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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Universe of Sound: The Planets
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a unique performance of Holst's 'The Planets Suite', captured in High Definition by 37 cameras. This immersive experience takes the viewer to the heart of the Philharmonia as they perform this well-loved piece, using cameras placed in a multitude of positions and angles to create an extraordinary glimpse of the orchestra at work from within. As well as 'The Planets', the filmed performances also includes a new commission by UK composer Joby Talbot, 'Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity'. Additional features include a 'Making of' documentary feature, listening guide films for each planet, audio commentaries from conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia and, for Blu-Ray only, a picture-in-picture option that allows a simultaneous view of the conductor and orchestra in action. The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to bringing classical music to new audiences in creative and exciting ways, and to this end has become a technological trailblazer in its adoption and adaptation of new technology. In 2010 the Re-Rite project allowed members of the public to experience Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' for the first time from within the orchestra through audio/visual projections. Their 'Universe of Sound' project from which this release stems debuted at the Science Museum in London last year, and is set to tour the country in new installations during 2013. This blu-ray includes: * A bonus 'Making of' documentary and listening guides for each planet * Picture in picture conductor option * Audio commentaries from Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia “The centrepiece...is a tautly rehearsed, unromantic, 'straight' performance of the piece under Salonen which will appeal to those who like Holst's own 'original' recordings...Filming and recordings of the performance are both state-of-the-art” Gramophone Magazine, March 2013 | 
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Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a unique performance of Holst's 'The Planets Suite', captured in High Definition by 37 cameras. This immersive experience takes the viewer to the heart of the Philharmonia as they perform this well-loved piece, using cameras placed in a multitude of positions and angles to create an extraordinary glimpse of the orchestra at work from within. As well as 'The Planets', the filmed performances also includes a new commission by UK composer Joby Talbot, 'Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity'. Additional features include a 'Making of' documentary feature, listening guide films for each planet, audio commentaries from conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia. The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to bringing classical music to new audiences in creative and exciting ways, and to this end has become a technological trailblazer in its adoption and adaptation of new technology. In 2010 the Re-Rite project allowed members of the public to experience Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' for the first time from within the orchestra through audio/visual projections. Their 'Universe of Sound' project from which this release stems debuted at the Science Museum in London last year, and is set to tour the country in new installations during 2013. Bonus Features: 'Making of' documentary feature Listening guide films for each planet Run time: 112 mins DVD: Region 0 (universal), DVD5 Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo PCM 16:9, NTSC Exempt from classification Subtitles: none Language: English “The centrepiece...is a tautly rehearsed, unromantic, 'straight' performance of the piece under Salonen which will appeal to those who like Holst's own 'original' recordings...Filming and recordings of the performance are both state-of-the-art.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2013 |
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| |  | Dvorak & Schumann: Cello Concertos
Jamie Walton is joined by the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of their conductor laureate Vladimir Ashkenazy for this new concerto recording of concertos and orchestral works by Dvorák and Schumann. Jamie Walton has proved himself as a leading light in UK's musical life; as a performer in his widely praised concerto and sonata recordings, and as a festival director in his work as founder of the North York Moors Festival, which was shortlisted for an RPS Award in 2011. “The two concertos on either side of this lovely miniature, ably supported by the Philharmonia, confirm Walton as an artist with secure intuition in terms of style and with a manner of performing that speaks with natural fluency, eloquence and strength of purpose.” The Telegraph, 8th March 2013 **** “Jamie Walton’s individual phrases are eloquently lyrical and the technical components are accomplished” The Strad, May 2013 |
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| |  | Maria Callas: Verdi Heroines
“Classic Callas recordings, which should be in every opera-lover’s collection. Much of the content shows the great diva at her very finest, and has you enthralled by the vividness of characterisation as well as musical imagination.” Penguin Guide |
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| |  | Janacek: Glagolitic Mass & Sinfonietta
“The performance itself is of the highest quality. The orchestral playing is sensitive and responsive throughout with a beautifully blended and homogeneous tonal balance. The playing is cultured but Simon Rattle also brings an awareness of the pantheistic fervour that inspires Janácek’s wonderful score.’” Gramophone Magazine |
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| |  | Poulenc: Gloria, Stabat Mater & Organ Concerto
“Powerful performance, especially of the Organ Concerto. Vivid recording, fine contributions from the Radio France Choir, and muscular conducting from Charles Dutoit.” BBC Music Magazine, June 2013 **** |
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| |  | Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Vintage Karajan recordings of Brahms with the Vienna Philharmonic and Philharmonia orchestras, re-mastered and available at super budge price. |
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| |  | Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 & Violin Concerto
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| |  | Beethoven: Fidelio
Beethoven: | Fidelio, Op. 72 recorded 1962 Jon Vickers (Florestan), Christa Ludwig (Leonore), Gottlob Frick (Rocco), Walter Berry (Pizarro), Ingeborg Hallstein (Marzelline), Gerhard Unger (Jaquino), Gerhard Unger (Fernando), Kurt Wehofschitz (Erster Gefangene), Raymond Wolansky (Zweiter Gefangene) with Philharmonia Choir Egmont Overture, Op. 84 Bonus Track. rec. 1958 |
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| |  | Mozart & Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos
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