The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Motown Orchestral [ Universal / CD - released 19/Nov/2021 ] Motown is one of the world's most important and iconic record labels, renowned for delivering an almost endless stream of global smash hits laden with glorious melodies and killer hooks that have continued to connect with every new... |
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Tchaikovsky [ CD ] |
GILBERT and SULLIVAN
Gilbert & Sullivan: Overtures & Choruses [2 CD set] Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & various orchestras, Isidore Godfrey, Royston Nash, Sir Charles Mackerras, James Walker & Sir Malcolm Sargent [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] "This is a marvellous and well-presented double disc compilation consisting of all of Sullivan's overtures as well as popular choruses from a wide variety of the most well known operettas." (Bargain of the Month MusicWeb Feb 2011) |
HOLST
The Planets Suite / St Paul's Suite Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vernon Handley [ Royal Philharmonic / CD - released 10/Oct/2008 ] Indelibly linked to its founder, Sir Thomas Beecham, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is considered one of the four major orchestras based in London. |
ARNOLD BAX
Orchestral Works, Volume 2 (Spring Fire Northern Ballad Nos 2 & 3 Symphonic Scherzo) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vernon Handley / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Bryden Thomson [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 12/Nov/2003 ] 'Highly idiomatic playing from Vernon Handley and the RPO, and a thoroughly life-like and characteristically well-detailed recording from Chandos.' The Penguin Complete Guide |
PROKOFIEV
Romeo and Juliet (Complete Ballet) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Ashkenazy [ Decca Records / 2 CD - released 24/Mar/2003 ] Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet is undisputedly one of greatest ballet scores ever written and is also one of the most popular works in the ballet repertory. |
BORODIN
Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 / In the Steppes of Central Asia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Ashkenazy [ Decca Records / CD - released 17/Feb/2001 ] *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide |
ELGAR
Enigma Variations Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Yehudi Menuhin & Barry Wordsworth [ Alto / CD - released 11/Sep/2015 ] Menuhin's account of the Variations... is the interpretation of a musician who has lived long with this music and loves it. He ...takes immense care (to) direct the listener to yet another facet of this inexhaustibly fascinating score. |
ARAM ILICH KHACHATURIAN
Khachaturian: Famous Ballet Suites - Spartacus / Gayaneh / Masquerade Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] "Simonov delights in extremes of speed often taking the music shockingly slowly and then letting fly with a high octane rush." (MusicWeb OCt 2005) |
STRAVINSKY
Le Sacre Du Printemps [The Rite of Spring] / The Firebird Ballet Suite Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov [ Royal Philharmonic / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] "There are other versions that will over dramatize this incredible work and occasionally more incisive strident hammer blows but seldom will the impact be as great as the beautifull playing and recording quality in this version." (SACD.net) |
STRAVINSKY
Le Sacre Du Printemps [The Rite of Spring] / The Firebird Ballet Suite Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov [ Royal Philharmonic / SACD - released 10/Oct/2008 ] "Musical, detailed and a huge acoustic...The Firebird has the silkiest string tone Ive yet heard" SACD.net |
TCHAIKOVSKY
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture / Capriccio Italien / 1812 Overture / etc Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov [ Royal Philharmonic / CD - released 10/Oct/2008 ] "The recording quality was first rate and so is the playing." (SA-CD.net) |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (Highlights) / Lieutenant Kije / 'Classical' Symphony Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Simonov (Conductor) [ Alto / CD - released 1/Mar/2014 ] "The Suites do not conform to the order of their playing in the ballet and often Prokofiev (eg. Montagues and Capulets / Dance of the Knights) incorporates passages from other scenes. One of the highlights is Death of Tybalt which is a conflation of... |
FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Orchestral Works, Vol. 4 (1946-1952) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Beecham [ Naxos Historical Great Conductors / CD - released 28/Feb/2005 ] "Naxos have put us in their debt by restoring these performances to the catalogue. Strongly recommended." MusicWeb |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 / Chamber Symphony Op.110a Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy [ Decca 20th Century / CD - released 14/Jul/2014 ] " it is clear from the finale that the orchestra and conductor are both enjoying themselves." (MusicWeb) |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony no 9 in D Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Alan Gilbert [ BIS / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Aug/2009 ] Gramophone Magazine: Editor's Choice November 2009 - Mahler collectors surely will want to hear this recording right away, but less specialized collectors also should give it serious consideration as a prime choice among available Ninths" (10/10... |
SHOSTAKOVICH
The Bolt (Complete Ballet) Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Gennady Rozhdestvensky [ Chandos Classics / 2 CD - released 28/Nov/2004 ] "Rozhdestvensky plainly believes passionately in this score, and he draws an electrifying performance from the Swedish orchestra...demonstration sound." *** Three Stars. Penguin Stereo Guide. |
ALEXANDER BORODIN
Symphonies / Petite Suite / etc Tord Wallstrom (baritone) Larissa Dyadkova (mezzo) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Gennady Rozhdestvensky [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 15/Mar/2008 ] "Essentially this set offers us the three Borodin symphonies plus all in superlative sound. Lovely music in poetically accented readings at bargain price." (MusicWeb May 2009) |
HUGO ALFVEN
The Swedish Rhapsodies (Nos 1 - 3) / Suite from Bergakungen Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Neeme Jarvi [ BIS / CD - released 1/Apr/1995 ] "Jarvi draws playing of total distinction from the Stockholm orchestra" (BBC Music) |
MAURICE RAVEL
Ravel: La Valse and other works Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Sakari Oramo [ BIS SACD / CD - released 25/Feb/2022 ] Sakari Oramo and the RSPO revel in Ravel's masterful orchestrations. |