steve Cohen
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Vivace [ SWR Classics / DVD - released 29/Sep/2023 ] Anne-Sophie Mutter is one of the greatest musicians of our age and for the last five decades has appeared at the world's leading concert venues. In addition to premiering 31 new works from leading composers, she is an inspiring mentor, has promoted... |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen / Kindertotenlieder / 5 Lieder Christa Ludwig (mezzo) / Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer, Andre Vandernoot, Sir Adrian Boult (conds) [ Warner Classics Redline / CD - released 15/Oct/2018 ] "This disc is a classic, make no mistake." ArkivMusic.com |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Prokofiev: Violin Concertos Nos 1 & 2 / Sonata for Solo Violin in D minor Gil Shaham (violin) / London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Nov/2001 ] |
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LEOS JANACEK / BELA BARTOK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra / Janacek: Sinfonietta Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2002 ] "The Telarc recording captures the full bloom of the orchestra. The coupling is unique." (Penguin Guide) |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Hammerklavier Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 4/Oct/2024 ] "it's always when Beethoven is at his most virile when Hamelin most excels, especially with sweeping runs up the keyboard or busy fugal complications - anything that needs flying fingers...there is nothing in Hamelin's latest Hyperion album (there ar |
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FRANZ LISZT / SIGISMOND THALBERG
Liszt & Thalberg: Opera transcriptions & fantasies Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Aug/2020 ] "The execution is so incredibly neat and well ordered, and yet sounds completely spontaneous, like an inspired improvisation…This is a master pianist at the height of his powers" GRAMOPHONE Award Nomination 2021 - Piano |
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FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Busoni: Late Piano Music Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 3 CD Box Set - released 11/Oct/2013 ] BBC Music Magazine Award Nomination 2015 - Instrumental |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: The Piano Concertos Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano) / London Symphony Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Double Decca / 2 CD - released 26/Feb/2005 ] "Ashkenazy is a commanding soloist in both the First and Second Concertos, and his virtuosity in the first is quite dazzling. Throughout, Previn and the LSO accompany sympathetically." Penguin Guide 3 Stars |
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MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (both piano and Ravel orchestral versions) Alfred Brendel (piano) / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Philips Solo / CD - released 1/Jul/2001 ] Classic recordings reissued at mid price |
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FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: L'isola disabitata André Morsch, Anett Fritsch, Krystian Adam, Sunhae Im, Bernhard Forck [ Pentatone / CD - released 6/Aug/2021 ] After their acclaimed recording of Telemann's Miriways, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin returns to PENTATONE with Joseph Haydn's opera L'isola disabitata, together with an excellent quartet of vocalists. Officially called an azione teatrale,... |
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Andre Rieu
Dancing Through the Skies - Wedding at the Opera [ Andre Rieu Studios DVD + CD / 2 DVD/CD - released 5/Feb/2009 ] Enjoy André's exclusive concert at the famous Semper Opera - the wonderful opera house of Dresden, Germany - where he performed in 2008! |
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Andre Rieu
The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollander) [ Polydor Records DVD / DVD - released 25/Nov/2004 ] Kerkrade, Parkstad 2004. Around 18,000 people stream a gala evening with Andre and his ochestra. For a good four hours, they are treated to a dizzying display unequalled anywhere. In celebration of that unique event, Andre has brought together the... |
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Andre Rieu
Happy Days (CD & DVD) [ Universal Music / 2 CD/DVD - released 22/Nov/2019 ] Happy Days celebrates André Rieu's amazing career on the occasion of his 70th birthday. It is a most joyful and romantic celebration of life. It includes a selection of 20 world famous tunes including: Second Waltz, Amigos Para Siempre (The official... |
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Andre Rieu
La vie est belle [ Universal Music DVD / DVD - released 6/Sep/2007 ] The premiere of the "La vie est belle" world tour took place in one of the loveliest open-air theatres in the world, the Waldbühne in Berlin. Backed up by a choir, an extra drum ensemble, 300 bagpipe players, a magnificent light and laser... |
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Andre Rieu
Love Around The World [ Universal Music / CD - released 20/Nov/2002 ] The follow-up to his hugely popular 'Dreaming' album. Magical violin sounds |
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Andre Rieu (violin)
Magic Of The Waltz [ Decca DVD / DVD - released 22/Apr/2016 ] From a very early age, André Rieu knew that there was something magical about waltz music. Defining this magic and making it accessible for everyone became his life's mission so he was crowned by his audiences as "King of The Waltz". |
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Andre Rieu
New York Memories - Live at Radio City Music Hall [ Universal Music DVD / DVD - released 1/Feb/2007 ] The 'New York Memories' DVD is a visual spectacle filmed at Radio City Music Hall. During this performance André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform a unique mix of the high points of American and European romantic music. |
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Andre Rieu / The Johann Strauss Orchestra With the Platin Tenors
Andre Rieu at Schonbrunn, Vienna [ Universal Music DVD / DVD - released 21/Sep/2006 ] Would you like to enjoy Andre's biggest and most beautiful special ever? Well, you can! This DVD beautifully recreates the musical spectacle that took place in the courtyard in front of Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace on 7 and 8 July, 2006. So sit back,... |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin Andrè Schuen (baritone), Daniel Heide (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 5/Mar/2021 ] Schubert's song cycle Die schöne Müllerin, written almost two hundred years ago, is one of the supreme tests of the lieder singer's art. The duo brings to life the story of a young miller who wanders the countryside in search of work and sees his... |
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GERSHWIN / DEBUSSY / LISZT / RACHMANINOFF
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Andre Watts Andre Watts (piano) / New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf [ Philips Great Pianists Of The 20th Century Vol 96 / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/1999 ] A compilation of works performed by Andre Watts. There is some dazzling yet thoughtful Liszt, including Totentanz, and a spirited performance of the First Piano Concerto. |
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ANDRE PREVIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Previn: Violin Concerto (with Bernstein-Serenade) Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) / Boston Symphony Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 14/Nov/2003 ] 2005 Grammy Award Winner: Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra) |
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EDVARD GRIEG / FREDERIC CHOPIN / CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Grieg/Chopin/Saint-Saens: Piano Concertos Arthur Rubinstein (piano) / London Symphony Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / DVD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] "There are new discoveries in the performances… …and the visual aspect is managed with sensitivity and intelligence." - Washington Post |
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BIZET / BERLIOZ / DEBUSSY / MUSSORGSKY / RAVEL / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Andre Cluytens Boris Christoff (bass) / National Opera of Sofia / Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra, André [ EMI Classics / 2 CD - released 25/Feb/2018 ] Great Conductors of the 20th Century is a joint venture between the production and licensing expertise of IMG Artists and the international marketing and distribution clout of EMI. Sixty volumes were planned with hopes for even more. Unfortunately,... |
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CONSTANT LAMBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lambert: The Rio Grande; Concerto for piano & nine players (with Walton-Symphony No.2) Cristina Ortiz (piano) / London Symphony Orchestra / Andre Previn / Sir Richard Rodney Bennett / Neville Dilkes [ EMI British Composers / CD - released 15/Feb/2006 ] "An effective display with the effervescence of Lambert's The Rio Grande and Piano Concerto leading to the high spirits of Walton's Second, and some captivating shorties too." (BBC Music Feb 2006) |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
plays Shostakovich (Piano Concertos, Three Fantastic Dances, 5 Preludes and Fugues Op 87) (Recorded 1959) Dimitri Shostakovich (piano) / French National Radio Orchestra / Andre Cluytens [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / CD - released 20/Dec/2003 ] Orchestral 1001 Classical Recordings you must hear before you die (1951-present) - |
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SAMUEL BARBER / ANDRE PREVIN / AARON COPLAND / GEORGE GERSHWIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Barber/Previn/Copland/Gershwin: American Scenes Gil Shaham (violin) / Andre Previn (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 4/Nov/1998 ] "Previn, the pianist, is on excellent form these days and Gil Shaham is a totally responsive partner.." (Gramophone) |
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ERIC KORNGOLD
Korngold - Symphony / Violin Concerto / Film Music [Incls 'The Sea Hawk'] Gil Shaham (violin) / London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 20/Jul/2016 ] "Shaham gives a performance of effortless virtuosity and strong profile. […] Shaham and Previn together consistently bring out the [Violin Concerto's] sensuous warmth without making the result soupy" (Penguin Guide) |
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GODOWSKY
Strauss Transcriptions & other waltzes Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/May/2012 ] "There's no need for analogies about a surfeit of Viennese cream-cakes with this excellent CD: the musical inventions is so brilliant and varied, and the performance so coruscating, that one's attention is firmly held." (BBC Music) |
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MAURICE RAVEL
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ravel: Sheherazade (with lieder by Chausson, Duparc, Schumann & Brahms) [recorded in 1967] Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano) / New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn, & Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (ba [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / 2 CD - released 10/Feb/1999 ] A classic recording of Ravel's Shéhérazade, evoking a wealth of moods and sensations. Janet Baker, an irresistible storyteller, is accompanied on her journey by Sir John Barbirolli, conducting the New Philharmonia with sensitivity and imagination |
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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." |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Complete Ballet) London Symphony Orchestra, Andre Previn [ EMI Double Forte / 2 CD - released 20/Nov/1987 ] "Now reissued at bargain price this must be now be one of the best bargains in town, although it must be emphasized that this remains a very strong contender even if it remained at full price." (Prokofiev official website) |
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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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C. P. E. BACH
Bach (CPE): Sonatas & Rondos Marc Andre-Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 7/Jan/2022 ] 'Hamelin's delight and relish are highly infectious...In short, I cannot think of a better introduction to CPE Bach on the modern piano than these two joyous discs.' Gramophone Award Finalist 2022 - Piano |
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WILLIAM BOLCOM
Bolcom: The complete rags Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 3/Jun/2022 ] 'Bolcom is lucky in having such a musician to provide him with these authoritative accounts of his music.' Gramophone Award Finalist 2023 - Piano |