‘Awake, sweet love’: An Anthology of Lute Music
94710
Drawing together various previous releases from the our collection, this compendium pays tribute to an instrument that was once at the forefront of everyday music making, tracing its extensive and highly fruitful career. Excellent performances by the world’s top luteists, including: Jakob Lindberg, Miguel Yisrael, Nigel North, Christopher Wilson and others, having won many international record awards (among others a Diapason d’Or).
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Bartók: Violin Concertos
9436
Presenting two violin concertos by Bartók which span an entire lifetime: the first one a work from his youth, with late romantic roots (Liszt, Richard Strauss) and the mature second concerto, a 20th century masterpiece in the genre, showing all facets of the genius of Bartok. Performed by reknown artists Thomas Zehetmair and the Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Iván Fischer.
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Czech String Quartets
9410
For the first time together in one collection: the complete string quartets of Dvorak, Smetana, Janacek and Martinu! Many of the quartets in the collection hold an emotional dimension, all of which are exquisitely brought to life by the Stamitz Quartet, leading interpreters of Czech repertory.
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Bruckner: Complete Masses, Te Deum
94669
This album contains Bruckner’s 3 Masses and a Te Deum, works of startling originality, power and mysticism, taxing the choral and orchestral forces to the utmost. Great performances by two excellent German choirs, the Chamber Choir of Europe, and the Rundfunkchor Berlin.
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Dvořák: Complete Symphonies, Slavonic Dances, Overtures
94671
The complete symphonies, symphonic poems, overtures and Slavonic Dances of Antonin Dvorák. Performed by a trio of great ensembles: the Staatskapelle Berlin conducted by Otmar Suitner, The Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Farrer.
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Grieg: Complete Chamber Music
94642
Firmly rooted in the classical/romantic idiom of the 19th century, Grieg’s music is never far away from the rich folklore of Norway, in which trolls and fairies come and go, and many a tune invites the shuffling of the feet in a Norwegian Peasant Dance. Beautiful performances by true Russian forces.
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R. Schumann: Complete Works for Viola and Piano
94487
This album brings together all Schumann’s music featuring the viola as solo instrument. These relatively late works of Schumann are on an intimate scale and present idyllic musical landscapes, the world of legends and fairytales. Beautifully performed by the Italian duo Lorenzo Falconi and Sara Bacchini.
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Pasquini: Sonatas for 2 Organs
94347
Pasquini was one of the most important Italian composers for harpsichord and organ between Frescobaldi and Scarlatti. His sonatas for two organs offer delightful dialogues between the two instruments (sometimes acting as teacher and pupil) in fashionable forms such as Allegro da Concerto and various dance forms. Performed on historical organs from the 18th century by two multi-award-winning organists: Luca Scandali and Hadrien Jourdan.
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Blacher: Der Großinquisitor
9437
The only recording of this moving oratorio by German composer Boris Blacher. Der Großinquisitor is based on Dostoyevsky’s - The Brothers Karamazov, finding in it close references to the fate of the Jews in the holocaust.
Exemplary performance by the great baritone Siegmund Nimsgern, and the Dresdner Philharmonie under 20th-century-music-champion Herbert Kegel.
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Boccherini: Stabat Mater
94494
Boccherini’s Stabat Mater has moments of the most intimate beauty and heartfelt sorrow. Sung by the great Italian soprano Barbara Vignudelli and the Orchestra da Camera Benedetto Marcello conducted by Flavio Emilio Scogna.
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D. Scarlatti: Sonatas
94613
Scarlatti sonatas played on 5 different instruments: harpsichord, piano, guitar, harp, and accordion. The players include award winning artists, such as Pieter-Jan Belder (harpsichord, Diapason d’or), Michelangelo Carbonara (piano, 1st prize Schubert competition), Godelieve Schrama (harp, Netherlands Music Prize) and Mie Miki (accordion, Record Academy Award).
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Diabelli: Complete Guitar Sonatas
94614
Anton Diabelli was a prominent figure in the musical circles of early 19th century Vienna. An accomplished keyboard virtuoso and music publisher he wrote 3 substantial sonatas for the instrument which was gaining in popularity at that time, the guitar. Great performance by master guitarist Claudio Giuliani.
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Mozart: Complete Horn Concertos
94644
The horn concertos of Mozart, in the completest edition possible: including unfinished movements, and the first movement of K412, that Horn player Herman Jeurissen made playable, based on analyses of similar passages in other works by Mozart. The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra in its glory days is conducted by an inspired Roy Goodman, a champion of Historically Inspired Performance Practice.
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Beethoven: Complete String Quartets
94672
This set of the complete Beethoven String Quartets features one of the elite ensembles of former East Germany: Primarius Karl Suske was concert master of the Berliner Staatskapelle, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, and his string quartet represents the best German tradition of Beethoven understanding and interpretation.
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Kummer: Chamber Music for Winds
94472
A World premiere recording of music by Caspar Kummer, a composer of unjustly little renown. Played with dedicated affection by the "discoverers" of these hidden gems: the Italian Classical Consort, led by virtuoso Luigi Magistrelli.
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Reger Collection
94663
This set presents Reger his best known works: the glorious orchestral Böcklin Suite, the Mozart-, Beethoven- and Hiller Variations, the mighty piano concerto and violin concerto, the beautiful clarinet quintet (not in the least inferior to Brahms’ masterpiece), the complete Chorale Fantasias for organ (Reger, organist himself, wrote extensively and superbly for his instrument) and a fine selection of choral works.
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Valentina Levko: Star of the Bolshoi
9406
A true discovery for many western ears: Valentina Levko, star contralto of the Bolshoi! This set features an unrivalled breadth of recordings ranging from moving Baroque arias by Bach and Handel, through the art songs of Schubert and Brahms, towards great opera scenes from Prince Igor, Ruslan & Ludmilla, Ivan Susanin, Queen of Spades, Rossini, Verdi, the songs of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, and a superb collection of Russian folk songs.
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Rodrigo Edition
9297
A new Edition from Brilliant Classics: the (near) complete works of Joaquin Rodrigo, without doubt one of the most important composers of 20th century Spain. His works, in traditional romantic or neo classical style, incorporate elements of the Spanish culture and folklore, never losing his own personal language, the imprint of his genius.
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Ten Holt: Solo Piano Music Vol. 1-5
9434
This 5CD compilation is dedicated to Ten Holt’s music for piano, an instrument that dominates his output and which for him contained all the possibilities he needed as a composer. Great performance by acclaimed Dutch pianist Jeroen van Veen.
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Shostakovich Edition
9245
This set presents the near complete works of Shostakovich: complete symphonies, chamber symphonies, concertos, songs, string quartets, a generous selection chamber music, ballets and suites (the famous Jazz suites!), cantatas, and the operas.
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J.S. Bach - Complete Sacred Cantatas - Sämtliche geistliche Kantaten
94365
The complete sacred cantatas of J.S. Bach, BWV 1 - 200, available in a 50 CDset. Great recordings, featuring The Holland Boys Choir and The Netherlands Bach Collegium (Early music specialists playing period instruments), led by Pieter Jan Leusink.
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Boccherini Edition
94286
The most comprehensive and wide ranging Boccherini box set on the market, spanning both major and lesser-known works. Great recordings on 37 CD’s by specialists in 18th-century repertoire, with a number of performances on period instruments.
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Rimsky-Korsakov Edition
94369
A tribute to one of the most original and “most Russian” Russian composers, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. This 25 CD set offers a generous selection of his works: the complete orchestral works (of course including the famous Scheherazade!), rare chamber music, the complete songs, Cantatas and six of the most famous operas.
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