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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Claudio Arrau plays Beethoven Piano SonatasRecorded live at the 1970/1977 Beethovenfest Bonn, Germany
The Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau (1903 - 1991) was at the height of his career, when he recorded this recital in 1070/1977. He was known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20th-century composers, especially Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms and Debussy. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. It has been said that the best way to enjoy Arrau’s records is to imagine yourself there in the concert hall while he is playing. Now, thanks to the Beethovenfest performances presented here, which were filmed in Bonn in 1970 and 1977, it becomes virtually possible for us to do just that. In these fine performances, Arrau appears to make the piano breathe and sing. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 190 mins (DVD1: 85 mins; DVD 2: 105 mins) FSK: 0 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Variations
Three of the most important artists of our time here present three of the most important cycles of variation for piano ever composed. Daniel Barenboim, Yefim Bronfman and András Schiff recorded the monumental works in very personal performances. Because of its outstanding importance for the history of classical music in Central Europe the German critic of the 19th century called often just these three composers » the three B «. This is the first release of a series of Metropolitan Munich programs. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 170 mins FSK: 0 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Martha Argerich live at Verbier FestivalRecorded live at during the Verbier Festival, Switzerland, 22 July 2009 (Beethoven, Scarlatti) and 17 July 2010 (Shostakovich, Bizet).
Martha Argerich proves once again her great pianistic technique in a wave of virtuosity, performing emblematic works of the greatest composers ever. Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. She is most admired for the pure joy of her music-making and her individual approach to each work, each situation and each audience. The Verbier Festival, held each summer in the Swiss Alps, has developed over eighteen years into one of the most important classical music festivals in Europe, bringing together great musical talent and dedicated music lovers alike from across the globe. Martha Argerich celebrates her 70th birthday on the 5 June 2011. Picture format: 1080i Full HD - 16:9 Sounds formats: PCM 2.0 Region code: All Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 87 min FSK: 0 “Both directors capture [Argerich's] unique artistry...she sets about the down-to-earth matter of sublime music-making, pulling all her colleagues into her spell...Takacs-Nagy partners Argerich sensitively. Using no baton - just the occasional pencil - he never loses sight of the landscape in a quest for its fruits, and his way of shaping long phrases and building paragraphs is as special as his airy rhythms and attention to inner voices.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2011 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Martha Argerich live at Verbier FestivalRecorded live at during the Verbier Festival, Switzerland, 22 July 2009 (Beethoven, Scarlatti) and 17 July 2010 (Shostakovich, Bizet).
Martha Argerich proves once again her great pianistic technique in a wave of virtuosity, performing emblematic works of the greatest composers ever. Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. She is most admired for the pure joy of her music-making and her individual approach to each work, each situation and each audience. The Verbier Festival, held each summer in the Swiss Alps, has developed over eighteen years into one of the most important classical music festivals in Europe, bringing together great musical talent and dedicated music lovers alike from across the globe. Martha Argerich celebrates her 70th birthday on the 5 June 2011. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 87 min FSK: 0 “Both directors capture [Argerich's] unique artistry...she sets about the down-to-earth matter of sublime music-making, pulling all her colleagues into her spell...Takacs-Nagy partners Argerich sensitively. Using no baton - just the occasional pencil - he never loses sight of the landscape in a quest for its fruits, and his way of shaping long phrases and building paragraphs is as special as his airy rhythms and attention to inner voices.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2011 ***** “Most pianists a quarter of her age would struggle to match her. One can only marvel at the depth of expression, spontaneity, sense of discovery and playfulness she brings to [the Beethoven]...Just when you think everyone is in top gear, the whole ensemble shifts up another notch - and then goes into overdrive. Thrilling stuff.” Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2011 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7
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This item is the last volume in PentaTone’s acclaimed Beethoven cycle. “Herreweghe's expertise in period-style performance convinces totally: the orchestra sound is crisp and clean, with rattling, war-like timpani and tight-reined, yet decently weighty string sound...In terms of everything that matters - not just style and sonority, but also a true response to the music's endless riches of drama and invention - these performances are as close to definitive as you can get.” Classic FM Magazine, September 2011 ***** “the playing is good enough and the overall approach to both symphonies is quietly convincing...considerate balancing is a laudable attribute - in the Seventh's Allegretto Herreweghe is good at keeping melody and countermelody on equal terms” Gramophone Magazine, October 2011 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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These works in carefree serenade character develop wonderful melodies, featuring solo displays as well as exquisite combinations. Beethoven at his most effervescent: chamber music with philharmonic flair! “[The Sextet] sets off with a fresh tempo and good balance within an acoustic that is a little resonant. The Adagio, with a nice opening bassoon solo, is charmingly played, and the Minuet, though so marked, responds to the sense of hunting sounds when the horns allow the hint of an open-air bray to enter their tone. The final Rondo is chirpily played.” Gramophone Magazine, October 2011 “This is superb wind playing, absolutely ideal for this music, and the musical attributes are a joy...the result is a performance that every Beethovenian should hear.” International Record Review, July/August 2011 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Victoria from the Heart - Love Songs
Beethoven: | The Dream | Brahms: | Dein blaues Auge, (No. 8 from Acht Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 59) Wie Melodien zieht es mir, Op. 105 No. 1 | Canteloube: | Songs of the Auvergne: Baïlèro | Fauré: | Les roses d'Ispahan Op. 39 No. 4 Clair de Lune, Op. 46 No. 2 Chanson d'amour, Op. 27 No. 1 Pleurs d'or Op. 72 | Gounod: | Il était un roi de Thule (from Faust) | Hahn, R: | L'Enamourée A Chloris | Martini, J P: | Plaisir d'amour | Massenet: | Adieu, notre petite table (from Manon) | Mozart: | Porgi amor (from Le nozze di Figaro) | Puccini: | Donde lieta usci (from La Bohème) | Ravel: | Chanson des cueilleuses de lentisques | Schubert: | Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, D877/4 | Schumann: | Der Nussbaum, Op. 25 No. 3 | Verdi: | Vieni a mirar (from Simon Boccanegra) Parigi, o cara (from La Traviata) |
Containing songs by Schubert, Faure, Ravel, Schumann, Brahms and others, this disc is a wonderful collection of romantic songs sung by one of the best-loved singers of our time. All profits of this CD will go to charity including her own Fundación Victoria de los Àngeles. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Kulenkampff Violin Concerto Recordings Volume 4
Georg Kulenkampff (violin) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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