More By Artist: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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ADIGEZALOV / GULIYEV / BADALBEYLI
Azerbaijani Piano Concertos Farhad Badalbeyli (piano) / Murad Adigezalzade (piano) / Joan Rogers (soprano) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Dmitry Yablonsky [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2011 ] All of the composers here combine elements of ancient Azerbaijani tradition with Western forms, colourful orchestration and vivid musical storytelling. |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphonies, Vol 10: Symphony No. 14 in G minor, Op. 135 Gal James (soprano), Alexander Vinogradov (baritone) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Apr/2014 ] At its première in June 1969 Shostakovich described his Symphony No. 14, in effect a symphonic song cycle, as 'a fight for the liberation of humanity... a great protest against death, a reminder to live one's life honestly, decently, nobly...'... |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven - Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5 Mario Galeani (piano) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grzegorz Nowak [ Orchid Classics / CD - released 7/Sep/2009 ] Recorded in 2007, and featuring one of the most important and active Italian pianists of his generation, Mario Galeani. This recording reflects a bright and fresh version of these concerti, particularly the attention given to the dialogue between... |
ALUN HODDINOTT
Clarinet Concerto / Harp Concerto / Piano Concerto Nos. 1 & 2 Gervase de Peyer (clarinet) Osian Ellis (harp) Philip Fowke, Martin Jones (pianos) / London Symphony Orchestra / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Lyrita / CD - released 11/Nov/2007 ] "This recording of four concertos is a welcome addition to the other two fine Hoddinott CDs already in the Lyrita catalogue. The colourful music, performances and recording may be confidently recommended" (MusicWeb Oct 2007) |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 13 Babi Yar Gidon Saks (bass) / Men's voices of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Gerard Schwarz [ Avie / CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] "For the deeply felt singing of Gidon Saks the present version should be heard and savoured by anyone with a liking for this symphony, irrespective of how many other recordings one already has...Full texts, transliterated and translated by Andrew... |
BETSY JOLAS / ANDRE JOLIVET / FLORENT SCHMITT / HENRI TOMASI
Håkan Hardenberger plays French Trumpet Concertos Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 3/Jun/2022 ] During the second half of the 19th century, a French school of trumpet playing was established, with French musicians and composers at the forefront of the instrument's musical and technical development. |
PARRY / CLARKE / BYRD / ELGAR / WALTON / HANDEL
Rule Britannia: Stirring songs and patriotic music Harlow Chorus / The Elizabethan Consort / Martin Souter / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / London Pro Arte Orchestra [ Britannia / Gift of Music / CD - released 20/Jun/2011 ] Music chosen for its thrill factor: from trumpets and drums to soaring choral voices, this programme has a 'Last Night of the Proms' feel. It features the great and the good of English music of the past including Handel, Holst, Elgar and Walton. |
DEBBIE WISEMAN
Different Voices Hayley Westenra (solo voice) Stephen Fry (narrator) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Debbie Wiseman [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2008 ] '"How about composing a new Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?" suggested Ian Maclay, the General Manager of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I've always loved composing for full symphony orchestra, so this was a challenge that simply had to be... |
RAVEL
The Best Of Ravel (Incls Bolero, Gaspard de la Nuit & Piano Concerto in G) Helene Grimaud, Paul Crossley (piano)/ Orchestre National de France under Eliahu Inbal / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Jesus Lopez-Cobos [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 26/Apr/2007 ] Ravel’s Boléro has become an evergreen. These 2 CD’s provide material for those who would like to hear more by this typically French composer. |
MANUEL MARIA PONCE
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Ponce: Violin Concerto (with works by Galindo & Revueltas) Henryk Szeryng (violin) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica de la Ciudad de Mexico, Enrique Batiz [ EMI / CD - released 1/Feb/1989 ] "A life-enhancing record. For within it two distinct fields are explored; both of them, in different ways, very rewarding. Try it." (Gramophone) |
KHACHATURIAN / LYAPUNOV
Violin Concerto & Rhapsody Hideko Udagawa (violin) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Buribayev [ Signum Records / CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] "the [Lyapunov] concerto's rather grand manner suits Udagawa's noble style and steely tone wonderfully well. I prefer a warmer sound in Khachaturian, though there's no mistaking the commitment and dexterity she brings to both works." The Guardian,... |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Tragic Overture Horacio Guiterrez (piano) /Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Andre Previn [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 11/Aug/2003 ] "The richly enjoyable performance benefits from an aural frame in which the piano and orchestra are especially well balanced, and the overall sound quality equalsthe finest yet achieved on this label." -Stereo |
MENDELSSOHN
An introduction to Mendelssohn (Incls Piano Concerto No. 1 & Symphony No. 4 'Italian') Howard Shelley (piano) / London Mozart Players / Scottish National Orchestra / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Philharmonia Orchestra [ Chandos Intro / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] "Howard Shelley offers marvellous playing in every respect; fresh, sparkling and dashing in the fast movements, poetic and touching in the slower ones." (Penguin Guide Rosette recording for Piano Concertos) |
SCRIABIN
Orchestral Music (3 CDs for the price of 2) Inger Blom (mezzo) Lars Magnusson (tenor) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir / Leif Segerstam / with Roland Pantinen (piano) [ BIS / 3 CD - released 1/Sep/2007 ] This boxed set spans from Scriabin's first large-scale orchestral work, his Piano Concerto (1897), to Prometheus (1909-10), his last completed piece (which incidentally also features an important part for solo piano). |
PHILIP CANON
Philip Canon: Lord of Light, Sting Quartet & Cinq Chansons de Femme Iris Dell'Acqua (soprano), Kenneth Bowen (tenor), Graham Titus (bass), Margaret Price (soprano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [ Lyrita / CD - released 7/Jul/2017 ] Philip Cannon's catalogue embraces a broad range of genres from operas and symphonies to songs and keyboard works. His first significant pieces were written whilst he was still a student at the RCM. Musicologist Rollo Myers wrote of Philip Cannon,... |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 (with Rihm: Time Chant) Jaap van Zweden (violin) / Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra [ Naxos / CD - released 9/Jan/2014 ] "Van Sweden's virtuosity as a violinist…is here shown to be of the highest class, in an account of the great Shostakovich Concerto that holds its own with the finest." Musical Opinion |
BYRON ADAMS / SAMUEL BARBER / DAVID CONTE
B Adams - Midsummer Music / Barber - Violin Concerto / D Conte - Sinfonietta Jack Liebeck (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Poll [ Orchid / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] This new album from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Michael Poll, shines a spotlight on three remarkable 20th-century American composers. |
BYRON ADAMS / SAMUEL BARBER / DAVID CONTE
Chopin: A Portrait of Chopin: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 (arr. for piano & string quartet) Jack Liebeck (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Poll [ Orchid / CD - released 16/May/2025 ] Pianist Lara Melda and the acclaimed Carducci Quartet present A Portrait of Chopin, a striking reimagining of Chopin's First and Second Piano Concerti, arranged for piano and string quartet. The project offers an intimate perspective on these... |
DVORAK / IBERT
Cello Concerto / Concerto for Cello and Wind Instruments (Rec 1969) Jacqueline Du Pre (cello) / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Charles Groves / Michael Krein Orchestra / Michael Krein [ BBC Legends / CD - released 17/Nov/2004 ] "A stunning performance and up there with the classic Rostropovich/Karajan . An absolute must buy!" (Amazon.co.uk) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Romances (with Schubert: Rondo in A) James Ehnes (violin), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Manze [ Onyx Classics / CD - released 20/Oct/2017 ] "Technically, Ehnes's playing is a marvel...But, really, it's his - and Manze's - thoughtfulness and patience that make this recording so satisfying." Gramphone Editor's Choice November 2017 |
