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ANTON BRUCKNER
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 "Romantic" The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy [ Sony Great Performances / CD - released 1/Aug/1991 ] "Ormandy's approach is to let the music speak for itself and has a simplicity that is very moving." (MusicWeb) |
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RICHARD STRAUSS
Eugene Ormandy Conducts Richard Strauss Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, with Rudolf Serkin (piano) & Lorne Munroe (cello) [ Sony Classical / 4 CD Box Set - released 13/Mar/0020 ] Ormandy is best known for his longstanding post as the conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra. He also developed what came to be known as the "Philadelphia Sound" emphasizing lush string sonorities and, legato phrasing and rounded tone. |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Pianist and Conductor - Legendary Recordings, 1919-1942 Sergei Rachmaninov (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski & Eugene Ormandy [ Naxos Historical / 9 CD Box Set - released 6/Dec/2010 ] In every recording by Rachmaninov, whether it be of his own compositions or not, one is immediately aware of his complete control. This is combined with acute clarity, sparse use of the sustaining pedal and an orchestral conception of sound. |
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JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Première Recordings (1932-34) The Philadelphia Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski, Finnish National Orchestra, Georg Schnéevoigt, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Serge Koussevitzky [ Naxos Historial Great Conductors / CD - released 16/Apr/2013 ] Three historically significant première recordings of Sibelius symphonies are brought together on this reissue for the first time. |
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CESAR FRANCK
Franck: Symphony in D minor / Le Chasseur maudit Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccado Muti [ EMI / CD - released 20/May/1986 ] Original recording from 1983 |
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SCRIABIN
Complete Symphonies and Tone Poems Philadelphia orchestra / Riccardo Muti (with Stefania Toczyska, mezzo, & Dmitri Alexeev, piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 20/Nov/2005 ] "This Muti box is very strong indeed and at less than Naxos price its virtues are irresistible….Brilliant Classics have issued a splendid set with sumptuous sound and a propulsive pulse." (MusicWeb) |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3 / Vocalise / The Isle of the Dead Philadelphia Orchestra / Sergey Rachmaninov [ Naxos Historical Rachmaninov Conducts Rachmaninov / CD - released 6/Dec/2010 ] An experienced conductor, Rachmaninov nevertheless left only the three recordings to be found on this album showcasing his skill with the baton. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Eugene Ormandy - The Columbia Legacy (Mono-Recordings) The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia "Pops" Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, with Oscar Levant, György Sandor, Regina Resnik, etc [ Sony Classical / 120 CD Box Set - released 9/Apr/2021 ] The collaboration between Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, which lasted over 40 years, is one of the most enigmatic and longest-lasting relationships in the history of classical music. |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Rachmaninoff: Symphonies Nos. 2, 3 / Isle of the Dead The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 4/Aug/2023 ] To mark the 150th anniversary of one of the most popular of all classical composers, Grammyr-winning conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and his 'Fabulous Philadelphians' present Rachmaninoff's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3, and the symphonic poem Isle of the... |
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CARL ORFF
Orff: Carmina Burana / Die Kluge (highlights) Janice Harsanyi (Sop), Rudolph Petrak (Ten) Harve Presnell (Bar) with Rutgers University Choir / Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy [ Alto / CD - released 8/Apr/2013 ] "Ormandy & his Philadelphians have just the right panache to bring off this wildly exuberant picture of the Middle Ages…and there is no more enjoyable analogue version… tremendous vigour, warmth, and colour and a genial spontaneous enthusiasm from... |
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BACH / BERLIOZ / BRAHMS / DEBUSSY / GERSHWIN / SHOSTAKOVICH / etc
Eugene Ormandy: The Columbia Stereo Recordings (1964-1983) The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, with Philippe Entremont, Emil Gilels, Eugene Istomin, Rudolf Serkin, Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose, etc [ Sony RCA Classical Masters / 94 CD Box Set - released 28/Mar/2025 ] This massive new reissue from Eugene Ormandy's stereo discography collects all the Columbia Masterworks recordings he made in Philadelphia between the early 1960s and early 1980s. |
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BELA BARTOK
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra / Two Portraits / The Miraculous Mandarin - Suite The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Rafael Kubelik / The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy [ EMI Red Line / CD - released 1/Feb/2000 ] "The Bartok Concerto for Orchestra is characterful...Compact Disc collector's will enjoy these performances." Gramophone |
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BEETHOVEN
Rudolf Serkin Plays Beethoven [11 CD set] Rudolf Serkin (piano) with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy & others [ Sony Classical Masters / 11 CD Box Set - released 1/Nov/2012 ] "It goes without saying that this is among the finest of current versions, for Serkin as a master pianist has the power to convince one against initial preconceptions." (Gramophone on Beethoven Piano Concerto No 2) |
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SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 (1929, 1940) Sergey Rachmaninov (piano) / Philadelphia Orchestra / Leopold Stokowski / Eugene Ormandy [ Naxos Historical / CD - released 7/Jan/2006 ] "One could hardly do better than begin [this series] with such essential performances as Sergei Rachmaninov's own recordings of his works for piano and orchestra. The importance of these classic RCA performances as vital historical documents need not... |
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J.S. BACH
Trio Sonatas Nos. 1-6, BWV525-530 Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra [ CHANDOS / CD - released 2/Jun/2014 ] Bach compiled his set of six trio sonatas for organ during the late 1720s. They are thought to have been put together as training material for Bach's son Wilhelm Friedemann and can be grouped among other pedagogical keyboard collections such as the... |
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LULLY / MARAIS / REBELI
Comédie et Tragédie, Vol. 1: Orchestral music for the theatre Tempesta di Mare & Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra [ Chandos Chaconne / CD - released 20/Feb/2015 ] This is Volume 1 of Tempesta di Mare's two disc project of late seventeenth century French instrumental music. 'Suites' of music were often compiled from stage works that were being performed at the time and presented in the form of instrumental... |
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JOHANN FRIEDRICH FASCH
Fasch: Orchestral Works, Vol.4 Tempesta di Mare Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra [ Chandos / CD - released 29/Nov/2024 ] This volume of modern premières of works by Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688 - 1758) was recorded in concert, the programme opening the 2023 International Fasch Festival, in Zerbst, the city in which he was Capellmeister to the princely court. Tempesta... |
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JOHANN FRIEDRICH FASCH
Orchestral Works, Volume 2 Tempesta di Mare Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Nov/2011 ] Premiere recordings This is Volume 2 in Chandos' series of orchestral works by Johann Friedrich Fasch, a contemporary of J.S. Bach and Telemann. In his day, his output in terms of cantatas, concertos, symphonies, and chamber music was performed... |
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JOHANN FRIEDRICH FASCH
Orchestral Works, Volume 3 Tempesta di Mare Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra [ Chandos / CD - released 1/Sep/2012 ] This is the third and concluding volume in Tempesta di Mare's series of orchestral works by Johann Friedrich Fasch, a contemporary of J.S. Bach and Telemann. In his day, the works of Fasch - cantatas, concertos, symphonies, and chamber music - were... |
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JOHANN GOTTLIEB JANITSCH
Janitsch: Rediscoveries from the Sara Levy Collection Tempesta di Mare Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra & Chamber Players [ Chandos / Chaccone / CD - released 20/Jan/2018 ] "They are tidy performances of what are equally tidy but otherwise fairly unremarkable mid-18th century pieces, though the sonatas da chiesa and sonatas di camera indicate Janitsch was writing for highly competent instrumentalists...and remain a bit |