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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Barenboim plays Schumann & Tchaikovsky
A new release of the series of Metropolitan Munich programs. Today Daniel Barenboim is internationally recognized and revered as an orchestral and operatic conductor, pianist, and a musical ambassador and also as a humanitarian. Partnering him is the remarkable conductor Sergiu Celibidache. “He was one of the greatest musicians I ever encountered”, says Barenboim. Sergiu Celibidache has been called a musical giant, a magician, a brilliant lion-tamer and an enfant terrible of classical music. He was a legend in his own lifetime, mesmerizing orchestras audiences and critics with his intensity and brilliance. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 is one of the most popular of his compositions and among the best known of all piano concerti. The Schumann concerto is no less influential with its influence heard in Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Both works show Barenboim at his consummate best. Picture format DVD: NTSC 4:3 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo Region code: 0 Booklet notes: English, German, French Runnning time: 81 mins “These 1991 performances exchange surface excitement for a poetic probing of the music's deeper undercurrents, with spellbinding results. A triumph.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2012 ***** “every bit as compelling as these starry names might suggest. Speeds are generally on the stately side, but the adrenalin count and musical intensity is on such a high setting that I can't imagine anyone even noticing.” International Record Review, June 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Annie Fischer, Volume 1
Beethoven: | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Mura Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73 'Emperor' Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Mura Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati | Chopin: | Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Mura | Handel: | Chaconne in G major, HWV 430/Anh. | Liszt: | Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S124 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Mura | Mendelssohn: | Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14 From Hungarian Television broadcasts of the 1960’s | Mozart: | Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major, K482 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Peter Mura Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K491 (CD) Live performance c1978 Swiss Italian Radio Orchestra, Marc Andreae | Schumann: | Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (CD) Live performance c1984 NDR Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg Woldemar Nelsson |
Annie Fischer’s (July 5, 1914 - April 10, 1995) main teacher was Ernst von Dohnányi at the Budapest Music Academy. In 1933 she won the first prize at the International Liszt Competition and soon established an illustrious solo concert career. She was regularly invited to perform throughout Europe by the likes of Otto Klemperer, Ferenc Fricsay, Igor Markevich, Antal Dorati, Walfganf Sawalisch, Adrian Boult. and considered one of the most admired pianists of the 20th century. Her great qualities were the poetic, passionate and magically beautiful performances that created a special communication with the audience. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Schumann - Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 4Recorded live at the Gewandhaus Leipzig, 1-2 June 2006
Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. This legendary Argentinean musician is surrounded by an aura of mystery: some find her too uncompromising, others generous and beautiful, yet to all she is without doubt incredibly talented. When Argerich and Chailly performed the Schumann Piano Concerto it created a musical sensation! The connection between Argerich and Chailly underlines the whole work, and heartfelt applause sparks a charming encore: ‘‘Vom fremden Ländern und Menschen’’. The perfect Blu-ray release for the Schumann Birthday Anniversary in 2010. “Argerich, simply and assuredly, is one of the most magisterial talents in the history of piano playing." The Gramophone Magazine Picture format BD: 1080i Full HD - 16:9 Sounds formats BD: PCM 2.0, PCM 5.1 Region code: All Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 93 mins Audience: all | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Schumann: Piano Concerto
“This sparkling concert in the Gewandhaus is… one of the more imaginative events that last year marked the 150th anniversary of Schumann's death. The Symphony… is…proof of the rapport that Chailly has established as the orchestra's music director. The icing on the cake is the great Martha Argerich in one of her signature pieces. Throughout, her dialogue with the orchestra truly reflects the piano's role as first among equals. Not to be missed...” Gramophone Magazine, July 2007 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54Introductory Feature + Full Concert Performance
Recorded live at the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, 1-2 June 2006 “There's more virtuoso vision in Martha Argerich's Schumann… the performance glows with muscular certainty and fervour (Chailly's contribution no less inspirational).” BBC Music Magazine, March 2008 **** “Riccardo Chailly seems wildly demonstrative by comparison. Every melodic twist and harmonic turn in this programme is reflected in his face. It's fun to watch - and, more importantly, it appears to work wonders. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra respond with an ideal blend of tonal warmth and textural clarity.” Gramophone Magazine, April 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Martha Argerich in Montreal
Video Artists International takes great pride in the home video release of a very special concert by Martha Argerich, a legend among living pianists. In 1976, Miss Argerich was in the studios of the CBC Montreal network where she performed the Schumann Piano Concerto, Liszt’s Funérailles and Ravel’s Jeux d’eau. The concerto receives a patrician performance with all the tonal beauty one would expect from this remarkable artist. The Ravel also benefits from her gorgeous tonal palette and evenness of touch. It is in the Liszt that one experiences the staggering virtuosity that is the other element of Argerich’s art. The left-hand octave passages in Funérailles are played with such awesome speed that the video cameras could barely capture the movement of the hand. As exhilarating to watch as to hear, Argerich on television is a major addition to the recorded work of one of the foremost talents of our day. | | | 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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| |  | Emil Gilels Live in Moscow, Vol. 5
79 minutes, Color / black & white, All regions. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Romantic Masterpieces
A four DVD Box, an attractive Christmas offer, brings famous masterpieces to the viewer in the form of firstclass concert performances by all-star casts and a highly informative documentary where musical examples are introduced by experts helping to understand the work's structure.The bonus films also trace locations relevant to the composition, allowing the viewer to embark on a journey back to the time and place in which the work was written. …interpreted by an all-star cast: "Mr. Shaham and indeed Brahms could do no wrong. The violinist is a virtuoso and a player of deeply intense sincerity." The New York Times "Mr. Abbado… is one of a few international conductors at the height of the profession…" The New York Times "One of the last old-style maestros" The Guardian [on Kurt Masur] "It's the Schumann concerto, most of all, that audience members will be unable to forget." The New York Times [Martha Argerich] | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Sergiu Celibidache
This box contains five splendid productions of Sergiu Celibidache (28 June1912 – 14. August 1996) for his 100th Anniversary. He was one of the most charismatic, talented and fascinating conductors of all time; his profound knowledge of instrumental frequencies and acoustic science made him a genius of sound. The five DVD-titles in this magnificent box-set present him conducting some of the most beloved pieces in the world, in concert and in valuable, rarely-seen rehearsal footage. He is joined by Daniel Barenboim (who dubbed him ‘one of the greatest musicians I ever encountered’), Hans Kalafusz, the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, and his beloved Münchner Philharmoniker, in a illuminating and moving set of performances. Highly acclaimed, fascinating and dazzling productions - A real must-have! Picture format: NTSC 4:3 ∙ Region code: 0 ∙ German FSK: 0 Sound Formats: DVD 1,2&5: PCM Stereo, DVD 3: PCM Mono, DVD 4: DD 2.0 Booklet Notes: GB, D, F ∙ Subtitles: DVD 3&5 GB, D, F, (DVD 5: + E) Running Time: 511 mins (DVD1 81 mins; DVD2 111 mins; DVD3 114 mins; DVD4 101 mins; DVD5 104mins) “admirers will find much to interest them...It’s notable for the richness of Celibidache’s verbal pointers...the longish Strauss rehearsal will merit a place on your shelf. It is an interesting character study - of control, relaxation, terseness and more floridly encouraging praise. Psychologically it’s a rewarding half an hour plus - and the performance shows the translation of those ideas and ideals in fine fashion.” MusicWeb International, November 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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