MAHLER
Bernarda Fink sings Mahler Lieder Bernarda Fink (mezzo) & Anthony Spiri (piano) / Gustav Mahler Ensemble & Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Andrés Orozco-Estrada [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 19/Jun/2014 ] An exciting exploration of the sources of Mahlerian inspiration. Can one really grasp the whole of Mahler's symphonic output without knowing his songs? Not only do they extensively irrigate the first four symphonies, often known as 'Wunderhorn... |
Mahler
Sinfonie Nr. 1 [ CD - released 10/Mar/2008 ] Herbert Kegel (1920-1990) always had a fervent following in East Germany. But in the nearly twenty years since his death, his reputation has grown, especially thanks to the many CD reissues of his recordings. This is an exceptional performance and a... |
ELMAR LAMPSON
Elmar Lampson: Mysterienszenen International Mahler Orchestra / Yoel Gamzou [ Col Legno / CD - released 18/Sep/2017 ] Elmar Lampson's music has got what is commonly referred to as "soul." It becomes apparent in the way the music embraces the listeners and accompanies them through time in images of sound. The Mysterienszenen were inspired by the Mystery Dramas of... |
W.A. MOZART
Die ZauberflAte (The Magic Flute) complete opera Erika MiklAsa / Dorothea RAschmann / Julia Kleiter / Christoph Strehl / Hanno MAller-Brachmann / Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 24/May/2006 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2006: Opera - "Abbado's first shot at the flute proves to be a strong contender" (Editor's Choice Gramophone June 2006) |
W.A. MOZART
Die Zauberflate (The Magic Flute) Highlights Erika Miklasa / Dorothea Raschmann / Julia Kleiter / Christoph Strehl / Hanno Maller-Brachmann / Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Jun/2007 ] Since the release of Claudio Abbado's first recording of Mozart's Magic Flute in April of 2006, the international press has been in raptures over the magnificence of the performance. Now, on one single CD, all of the greatest moments from Mozart's... |
DVORAK / JANACEK
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 / Janacek: Glagolithic Mass (recorded live in 1987 and 1990) Gabriela Benacková / Drahomíra Drobková / Jozef Kundlak / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir / Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester / Vaclav Neumann [ Arthaus Musik DVD / DVD - released 16/Feb/2011 ] "Neumann's Dvorak is fresh and energetic. Gabriela Beňačková is radiantly mellifluous in the Janacek and the choir are on cracking form." (BBC Music Magazine) |
W. A. MOZART / SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Grigory Sokolov: Mozart & Rachmaninov Concertos Grigory Sokolov (piano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic [ Deutsche Grammophon CD plus DVD / 2 CD/DVD - released 22/Jun/2017 ] "Sokolov is now on a don't-touch-me pinnacle...the two concertos here present the zenith of his art." BBC Music Five Stars Concerto Choice - June 2017 |
György Lig
Atmosphères, Symphonie No. 10 e-Moll op. 93 Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester David Afkham [ ORFEO / CD - released 25/Jul/2011 ] |
Bruckner,
Symphonie No. 7 E-Dur Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester Franz Welser-Möst [ ORFEO / CD - released 10/Aug/2012 ] |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Cello Conerto (with Brahms:- Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11) Natalia Gutman (cello) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Claudio Abbado [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 16/Apr/2007 ] "This is prime-quality Abbado: points are made but never overstated, and there's always the sense that quality musicians are working together with a common musical aim. Who could possibly ask for more?" Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527 (complete opera) Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Luca Pisaroni, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato, Rolando Villazón / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2012 ] This is the first of a new Deutsche Grammophon cycle of Mozart's seven main operas in collaboration with Festspielhaus Baden-Baden..and kind support of Rolex and an enthusiastic advocate - Rolando Villazón - in love with Mozart! |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Violin Concerto Op. 77 / String Sextet n°2 Op.36 Isabelle Faust (violin) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] "..nothing is taken for granted, everything has been thought through yet the whole performance sounds spontaneous and natural. An instant staff favourite here at Marbecks Classical." (Keith@marbecks) |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Die Zauberflote [The Magic Flute] (complete opera) Klaus Florian Vogt, Rolando Villazon, Regula Mühlemann, Christiane Karg, Albina Shagimuratova / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 6/Sep/2019 ] Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung praised Villazón's "comic talent" in his first Papageno, "achieving 'heights of emotion' with the captivating Regula Mühlemann's Papagena", as well as the "magical tenor" of Klaus Florian Vogt as Tamino. |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart Momentum - 1786 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Matthew Truscott (violin), Joel Hunter (viola), Frank-Michael Guthmann (cello) Christiane Karg [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 8/Apr/2022 ] 'Time and again Andsnes had me reaching for the score to confirm things I'd never noticed before...some of the finest Mozart-playing on the planet.' Gramophone Award Finalist 2022 - Concerto |
BERLIOZ / GOUNOD / OFFENBACH / THOMAS / MASSENET / BIZET / VERDI
French Arias Magdalena Kozena (mezzo soprano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Choeur des Musiciens Du Louvre / Marc Minkowski [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Sep/2003 ] "One of the most delightful talents around today shows off her French credentials" Recording of the Month - Gramophone Magazine (Awards 03) |
Mahler
Lieder [ CD - released 10/Mar/2008 ] |
Mahler
Sinfonie Nr. 5/Neumann/Vaclav [ CD - released 10/Mar/2008 ] |
Mahler
Symphony No 5 Zandler [ CD ] |
GEORGE BENJAMIN
Written On Skin / Duet for piano and orchestra Christopher Purves, Barbara Hannigan, Bejun Mehta, Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, George Benjamin [ Nimbus / 2 CD - released 11/Feb/2013 ] GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST 2013: Contemporary / BBC MUSIC AWARD WINNER 2014: Premiere Award |
Mahler / Saint Louis Symphony
Mahler: Symphony No 4 [ Pentatone / CD - released 15/Dec/2008 ] |