The Symphony No.8, together with his unfinished Ninth, has been described as the final stage in this life-long process of finding his one true form of artistic expression. It is a symphony, which i...więcej »
Born in 1639, Alessandro Stradella stands as one of the most productive and popular musicians of his generation – a composer who enjoyed such a high reputation that he never lacked powerful p...więcej »
Israel Philharmonic OrchestraZubin MehtaJulian Rachlin (Viool)Opinions on the subject of instrumental virtuosity in the Romantic Period are still undergoing development. The...więcej »
This compilation celebrates the rich musical heritage of one of Venice's most iconic landmarks through works by composers who held important positions at the church from the late 16th century to th...więcej »
Luca Palazzolo (Piano)CD:Sonata No.24 in F sharp minor Op.61Élégie harmonique sur la mort de son Altesse Royale le Prince Louis Ferdinand de Prusse...więcej »
Born in 1945, Frederica von Stade – who auditioned for the Met on a $50 bet – is considered one of the world’s most accomplished mezzo-sopranos. This 4CD set celebrates her unique...więcej »
One of the great violinists of our age in the Everest of violin concertos is in itself an enticing prospect. That’s further enhanced here by an unlikely but stimulating meeting of minds in wh...więcej »
The music of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was to have a remarkable effect upon the Baroque period, despite his tragically early death at the age of just 26. He was amongst the first composers to cha...więcej »
This recording captures the magic of the Stokowski sound, his meticulous attention to detail, and his skill as an arranger. The Tallis Fantasia was a work he championed from 1926, and his support f...więcej »
Drawing on gypsy culture and universal themes such as romance and tragedy, Spanish folklore has long proven a compelling subject for many works of art. Federico Garcia Lorca's Canciones Populares i...więcej »
1–2 Harpsichord Sonata No.1 in F major - Luigi Cherubini & Jan Martin Wilschut (10:22)Composed byLuigi Cherubini3–4 Harpsichord Sonata No.2 in C major - Luigi Cherubini ...więcej »
Born in 1706, Baldassare Galuppi was one of the most sought-after composers of his day. As he was a prolific composer of keyboard music and opera, these trio sonatas offer a new perspective on Galu...więcej »
As one of the great virtuoso pianists of his time, Mozart composed a wealth of piano concertos and sonatas that rank among his most famous instrumental works. Not so well known, however, are the du...więcej »
18th century Italian composers whose principal instrument was not the keyboard often produced collections of harpsichord music to demonstrate their versatility and bring their music to a wider audi...więcej »
Whilst the name of Antonio Caldara is unfortunately somewhat of a rarity on the programmes of today’s recital halls and opera houses, the eminent English musician Charles Avison had no hesita...więcej »
Jacopo Peri (1561-1633) is often referred to as the inventor of opera. His single-act tragedy L'Euridice was composed to a libretto by Otavio Rinuccini. The story was taken from Ovid's Metamorphose...więcej »
Ilario Gregoletto (Klavecimbel)Elena Modena (Klavecimbel, Basso Continuo)The compositions detailed in this release are unique in that they are modern arrangements, based on a series of ...więcej »
The great Polish-born violinist Henryk Szeryng performs two cornerstones of the violin repertoire. Szeryng, who had a strong association with the Brahms concerto throughout his career, brings his t...więcej »
“I spend all my money on books”, wrote Johannes Brahms at the age of 20; “Since boyhood I have read anything I could get my hands on and, without any guidance, I found my way from...więcej »
Leopold Stokowski was a close friend and champion to many composers, especially the Russians who where exiled in the USA after the revolution. Chief among them were Stravinsky and Rachmaninov. The ...więcej »