Heinrich Schütz Edition
94361
The only Schütz Edition on the market: A well deserved tribute to the wonderful and moving music of Heinrich Schütz, still too little known to present day audiences.
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Austria 1676
94331
This recording is a valuable snapshot of the uniquely Austrian style of lute playing that Lauffensteiner and Weichenberger established. Miguel Yisrael’s performances demonstrate a deep resonance with this repertoire, and reveal his exemplary approach to the technical and stylistic intricacies of his instrument.
Lutenist Miguel Yisrael received highest praise (Diapason d’Or in France) for his earlier innovative programs ‘Les Baricades Mysterieuses’ and ‘The Court of Bayreuth’.
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Bassani: Sinfonie, Op. 5
94259
Displaying Bassani’s skill as a composer, violinist and organist, the sonatas that make up the Sinfonie Op.5 are some of the most accomplished and forward-looking works of the late 17th century, foreshadowing sonata form in their structures. This new recording is an exciting chance to discover Bassani’s previously overlooked music, played by Baroque-performance specialists Ensemble Stil Moderno.
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Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
94289
Over 30 years after their initial release, these recordings have remained one of the ultimate Beethoven symphony cycles, a testament to the quality of the performances and Blomstedt’s interpretations. Brought together in a set of excellent value, this 5-disc collection is a must-have addition to the libraries of classical music fans, old and new.
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MISTERIO - Ritual Music for An Uncertain Age
9267
Although comprising highly varied music that reveals the diversity of styles embraced by freemasonry, this collection is also striking for its pervading sense of beauty – a beauty that is the essence of the society’s ‘column of harmony’. A charming assortment of carefully selected works that gives equal standing to the famous and less well-known.
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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
94353
Brahms his requiem is full of symphonic breadth and effectively responsible for confirming Brahms’ status as a composer of international repute, it’s a piece that deserves to be an essential part of any serious listener’s library. Conducted by the great German conductor Herbert Kegel, and excellent soloists Mari-Anne Häggander and Siegfried Lorenz.
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Mozart: Chamber music for strings
94370
For the first time complete in one set: the works for string ensemble by Mozart. This collection is a fantastic way to delve deeper into Mozart’s works for string ensemble. With over 12 hours of music, this box set will be a worthwhile addition to any music lover’s library. Excellent performances by leading string ensembles, such as the Chilingirian Quartet, the Orlando Quartet and the Franz Schubert Quartet of Vienna.
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Poenitz: Songs and Hymns with Harp
94246
Presenting the second volume in a series of Poenitz recordings, performed by Laura Vinciguerra. Featuring world premiere recordings of rare but fascinating repertoire by this forgotten composer, of particular interest to harp music enthusiasts.
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Tchaikovsky: Complete Orchestral Suites
94372
Tchaikovsky’s Suites are his most “western” works, his imagination and creativity set free from the restrictions of formal genres (symphonies, sonatas). Excellently performed with authority under the expert baton of Sir Neville Marriner. This compilation is a must-buy for anyone wishing to delve deeper into the rich world of 19th-century orchestral music.
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Stradella: La Susanna
94345
A powerful and passionate historically informed performance recording by Italian forces, among whom the great Gemma Bertagnolli and Martin Oro. Full of witty innuendo, yet detailing an important moral message concerning the perils of unrestrained lust, La Susanna was to be Stradella’s final work. This recording sees the oratorio performed with passion and commitment under the assured direction of Claudio Astronio.
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Evgeny Kissin Plays Chopin and Liszt
94397
Presenting recordings of Kissin in his teenage years: everything to delight the Romantic connoisseur and piano aficionado alike in this superb collection, full of style.
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Evgeny Mravinsky conducts Russian Composers
9268
It’s easy to hear why the Leningrad Philharmonic became known as the ‘best orchestra in Russia’ under Mravinsky’s command. Full of wonderfully sonorous playing, this release represents a small chapter of history in detailing one of music’s most fascinating relationships.
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Rudolf Barshai conducts Russian music
9286
Barshai is heard here conducting the orchestra that he established – the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, which Shostakovich described as ‘the greatest chamber orchestra in the world’. Also featuring performances by Galina Vishnevskaya and Mark Reshetin, this 3-disc collection presents first-class recordings and performances in a set of impressive value.
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Evgeny Svetlanov conducts Russian composers
9271
This 3CD set is not to be passed up. In combining Svetlanov’s championing of late-Romantic works with a highly individual school of playing, it offers a unique insight into the musical heritage of Russia and bursts with ineffable expression and shattering climaxes.
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Emil Gilels plays Russian music
9265
Spanning over three decades of recording and featuring some of Gilels’ favourite works to perform, this comprehensive set offers a fascinating glimpse into a musician who was just as comfortable playing Bach as he was interpreting the modern masters of the keyboard. Full of refined yet powerful performances, it is a valuable addition to Brilliant Classics’ celebrated Russian Archives set.
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R. Strauss Edition
9249
A superb collection of some of the greatest performances of Richard Strauss’s orchestral, operatic, chamber and vocal works, brought together in a stunning 35-CD edition of fantastic value.
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