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IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: Petrushka (complete ballet) [with Bartok - Miraculous Mandarin] Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Feb/2011 ] "Sonically this stands among Decca's best recordings from this source. A sensational reissue, and a bargain to boot." (ClassicsToday) |
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DVORAK / MOZART
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' / Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K219 "Turkish" BLU-RAY Yehudi Menuhin (violin) / Berliner Philharmoniker / Wiener Symphoniker / Herbert von Karajan [ C Major Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 16/Feb/2011 ] "an electrifying performance by a rejuvenated Berlin Philharmonic at the peak of its powers; it is also a visually stunning record of a masterclass in virtuoso conducting." (Gramophone) |
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PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 (with works by Scriabin) (LP) Yevgeny Kissin (piano) / Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon / LP - released 25/Feb/2022 ] In 1988 pianist Evgeny Kissin, then 17 years old, started his world career with an electrifying interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Berliner Philharmoniker's New Year's Eve Concert. |
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Ann Sophie von Otter, soprano, Elvis Costello, vocals, and ensemble
For the Stars-Anne Sofie von Otter meets Elvis Costello [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Jun/2001 ] Wonderful pairing of the soprano star with great songwriter/performer |
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J. S. BACH
Bach: Christmas Oratorio (complete oratorio) Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Nancy Argenta, Anne Sofie von Otter, Olaf Bar / The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists / John Eliot Gardiner [ Archiv Collectors Edition / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2014 ] Gardiner's celebrated Christmas Oratorio, first released in 1987, offered at mid-price for the first time. With soloists including Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Evangelist), Nancy Argenta and Anne Sofie von Otter. |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio) Arleen Auger, Anne Sophie von Otter, Michael Chance / English Consort / Trevor Pinnock [ Deutsche Grammophon Archiv / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2006 ] "With full, atmospheric and well-balanced recording, this set is not to be missed." (Penguin Stereo Guide) |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: 9 Symphonies & Overtures (1977 recordings) Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray audio in Dolby Atmos / 2 Blu-Ray Audio - released 1/Nov/2019 ] "Beethoven is in no way déjà vu to Karajan, as this set gloriously proves" - Richard Osborne (Gramophone) |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classic Karajan: The Essential Collection Herbert Von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic & Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras, with Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) [ Deutche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 30/May/2014 ] In the 25th anniversary of his passing, Deutsche Grammophon celebrate Herbert von Karajan - the best-selling conductor of all time...in a new collection of essential classics, now newly remastered. |
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BEETHOVEN / RICHARD STRAUSS / WAGNER / BRUCKNER / MENDELSSOHN / BRUCH / TCHAIKOVSKY / RACHMANINOV
Berliner Philharmoniker [Berlin Philharmonic] - Great Recordings Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, Seiji Ozawa, Herbert von Karajan, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Lorin Maazel, Gunter Wand, etc [ Sony Music / 8 CD Box Set - released 11/Sep/2015 ] The Berlin Philharmonic is consistently ranked as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. As is fitting such an eminent orchestra, they consistently work with the world's most renowned conductors and soloists. |
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W. A. MOZART
Mozart Arias Christian Gerhaher (baritone) / Freiburger Barockorchester, Gottfried von der Goltz [ Sony Classical / CD - released 28/Jan/2016 ] "You can hear every word, and when he's at his best, you sense the complete character behind the individual aria" (Gramophone) |
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BEETHOVEN
Symphonies No. 4 & No. 8 Cleveland Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnanyi (cond) [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 21/Oct/2003 ] The Cleveland Orchestra is thoroughly at home in this repertory and is the perfect virtuosic ensemble for Maestro Dohnanyi's mature, insightful interpretations. |
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MENDELSSOHN
Symphony No. 3 / Die erste Walpurgisnacht Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus. Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 28/May/2002 ] "a recording of high quality, musically and technically." —AmericanRecord Guide |
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BEETHOVEN
Symphonies Nos 4, 8 & 9 Cleveland Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Telarc Everybody's Classics / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] Everybody's Classics is Telarc's new reissue series offering consumers 2 CDs For 1 Great Price! |
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BEETHOVEN
Symphonies No. 6 Pastorale & Leonore Overture No. 3 Cleveland Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnanyi (conductor) [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 21/Oct/2003 ] "The magnificent Cleveland Orchestra plays this glorious music with truly stunning sonority." —Audio |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 'Choral' Carol Vaness, Janice Taylor, Siegfried Jerusalem, Robert Lloyd / Cleveland Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 21/Oct/2003 ] "This is a wonderful performance. The first movement truly moves. It is overwhelming, which is what it should be...As for the great Ode, chorus and soloists-conductor and orchestra-all are magnificent." -High Performance Review |
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PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 / Polonaise from Eugene Onegin The Cleveland Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 16/Apr/2002 ] "The close attention Dohnanyi gives to coloristic detail is shown by the very opening...notable, too, are the clarity, almost never achieved, in the descending bass figuration...in the third movement." (Stereo Review) |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Symphony No. 8 unfinished and 9 The Cleveland Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnanyi [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 10/Oct/2002 ] Top quality Telarc classics now at mid price |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Gloria in excelsis Deo (first recording) / Dixit Dominus Emma Kirkby, Anne Sofie von Otter / Royal Academy Baroque Orch / Drottingholm Baroque Ensemble [ BIS / CD - released 1/May/2001 ] 'The Handel discovery of our time performed with sublime dexterity by Emma Kirkby.' Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Aug 2001) |