RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (highlights) Theo Adam, Sir Geraint Evans, Rene Kollo / Staatskapelle Dresden, Herbert von Karajan [ EMI Studio / CD - released 23/Mar/1988 ] "For some, the finest Meistersinger recorded; for others, too self-consciously 'chamber' in style. There's enough punch in the big moments, though." BBC Music Five Stars |
BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos 4 & 5 'Emperor' Claudio Arrau (piano) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis [ Philips 50 / CD - released 13/Jan/2002 ] Especially remastered in 24 bits-96kHz for this new series. |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Discovering Masterpieces - Richard Strauss - Eine Alpensinfon [Alpine Symphony] (Documentary & performance recorded in 1998) Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Giuseppe Sinopoli [ Medici Arts / Ovation DVD / DVD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] This volume introduces unschooled viewers to the work of Richard Strauss, with a documentary on the Alpine Symphony emceed by music journalist Habakuk Traber, and a performance of that orchestral work by the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden. ~... |
BEDRICH SMETANA
Smetana: Ma Vlast Staatskapelle Dresden, Paavo Berglund [ Warner Classics Masters / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "Best of the non-Czech Ma vicars, by some considerable distance, is Paavo Berglund's 1978 Staatskapelle Dresden recording for EMI. Berglund's greatest virtue (and he has many) is his attentiveness to the score." (Gramophone) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 "Emperor" Christian Zacharias (piano) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk [ EMI Classics Nipper Collection / CD - released 1/May/2001 ] "This disc is a bargain! ... Piano Concerto no. 4 is the winner on this disc" Review |
FAURE
Requiem, Op. 48 Lucia Popp, Simon Estes / Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis [ Philips / Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 10/Feb/2011 ] "Among recordings of the 'received' text of Fauré's Requiem, Davis's ranks very high indeed, for the subtle beauty of its choral singing, for the sober richness of its orchestral sound and for its marvellously atmospheric acoustic." (Gramophone) |
CARL MARIA VON WEBER
Clarinet Concertos / Concertino / etc Sabine Meyer (clarinet) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Herbert Blomstedt [ EMI Music Electrola Collection / CD - released 1/Dec/2012 ] Sabine Meyer (clarinet) |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Also sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan / Salome's Dance of the Seven Veils New York Philharmonic / Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin / Staatskapelle Dresden / Giuseppe Sinopoli [ DG Entrae / CD - released 6/Oct/2003 ] Entrée is a new reduced-price series offering a basic library of essential repertoire. It seeks to present classical music through some of the most popular repertoire and best known artists in the DG catalogue. |
WAGNER
Ben Heppner sings Wagner Ben Heppner (tenor) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schneider [ Deutsche Grammophon SBS Eloquence / CD - released 1/Sep/2013 ] "This is a stunning CD, sure to delight and tease Wagnerians. It gets the highest recommendation." (International Record Review) |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Ariadne auf Naxos (Complete opera) [Recorded in 2000] Deborah Voigt, Natalie Dessay, Anne Sofie von Otter (sopranos) Ben Heppner (tenor) / Staatskapelle Dresden / Giuseppe Sinopoli [ Brilliant Classics Opera Collection / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] 'Any opera house in the world would think themselves fortunate to assemble this cast … A landmark in the history of the gramophone … this really does triumph over them all.' Gramophone |
SCHUBERT
Rosamunde Ileana Cotrubas (soprano) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Willi Boskovsky [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 15/Aug/2015 ] This is a wonderful performance by the superb Dresden Staatskapelle conducted by Willi Boskovsky, a feast of Viennese charm, humour, grace and wit. The soloist is the great soprano Ileana Cotrubas, an opera legend, irresistible in this repertoire. |
GINASTERA / BOIELDIEU
Harp Concertos Jutta Zoff (harp) / Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz [ Brilliant Classics / CD - released 24/Jun/2013 ] This disc explores that rarity of the classical repertoire, the harp concerto. The musical characteristics of the harp can provide somewhat of a challenge for the composer if writing a concerto for the instrument, but this disc boasts two wonderful... |
CILEA / PUCCINI / CHARPENTIER / MASSENET / R. STRAUSS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Kiri Te Kanawa: Diva Kiri te Kanawa (soprano) / London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Staatskapelle Dresden [ EMI Classics / CD - released 17/Oct/1996 ] The best of Kiri in one package! |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto K622 / Sinfonia Concertante K297b Sabine Meyer (Clarinet) / Staatskapelle Dresden, with Diethelm Jonas, Sergio Azzolini, Bruno Schneider [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 20/Apr/2015 ] "...very expertly performed, with the orchestral playing matching that of the soloists." Gramophone |
CARL MARIA von WEBER
Weber: Clarinet Concertos; Concertino & Clarinet Quintet (recorded 1985 & 1984) Sabine Meyer, clarinet / Staatskapelle Dresden / Herbert Blomstedt [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 21/Aug/2015 ] "Stupendous clarinet playing, a must for students and Weber fans" - MusicWeb Jan 2005 |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 / Overture, Scherzo & Finale Staatskapelle Dresden / Wolfgang Sawallisch [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / 2 CD - released 21/Aug/2015 ] 'Outstandingly good. I count these performances of the Schumann Symphonies as among the best things Sawallisch has ever done. The playing of the Staatskapelle Dresden is superlative in every department. Not to be missed.' - Gramophone |
BEETHOVEN
Symphonies Nos 1 & 3 Eroica Dresden Staatskapelle / Herbert Blomstedt [ Berlin Classics Basics / CD - released 10/Mar/2008 ] In 1954 Herbert Blomstedt made his professional conducting debut with the Stockholm Philharmonic, then was music director of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra from 1954 to 1961. He subsequently held the post of first conductor of the Oslo... |
BEETHOVEN
The Best Of Beethoven (Includes the complete Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67) Staatskapelle Dresden, Berliner Symphoniker, and others [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 21/Jul/2006 ] Beethoven is one the pillars of classical music who cannot be ignored. Some of his works have become all time favourites. On this double CD we have compiled most of them . |
BERLIOZ
Overtures [Including Le Carnaval Romain & Benvenuto Cellini] Staatskapelle Dresden / Sir Colin Davis [ RCA Red Seal Classic Library / CD - released 1/Jun/2005 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1801-1850) - "Mercurial, full of vitality and poetic feeling, wonderfully light in articulation, and superbly played and recorded. A glorious issue, outstanding in every way, and now the best... |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Ein Heldenleben / Tod und Verklarung Staatskapelle Dresden / Rudolf Kempe [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / CD - released 21/Oct/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - The special relationship of both the conductor and the orchestra with the music of Richard Strauss is apparent in every glowing bar of these two popular works. |