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Branford Marsalis (saxophone) English Chamber Orchestra & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Litton World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis has always been a man of numerous musical interests. The three-time
Grammy Award-winner, known for his innovative spirit and broad musical scope, is equally at home on the stages of the
world’s greatest jazz clubs as major concert halls. It is the latter platform which inspires Classic Branford Marsalis; a
fascinating and diverse collection of his best-loved classical tracks, collected from his previous recordings. “This compilation album is an uncomplicated showcase for the silky talents of Branford Marsalis, whose seamless soprano sax pours balm over some favourite melodies. Milhaud's 'La Creation du monde' allows Marsalis to display his alto sax jazz technique, and his own quartet joins him for engaging composition, 'A Thousand Autumns'. There's nothing too demanding - just add a glass of chilled white wine and a warm summer evening.” Stephen Pritchard, The Observer, 6th July 2008 | 
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Orchestre National de France & The Concert Arts Orchestra, Darius Milhaud & Leonard Bernstein (Recorded: 1976 & 1956) Bernstein’s performances of Milhaud are full of affection and his French orchestra is easy-going in style and silky in sound. The coupling is Milhaud’s joyful 1956 recording of the complete Saudades do Brasil, of which Bernstein recorded only four dances.’ (The Gramophone) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Orchestre National de Lille-Région Nord / Pas de Calais, Jean-Claude Casadesus | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | The Jazz Album - A Tribute to the Jazz Age
Peter Donohoe (piano) & Michael Collins (clarinet) Harvey and the Wallbangers & London Sinfonietta, Sir Simon Rattle | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | The Jazz Album - A Tribute to the Jazz Age
Peter Donohoe, Michael Collins, Harvey and the Wallbangers London Sinfonietta, Simon Rattle Until it was deleted just last year this title was in the full-price catalogue for nearly 20 years: it was first released in 1987. There aren't many CDs these days that can claim such a record and one just has to look at the line-up of artists and the repertoire they are playing to realise the reason for this longevity. "This can hardly fail, can it? The quality, range and sheer generosity of the programme, plus the line-up of star performers, bids fair to make it a bestseller. Play the record good and loud: if your neighbours hear it I reckon they are more likely to come round and join you than to bang on the walls." The review ended: "… if this album enjoys the success it deserves, it should not be too much to ask for EMI and Rattle to consider a follow-up." Gramophone | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Leonard Bernstein - The Early Years
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| |  | 90 Years of Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven: | Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral' (Ode to Freedom) Bernstein's Historical Concert in Celebration of the Fall of The Berlin Wall. Recorded at the Schauspielhaus Berlin (GDR), 1989. June Anderson, Sarah Walker, Klaus König & Jan-Hendrick Rootering Bavarian Radio Chorus & Orchestra, members of the Orchestra of the Kirov Theatre, Leningrad, Staatskapelle Dresden, LSO, New York Philharmonic & Orchestre de Paris | Brahms: | Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Bernstein's Artistic Commitment to Israel in the run-up to the Yom Kippur War. Great Concert Hall, Jerusalem, 1973 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 Bernstein's Artistic Commitment to Israel in the run-up to the Yom Kippur War. Great Concert Hall, Jerusalem, 1973 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | Bruckner: | Symphony No. 9 in D Minor Bernstein's last concert with the Vienna Philharmonic. Großer Musikvereinssaal,Vienna, 1990 | Franck, C: | Symphony in D minor Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 1981 Orchestre National de France | Milhaud: | La Création du Monde, Op. 81 Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 1976 Orchestre National de France Le Boeuf sur le toit, Op. 58 Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 1976 Orchestre National de France | Mozart: | Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K453 Großer Musikvereinssaal,Vienna, 1981 Leonard Bernstein (piano & conductor) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K543 Großer Musikvereinssaal,Vienna, 1981 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra |
Five outstanding DVDs with performances by Leonard Bernstein. Celebrating Bernstein's 90th anniversary on 25th August 2008. Luxurious presentation with digipack and slipcase. Extensive booklet with exclusive photos, essays, timeline and greeting from the Bernstein Society. |
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| |  | 20th Century Masterpieces - 100 Years of Classical Music
Adams, J: | The Chairman Dances City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle | Adès: | Asyla City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle | Barber: | Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas | Bartók: | Piano Concerto No. 3, BB 127, Sz. 119 Martha Argerich (piano) Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Charles Dutoit | Berg: | Violin Concerto 'To the Memory of an Angel' (1935) Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin) Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Gianluigi Gelmetti | Bernstein: | West Side Story - Symphonic Dances City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi | Birtwistle: | Tragoedia Melos Ensemble, Lawrence Foster | Boulez: | Le Soleil des Eaux Josephine Nendick, Barry McDaniel & Louis Devos BBC Chorus & Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Boulez | Britten: | Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle | Copland: | Fanfare for the Common Man Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México, Enrique Bátiz | Debussy: | La Mer Philharmonia Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini | Delius: | Brigg Fair Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham | Dutilleux: | Cello Concerto Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo | Elgar: | Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 Jacqueline du Pré (cello) London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli | Falla: | Noches en los jardines de Espana Gonzalo Soriano Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos | Gershwin: | Rhapsody in Blue orch. Grofé London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn | Gorecki: | Symphony No. 3, Op. 36 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' Zofia Kilanowicz Kraków Symphony Orchestra, Jacek Kaspszyk | Henze: | Barcarola City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle | Hindemith: | Symphony 'Mathis der Maler' Philadelphia Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch | Holst: | The Planets, Op. 32 Geoffrey Mitchell Choir & London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult | Honegger: | Movement symphonique No. 1 Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons | Janacek: | Sinfonietta Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras | Khachaturian: | Masquerade Philharmonia Orchestra, Efrem Kurtz | Landowski: | Adagio cantabile for string orchestra Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Marcel Landowski | Lutoslawski: | Concerto for Orchestra | Mahler: | Der Abschied (from Das Lied Von Der Erde) Christa Ludwig (soprano) Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer | Maw: | Dance Scenes Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniel Harding | Messiaen: | Et Expecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum Ensemble de Percussion de l'Orchestre de Paris & Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo | Milhaud: | La Création du Monde, Op. 81 Orchestre National de France, Leonard Bernstein | Nielsen: | Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 (FS97) Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Herbert Blomstedt | Orff: | Carmina Burana Lucia Popp, Gerhard Unger, Raymond Wolansky & John Noble Wandsworth School Boys' Choir & New Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos | Penderecki: | Tren (Threnody), "To the Victims of Hiroshima" Polish Radio National Symphony Orchestra, Krzysztof Penderecki | Poulenc: | Concerto in G minor for Organ, Strings & Timpani Gillian Weir City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox | Prokofiev: | Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10 Martha Argerich (piano) Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Charles Dutoit | Pärt: | Spiegel im Spiegel Tasmin Little & Martin Roscoe | Rachmaninov: | Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) Berliner Philharmoniker, Antonio Pappano | Ravel: | Boléro Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan | Respighi: | Pines of Rome London Symphony Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli | Rodrigo: | Concierto de Aranjuez Angel Romero London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn | Schnittke: | Minuet for String Trio Gidon Kremer, Yuri Bashmet & Mstislav Rostropovich | Schoenberg: | 5 orchestral pieces, Op. 16 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle | Shostakovich: | Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 Wiener Philharmoniker, Mariss Jansons | Sibelius: | Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82 Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Paavo Berglund | Strauss, R: | Four Last Songs Nina Stemme Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano | Stravinsky: | The Rite of Spring London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras | Takemitsu: | Water-ways London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen | Tavener: | The Protecting Veil Steven Isserlis (cello) London Symphony Orchestra, Gennadi Rhozdestvensky | Tippett: | Concerto for double string orchestra Moscow Chamber Orchestra & Bath Festival Orchestra, Rudolf Barshai | Turnage: | Drowned Out City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle | Vaughan Williams: | The Lark Ascending Sarah Chang (violin) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink | Walton: | Cello Concerto Lynn Harrell (cello) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle | Webern: | Six Pieces for Orchestra Op. 6 (revised version) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle |
At no time in its long history did European music go through a period of such revolution and diversification as in the 20th Century. Wagner had transformed music in the 19th century to the extent that every composer coming after had to acknowledge his existence, to a lesser or greater extent. The advent of the new century saw a great flourishing of compositional styles and techniques that were largely the direct result of Wagner's influence. Not only that, the new century was to be one of great technological advance and invention. The gramophone and, later, the spread of radio, brought about massive changes in the way that ordinary people accessed and perceived music. Suddenly a whole new world of serious music was to open up to an audience that had hitherto been excluded from what had previously been, albeit unintentionally, an elitist art form. The works in this set of 16 CDs have been arranged in strict chronological order of composition and the first disc begins with a work from 1901 that has become one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire, mainly through it's use in another great 20th-century art form – the film: Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto. Thereafter each disc in the set takes the listener on a fascinating journey through the century, composer by composer and work by work, from Russian Romanticism, French Impressionism, English Pastoralism, Atonalism, Neo Classicism right up to Post Modernism, and from as wide a range of countries and genres as possible. |
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