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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Hermann Prey: Liederabend 1963
Brahms: | Dein blaues Auge, (No. 8 from Acht Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 59) Wie Melodien zieht es mir, Op. 105 No. 1 Die Mainacht, Op. 43 No. 2 | Cornelius: | Vater unser, der Du bist im Himmel (No. 1 from Vater unser, Op. 2) Zu uns komme Dein Reich (No. 3 from Vater unser) Fuhre uns nicht in Versuchung (No. 8 from Vater unser, Op. 2) Erlose uns vom Ubel (No. 9 from Vater unser) | Fortner: | Gesänge (4) nach Hölderlin | Pfitzner: | Im Herbst Op. 9 No. 3 In Danzig, Op. 22 No. 1 Der Kuhne, Op. 9 No. 4 Der Gärtner (Eichendorff) | Strauss, R: | Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4 Befreit, Op. 39 No. 4 |
This is a wonderfully balanced recital, combining familiar repertoire with works from lesser known composers; all beautifully interpreted by Prey in his prime. Every performance by Prey deserves attention from the serious vocal collector. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Haydn - Complete Symphonies Volume 15
These are two delightful and lesser known Haydn symphonies and are full of surprises and innovations. Every new release in this series is greeted with enthusiasm: “There is much to fascinate and admire here…” International Record Review “Fey's performances always leave me breathless, seldom less than invigorated, often infuriated, and it'll be fascinating to hear how he measures up when only the less outgoing symphonies are left to be recorded.” Gramophone Magazine, August 2011 “What results is an astringent sonority, the timpani played with ‘hard’ sticks, the brass with piercing bite. All of this works well, the overall orchestral texture being especially well focused, the modern strings gaining a nasal sonority in their freedom from vibrato…this is a valuable release” 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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| |  | Liszt: Années de Pèlerinage
This is the debut recording of the young Bulgarian virtuoso Julian Gorus. He brings a special Slavic sensitivity to the music of Liszt and this is a stunning new interpretation of the complete Années de Pèlerinage. | | | (also available to download from $39.75) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Bartók & Khachaturian: Violin Concertos
These recordings have never been released before and form an invaluable document of one of the 20th century's greatest violinists. Ida Haendel had an enduring concert career but her recordings are relatively few. Her joy of music making can be heard in every score she performs. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Peter Anders sings Arias and Lieder - The SWR Recordings (1946-1952)
Beethoven: | Gott! Welch Dunkel hier! (from Fidelio) An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant beloved), Op. 98 | Bizet: | La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (from Carmen) Parle-moi de ma mère (from Carmen) | Kienzl: | Der Evangelimann: Selig sind die Verfolgung leiden | Puccini: | Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia (from Madama Butterfly) Sono andati? Fingevo di dormire (from La Bohème) | Schubert: | Wohin? (No. 2 from Die schöne Müllerin, D795) Nacht und Träume, D827 Liebesbotschaft, D957 No.1 Ganymed, D544 (Goethe) Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren D360 (Mayrhofer) Der Musensohn, D764 (Goethe) Frühlingsglaube, D686 | Schumann: | Schöne Fremde (No. 6 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Zum Schluß, Op. 25 No. 26 Intermezzo (No. 2 from Liederkreis, Op. 39) Frühlingsfahrt, Op. 45 No. 2 Die beiden Grenadiere, Op. 49 No. 1 | Smetana: | So find ich dich (from Die verkaufte Braut) | Strauss, J, II: | Als flotter Geist (from Der Zigeunerbaron) Wer uns getraut? (from Der Zigeunerbaron) | Tchaikovsky: | They said: You fool, do not go, Op. 25, No. 6 None but the lonely heart, Op. 6 No. 6 Oh! Chante Encore!, Op.16 No.4 Qu'importe op.16 No.5 A tear trembles, Op. 6 No. 4 Sred' shumnogo bala (Amid the din of the ball), Op. 38 No. 3 Otchevo? (Why?), Op. 6 No. 5 | Verdi: | Giá nella notte densa (from Otello) | Wagner: | In fernem Land (from Lohengrin) | Weber: | Nein! länger trag' ich nicht die Qualen…Durch die Wälder (from Der Freischütz) |
Peter Anders (tenor), Heinz Mende (piano), Hubert Giesen (piano) Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg, Otto Ackermann, Paul Burkhard This is a specially priced 2CD portrait of the great German tenor, Peter Anders. These recordings were made at the height of his career and have never been released before. Included are works by Wagner, Strauss, Beethoven, Schumann and Tchaikovsky. All tracks sung in German | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Jamareo Artis (bass guitar), Timothy Riley (vocals), Joachim Refardt (horn), Johanna Schnepel (vocals), David Tobin (vocals), Kathrin Friesen (vocals), Andreas Heusser (vocals), Deborah Hartung (vocals), Chris Lass (vocals), Philip Muller (drums), Julie Mensah (vocals), Marc Ebermann (bass guitar), Egon Arnaut (bass guitar), Volker Bruder (saxophone), Samsong (vocals), Hans Christian Jochimsen (vocals), Thomas Denzin (bass guitar), Chris Lass (narrator) Excited | |
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| |  | Shostakovich & Weinberg: Piano Quintets
This is the latest release in hänssler CLASSIC’s critically acclaimed survey of the chamber music of Shostakovich and Weinberg. It is the debut recording of on this label of the award winning Szymanowsky Quartet together with the renowned pianist Matthias Kirschnereit. The quartet was founded in Warsaw in 1995 and presents a perfect balance between intellect and passion. “The imposing Largo [of the Weinberg] is finely handled - Kirshnereit a model of lucidity in the lengthy solo passage...Nor is the final Allegro underplayed - the performers as attentive in its toccata-like opening as in the quirky reel-like idea that brings the climactic return of the work's opening theme” International Record Review, April 2011 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Villa-Lobos: Choral Works
This is the latest release from the incredible SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart and includes several CD and world premiere recordings. Villa Lobos created a vast repertoire of new Brazilian choral music and the works on this CD range from the sublime elegance of Bachianas Brasilieras No.9 to the passionate Préces Sem Palavras. The genius of Brazil’s greatest composer is obvious in this exquisite music. “All of it is unaccompanied, much of it wordless, entailing a captivating virtuosity from the Stuttgart Choir...It's possible to imagine more dynamic and fiery performances, but on its own terms this is a superb survey, warmly recorded and delivered.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2011 “The late six-part cycle is the largest although not weightiest item on Hanssler's new disc...The pick of the remaining items is the arrangement of Bach's Prelude and Fugue, BWV853, sturdy music, sturdily recast and rendered...Hanssler's recording is clean and clear, and beautifully balanced.” Gramophone Magazine, June 2011 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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In Norrington’s interpretations of the great romantic Brahms, the works are presented with new clarity and vividness. They are now available on SACD and at a special price. “The vibrato-free Stuttgart strings play with a purity and simplicity….” Gramophone “the modern Stuttgart strings do use vibrato, but sparingly, the leaner textures in no way inhibiting lyricism or sounding anaemic...this is an affectionate memento of how, in Norrington's words, he has tried to 'connect a modern orchestra with its roots'.” International Record Review, March 2011 “The interplay of divided strings is very clear. The woodwind players are absolutely top-notch, and I especially enjoyed their contributions in the first movement of No. 3, which of all the performances probably comes off best.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2011 *** | | | (also available to download from $40.75) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Stuttgart Brass Quartett: Crossover
This CD takes us on a colourful musical journey from the French court to the birth of the blues, performed by one of Europe’s most popular brass ensembles. This is the joy of music making at its most ebullient and enjoyable, played by four virtuosi. There is something for everyone, including pieces by Lully, Charpentier, Pachelbel, Kern and Negro spirituals. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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