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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | White Nights Volume 1Music for Viola and Piano from St. Petersburg
Glazunov: | Elegy, Op. 44 | Glinka: | Viola Sonata in D minor completed by W Michel and V Borisovsky | Rimsky Korsakov: | Song of the Hindu Guest (from Sadko) arranged for viola and piano by V Borisovsky Snegurochka: Dance of the Tumblers arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov | Shostakovich: | Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 10 in C sharp minor arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 14 in E flat minor arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 15 in D flat major arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 16 in B flat minor arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 17 in A flat major arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 18 in F minor arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov Prelude for piano, Op. 34 No. 24 in D minor arranged for viola and piano by E Strachov | Stravinsky: | Elegy, for solo viola Chanson Russe arranged for viola and piano by K Oznobishev | Tchaikovsky: | Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 arranged for viola and piano by V Borisovsky |
Tatjana Masurenko (viola) & Roglit Ishay (piano) Dmitri Shostakovich, Mikhail Glinka, Alexander Glazunov, Igor Stravinksy, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Piotr Tchaikovsky - this CD brings together six very different Russian composers from two centuries, all of whom have one thing in common: their close ties with St. Petersburg. “Well supported by pianist Roglit Ishay, she seeks to make some kind of statement about a city in which she herself studied, its rich interconnected legacy of composing talent and those magical summer nights when the latitude of 60 degrees north ensures that it never gets really dark. Students of her instrument will be fascinated to explore the mix of viola originals and arrangements...eloquent music-making, vividly captured” Gramophone Magazine, June 2011 “[the Preludes] work well on viola and piano and Ms. Masurenko and Ms. Ishay display wonderful artistry while admirably characterising their extremely diverse moods...this is a highly enjoyable disc, a varied selection of Russian pieces beautifully performed. Ms. Masurenko has what might be described as an attractively light, clear, slightly feathery tone, not at all nasal or booming.” MusicWeb International, January 2012 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | CapriccioVirtuoso pieces for violin & piano
Debussy: | Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) trans. A. Roelens | Dinicu: | Hora Staccato arr. Jascha Heifetz | Dvorak: | Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7 Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 46 No. 2 trans. Fritz Kreisler | Elgar: | La Capricieuse, Op. 17 | Gluck: | Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice): Dance of the Blessed Spirits | Korngold: | Garden scene | Kreisler: | Liebesleid | Mendelssohn: | Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2 | Poldini: | Poupée valsante trans. Fritz Kreisler | Prokofiev: | Masks from ‘Romeo and Juliet' arr. Jascha Heifetz | Schubert: | Ave Maria, D839 arr. Renaud Capuçon | Schubert of Dresden Jr.: | Die Biene, Op. 13 No. 9 arr. August Wilhelmj | Schumann: | Er, der Herrlichste von allem (No. 2 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) Du Ring an meinem Finger (No. 4 from Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42) | Strauss, R: | Der Rosenkavalier: Waltzes arr. Vasa Prihoda Ein einsamer Quelle, Op. 9, No. 2 | Stravinsky: | Chanson Russe arr. Samuel Dushkin | Suk: | Un poco triste, Op. 17, No. 3 | Szymanowski: | Roxana's Song from the opera 'King Roger', for violin & piano trans. Pavel Kochanski | Tchaikovsky: | Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 |
Renaud Capuçon (Guarneri del Gesù, 1737 violin) & Jérôme Ducros (piano) Renaud Capuçon is following in the footsteps of the great violinists of the past century, such as Heifetz, Kreisler and Menuhin, with this virtuoso programme of compositions, transcriptions and arrangements for the violin and piano, recorded in the Lugano Festival 2007. “It seems there is nothing Capuçon cannot do. He maintains the same level of tonal purity and lustrousness at all dynamic levels across all four strings… His phrasing and timing is immaculate, his intonation ear-ringingly true and - especially important in this repertoire - his exquisitely subtle use of portamento is such as to rival even Kreisler and Heifetz.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2008 ***** “Not since the emergence of Vengerov and Repin has such an exciting young violinist come our way.” International Record Review “Capuçon’s violin transcriptions rarely disappoint. If it’s not his fervour that amazes, it’s his delicacy. Elgar’s La Capricieuse is a melting wonder, Prokofiev’s Masks a bracing stomp. The programming sprinkles the firecrackers with pensive surprises (Roxana’s Song from Szymanowski), waltzing Strauss, and the finale is unusually reflective – two Schumann songs. A delight.” The Times, 18th April 2008 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | A Retrospective, Vol. 2 - Violin Gems
Bartók: | Romanian Folk Dances for piano, Sz. 56, BB 68: Nos. 3 & 4 Raymond Parnell (piano) | Fauré: | Berceuse, Op. 16 Robert Linzon (piano) | Kreisler: | Liebesleid Jane Corwin (piano) Liebesfreud Jane Corwin (piano) Schön Rosmarin Jane Corwin (piano) Zigeuner-Capriccio (Gipsy caprice) Jane Corwin (piano) Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 Jane Corwin (piano) Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Jane Corwin (piano) | Massenet: | Meditation (from Thaïs) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members | Rachmaninov: | Daisies, Op. 38 No. 3 Raymond Parnell (piano) | Ravel: | Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera Robin Wood (piano) | Sarasate: | Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 Primas Stefan and His Royal Tziganes | Schubert: | Sonatina in A minor, D385 (Op. posth. 137 No. 2): Allegro Lisa Bergman (piano) | Schumann: | Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23: II. Langsam London Festival Orchestra, Douglas Gamley | Seress: | Gloomy Sunday London Festival Orchestra, Primas Stefan and His Royal Tziganes, Douglas Gamley | Tchaikovsky: | Chanson triste, Op. 40 No. 2 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members None but the lonely heart, Op. 6 No. 6 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 Laurent Philippe (piano) | Wieniawski: | Mazurka in D major, Op. 19 No. 2 'Dudziarz' Adela Kotowska (piano) Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22: Romance CBC Vancouver Orchestra |
Lisa Bergman (piano), Steven Staryk (violin), Jane Corwin (piano), Adela Kotowska (piano), Robin Wood (piano), Raymond Parnell (piano), Laurent Philippe (piano), Robert Linzon (piano) Canadian Violinist Steven Stayk has been called the King of Concertmasters, having been concertmaster of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. This spectacular playing demands to be heard. | 
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| |  | Shostakovich: Viola Sonata
While Rachmaninov evokes purity in his 'Vocalise', Shostakovich intones a swansong, a song of death. In the warm timbre of Gérard Caussé's viola and the generous sonority of Brigitte Engerer's piano, all the melancholy and tenderness of Russia finds eloquent expression. “Causse's big sound is every bit a match for Shostakovich's dour, late masterpiece; an impression reinforced by the bathroom acoustic. He and Engerer present a straightforward, almost brusque view of the sonata” Classical Music, 5th May 2012 *** “this is a very successful release. Mirare's engineering team has captured both performers with warmth and with exciting detail...one is drawn to the intelligence and sensitivity of the playing, as well as to the reedy and rather human sound of Causse's instrument.” International Record Review, May 2012 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | A Tribute to Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky: | Theme & Variations (No. 6 from Morceaux (6), Op. 19) Nocturne Op. 10 No. 1 Romance in F minor, Op. 51 No. 5 Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 Romance in F minor, Op. 51 No. 5 Rêverie interrompue, Op. 40, No. 12 in A flat Major Capriccio in G flat major, Op. 8 Dialogue, Op. 72 No. 8 Berceuse, Op. 72, No. 2 in A flat major Tendres reproches, Op. 72, No. 3 in C sharp minor Méditation Op. 72 No. 5 Chant élégiaque, Op. 72, No.14 in D flat major |
'The pieces in this recording were selected to be heard as a single composition, greater than the sum of its parts. Conceived as a tribute to a composer of genius, it mingles some of Tchaikovsky’s well known works for piano with others that are less familiar, but no less splendid.' Vladimir Feltsman | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Kyung Wha Chung: Con Amore
“A violinist at the height of her powers, in performances that are affectionate, powerful, playful or virtuosic, as the music requires. Especially attractive are the many Kreisler originals or arrangements.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2011 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Tchaikovsky: Favourite pieces for violin and piano
Alexander Markov (violin), Alexander Markovich (piano) “Markov's technical acrobatics are dashed off with arrogant aplomb in virtuosic showpieces such as the Valse-Scherzo” BBC Music Magazine, March 2011 *** | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Dreamstranscriptions by Craig Leon
The winner of numerous international awards as a producer of both pop and classical recordings, Craig Leon also leads a career as a composer. His album for Joshua Bell of transcriptions for violin and orchestra was unanimously acclaimed everywhere, which prompted him quite naturally to turn to the cello after meeting Ophélie Gaillard when she was giving a concert at the Wigmore Hall. He has created new arrangements for her, reviving the long standing tradition of cellists, from Gregor Piatigorsky to Pablo Casals who played popular transcriptions of great works on their instruments. Ophélie is accompanied by the RPO, recorded at Abbey Road studios and supported by CIC who loaned her magnificent Gofriller cello. “the rich tones of Ophélie Gaillard’s 1737 Gofriller cello complement her warm lyrical style and add colour to a keen awareness of instrumental vocalisation.” The Strad, June 2010 | | | 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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| |  | Slavonic Spirit
Arutiunian: | Scherzo de concert | Böhme: | Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op. 18 | Brandt, V: | Pièce de concert, No. 1, Op. 11 | Glazunov: | Albumleaf for trumpet & piano | Glinka: | The Lark | Goedicke: | Concert Study for trumpet & piano, Op. 49 | Höhne: | Slavonic Fantasy | Rachmaninov: | Elegie, Op. 3 No. 1 Polichinelle, Op. 3, No. 4 Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14 | Rimsky Korsakov: | Flight of the Bumble Bee | Tchaikovsky: | Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: Mélodie in E flat major Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 |
Romain Leleu (trumpet) & Julien Le Pape (piano) "The Slavonic works presented here include original works for trumpet, written by composers who are not well known to the general public, and also arrangements of popular works, ones that everyone must have heard at some time or another. The latter include Vocalise by Rachmaninov, Valse Sentimentale and the last movement, Mélodie, from Souvenir d’un lieu cher by Tchaikovsky, and the famous Flight of the Bumblebee, an orchestral interlude written by Nikolay Rimsky- Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan. This recording represents an important new step for me; I hope it will give the listener as much pleasure as it gave me. “ Romain Leleu | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Tchaikovsky Adagios
Tchaikovsky: | The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: Rose Adagio Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta Romeo & Juliet - Love Theme Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23, Andantino semplice Symphony No. 5 - Andante cantabile Chant sans paroles, Op. 40 No. 6 Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: Mélodie in E flat major Méditation Op. 72 No. 5 Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet No. 1 in D Op. 11) Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70: II. Adagio cantabile e con moto Symphony No. 4 - Andantino Swan Lake Finale, Act I Suite No. 4 Prayer Sérénade Mélancolique for Violin & Orchestra in B minor, Op. 26 Serenade for strings in C major, Op. 48: III. Élégie None but the lonely heart, Op. 6 No. 6 Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44: Andante non troppo Elegy for strings Nocturne for cello & small orchestra (or cello & piano), Op. 19 No. 4 Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 Lullaby, Op. 16 No. 1 Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 'Pathétique' - Adagio lamentoso |
The Adagios series is an attractively packaged series of beautiful music themed to suit those quieter moments in life. Tchaikovsky Adagios is the perfect CD for those who would like to purchase an introduction to the music of Tchaikovsky and have a collection of his most soulful Adagios in one easy collection. Including performances from Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty among others. The album features various solo pieces & movements from favourite Tchaikovsky recordings. Excellent value for money – 2 ½ hours of music on two CDs for the price of one. This CD is great value for money and an irresistible album! | | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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