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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets Vol. 1
In 2001, Zig-Zag Territoires had already perceived the singularity as well as the potential of this ensemble, which had just won the Bordeaux International Quartet Competition. That first encounter had resulted in a very fine disc devoted to the quartets of Janaček, widely hailed by the critics (Diapason d’Or). In the ensuing eleven years, the Belcea Quartet built up a large repertoire and initiated a discography with our colleagues at EMI that attracted considerable attention. Thus this is a particularly propitious moment to implement a new, confident, long-term partnership between Belcea and ZZT. This collaboration is beginning with a complete recording of the Beethoven Quartets, a founding cycle if ever there was one. The Belcea Quartet began a worldwide tour focussing on this cycle that will continue through the end of the 2012-13 season. The second volume will follow in 2013. “Tuning remains pristine throughout...Faultless and unsettling.” The Independent, 11th November 2012 ***** “I'm particularly impressed by the Belcea's close attention to dynamics...Their playing may have a very different sound from the string quartets of Beethoven's day but the way the music breathes and moves gives a clear picture of his intentions...this promises to be an outstanding set - not the last word on these endlessly fascinating works, perhaps, but performances of great artistry and perception.” Gramophone Magazine, January 2013 “They play with extraordinary strenuousness, very unlike the Alban Berg Quartet with whom they studied. The Belceas re-enact the creative torments of the composer to a degree where you feel their instruments might suffer...the magnificent cellist Antoine Lederlin cultivates a roudned tone, even under pressure, but the overall effect is of a lean, muscular sound” BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Carl Schuricht Collection Volume 2
Beethoven: | Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 'Eroica' Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60 Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral' | Blacher: | Concertante Musik, Op. 10 | Brahms: | Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Lucretia West (alto) Tragic Overture, Op. 81 Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73: Allegro con spirito rehearsal excerpts | Debussy: | La Mer | Liszt: | Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne, symphonic poem No. 1, S95 | Oboussier: | Violin Concerto Roman Schimmer (violin) | Raphael, G: | Sinfonia breve, Op. 67 | Reger: | Variations and Fugue on a theme of Johann Adam Hiller Op. 100 | Reznicek: | Donna Diana Overture | Schubert: | Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, D485 | Schumann: | Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish' | Strauss, R: | Sinfonia Domestica, Op. 53 | Tchaikovsky: | Hamlet - Fantasy overture, Op. 67 | Wagner: | Parsifal: Prelude to Act 1 rehearsal excerpts Schluss from Parsifal rehearsal excerpts Parsifal: Good Friday Music rehearsal excerpts | Weber: | Euryanthe Overture Oberon Overture | Wolf, H: | Italian Serenade in G major version for orchestra |
A very special boxed set documenting the artistry of one of the 20th century’s greatest conductors. Includes a special bonus disc including Schuricht in rehearsal. | | | (also available to download from $59.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Maria Grinberg’s performances of the Beethoven Piano Sonatas are still benchmark recordings and are here released for the first time as a 9 CD box set. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios Volume 2
Following on from their critically acclaimed Beethoven Piano Trios Volume 1, Somm is delighted to present Volume 2 performed by the Gould Piano Trio. The disc includes Piano Trio in Eb Major WoO 38, Piano Trio in C Minor Op 1 No 3 and the Piano Trio in Eb Major Op 70 No. 2. “warmly played by the Gould Trio, who are particularly sensitive to the lyrical minuet-like third movement of [Op. 70 No. 2]...the Goudl Trio's playing is unfailingly musical...All fine performances, in first-class sound.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 **** “The charm of WoO38 is persuasively conveyed, with the group playing up thje work's galant origins. Their conversational ease in the opening movement works well...There are more dramatic readings of these works around but these performances are unfailingly musicianly” Gramophone Magazine, March 2013 “The Gould Piano Trio, established players in this repertoire, prove masterly: nimble, agile and intense.” The Observer, 2nd December 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Arrau in Boston: Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
The two performances in this disc were given with Charles Munch in 1961 (in No.4) and Pierre Monteux (in No. 5) in 1960, both with the Boston Symphony. Both performances demonstrate collaborative assurance. “Arrau’s credentials as a Beethoven interpreter are second to none...the hard tone of the piano, on this live recording from Tanglewood (1961), is inimical to the lyrical No 4, and the eloquence of Arrau’s left hand is heard to beautiful effect in the finale’s magical second theme, but the Emperor fares better; again, the orchestra, now under Monteux, is on incisive form.” Sunday Times, 25th November 2012 “Arrau at his most direct and committed, with any hints of earthbound stolidity transfigured by the pianist's warm tone and the Boston Symphony's joyful playing.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2013 ***** “[in the Emperor] we have two vastly experienced musicians, both of whom have a deep understanding of the music and a determination to put their skills completely at the service of the music...There are several studio recordings of both concertos by Arrau but notwithstanding that this disc is an impressive and important addition to his discography.” MusicWeb International, 13th May 2013 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Claudio Arrau in Recital
There have been few pianists of Arrau’s range and stature, and these invaluable live recordings can only reaffirm memories of another time, another place, where sheer musical calibre and quality counted above all. Liner notes written by Bryce Morrison. Previously unissued; released by permission of the Arrau Estate “Live recordings from Arrau's prime, reflecting what made his playing great as well as its occasional shortcomings. Visionary Beethoven, bewitching Brahms and unusually grave Schumann.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 **** | | | (also available to download from $28.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Szymon Goldberg Volume TwoCommercial Recordings: 1932 - 1951
Bach, J S: | Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV1041 recorded in 1951 Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV1042 recorded in 1948 Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV1046 recorded in 1933 Berliner Philharmoniker, Alois Melichar Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV1047 recorded in 1932 Berliner Philharmoniker, Alois Melichar Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV1049 recorded in 1933 Berliner Philharmoniker, Alois Melichar | Beethoven: | Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2 recorded in 1936 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 'Spring' recorded in 1936 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1 recorded in 1936 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 ‘Kreutzer' recorded in 1936 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96 recorded in 1937 Lili Kraus (piano) Serenade for string trio in D major, Op. 8 recorded in 1934 Paul Hindemith (viola), Emanuel Feuerbach (cello) String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18 No. 5: Andante cantabile recorded in 1932 Berliner Philharmoniker Quartet Septet in E flat major, Op. 20 - Adagio cantabile recorded in 1932 Berliner Philharmoniker Chamber Ensemble | Dvorak: | String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 'American' - Lento recorded in 1932 Berliner Philharmoniker Quartet Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 46 No. 2 recorded in 1932 Arpad Sandor (piano) | Handel: | Sonata Op. 1 No. 13 in D Major recorded in 1933 Gerald Moore (piano) | Haydn: | Violin Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIa:1 recorded in 1947 Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind String Quartet, Op. 3 No. 5 in F major (excerpts) recorded in 1932 Berliner Philharmoniker Quartet Piano Trio No. 40 in F sharp minor, Hob.XV:26 recorded in 1939 Lili Kraus (piano), Anthony Pini (cello) Piano Trio No. 43 in C Major, Hob.XV:27 recorded in 1939 Lili Kraus (piano), Anthony Pini (cello) Piano Trio No. 45 in E flat Major, Hob.XV:29 recorded in 1939 Lili Kraus (piano), Anthony Pini (cello) | Hindemith: | String Trio No. 2 recorded in 1933 Paul Hindemith (viola), Emanuel Feuerbach (cello) | Mozart: | Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K216 recorded in 1951 Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K218 recorded in 1951 Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Susskind Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K219 'Turkish' recorded in 1932 Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Paul Kletzki Duo for violin & viola in G major, K423 recorded in 1948 Frederick Riddle (viola) Duo for violin and viola in B flat major, K424 recorded in 1934 Paul Hindemith (viola) Violin Sonata No. 17 in C major, K296 recorded in 1935 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 25 in F major, K377 recorded in 1935 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 26 in B flat major, K378 recorded in 1935 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 27 in G major, K379 recorded in 1935 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 28 in E flat major, K380 recorded in 1935 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 31 in C major, KV 404 (unfinished) recorded in 1936 Lili Kraus (piano) Violin Sonata No. 33 in E flat major K481 recorded in 1937 Lili Kraus (piano) Serenade No. 7 in D major, K250 'Haffner' arr. Kreisler for violin and piano; recorded in 1937 Lili Kraus (piano) | Paradies: | Sicilienne recorded in 1932 Arpad Sandor (piano) |
Recordings were made of Szymon Goldberg (1909-1993) over virtually a 60-year period. It must have been one of the longest studio careers of any violinist, it was certainly one of the most consistent in quality. The present set gathers up all the 78rpm material, which itself covers some two decades and presents the violinist in repertoire to which he did not return in later years, such as string quartets, string trios and string duos. An earlier volume (Music & Arts CD-1223, 8 CDs) presented Goldberg’s best live recordings. | | | (also available to download from $55.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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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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| |  | Pierre Monteux conducts Beethoven, Strauss, Saint-Saens and StravinskyRecorded live at the Hochschule für Musik, Berlin, October 1960
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