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GEORGE ANTHEIL
Antheil: Ballet Mecanique,/ Serenade for String Orchestra No.1 / Symphony for Five Instruments, etc Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Spalding [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2001 ] "The Philadelphia players sound as if they are enjoying themselves, and at its super-budget price it's an ideal introduction to the 'bad boy of music', who certainly wasn't nearly as bad a composer as many who've come after him." International Record |
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MAX BRUCH / FLORENCE PRICE
Bruch / Price: Violin Concertos Randall Goosby (violin), Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Decca / CD - released 9/Jun/2023 ] "There's an honesty and modesty - about his playing that stands him apart...This playing isn't dressed to impress but to express." Gramophone Editor's Choice June 2023 |
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GERSHWIN / COPLAND / ADAMS / CORIGLIANO / FRUSIN / NEWMAN / etc
Daniil Trifonov - My American Story - North [2 CD set] Daniil Trifonov (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 11/Oct/2024 ] Daniil Trifonov, without question one of the most gifted artists of his generation, has previously explored his voice and cultural roots through landmark interpretations of European classical repertoire. |
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SAMUEL BARBER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Barber: Violin Concerto / Piano Concerto / Adagio for Strings Isaac Stern (violin) John Browning (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy, Leonard Bernstein, George Szell (conds) [ Sony Essential Masterworks / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] "Isaac Stern's Barber Concerto with Bernstein was the recording which belatedly gave this warmly expressive masterpiece the international currency it plainly deserved. The superb performance can stand comparison with any version since" (Gramophone) |
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J. S. BACH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bach: Easter Oratorio / Magnificat Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / New York Philharmionic, Leonard Bernstein, with Judith Raskin, Maureen Forrester, Jennie Tourel, etc [ Sony & BMG Music / CD - released 10/Apr/1998 ] The majestic art of Johann Sebastian Bach is the foundation of almost every aspect of three centuries' worth of classical music, from his breathtaking grasp of musical form at its most technical, to the infinite beauty, grace and Baroque spendor of... |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mahler: Symphony No 9 Philadelphia Orchestra, James Levine [ RCA / 2 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2018 ] "As a Mahler interpreter, his performances are exciting, fabulously played, razor-sharp rhythmically, and sensitive to the myriad details of Mahler's scoring. Perhaps the two standout performances are the Fifth and Ninth, as much for the playing of... |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 7 & 8 Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccado Muti [ EMI Red Line / CD - released 7/Feb/2005 ] "The Philadelphia playing is articulate, full bodied when the music demands it" - Gramophone Magazine |
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NICOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Moussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an exhibition (with Moussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov: Night on a Bare Mountain) Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti [ Philips / CD - released 20/Jul/1997 ] Recorded at the Memorial Hall, Philadelphia, October 1990 |
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FLORENCE PRICE
Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/May/2022 ] "The Philadelphia polish helps to highlight one of Price's most endearing qualities: kaleidoscopic orchestrations, with piquant detailing from all corners, including celesta and slide whistles" |
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GEORGE GERSHWIN / MAURICE RAVEL
Gershwin/Ravel: Piano Concertos Philippe Entremont (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra / Cleveland Orchestra [ Sony Essential Masterworks / CD - released 10/Jul/2012 ] |