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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Dances & Dreams: Gala from Berlin 2011Recorded live at the Berlin Philharmonic, 31 December 2011
In 2011 the Berliner Philharmoniker and their musical director Sir Simon Rattle welcomed in the New Year with a gala concert programmed with ‘Dances & Dreams’. Spinetingling and inspiring performances of music by Dvořák, Ravel, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky and Brahms are complemented by the extraordinary talent of the multi-awarded Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin. Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have placed him at the forefront of today’s pianists, and his passionate performance of the renowned Piano Concerto in A minor by Edvard Grieg is mesmerizing. Kissin's musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have placed him at the forefront of today's pianists. Picture format: 1080i Full HD 16:9 Sound formats: PCM 2.0, DTS-HD Master Audio Surround Region code: All (worldwide) Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 89 mins German FSK: 0 “Where Rattle and company radiate love, Kissin gives us duty. Still, nothing else casts a chill. Hearing the orchestra's splendours, observing the smiles and eye contact, you'd never believe the past stories of turbulence between musicians and conductor...The Blu-ray edition, as always, is markedly crisper” BBC Music Magazine, January 2013 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Dances & Dreams: Gala from Berlin 2011Recorded live at the Berlin Philharmonic, 31 December 2011
In 2011 the Berliner Philharmoniker and their musical director Sir Simon Rattle welcomed in the New Year with a gala concert programmed with ‘Dances & Dreams’. Spinetingling and inspiring performances of music by Dvořák, Ravel, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky and Brahms are complemented by the extraordinary talent of the multi-awarded Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin. Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have placed him at the forefront of today’s pianists, and his passionate performance of the renowned Piano Concerto in A minor by Edvard Grieg is mesmerizing. Kissin's musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have placed him at the forefront of today's pianists. Picture format: NTSC 16:9 Sound formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.0, DTS 5.0 Region code: All (worldwide) Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 89 mins “Where Rattle and company radiate love, Kissin gives us duty. Still, nothing else casts a chill. Hearing the orchestra's splendours, observing the smiles and eye contact, you'd never believe the past stories of turbulence between musicians and conductor.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2013 **** “It's party time. Everyone, not least the radiantly smiling conductor, is bent on enjoying themselves...This is among the most thoughtful and poetic accounts of the Concerto that I've heard. There's nothing superficial or preconceived...It is this performance which gives the DVD its raison d'etre, one which in half a century will be viewed with the same kind of interest as film of Moiseiwitsch, Cortot et al is viewed today.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2012 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Dvorak: | Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' studio recording, 1958 Slavonic Dance No. 1 in C Major, Op. 46 No. 1 studio recording, 1959 Slavonic Dance No. 10 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 2 studio recording, 1959 Slavonic Dance No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 46 No. 3 studio recording, 1959 Slavonic Dance No. 16 in A flat major, Op. 72 No. 8 studio recording, 1959 Slavonic Dance No. 7 in C minor, Op. 46 No. 7 studio recording, 1959 |
Karajan was Principal Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years. The recordings of this partnership sold in their millions. | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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“Bernstein's New World is idionsyncratic, including perhaps the most expansive performance of the Largo on record, but is it compelling and beautiful.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 **** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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The start of the first complete cycle of Dvorák symphonies on Warner Classics. It follows the enormously successful complete Glazunov symphonies cycle from José Serebrier with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and complete Glazunov concertos with the Russian National Orchestra. José Serebrier has a special affinity with Slavic music including an outstanding live performance of Rachmaninov The Bells, as well as the complete symphonies and concertos of Glazunov. Recorded at the Lighthouse, Poole, 22 & 23 June 2011 by producer & Grammy-nominated engineer, Phil Rowlands “However often the Bournemouth Symphony, like every other orchestra, must have played the 'New World', there's no sense of routine in their response here: in the slow movement especially, their classy woodwind section delivers some beautifully poised moments. Serebrier's conducting, however, while free from point-making for point-making's sake, is on the earthbound side.” Classic FM Magazine, February 2012 *** “the high point of the performance is the finale, which Serebrier gauges virtually to perfection, tracing every episode with the utmost care and yet always relating it to a wider musical context.” Gramophone Magazine, January 2012 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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This new recording features a very rare and absolutely gorgeous recording of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’ conducted by Karajan in 1958. Also included are five Slavonic Dances from Op. 46 & 72. | |
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Duo Intermezzo: Ralf Mathias Caspers (violin) & Tamaki Takeada-Caspers (piano) The Duo Intermezzo places strong emphasis on musical miniatures in their concert programming and on this CD performs small romances, lamentations and melodies as well as virtuoso pieces. All the pieces tell a dramatic, humorous or tragic short story in just a few minutes. | |
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“Karajan's 1964 analogue recording has a powerful lyrical feeling and an exciting build-up of power in the outer movements. The Largo is played most beautifully...The recording is full and bright.” Penguin Guide, 2010 edition *** | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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