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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Verdi: Requiem
Toscanini’s performances of the Verdi Requiem have become legendary. He had a close link with the composer, as he played the cello for the first performance of Aida with Verdi conducting. Recorded in New York on 4th March 1938. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Recorded live in New York. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Carlo Guelfi - My Arias
Carlo Guelfi (baritone) Württenbergische Philharmonie, Roberto Parmeggiani Carlo Guelfi was born in Rome and began his studies with his uncle. He won an international vocal competition and immediately embarked on a brilliant international career. Having sung at all of the world’s major opera houses, he is regarded today as one of the best Italian singers and as one of the most outstanding baritones world-wide. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | José Cura in Concert Budapest 2000
José Cura (tenor) Failoni Orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera, János Ács José Cura needs very little introduction. As well as being an operatic star, this Argentinean tenor is a trained composer and conductor. This concert was recorded live in the Erkel Theatre in Budapest in 2000 and also features an interview from 2008, 'Star Without Cult' “José Cura undoubtedly has many qualifications as a star tenor - an arresting Italianate spinto voice with a ringing top and usefully dark lower register; stocky good looks and no shortage of boyish charm...He prowls the platform, sings with a fervour which excites his audience to frenzies.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2010 **** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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2CDs for 1 Signum Records are proud to present the first release in a new series of live orchestral recordings featuring the illustrious St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, led by their chief conductor Yuri Temirkanov. These new recordings have been made possible thanks to the recent refurbishment of their home concert venue, the Grand Philharmonic Hall, allowing many of us to hear for the first time the excitement of the Philharmonic's performances in their resident city of St Petersburg. This release will be followed later in the year with their live performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7 (Leningrad). “This is a full-blooded performance of Verdi’s late work...Full marks for passion” The Telegraph, 29th January 2010 “Yuri Temirkanov’s mature and considered performance wears its own character with pride, rather than complying with any perfectionist norm. The reading sounds Russian: dark and edgy...The superb St Petersburg Phil add to the potency of the mix.” Sunday Times, 7th February 2010 *** “Under Temirkanov, sober respect for text and music is the order of the day. The result is a scrupulously prepared performance that is devout without taint of religiosity, considered but never dull.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2010 “The playing is… finely articulated, strong and fiery in the 'Dies irae', the brass expert and thrilling at the 'Tuba mirum'. And with many other instrumental highlights throughout. The tone of the Mikhailovsky Theatre Chorus… is impressive… Carmen Giannattasio has a rich soprano voice... She is well matched by mezzo Veronica Simeoni, and their dueting in the 'Recordare' is outstanding. Bass Carlo Colombara matches his Russian choral colleagues in singing that combines grandeur with nobility. The only Russian soloist, tenor Alexander Timchenko shows exceptional delicacy and technical aplomb. Conductor Yuri Temirkanov's measured approached... possesses an honesty and integrity of its own.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2010 **** | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Abbado conducts Brahms & DvorákRecorded live at the Teatro Massimo, Palermo, 1 May 2002
The Berlin Philharmonic annual European Concerts are intended to recall the date on which the orchestra was founded, 1st May 1882, with a performance being given on this day in a different town or city of particular cultural and historical importance. In 2002 it was the turn of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, one of Europe’s most important opera houses both artistically and architecturally. In a programme of much-loved pieces from the classical repertoire, with the celebrated Gil Shaham as soloist,Abbado once again demonstrated how he upheld the unsurpassed orchestral tradition of the BPO with his profound music-making. Viewers of this concert, broadcast all over Europe, were inspired to see the maestro so relaxed, gesticulating so emphatically.This was the last time in his 12 years as the orchestra’s artistic director that the revered Italian maestro Claudio Abbado conducted a European Concert. Bonus Film:A Portrait of Palermo NTSC 16:9, PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0,Audience: all Language: German (Bonus) Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 112 mins + 20 mins (Bonus) “The visual element of DVDs can be distracting, but it can also add fascinating insights into a concert: seeing Claudio Abbado, gaunt but still elegant in his movements, gives extra pleasure, especially in the purely orchestral works. The real highlight of the concert is the Dvorák New World Symphony, with the Berlin players audibly and visually playing at full stretch, and imbuing the music with both colour and strength.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2010 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Gwyneth Jones (Aida), Plácido Domingo (Radamès), Viorica Cortez (Amneris), Eugene Holmes (Amonasro), Bonaldo Giaiotti (Ramfis), Tugomir Franc (Il Re di Egitto), Sona Ghazarian (Una Sacerdotessa), Eduardo Alvares (Un Messaggero) Orchestrs & Chorus of the Wiener Staatsoper, Riccardo Muti Recorded live in Vienna in 1973 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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