Since you are interested in plays Shostakovich (Piano Concertos, Three Fantastic Dances, 5 Preludes and Fugues Op 87) (Recorded 1959), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
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MODEST MUSSORGSKY
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mussorgsky: The Nursery, Sunless & Songs and Dances of Death plus eight other songs (recorded 1955-7) Boris Christoff (bass) Alexandre Labinsky, piano, Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Francaise / Georges Tzipine [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / CD - released 15/Feb/2003 ] "The Mussorgsky songs constitute a complete world in themselves, and they cast a strong spell: their range is enormous and their insight into the human condition deep. Christoff was at the height of his vocal powers when he made this set" Rosette:... |
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MUSSORGSKY
Boris Godunov (Complete Opera - 1962 recording) Boris Christoff, Evelyn Lear, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra. Andre Cluytens [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / 3 CD Box Set - released 21/Oct/2002 ] "This set is valuable for the resonant contribution of Boris Christoff, for a generation unmatched in the role of Boris. It is good that his glorious voice is so vividly caught on CD." (Penguin Stereo Guide) |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Busch Quartet [ EMI Great Recordings of the Century / 3 CD Box Set - released 4/Mar/2008 ] "Performances that are superb and reveal insights on a level rarely encountered" (MusicWeb April 2008) |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich / Philharmonia & New Philharmonia, Otto Klemperer [ Warner Classics Original Jacket Reissues / CD - released 22/Aug/2015 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - "....not likely to be outshone for a long time" (Gramophone) |