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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Matthew Bourne: Three Full-Length Ballets
Three major works by modern dance choreographer Matthew Bourne: 'Swan Lake' ( 1996) starring Adam Cooper, Scott Ambler and Fiona Chadwick, 'Nutcracker!' (2003) starring Etta Murfitt, Alan Vincent, Saranne Curtin and Scott Ambler, and 'The Car Man' (2001) starring Alan Vincent, Saranne Curtin, Will Kemp, Etta Murfit and Scott Ambler. Also includes an interview with Matthew Bourne. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Romantic Ballet: Swan Lake, Giselle & Les Sylphides
A trio of 1980s productions of romantic classical ballets. 'Swan Lake' (1982) is a Royal Ballet Covent Garden production choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with contributions by Frederick Ashton and Rudolf Nureyev. The Russian ballerina Natalia Makarova stars as Odette/Odile. 'Giselle' (1983) is performed by the Kirov Ballet, starring Galina Mezentseva as Giselle. 'La Sylphide' (1988) is a production by the Royal Danish Ballet. Recorded at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, it stars Lis Jeppesen as La Sylphide. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Specially priced 4-CD set. His only recordings of Symphonies Nos. 1 - 3 “Peerless playing from the Berlin Philharmonic” Penguin Guide “The DG Karajan set, with all six numbered symphonies on only four CDs, remains one of the most attractive bargains in the catalogue” Gramophone Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Lambert Conducts Ballet Music
A splendid release from Somm of Constant Lambert conducting ballet Suites with the Sadler’s Wells Orchestra. These are re-mastered from LP’s cut in 1939 and 1940 and are a rare chance to hear this great ballet conductor in repertoire he knew so well. First release on CD. “These transfers from 78rpm discs made in 1939 and 1940 are fascinating evidence of Lambert as one of the great ballet conductors.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | David Oistrakh plays Violin ConcertosRecordings 1949-50
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| |  | Balanchine - JewelsRecorded live at the Opéra national de Paris, October & November 2005.
Choreography: George Balanchine Set & costume design: Christian Lacroix In 2000, seventeen years after George Balanchine’s death, a rare and precious ballet arrived at the Paris Opéra: Jewels, a work first performed by the New York City Ballet in 1967. This alluring, abstract ballet, a triptych in which each piece sparkles with the brilliance of a precious stone, is a lyric tribute to women and to the capital cities of the great dance schools. Couturier, painter and craftsman Christian Lacroix created the glorious costumes and sets which, together with the outstanding performances of the dancers and the sensitive musical direction of Paul Connelly, results in a celebration of sumptuous splendour. Note: This Blu-ray Disc (BD) is not compatible with standard DVD players PICTURE FORMAT: 1080i
LENGTH: 162 Mins
SOUND: 2.0 & 5.0 PCM AUDIO
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT
“A gem of dazzling brilliance” The Independent | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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In 1880 Tchaikovsky’s patron, Nadezhda von Meck, asked Tchaikovsky to write a work for her ‘house’ trio (which included the young Debussy), a request he initially refused. However, after Nicoai Rubenstein’s death in 1881 Tchaikovsky returned to the idea of a trio as a means of paying tribute to his friend. Tchaikovsky rebuked the suggestion that the twelve variations of the second movement, with their unusual structure - theme and variations - depicted different aspects of Nicolai’s life. In fact Tchaikovsky wrote this music for the enjoyment of the performers which accounts for the trio’s popularity amongst chamber musicians. This recording features an established trio each with high profile international careers. Pianist Yefim Bronfman apears regularly with the world’s greatest orchestras and has won widespread praise for his solo, chamber and orchestral recordings. Truls Mørk’s reputation as a cellist of fierce intensity and grace has been built on performances throughout the world. He performs with the most distinguished orchestras including the New York, Berlin, Vienna, and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Finally and arguably most importantly, violinist Gil Shaham is internationally recognised as one of today’s most virtuosic and engaging artists. His wide discography includes many award winning discs, including multiple Grammys. Gil’s most recent recordings have been produced for his own label, Canary Classics, which he established in 2004. ‘Shaham is warm and elegant, Mørk poised and thoughtful...Bronfman is a heart-on- sleeve type pianist, mediating grandly between his colleagues.’ Chicago Tribune, 2002 “Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio is a masterpiece of the genre. The finest modern recording has been on BIS with Freddy Kempf… That's challenged now by… commanding contribution in his new recording; he's equally bold and strong in the bolder moments of the opening Pezzo elegiaco and his unforced virtuosity is as memorable... Gil Shaham and Truls Mørk are just as warm and sensitive, spacious and charismatic, especially in the quicksilver finale which moves from resoluto and con fuoco to a very touching closing Andante lugubre.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2008 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Fairy MusicClassical Music by Great Composers Inspired by Fairies
Debussy: | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Igor Markevich Préludes - Book 1: No. 11, La Danse de Puck Martin Souter (piano) | Mendelssohn: | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Scherzo Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Christian Rainer | Rimsky Korsakov: | Scheherazade, Op. 35: The Young Prince & Princess Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Bystrik Rezucha | Tchaikovsky: | The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a South German Philharmonic Orchestra, Alfred Scholz Sleeping Beauty, Suite, Op. 66a Philharmonia Orchestra, Lawrence Siegel |
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| |  | ReflectionsClassical favourites to relax and reflect with
Bach, J S: | Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV1043: Largo ma non tanto Günter Körner (violin), Richard Lester (violin) Camerata Romana, Eugen Duvier | Beethoven: | Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique': Adagio cantabile Martin Souter (piano) | Bruch: | Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 - Adagio Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Matthias Kuntzsch | Mendelssohn: | Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: II. Andante Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Philharmonia Hungarica, Reinhard Peters | Mozart: | Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K467 'Elvira Madigan' - Andante Peter Lang (piano) Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, Alexander von Pitamio | Schubert: | Moments Musicaux, D780: No. 2 in A flat Martin Souter (piano) The Trout Quintet D667: Andante (excerpt) Bamberg Piano Quintet | Schumann: | The Prophet Bird Op. 82 No. 7 Martin Souter (piano) Blumenstück, Op. 19 Martin Souter (piano) | Tchaikovsky: | Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 'Pathétique' - Adagio lamentoso Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Bystrik Rezucha |
Music is a powerful and mysterious art. With the simplest of means it is able to conjure up a mood, emotion or atmosphere and instantly draw the listener in. Centuries ago the wealthy paid a fortune to composers and performers to provide them with music to raise their spirits or simply help them relax. Now everyone can enjoy these benefits. This collection has been specially selected from the most restful music of the past 300 years to help us relax. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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