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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Paganini Plusarranged for saxophone and piano
Raaf Hekkema (saxophone) & Hans Eijsackers (piano) This is a follow-up to Hekkema’s CD Paganini Caprices for Saxophone, also on MDG. The saxophonist has made the arrangements of this wide ranging repertoire himself. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Schumann - Complete Works for Piano Vol. 3
This is probably one of Claves Records’ greatest endeavours in the 40 year history of the label, the complete piano works of Schumann on six double cds. Here, we present volume III in this series, featuring the outstanding playing of Finghin Collins, who previously was awarded an ‘Editor’s Choice’ in the Gramophone for vol I of the series. “Collins plays Schumann in a refreshingly direct, unfussy manner, with a warm-hearted tone full of telling touches and refined rubato.” Gramophone Magazine, September 2009 “...contains playing of real class and perception. The major work is the Etudes Symphoniques, into which Collins integrates the five "posthumous" variations omitted from the first published edition of the score, and which receive perhaps the most complete performance here.” The Guardian, 22nd May 2009 **** | | | This item is currently out of stock at the UK distributor. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. |
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| |  | Sviatoslav Richter Archives, Volume 17
Budapest Recital August 27, 1967 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Shura CherkasskyRecorded: Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1 November 1970
This is the seventh Shura Cherkassky release to appear on BBC Legends and follows a succession of very well reviewed and much sought after broadcasts made by this wonderfully individual pianist. The recital from London's Queen Elizabeth Hall on 1 November 1970 in atmospheric stereo features a number of works which are very rare for this artist such as the Schubert Sonata D.959 which he recorded for the World Record Club in 1960 and has never been issued since. The Tchaikovsky arr: Rachmaninov: Cradle Song in A flat minor Op. 16 No.1 is new to Cherkassky's discography. Others such as Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso in E Op.14, and Schumann arr. Tausig: Der Contrabandiste are rare additions to his recorded legacy. Beautiful remastering by Paul Baily. “…Cherkassky's wonderful tone and sensitivity to colour, nuance and atmosphere makes the Schubert the high point of the disc.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2009 ***** “The live Queen Elizabeth Hall recital opens with quintessential Cherkassky. A more perfect rendition of Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo capriccioso you are unlikely ever to hear, deftly executed with a bewitching feather-light delicacy. That said, Cherkassky in heavyweight German repertoire was always less clear cut. Here he plays Schubert's late A major Sonata, a work he visited infrequently. While it is the melody rather than the drama that attracts him, it is difficult not to fall under the beguiling spell of what you are hearing. Carnaval, too, for all its idiosyncratic moments, offers a masterclass in colouring and touch – who else can produce such a ravishing pianissimo or make an apparent crescendo and decrescendo on a single note? The Rachmaninov transcription (Cherkassky at his most melancholy) is new to the pianist's official discography.
First Hand's classily presented two-disc set of the complete HMV stereo recordings made in 1956 and 1958 is a treasure chest of Cherkassky rarities. Of the 20 works here, all released for the first time in stereo, 12 have never previously appeared on CD, among them the five Chopin titles and the Bach-Busoni Chaconne. While he was generally at his best in front of an audience, these studio recordings have the same vitality and spontaneity as his live performances. The Litolff Scherzo is a delicious musical soufflé while the Hungarian Rhapsody No 13 and the Faust Waltz (especially the stunning coda) are examples of pure pianistic joie de vivre. But above all – and this applies to both discs – are the sheer beauty of sound, individuality of conception and musical imagination that Cherkassky brings to whatever takes his fancy. Required listening for all students of the piano.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “A more perfect rendition of Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo capriccioso you are unlikely ever to hear, deftly executed with a bewitching feather-light delicacy. Carnaval, too, for all its idiosyncratic moments, offers a masterclass in colouring and touch - who else can produce such a ravishing pianissimo or make an apparent crescendo and decrescendo on a single note?” Gramophone Magazine, August 2009 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Clara Haskil plays Mozart, Beethoven & Schumann
Clara Haskil's recordings from the 1950s enjoy a cult status. Her subtle interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann enjoyed particular fame.These studio recordings and live recordings of concert performances of great piano concertos as well as of two solo works by Schumann, released for the first time remastered from the original tapes, reveal Haskil's sensitive and natural playing which Ferenc Fricsay compared to the ability to sing on the piano. In addition, this Audite release offers the opportunity to compare and contrast Mozart's famous concerto in D minor, in the form of a hitherto unpublished live recording from a concert performance, and in the form of a studio recording made only one day later, in January 1954. Fricsay and the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin prove to be congenial partners of a greatly distinguished pianist. | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | The Art of the Viola
Heinrich Koll (viola), Madoka Inui (piano), Peter Schmidl (clarinet), Alexandra Koll (violin) & Milan Karanovic (cello) Viennese-born Heinrich Koll studied at the Vienna Musikhochschule and was awarded a diploma with distinction in 1975. From 1976 to 1980 he was principal violist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and since 1980 has been principal violist with the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. He has appeared as a soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic, for example at the Salzburg Mozart Week and at the opening of the Mozart Year. In his comprehensive booklet notes Heinrich Koll writes about the history of his instrument, the character of the viola in the orchestra and the legend of old instruments. This is the latest release in a series which features top players of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Fritz Wunderlich - Songs & MelodiesThe Earliest Recordings (1953-1956)
This disc compiles some of the earliest recordings of acclaimed German tenor Fritz Wunderlich, and shows off his crystal-clear voice and intelligent, restrained interpretation to perfection. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Schumann - Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4
This release completes the cycle of Schumann Symphonies performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Schumann & Brahms - Works for Violin and Fortepiano
Thomas Albertus Irnberger (violin) & Jorg Demus (fortepiano) | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Schumann - The Violin Concertos
Thomas Albertus Irnberger (violin) Spirit of Europe, Martin Sieghart | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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