Browse: Masters (series)
EMI Masters is a collection of legendary performances comprising definitive recordings by the twentieth century's greatest artists. All titles have been digitally remastered from the original master tape at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. These are landmark recordings in beautifully presented packaging.
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There is a feeling of one-ness between orchestra and conductor which is the hallmark of a great recording. But it is surely the adagio that will convert the listener with Jack Brymer's clarinet... — More…
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Building a Library, February 2012, First Choice
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Building a Library, June 2012, First Choice
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1970s
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Building A Library, June 2022, Also Recommended
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Elgar: Violin Concerto & Introduction and Allegro
RecommendedNigel Kennedy (violin)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Kennedy's first recording of the Elgar Concerto is aflame with a young man's passionate inspiration, though never lacking subtler nuance, while Handley simply breathed Elgar like no-one else. — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 1985, Recording of the Year
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Gramophone Awards, 1985, Winner - Concerto
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1980s
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Verdi: Requiem & Four Sacred Pieces RecommendedElisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Gedda (tenor) & Nicolai Ghiaurov (bass)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus, Carlo Maria Giulini
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1960s
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English String Music
RecommendedSinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet, Sir John Barbirolli
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records — More…
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1960s
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Building a Library, March 2016, First Choice
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Sir John Barbirolli conducts English String Music
Sinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet
Sir John Barbirolli
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records — More…
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...a very special recording, made in his youthful prime. — More…
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Building a Library, June 2018, Also Recommended
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Brahms & Dvorak: Violin Concertos
RecommendedItzhak Perlman (violin)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini, Daniel Barenboim
This classic recording of the Brahms may now seem a touch on the stately side, but Perlman's playing is a constant delight. The performance of Dvorak's Concerto is both highly expressive and... — More…
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Grammy Awards, 21st Awards (1978), Classical Album of the Year
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Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
RecommendedItzhak Perlman (violin)
London Philharmonic Orchestra & Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
This is Vivaldi with a very high gloss indeed, but Perlman also imparts great rhythmic zest to this extremely familiar music...the results are beguiling. — More…
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Grammy Awards, 20th Awards (1977), Best Classical Instrumental Solo Recording
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