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Orchestral Innovations by Stokowski: A Captivating Recording with Symphony Orchestra from 1947

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty; Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela; Liszt: Les Préludes (Symphonic…

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The Golden Legend by Arthur Sullivan: A Radiant Performance by Janice Watson and New London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Arthur Sullivan Works: The Golden Legend Performers: Janice Watson (soprano), Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano), Mark Wilde (tenor),…

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Piano Sonatas by Mozart: Insightful Interpretation by Brendel

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas in F, K.332; B flat, K.333; C minor, K.457; Adagio…

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Complete Piano Sonatas by Mozart: Insightful Interpretation by Klára Würtz

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas K279, K280, K281, K282, K283, K284, K309, K310, K311, K330,…

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Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss: A Captivating Interpretation by Voigt, Dessay, and von Otter

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ariadne auf Naxos Performers: Deborah Voigt (soprano, Ariadne/Primadonna), Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo,…

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Opera by Smetana: Captivating Interpretation by National Opera Company of Prague

Composer: Bedrich Smetana Works: The Bartered Bride Performers: Kružina (Jan Konstantin), Ludmila (Marie Pixová), Marenka (Ada Nordenová),…

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Symphonic Poems by Richard Strauss: Historic Interpretations by Concertgebouw Orchestra under Willem Mengelberg

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklarung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg, conductor Recording: Concertgebouw,…

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Chamber Works by Nikos Skalkottas: Interpretation by New Hellenic Quartet and Ensemble

Composer: Nikos Skalkottas Works: String Quartet No.1 (1928), Zehn Stücke für Streichquartett (1940), Octet (1934), String Trio…

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Symphonies by Mozart: Dynamic Interpretation by Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields with Iona Brown

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Symphony No. 33 in B flat major, K319; Symphony No. 35 in…

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Chamber Works by Elie Siegmeister: Engaging Interpretations by American Chamber Ensemble and Collaborators

Composer: Elie Siegmeister Works: Prelude, Blues and Finale (1984); City Songs (1977); Theme and Variations for solo…

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Songs by Mozart: Evocative Interpretation by Anna Prohaska and Ensemble

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Ridente la calma, K. 152; Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307;…

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Complete Symphonies by Sibelius: Comprehensive Interpretations by Helsinki Philharmonic and Bournemouth Symphony

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Complete Symphonies and Selected Miscellaneous Works Performers: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra,…

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String Quartets by Sibelius and Grieg: Insightful Interpretation by New Helsinki String Quartet

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: String Quartet, Op. 56, ‘Voces intimae’; Edvard Grieg, String Quartet in G minor,…

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Chamber Works by Barry Mills: Captivating Interpretations by an Ensemble of Talents

Composer: Barry Mills Works: Summer Waves; Saxophone Sketches; Saxophone Quartet; The Wind and the Trees; Duo for…

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Sibelius Chamber Works: Captivating Interpretation by Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Reciters

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Ett ensamt skidspör, for reciter, strings and harp; Grevinnans konterfej, for reciter and…

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Symphony No. 8 by Shostakovich: Intense Interpretation by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under Mariss Jansons

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Symphony No. 8 (1943) Performers: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (conductor) Recording: Live…

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Symphonies by Schumann: Vibrant Interpretations by Philharmonia Orchestra under Thielemann

Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38 – “Spring”; Symphony No. 4…

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Symphonic Works by Messiaen and Roussel: Compelling Interpretations by Leading Orchestras

Composer: Olivier Messiaen Works: Turangalîla-Symphony; Albert Roussel: Symphony No. 3; Symphony No. 4; Bacchus et Ariane, Suite…

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Piano Concertos and Solo Works by Mendelssohn: Masterful Interpretation by Jean-Yves Thibaudet with Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Piano Concertos: No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25; No. 2 in D…

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Choral Works by Johann Simon Mayr: Masterful Interpretation by Vokalensemble Ingolstadt and Georgian Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Johann Simon Mayr Works: Mass in C minor, Mozart Salve Regina, Quis te comprehendat, In te…

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Chamber Works by Schubert: Intimate Interpretation by Elisabeth Leonskaja

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Fantasy in C, D760, ‘Wanderer’; Piano Sonata No. 18 in G, D894 Performers:…

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Lieder by Schubert: Interpretations by Olaf Bär and Geoffrey Parsons

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Die schöne Müllerin, Winterreise Performers: Olaf Bär, baritone; Geoffrey Parsons, piano Recording: June…

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Das Land Phantásien by Siegfried Matthus: Enchanting Interpretation by Michael Heltau and Bruckner Orchester Linz

Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Das Land Phantásien (1995) Performers: Michael Heltau (narrator), Bruckner Orchester Linz, Ingo Ingensand…

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Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 2 by Siegfried Matthus: Compelling Interpretation by Josef Schwab and Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin

Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Cello Concerto (1975), Symphony No. 2 (1976) Performers: Josef Schwab (cello), Orchester der…