Music symphonies

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Valery Gergiev conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Mariinsky Theatre in this collection of performances of Shostakovich's symphonies and concertos, recorded at the Salle Pleyel, Paris, in 2013 and 2014. Among the musicians are Gautier Capuon, Denis Matsuez, Mikhail Petrenko, Vadim Repin and Daniil Trifonov. Interactive Menus Scene Access Other Documentary: 'Dmitri Shostakovich - A Man of Many Faces' Bonus Tracks: Play music only function Features Summary Valery Gergiev conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Mariinsky Theatre in this collection of performances of Shostakovich's symphonies and concertos... Contributors Denis Matsuez, Daniil Trifonov, Veronika Dzhioeva, Valery Gergiev, Mario Brunello, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Dmitri Shostakovich, Mikhail Petrenko, Alena Baeva, Timur Martynov, Gautier Capuçon, Vadim Repin, Mariinsky Theatre Chorus Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20150330

As New (still sealed) Warner Classics has drawn from its now vast catalogue to offer classical music lovers a good selection of CPE Bach works in the form of a 13 CDs offering.  Although it is not as a comprehensive survey as Brilliant Classics CPE Bach Edition (30 CDs) since it does not offer anything of the composer's sacred vocal music, it more than makes up for it by showcasing famous baroque music players such as Gustav Leonhardt, Anner Bylsma, Ton Koopman, and Herbert Tachezi, an ex member of the famous Concentus Musicus Vienna founded by the late Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Needless to say the interpretations given here are outstanding.  They give us an insight into CPE Bach music which could be described as highly original especially in the keyboard works: pre-romantic with a mixture of drama (sturm und drang) and melancholy.  Track Listing: CD 1 (54'18) - 4 Orchestral Symphonies W183; Symphony for strings No. 5 W182 CD 2 (50'03) - Oboe Concertos W164 & W165; Oboe Sonata W135 CDs 3 & 4 (134'45) - Flute Concertos W22 & 166-169; Concerto for two harpsichords W46 CD 5 (70'12) - Cello Concertos Wq 170-172 CDs 6 & 7 (88'12) - Hamburg harpsichord Concertos W43 Nos. 1-6  CD 8 (70'52) - Prussian Sonatas W48 Nos. 1-6 CDs 9 & 10 (105'10) - Wurttemberg Sonatas W49 Nos. 1-6; Concerto for solo harpsichord CD 11 (54'10) - Rondos CD 12 (75'15) - Organ sonatas H133, H134, H84-H87 CD 13 (75'50) - Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu Wq240

Glass: The Perfect American [Blu-ray] Product Description The last days of the American icon Walt Disney form a powerful and poignant subject for Philip Glass's latest opera; which was filmed at its first performances in Madrid in January 2013. Phelim McDermott's spectacular production is worthy of Disney's own visual imagination and its definitive influence on American culture; while in the pit is the conductor Dennis Russell Davies; an experienced and authoritative champion of the composer's hypnotically beautiful music; which gives wings to Rudy Wurlitzer's operatic transformation of Peter Stephan Jungk's novel; using both fact and fiction to peer into Disney's troubled psyche as illness forces him to confront his mortality. Press Reviews"... one of the crowning events of the past year's globe-trotting celebration of Mr. Glass's 75th birthday. The subtle; moody score; at war between its propulsive and serene impulses; felt more than equal in quality to the festive occasion. While criticisms of Mr. Glass's music as cookie-cutter have always been misguided; "The Perfect American" finds him in especially unpredictable form; experimenting with sonorities; textures and pacing. Led by the Glass veteran Dennis Russell Davies with careful attention to both its underlying pulse and its twists of temperament; the opera opens with an ominous; low murmur punctuated by sharp; syncopated percussion snaps. The sound gradually expands through the orchestra and warms into something that; under Mr. Davies; has more gentle swing than the relentless forward motion generally associated with Mr. Glass. " (The New York Times) "Baritone Christopher Purves has captured in Disney the charisma; arrogance and humanity of the man; and it's already a candidate for one of the most important opera performances of the year. He makes racist or anti-Semitic remarks sound not like tirades but like attitudes that were all too common at the time; especially around Los Angeles. One of the points of ""The Perfect American"" is to show us how much times have changed. The rest of the mostly excellent large cast includes David Pittsinger as Roy Disney; Donald Kaasch as Dantine; Janis Kelly as Disney's nurse Hazel George; Marie McLaughlin as his wife; Lillian; and John Easterlin as Warhol. Rosie Lomas made a strong impression in the high-lying parts of the owl-girl Lucy and Josh; the boy in the hospital. And Zachary James had a touch of Daniel Day-Lewis in his Lincoln. Dennis Russell Davies; who has led the premieres of most of Glass' operas and symphonies; once more made sure of tone and detail." (Los Angeles Times) "The score is pleasant; easy to listen to; and masterfully orchestrated. There are plenty outstanding passages which perfectly meets one's expectations… it is one of Glass' very best operas. Phelim McDermott's production... is excellent. Dennis Russell Davies... gave a wholly convincing interpretation...The orchestra of the Teatro Real played along excellently and the performance from the chorus was top notch." (Seen and Heard International) CastChristopher Purves (Walt Disney)David Pittsinger (Roy Disney)Donald Kaasch (Dantine)Janis Kelly (Hazel George)Marie McLaughlin (Lillian Disney)Sarah Tynan (Sharon)Chorus & Orchestra of Teatro Real; Madrid; Dennis Russell Davies ProductionCompany: Teatro RealStage Director: Phelim McDermott Disc InformationCatalogue Number: OABD7129DDate of Performance: 2013Running Time: 120 minutesAspect Ratio: 16:9Label: Opus Arte Delivery Policy

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Crowning what is undoubtedly his most productive year since his solo career began in 1988, Swordscompiles 18 select songs released as b-sides of his 13 hit singles from his last four albums. As an artist who has always ensured his b-sides are of as outstanding quality as his singles and album tracks, Swordsfeatures some of Morrissey's finest material. 12 songs are collaborations with guitarist Alain Whyte, the rest co-written with guitarists Boz Boorerand Jesse Tobias, and former keyboardist Michael Farrell. In keeping with the three remarkable studio albums covered in his period - 2004's You Are The Quarry, 2006's Ringleader Of The Tormentorsand Years Of Refusal- the music is powerful and adventurous.Track Listing1. Good Looking Man About Town 2. Don't Make Fun of Daddy's Voice 3. If You Don't Like Me, Don't Look at Me 4. Ganglord 5. My Dearest Love 6. The Never-Played Symphonies 7. Sweetie-Pie 8. Christian Dior 9. Shame is the Name 10. Munich Air Disaster 1958 11. I Knew I Was Next 12. It's Hard to Walk Tall When You're Small 13. Teenage Dad on His Estate 14. Children in Pieces 15. Friday Mourning 16. My Life is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye 17. Drive-In Saturday (Live) 18. Because of My Poor Education Features Summary Crowning what is undoubtedly his most productive year since his solo career began in 1988, Swordscompiles 18 select songs released as b-sides of his 13 hit singles from his last four albums... Contributors Tony Visconti, Gustavo Santaolalla, Jerry Finn, Morrissey (Performer) Format CD Release date 20091026