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CHAPLIN / BACH / LEGRAND / MORRICONE / PIAZZOLLA / etc
Lisa Batiashvili: City Lights Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Georgia Philharmonic, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Nikoloz Rachveli [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Jun/2020 ] In her new project, City Lights, Lisa Batiashvili gathers all the places and memories that have been important in her life and career together with some of the world's most beautiful music. |
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FRANZ LEHAR
Best of Lehár - Das Land des Lächelns (Land of Smiles) Manfred Schmidt, Rudolf Schock, Helga Hildebrand, Erika Koth, Berlin Symphony, Wilhelm Schuchter [ Warner Classics Inspiration / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] Franz Lehár developed the operetta far beyond the waltz-laden entertainment that was its origin; he orientated himself far more towards the opera. He took as his role model Puccini, as is evident in his Land des Lächelns (Land of Smiles), a... |
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MAX REGER
Reger: Piano Concerto in E minor [with Richard Strauss - Burleske] Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Ilan Volkov [ Hyperion Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 53 / CD - released 10/Mar/2011 ] "While an easy majority of pianists would run for cover when faced with such sheerly physical demands, Hamelin relishes every challenge, clarifying and refining Reger's potential for opacity at every point." (Gramophone Award Finalist 2011 - Concerto) |
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JADASSOHN / DRAESKE
Piano Concertos Markus Becker (piano) / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Michael Sanderling (conductor) [ Hyperion Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 47 / CD - released 28/Feb/2009 ] 'These pieces, which burst with … memorable tunes and lashings of showy arpeggios, are played with admirable swagger by Markus Becker and are a welcome addition to Hyperion's exhaustive study of the Romantic Piano Concerto' (The Observer) |
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LUTOSLAWSKI
The Essential Lutoslawski (Incls Symphony No 3 & Cello Concerto) Martha Argerich, Nelson Freire (pianos) Heinz Holliger (oboe) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Symphonie-orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / etc [ Philips Duo / 2 CD - released 29/Sep/2007 ] "The range of fantastic music on this disc alone reveals Lutoslawski's level of accomplishment among the late 20th century greats." (Amazon.com) |
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SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto no 3 (coupled with Ravel-Piano Concerto in G) Martha Argerich (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon The Originals / CD - released 5/May/2000 ] "all done with the most engaging reckless abandon." (Gramophone) |
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HUMMEL / LEOPOLD MOZART / TELEMANN / VIVALDI
Trumpet Concertos Maurice Andre (trumpet) / Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Masters / CD - released 1/Dec/2012 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1761-1800) "...marvellous trumpeting...these fine performances are highlighted by the excellent recording quality." (Gramophone) |
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BARTOK / BERG / DEBUSSY / NONO / PROKOFIEV / SCHOENBERG / etc
Maurizio Pollini: 20th Century Maurizio Pollini (piano) with Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / 6 CD Box Set - released 14/Jul/2014 ] From the outset of his recording career, Maurizio Pollini has championed modern music - in benchmark accounts of Bartók, Boulez, Manzoni, Nono, Prokofiev, Schoenberg, Stravinsky and Webern, to which can be added his later recordings of Debussy and... |
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BRAHMS
Piano Concertos Maurizio Pollini (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 25/May/2000 ] A timeless interpretation of the Brahms masterpiece! |
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Max Richter, with Daniel Hope (violin) & Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin
Recomposed 2014 by Max Richter / Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (2 LP) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 LP - released 2/May/2014 ] This new edition comes with new artwork in a stunning packing, and lots of new material, incl. brand new remixes and shadows. |
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HAYDN / BEETHOVEN / SCHUBERT / SCHUMANN / BRUCKNER / etc
The Symphony Collection Royal Concertgebouw, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Berlin Philharmonic, Nikolaus Harnoncourt [ Teldec Warner Classics / 5 CD Box Set - released 12/Oct/2009 ] "Under Harnoncourt the music's gently descending lines truly glow [in the Third], distinctively but never conspicuously, and the gradual 'dying away' is beautifully handled" (Gramophone) |
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BEETHOVEN / BERLIOZ / BRUCKNER / COPLAND / MOZART / PROKOFIEV / SCHUBERT / etc
100 Great Symphonies [56 CD set] Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, etc [ Deutsche Grammophone / 56 CD Box Set - released 20/Aug/2014 ] A SYMPHONY EDITION CHOSEN BY POPULAR VOTE: Deutsche Grammophon rolls out a cornucopia of great symphonic music, chosen by the people - all the symphonies you'll ever need in a compact cube, at a great price! |
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LUGWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Triple Concerto / Choral Fantasia Itzhak Perlman (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Daniel Barenboim (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim [ Warner Classics / CD - released 6/Feb/2017 ] "They perform with the most tender expression in the slow movement, and there are fireworks from all three in the last movement" James Longstaffe |
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PFITZNER / BRAUNFELS
Pfitzner & Braunfels: Piano Concertos Markus Becker, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Constantin Trinks [ Hyperion Great Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 79 / CD - released 30/Aug/2019 ] The Braunfels-a concerto in all but name-and Pfitzner make an apt pairing, two works dating from the twilight of German Romanticism. Both are heroically dispatched by Markus Becker, with Constantin Trinks and his Berlin Radio Symphony forces... |
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ROSSINI
Overtures (with Bizet-Preludes and Ballet Music from Carmen) Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin / Ferenc Fricsay [ Deutsche Grammophon Originals / CD - released 25/Mar/2006 ] "Fricsay is an easy recommendation for those not minding fast overall speeds. The orchestral playing is well up to the chosen tempi, the recording is first-rate and the whole effect exhilarating." [Rossini Overtures] Penguin Guide, 1966 |
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WAGNER
Wagner Arias Rene Pape (bass) / Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Sep/2011 ] "..this remains Wagner singing of a rare beauty that will give much pleasure" (International Record Review) |
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MAHLER
Symphonies Nos 2 "Resurrection" & 4 Renee Fleming (soprano) / Berlin Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado [ Double Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] |
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CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Debussy: Pelleas and Melisande (Complete Opera recorded in 1978) Richard Stilwell, Frederica von Stade, Josa van Dam. Berlin Philharmonic / Herbert von Karajan [ Warner Classics Home of Opera / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Jan/2017 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "a very characteristically Karajan performance, deeply committed and full of beautiful things. The casting is excellent." (Gramophone) |
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J. STRAUSS / SAINT-SAENS / VERDI / GODARD / ARDITI / FLOTOW / etc
Waltzes & Arias Rita Streich (soprano) / Radio-Symphonie orchester Berlin, RIAS-Symphonie Orchester Berlin [ Newton Classics / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "…she delights the ear from start to finish. Highly recommended, this true Original." (Gramophone) |
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GIUSEPPE VERDI
Verdi: Messa da Requiem (recorded in 2002) Roberto Alagna / Angela Gheorghiu / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Claudio Abbado [ Warner Classics DVD / DVD - released 6/May/2002 ] Claudio Abbado Conducts A Live Gala Performance Of Verdi's Requiem With Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu And The Berlin Philharmonic There could have been no more fitting event and no greater sense of occasion than the live performance of Giuseppe... |