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❦Beecham conducts Eugene Goossens’ arrangement of Messiah [3 CDs]Sir Thomas Beecham was unapologetic in his determination to mold Handel’s

Messiah into a thrilling experience, regardless of considerations of authenticity. With the addition of trombones, tuba, triangle, and cymbals, the result is an overwhelming experience! Make no mistake: in the hands of Beecham, this is not a baroque piece!

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Lang Lang in Paris [2 CDs, Deluxe or Standard Edition]Works: Chopin: Scherzos nos 1-4; Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37b. Artists: Lang Lang (Pno) (Sony Classical) (Deluxe Edition 2 CDs + DVD) 3 SNYC 88875117612 $16.99 On Sale (Standard Edition 2 CDs only) 2 SNYC 88875117582 $14.99 On SaleThe Deluxe Edition includes a bonus DVD titled “The Making of Lang Lang in Paris” with excerpts from Lang Lang’s private recital at the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles Palace.

Verdi: Macbeth / MET, Netrebko, Calleja [Blu-ray or DVD]Artists: Anna Netrebko, Zeljko Lucic, René Pape, Joseph Calleja. Fabio Luisi/MET

Opera Orch. & Chorus (Deutsche Grammophon) (170 min.; 16:9, Color; PCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1) (BR) DGG B002401259 $35.98 On Sale

(DV) DGG B002401309 $35.98 On Sale“This was incisive, exacting Verdi singing, with gleaming top notes... [Anna Netrebko]

is a soprano with star power in the best sense.” (New York Times)

Shostakovich: The Complete Symphonies, Nos. 1-15 / Petrenko [11 CDs]Artists: Vasily Petrenko/Royal Liverpool PO (11 CD) (Naxos (USA)

11 NXS 8501111 $91.49 On SaleEach release of Vasily Petrenko’s complete Shostakovich symphony cycle

with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic created a sensation between volume 1 in 2009 and the final installment in 2014. The individual recordings remain

leading choices among collectors and critics. “Petrenko and the RLPO have achieved a triumph. The orchestral playing is ripe, detailed, lithe,

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Songs from the Arc of Life / Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Kathryn Stott, pianoWorks: Brahms: Lullaby; Dvorák: Songs My Mother Taught Me; Elgar: Salut d’amour; Gade: Tango Jalousie; Saint-Saëns: The Swan and works by Debussy, Delius, Fauré, Gershwin and many others (1 CD) (Sony) SNYC 88875103162 $13.99 On SaleLongtime friends cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott have created a unique clas-sical music experience with ‘Songs from the Arc of Life’. The album includes pieces they have frequently performed but never recorded, as well as a handful of discoveries.

The Robert Schumann Edition / Various Artists [45 CDs]Works: Schumann: orchestral music & concertos; chamber works; piano pieces;

lieder; choral music (45 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 45 BLC 95020 $97.49 Robert Schumann wrote hundreds of compositions, from expansive orchestral works to tender Lieder and even a fully fledged opera. However, central to his oeuvre is his solo piano music, and 14 of the 45 recordings on this release are

dedicated to that repertoire.

In this special holiday issue of our cata-log, you’ll find a variety of features highlighting the finest recordings from the past several months and the year! It’s full of best-sellers, recommen-dations, new releases and gift ideas. Perhaps the most popular feature though is our extensive selection of Christmas music. Treat yourself to something fresh to hear this holiday season! We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your business during 2015. A very merry Christmas to you from all of us at HBDirect and, however you celebrate this special time of year, we extend our best wishes for peace, joy & happiness.

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❦Lang Lang: The Vienna Album [2 CDs]Works: Haydn: Piano Sonatas (2); Mozart: Piano Sonata K.330; Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4; Schubert (2 CD) (DG) 2 DGG B002408902 $15.48 This brand new collection presents Lang Lang at his best, performing core Viennese repertoire by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. It displays his enormous talent in both solo and concerto recordings. This double-length set is the perfect souvenir of “the hottest artist on the classical music planet.” -New York Times

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The Christmas Album: Tenor Fritz WunderlichWorks: Traditional and classical Christmas songs & carols; Excerpts from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Artists: Fritz Wunderlich, tenor; Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig (1 CD) DGG B002409002 $12.98

Blessed with a crystal-clear voice, exquisite diction and a natural lyricism, Fritz Wunderlich was named one of the 20th Century’s Top 4 Tenors in the world. This album will make an ideal soundtrack for the festive season, especially for anyone who has not yet discovered this voice.

Merry Christmas from Vienna / Vienna Boys Artists: Vienna Boys Choir. (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon) . DGG B002369202 $15.98 On SaleThe Vienna Boys Choir are recognized for the purity of their sound and the joy of their music making. For this

all-new holiday album, special guests Aida Gariful-lina and Rolando Villazón join the choir for an eclectic selection of holiday favorites.

Praetorius: ‘Christmas Vespers’ / Apollo’s FireWorks: Selections from Polyhymnia caduceatrix, Musica Sionae and Puericinium, and Terpsichore Artists: Jeanette Sorrell/Apollo’s Fire. (1 CD) (Avie Records) AIE 2306 $16.49 This compilation highlights Praetorius’ virtuosic vocal and instrumental writing, and includes as interludes his popular carol settings “O Morning Star” and “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.

The Christmas Horn / The Horn Crew Works: Carol of the Bells, 12 Days of Christmas, O Holy Night, Frosty & Rudolph, Jin-gle Bells, et al. Artists: Dale Clevenger/The Horn Crew from Rice University. (1 CD) (Summit) SUM 648 $16.49 Dale Clevenger, long-time

Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony, leads the Horn Crew from Rice University in sparkling arrangements of favorite music for Christmas.

Angels On High: A Robert Shaw ChristmasWorks: O Come, Emmanuel, The First Nowell, Carol of the Birds, A Hymn to the Virgin, O magnum mysterium, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming; Sing Lullaby Adeste fideles et al. Artists: Robert Shaw/Robert Shaw Chamber Sing-

ers (1 CD) (Telarc) TLC 80461 $10.98 Among the grand and brilliant choruses that are sta-ple parts of any Robert Shaw Christmas concert are the quieter moments - lightly accompanied if at all, more intimate and personal in the expression of won-der and rejoicing. This is the music recorded here.

The Golden Age of Light Music: Christmas Lights Perrenial Christmas favorites, such as Joy to the World, White Christmas, Deck the Halls, Good King Wenceslas & The First Noel in orchestral arrangements and performed by Arthur Fiedler, Percy Faith, and other masters of the light music genre.

Release Highlights & Christmas MusicElisabeth Schwarzkopf: The Complete Recitals (1952-1974) [31 CDs]

Works: Songs of Schubert, Mozart, R. Strauss, Walton, Wolf, Mahler, Brahms et al. plus opera and operetta selections (31 CD) (Warner Classics) 31 WRNC 553028 $83.98This 31 CD box set is being released to celebrate what would have been Elisabeth Schwarzkopf’s 100th birthday in December 2015. The set contains

all the recital programs of song, opera and operetta that she recorded for EMI between 1952 and 1974, and also includes two live recitals. All the recordings have been newly remastered to the highest standards by various studios including Abbey Road.

Save 30% - Pavarotti, Domingo, Carreras, “The Three Tenors 25th Anniversary” [CD + DVD Video]This special CD+DVD limited-edition package pres-ents the best-selling classical album of all time. Re-

corded live in Rome in 1990, the original Three Tenors Concert has been seen and loved by fans around the world. Featuring Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, the concert includes many operatic

favorites from the tenor repertoire. (Decca) DEC B002350600 $27.98 $19.58 On Sale

Vladimir Horowitz - The Unreleased Live Recordings 1966-1983 [50 CDs]This edition takes you on tour with the legendary pianist from his home town of

New York to the great halls of the USA, from New Haven to Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston and beyond. This special collector’s set features 13

programs recorded at 25 solo recitals in 14 different concert halls. While a few extracts from these live recordings were selected for release as award-winning albums, the vast majority rested untouched in secure storage

and have remained unreleased for more than 30 years, until now! This new edition presents Vladimir Horowitz’s musical artistry, live and unedited in

state-of-the art 24bit / 96 KHz mastering, at the price of a concert ticket.50 SNYC 88843054582 $156.99 On Sale

Verdi: Otello / Fleming, Botha, MET [Blu-ray or DVD]Artists: Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann. Semyon Bychkov/Metropolitan Opera Orch., Chorus & Ballet Verdi’s late masterpiece is presented in Elijah Moshinsky’s classic MET production with sumptuous sets and period costumes. Among Renée Fleming’s earliest successes

with the MET, this 2012 performance was most likely her last ‘Otello’ on stage, making it a docu-ment of historic importance. (BR) DEC B002323759 $32.98 $24.98 On Sale (DV) DEC B002323609 $24.98 $19.98 On Sale

Thomas Newman: Spectre [Motion Picture Soundtrack]For the 24th movie in the James Bond oeuvre, Spectre, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes has again en-listed 6-time Grammy winner Thomas Newman (Skyfall, American Beauty) to write a breathtaking original score.

The soundtrack will have the added bonus of an instrumental version of the new Bond theme song, Writing s On the Wall. DEC B002408402 $17.48 On Sale

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History of Classical Music in 24 Hours [24 CDs]Created from the legendary Deutsche Grammophon catalog, ‘The History of Classical Music in 24 Hours’ is a collection that can spark a lifelong interest in classical music - and is a perfect gift idea! Arranged on 24 CDs, The History weaves its way from

medieval music to minimalism. Featured are some of classical music’s most popular artists: Claudio Abbado, Martha Argerich, Leonard Bernstein, Plácido Domingo, Emerson String Quartet, Carlos Kleiber, James Levine, Anne-Sophie Mutter and many more. (24 CD) 24 DGG B002403602 $59.98 On Sale

Under One Sky / The Tenors [DVD]This full-length video features The Tenors performing songs from their new album, Under One Sky and additional new songs from their vast repertoire. The result is a concert of power-ful voices, angelic harmonies and world-class orchestrations, all recorded live from Caesars Colosseum in Windsor Ontario,

on March 12 2015. (Universal Classics) (93 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo) CLCS B002317809 $16.98 On Sale

Peter & the Wolf in Hollywood / Alice Cooper Artists: Alexander Shelley/National Youth Orchestra of Germany; Alice Cooper, narrator (1 CD) (DG) DGG B002403802 $18.98 This new Peter and the Wolf offers a fresh take on Proko-fiev’s beloved classic. Devel-

oped by the New York production company Giants are Small, a newly written 30 minute prequel extends Peter and the Wolf to a one-hour piece! Narrated by rock legend Alice Cooper this new interpretation is made for both the young and young at heart.

Markevitch: Complete HMV Recordings [18 CDs]Works by: Rossini, Mendelssohn, R. Strauss, J.S. Bach, Prokofiev, Dallapiccola et al. (‘Icon’ Series) Artists: Igor Markevitch/Belgian Nat’l Orch.; French Radio Chorus; Orchestre de Paris; Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France; Philharmonia Orch. (18 CD) (Warner Classics) 18 WRNC 552546 $53.99The set includes 18 CDs. 15 are mono (1938, 1949-1957), 3 stereo (1958-1959, 1969).

Placido Domingo: The 50 Greatest Tracks This 2-CD compilation fea-tures the greatest hits of “the king of opera” (Los Angeles Times), Plácido Domingo. The 50 tracks display Domingo’s unrivaled versatility, including excerpts from famous operas such as Carmen, Aida, Tu-

randot and Tosca as well as first-rate examples of popular songs and Latin American tunes. (2 CD) (DG) 2 DGG B002412702 $17.98 On Sale

Luciano Pavarotti: The 50 Greatest TracksThe 50 tracks on this record-ing were released to mark the anniversary of the great singer’s 50 year recording career with Decca. Included is Pavarotti’s first ever record-ing, the aria from La Boheme, ‘Che gelida manina’ (Your

tiny hand is frozen), which has been lying dormant in the archives for 50 years. (Decca) 2 DEC B001922802 $17.98 On Sale

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Christmas Music, New for 2015Top selling Choral albumsCHRISTMAS Music in BRASS

Hindemith: The Long Christmas Dinner, operaArtists: Camille Zamora, Sara Murphy, Jarrett Ott, Josh Quinn, Glenn Seven Al-len, Catherine Martin, Kathryn Guthrie, Scott Murphree. Leo Botstein/American SO (1 CD) (Bridge) BDG 9449 $18.99 Here’s the premiere recording

of the original English language version of Paul Hin-demith’s final opera, “The Long Christmas Dinner” (1960/61), which transforms the concept of duration by compressing 90 years into under an hour!

❦A Cappella Christmas / Sam RobsonWorks: Carols & songs in unique a cappella arrangements including Away In a Manger, Deck The Halls, I Saw Three Ships, We Three Kings et al. Artists: artists (1 CD) (Stone Records) SOER 8059 $17.49 Sam Robson dubs his voice multiple times to create a wonderfully homogeneous a cappella choral effect. “Sam Robson proves you only need one person to make a choir ... chillingly good.” -Huffington Post

❦A Scandinavian Christmas / David DahlWorks: Berith Ballard (1957 - ): Swedish Christmas Medley; Gottfried Berg (1889 - 1970): Latinska Hymner; Buxtehude: In dulci jubilo; Niels Gade: Chorale Preludes; Grieg: Ave maris stella plus many more including traditional Christ-

mas tunes Artists: Richard Sparks/Choral Arts Northwest. David Dahl (Organ) (1 CD) (Loft) LFT 1017 $16.99 On Sale“Remarkable for its warmth, richness, and full-throated power.” - Tacoma News Tribune

❦The Wonder of Christmas / Elora SingersWorks: Includes O Holy Night; A Boy was Born; My Dancing Day; I Wonder as I Wander; Once in Royal David’s City; Who Is He in Yonder Stall; Away in a man-ger; Mouton: Nesciens Mater Virgo Virum, carols by Rutter,

Tavener, et al. Artists: Noel Edison/Elora Festival Singers. Michael Bloss (Organ). (1 CD) (Naxos) NXS 8573421 $11.99 On Sale“Christmas in Canada, courtesy of this silk-toned, im-peccably mannered ensemble of adult singers. The Elora’s airiness and ease of voice production is very noticeable, with excellent enunciation.” -BBC Music

❦J.S. Bach: Magnificat & Christmas Cantata Works: J.S. Bach: Magnificat BWV 243a; Christmas Cantata BWV 63 Artists: Philippe Herreweghe/Collegium Vocale Gent (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 1951782 $10.49 “The soloists excel; the music-making is robust yet yielding - Happy Christmas indeed!” -BBC Music Magazine, Awards Issue 2015

❦Venetian Christmas / Arte Dei SuonatoriWorks: Johann Adolf Hasse (1699-1783): Alma Redemptoris Mater; Fulgenzio Perotti: Sonata for psaltery & basso continuo; Torelli: Concerto a 4 in forma di Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale; Vivaldi: Violin Concerto, RV 266; Double Concerto, RV 774; Giustino, RV 717. Artists: Martin Gester/Arte dei Suonatori. Ruby Hughes (Sop); Komale Akakpo (Psaltery); Ewa Golinska (Vln) (1 SA Hybrid CD) (BIS (Sweden) BIS 2089SA $19.99 On Sale“Some tenuous theming here, but who cares when the music-making - tart and spicy on period-instru-ments - is so appealing?” -BBC Music Magazine

❦A Very English Christmas / Tenebrae, Nigel ShortWorks: Carols, Hymns and other celebratory works for Christmas by John Gardner, Peter Warlock, Philip Ledger & Arnold Bax Artists: Nigel Short/Tenebrae (1 CD) (Sig-num) SIG 902 $15.99 On Sale

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “dev-astatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine) Tene-brae returns with a sumptuous album of Carols, Hymns and other celebratory works for Christmas.

❦Winter’s Delights / Quadriga ConsortWorks: Early Christmas Music and Carols from the British Isles including The First Nowell, The Three Kings, On This Day, Sing We Now of Christmas, A Merry Christmas et al. Artists: Quadriga Consort (1 CD) (Sony) SNYC 507572 $13.99 On Sale“Luminescently beautiful... utterly joyful.” -Gramophone

Revels Christmas in Wales / The Christmas RevelsWorks: Traditional music, dance tunes, carols and anthems from Wales Artists: Cambridge Brass; The Christmas Revels Chorus & Childrens Chorus (1 CD) (Revels Records) RVLS 2015 $15.49 Listening to this recording is like being in Wales for Christmas! “Revels Records has produced some of the liveliest Christmas CDs ... lusty celebrations of the season. -Washington Post

4 Girls 4 Harps at ChristmasWorks: Deck the Halls, Silent Night, I Saw Three Ships, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, In the bleak mid-winter, What Child is This? Carol of the Bells et al. Art-ists: 4 Girls 4 Harps. Helen Winter. (1 CD) (Discovery)

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A Wondrous Mystery: Renaissance Music for Christmas / Stile AnticoWorks: Clemens non Papa: Mass; Traditional old-German carols and motets Artists: Stile Antico. (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 807575 $19.99 Praised by the New York Times for their “breath-taking freshness, vitality and balance”, this is an irresistibly festive collection from the group that has become “the gold standard in this repertory” (The Independent).

Advent / Junger Kammerchor Rhein-NeckarWorks by: Ludwig Bohme, James MacMillan, Ole Schutzler, Morten Lauridsen, Bob Chilcott, Arvo Pärt, William Byrd, Brahms et al. Artists: Mathias Rickert/Junger Kammerchor Rhein-Neckar. (1 CD) (Rondeau) RDAU 6098 $16.99 On SaleComposers of all periods have been inspired to write stunning works for the four Sundays of Advent. A number of the Latin O antiphons are complement-ed by new settings of well-known Advent songs.

Christmas in Vermont / Vermont SO BrassWorks by: Giles Farnaby; Percy Grainger; Jester Hairston; John Iveson; Lowell Mason; Leo Nestor; Daniel Pinkham. Plus traditional Christmas carols. Artists: Counterpoint; Vermont Symphony Brass.

(1 CD) (Albany Records) ALB 985 $16.99 On Sale The Counterpoint Chorale and the Vermont Symphony Brass Quintet gave their first holiday concert in 2003 and, after countless requests, here is their first CD.

❦A Festival of Carols in Brass / Philadelphia Brass EnsembleWorks: O holy Night; Silent Night; We three kings; Joy to the World Hark! The herald angels sing; Traditional carols & much more! Artists: Philadelphia Brass Ens. (1 CD) (Sony Classical) SNYC 7033 $7.99 On Sale“Simple, unadorned arrangements let the beauty of these carols speak for themselves through the ensemble’s virtuosic performances.” -Paul Ballyk, HBDirect

❦Christmas Brass Festival / Schweriner BrassArtists: Jan Ernst, organ; Schweriner Blechblaser Collegium. (2 CD) (Hanssler Classic) 2 HAN 98019 $17.99 On SaleSchwerin Brass Collegium’s new release features a mix-ture of well-known carols

and traditional arrangements of Renaissance and Baroque seasonal music. Also includes Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and interludes for the organ. “The organ playing is fine, the brass playing gener-ally good.” -ARG

❦The Many Moods of Christmas / Shaw, Atlanta SO & ChorusWorks: Robert Russell Ben-nett (1894-1981): The Many Moods of Christmas, suites for chorus & orchestra nos 1 - 4 Artists: Robert Shaw/Atlanta SO & Chorus (1 CD) (Telarc) TLC 80087 $10.98

“The Many Moods of Christmas” is a collection of Robert Russell Bennett arrangements of Christmas Carols, which has been a holiday classic ever since Robert Shaw first recorded them.

❦Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Artists: Stephen Cleobury/King’s College Cambridge Choir. (2 CD) (King’s College) 2 KING 0001 $20.99 Each year, the choir’s Director of Music Stephen Cleobury commissions a new carol. John Rutter was commissioned to write ‘All bells in paradise’ especially for this album. “A new recording by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge offers unadulterated pleasure.” -Gramophone

Carols from the Old and New Worlds / The Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier

Works: Joy to the World; Green groweth the holly; There is no rose of such vir-tue; In the bleak mid-winter; The Apple Tree; While Shep-herds Watched Their Flocks by Night; Traditional Carols et al. Artists: Paul Hillier/

Theatre of Voices. (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 1957079 $10.49In this much requested reissue at budget price, Paul Hillier and his Theatre of Voices, discover some of the most famous Christmas carols, from Austria, Finland, Germany, England and the USA.

Gregorian Christmas / Monks of MontserratArtists: Choir of The Monks of Montserrat Abbey. (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon) DGG B001230702 $11.98 On Sale The perfect CD for those reflective moments at Christmas time. The purity of Gregorian chant from Spain (Monks of Monserrat Abbey) and Germany (Benedictine Abbey Munsterschwarzach) both provide serenity during the hectic holidays. CD booklet includes user-friendly introductory article and sung texts.

Joy to the World: An American ChristmasWorks: Quem pastores laudavere; A Virgin Unspotted; Shepherd’s Carol; Joy to the World; In the bleak mid-winter et al Artists: Harry Christophers/Handel & Haydn Society. (1 CD) (Coro) COO 16117 $16.49 An eclectic selection of Christmas music including traditional carols using American tunes, and Christmas motets by Charles Ives James Bassi, as well as two carols by Bostonian William Billings.


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An English Christmas / Westminster Concert Bell Choir Works: Traditional carols Artists: Kathleen Ebling Shaw/Westminster Concert Bell Choir. (1 CD) (Westminister Choir College) WSTM 1510 $16.99 Arrangements of traditional

English Christmas carols performed by the Westminster Concert Bell Choir on choir chimes and the world’s largest range of handbells.

Carols from Queen’s / Choir of Queen’s CollegeWorks: Includes A spotless rose; O Holy Night, Hark! The Herald; In the bleak midwinter, Ding dong merrily on high et al. Artists: Owen Rees/Queen’s College Choir, Oxford. (1 CD) (Avie Records) AIE 2345 $16.49 This new holiday album celebrates the luxuriant sound of The Choir of Queen’s College, and offers some of the most beloved carols from throughout the ages.

Celebration of Christmas - ‘Carol of Joy’ / Brigham Young University Choir & OrchestraBYU Choirs “Celebration of Christmas” albums, showcase not only the talent and artistry of these students and their directors but also their strong personal and spiritual connection to the repertoire.(1 CD) (Brigham Young University) BYU 0415COJ $14.99

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, for solo piano Artists: Stewart Goodyear (Pno). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Steinway & Sons) STEI S30040 $17.99 On SaleThis recording is the world premiere of the complete Nutcracker ballet arranged for, and performed on, solo piano.

Christmas Carols from OxfordArtists: John Harper/Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford. (1 CD) (Musical Concepts) MSLC 1290 $8.99 On SaleTwenty-nine classic and favourite Christmas carols from Oxford, including: The Coventry Carol, The

First Nowell, I Saw Three Ships, What Child is This?, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wenceslas, Here We Come A-Wassailing, We Three Kings, and I Sing of a Maiden.

Christmas from Christ’s College, CambridgeWorks: Carols by Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Warlock Artists: David Rowland/Choir of Christ’s College, Cambridge; Jonathan Ellse, organ (1 CD) (Regent Records) REGN 446 $17.49

A most unusual collection of early 20th-century original English carols including nine well-known carols by Warlock, a set of four lesser-known carol arrangements, and the ever-popular “Lully my liking” by Holst.

Christmas From TewkesburyWorks: A babe is born; Into a quiet world; Ding dong! Merrily on High; Bethlehem Down; Candle-light Carol; Away in a Manger et al. Artists: Simon Bell/Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum; Car-leton Etherington: organ (1 CD) (Regent Records) REGN 440 $17.49 Listening to this collection of festive Christmas music, some of the pieces will be immediately recognizable while others will be less familiar.

Christmas in Medieval England / Blue HeronWorks: Plainchant, carols and other music for Advent and Christmas from 15th c. England Artists: Scott Metcalfe/Blue Heron (1 CD) (Blue Heron Records) BHRC 1006 $17.99 On SaleRecorded live at First Church

in Cambridge, Congregational in December 2013, ‘Christmas in Medieval England’ allows listeners to share the beauty, excitement, intensity, and variety found in a Blue Heron concert performance.

Christmas Music / Christ Church Cathedral ChoirWorks by: Byrd, Mathias, Taverner, Sheppard, Poulenc, Palestrina, Esteves Artists: Stephen Darlington/Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford. (1 CD) (Nimbus Records) NIM 7096 $10.99 On this album, the choir brings together music that reflects some different aspects of the season - mu-sic to transport the listener into a world of mystery.

Dancing Day: Music for Christmas Works: Rutter: Dancing Day; Ledger: ‘Sussex Carol’; Mathias: Wassail; Britten: A Ceremony of Carols et al. Artists: John Scott/St. Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue New York. (1 CD) (Resonus

Records) REOA 10158 $19.99 This program is focused around settings of medi-eval and traditional texts & music for the season.

December Celebration: New Carols by Seven American Composers Works by: Mark Adams, Jake Heggie, Joan Morris, William Bolcom, David Garner, Luna Pearl Woolf, John Corigliano and Gordon Getty Artists: Dawn Harms/Musicians of the New Century CO. Lisa Delan (Sop); Lester Lynch (Bar) (1 SA Hybrid CD) (PentaTone Classics) PTE 5186537 $17.99 On SaleOver the centuries a great deal of music has marked this time of year, but very little has been added to the canon in recent decades - which makes this new Pentatone SACD so very welcome!

Favourite Carols From King’s / King’s College Choir of Cambridge; Cleobury

Works: Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Sussex Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Shepherd’s Carol, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Silent Night Away in a manger & much more! Artists: Stephen Cleobury/The Choir of King’s

College, Cambridge (1 CD) (King’s College) KING 0007 $14.99 The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge presents Favourite Carols from King’s - a fantastic collection of timeless festive repertoire sung by the world’s leading choir.

❦Praetorius: Christmette; Christmas Mass Artists: Paul McCreesh/Gabrieli Consort; Gabrieli Players. (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon) DGG B001933502 $15.48 Paul McCreesh’s monumen-tal celebration of an early Baroque Christmas, with

music mainly by Michael Praetorius - 79 minutes of wonderful polychoral music!

Corrette: Symphonies de Noel / La FantasiaArtists: Rien Voskuilen/La Fantasia (1 CD) (Brilliant Classics) BLC 93538 $7.99 On SaleOn this disc of ‘Les Six Symphonies de Noel’, is heard Corrette writing in a style firmly rooted in the

Baroque, but the inclusion of “foreign” material such as tunes from Poland and North America. These are period instrument performances.

❦Christoph Graupner: Christmas Cantatas Artists: Hermann Max/Das kleine Konzert. Jan Kobow (Tnr); Veronika Winter (Sop); Markus Flaig (Bass). (1 CD) CPO 777572 $15.49 On Sale“This is fascinating music and the extensive book-let-notes are helpful...The recordings, all of which seem to originate from Austrian Radio, are con-sistently excellent.” -International Record Review “The Persian Ballet is 19 minutes of lively, tonal, sharply coloured invention.” -Sunday Times***

❦Johann Mattheson: Christmas Oratorio Works: Johann Mattheson (1681-1764): Das gröáte Kind, Christmas Oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra. Artists: Michael Alexander Willens/Cologne Academy. Gerd Türk; Susanne Rydén; Wolf Matthias Friedrich; Nele

Gramá; Thilo Dahlmann (1 CD) CPO 777455 $15.49 On Sale“Willens achieves an impeccably stylish and enjoyable performance of an attractive obscurity. Hopefully more Mattheson of such quality will emerge.” -Gramophone Magazine

❦Baroque Christmas, cantatas & motetsWorks: Cantatas & motets by W.F. Bach, J.C. Bach, J.C.F. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, Geist, Buxtehude, Telemann, Porpora et al. Artists: Hermann Max/Das Kleine Konzert; Rheinisch Kan-torei; Thomanerchor Leipzig; Tolzer Knabenchor (2 CD) (Capriccio) 2 CAP 5217 $15.49 On Sale“Seasonal motets and cantatas by Christiam Geist, Pal Esterhazy, Buxtehude, and Giuseppe Maria Po del Finale, with a tranch of contributions from Bach family members. Thoroughly engaging.” -BBC Music Magazine

J.S. Bach: The Advent Cantatas / HerrewegheArtists: Philippe Herreweghe/Collegium Vocale Gent. (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 1951605 $10.49 On SaleJ.S. Bach left us no fewer than three cantatas for the first Sunday in Advent alone. They are inspired in very different ways by Luther’s original chorale: it is as if all of baroque Germany is contained between the sobriety of BWV 61 and the ambitious frescoes of BWV 36 and 62.

Praetorius: Christmas Music / David HillArtists: David Hill/Choir of Westminster Cathedral, Parley of Instruments (1 CD) (Hyperion).HYP 55446 $11.99 On SalePraetorius’ church music is much less known today than it should be, partly because

of the sheer volume that he composed. This beau-tiful selection of his hymns, chorales and carols will likely prompt you to seek out more.

❦The Christmas Story / Theater of VoicesWorks by: Renaissance composers Giovanni Francesco Anerio; William Byrd; Johannes Eccard; Niels Gade; Alessandro Grandi; Michael Praetorius; Howard Skempton; Biasio Tomasi, plus Christmas Traditional. Artists: Paul Hillier/The Theater of Voices (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 807565 $19.99“This lovely disc offers a Danish take on the traditional English carol service... fol-lowing the texts leads to a pretty profound, immersive experience. Paul Hillier’s ar-

rangements of traditional carols are unfailingly sensitive.” -The Arts Desk


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German Baroque Sacred Music for Christmas / Artists: Choeur de Chambre de Namur. (7 CD) (Ricercar) 7 RCR 349 $49.99 This release focuses on the Nativity repertoire, extending from the early 17th century to the generation of J.S. Bach The compositions by

Praetorius, Selle, Tünder, Lubeck, Buxtehude, Scheidt, Hammerschmidt, Schütz and Bruhns tell the Christmas story with tenderness and joy.

Light of Gold: Cappella San Francisco ChristmasArtists: Ragnar Bohlin/Cappella SF Christmas. (1 CD) (Delos) DEL 3485 $15.49 On SaleSpanning more than a millennium, this holiday pro-gram from the Bay Area choir includes traditional seasonal standards, original compositions and ar-rangements from English and American composers.

Heinrich Schütz: WeihnachtshistorieArtists: Samann, Jantschek, Werneburg, Stosiek, Kunath, Poplutz; Hans-Christoph Rademann/Dresden Baroque Orch. & Chamber Choir (1 CD) (Carus) CRS 83257 $16.99 On SaleIn this tenth volume of

Schütz’s complete works the composer’s well-known Christmas History is supplemented with additional pieces for the Christmas season, includ-ing the Magnificat SWV 468.

Holiday Harmonies / Essential Voices USAWorks: Angels We Have Heard on High; O Holy Night; Silent Night; The Virgin’s Slumber Song; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Whispered and Re-vealed (Nico Muhly); Love Came Down (Jennifer Hig-don) Artists: Judith Clurman/Essential Voices USA. (1 CD) (Sono Luminus) SUIN 70003 $8.99 On SaleThis holiday disc includes premiere recordings of new vibrant arrangements of seasonal favorites and new works that were written especially for the disc by some of America’s finest composers.

Handel: Messiah / Hogwood [2 CDs +BR Audio]Artists: Christopher Hog-wood/Academy of Ancient Music; Choir of Christ Church Cathedral. Emma Kirkby; David Thomas; Paul Elliot; Judith Nelson (3 CD) (Decca)

.3 DEC B002298460 $43.99 Decca has gone back to the original tapes of this iconic ‘Messiah’ recording to make a definitive transfer at 24-bit / 96kHz, including it here both on 2 CDs and one High-Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-ray disc. “In Christopher Hogwood s hands, Messiah was no longer a ponderous and portentous work, but something tightly sprung which demanded your attention,” -BBC Music Magazine

J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Augér, SchreierArtists: Arleen Augér, Annelies Burmeister, Peter Schreier, Theo Adam. Martin Flamig/Dresden PO & Childrens choir (3 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 3 BLC 95019 $15.49 On SaleIn this classic recording, a traditional performance style gives full due to the jubilant character and the deep feeling of wonder about the mystery of the Nativitas.

Bach’s First Christmas at Leipzig / John ButtWorks: J.S. Bach: Cantata “Christen, ätzet diesen Tag,” BWV 63; Chorale preludes for organ; Magnificat, BWV 243a. Music of G. Gabrieli & Martin Luther Artists: John Butt/Dunedin Consort. Clare Wilkinson; Joanne Lunn;

Nicholas Mulroy; Matthew Brook; Julia Doyle. (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Linn Records) LINN 469 $19.99 Dunedin Consort recreates J.S. Bach’s first Christ-mas at Leipzig, 25 December 1723. This is the pre-miere recording of Bach’s Magnificat heard for the first time within its original liturgical context, along-side the beautiful Christmas Cantata, “Christen, ätzet diesen Tag.”

Agricola: ‘The Shepherds at the manger’Works: Johann Friedrich Agricola (1720-1774): Die Hirten bei der Krippe, Christ-mas Cantatas (3) Artists: Berit Solset, Myriam Arbouz, Nicholas Mulroy, Matthias Vieweg, Michael Alexander Willens/Kolner Akademie. (1

CD) (CPO ) CPO 777921 $15.49 On SaleCPO’s annual tradition of releasing freshly produced alternatives to Bach’s Christmas Oratorio just prior to Christmas continues with this release of three cantatas by the Bach pupil Johann Agricola (1720-74), who was also influenced by Hasse and Graun.

Joy & Gladness in AbundanceWorks by: Telemann, Bach, Franck, Vivaldi, Olssen, Altenburg, Monteverdi & Eyck Artists: Ulfert Smidt, organ; Ute Engelke, soprano; Elisabeth Schwanda, recorder (1 CD) (Rondeau Production) RDAU 6095 $16.99 On SaleThree musicians from Hanover explore the fasci-nation of Advent and Christmas in an unusual yet delightful musical setting - Intricate Music in compel-ling arrangements for soprano, recorder, and organ.

Christmas with the Linné Brass QuintetWorks: Sleigh Ride; Prepare the Way for the Lord; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Silent Night; A Carol Fantasy et al., plus works by Lowell Mason, Praetorius, John Francis Wade and more Artists:

Linné Brass Quintet (1 CD) (Swedish Society Discofil) SSD 1157 $18.99 Ever since its inception, the Linné Quintet has striven to renew the Swedish repertoire for brass quintet, having made about 40 premieres of Swedish music.

German A Capella Christmas Carols / NDR ChorWorks by: Michael Praetorius, Peter Cornelius , Johannes Brahms, Heinrich Kaminski, Alban Berg and many more Artists: Philipp Ahmann/NDR Chor. (1 CD) (C2 Hamburg) C2HM 2064 $19.99 Included in three different musical settings, the old hymn “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming)” shines like a beacon through this program of music from the eras of the Reformation up to and into the 20th century.

Respighi: Lauda perla Natività del Signore Works: Respighi: Lauda per la Natività del Signore; Heinrich Kaminski (1886-1946): Maria durch ein Dornwald ging; Morten Lauridsen (b.1943): O magnum mysterium; Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël; Günther Raphael (1903-1960): Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland; Jan Sandström (b.1954): Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen, and more Artists: Máris Sirmais/Polyphonia Antiqua; Berlin Radio Choir. Yeree Suh (Sop) (1 CD) (Carus) CRS 83473 $16.99 On Sale

Angels - Christmas with the Great Sopranos Artists: From Leontyne Price, Renata Tebalsi and Joan Sutherland through Kiri Te Kanawa and Barbara Bonney to Renée Fleming and Angela Gheorghiu, great sopranos past and present grace this thrilling program.

DEC B001207202 $16.98 Presenting the most beautiful melodies written for the holidays, sung by the most gorgeous voices, this generously filled CD includes everyone’s favorite songs, including “O Holy Night,” “Silent Night,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and much more.

❦Meditation / Elina Garanca, sopranoWorks: O Holy Night; Allegri: Miserere; Bizet: Agnus Dei; Caccini: Ave Maria; Gounod: Messe solennelle; Mascagni; Mozart; Puccini; Peteris Vasks Artists: Karel Mark/Saarbrücken Opera Chorus; Latvian Radio Choir (1 CD)

(Deutsche Grammophon) DGG B002132702 $17.48 On Sale“The program is exceptional from beginning to end; Garanca sings with beauty and sensitivity and Chichon leads impeccable performances of each piece.” -American Record Guide, January/February 2015

Karajan: The Christmas Album / Leontyne PriceWorks: Silent Night; Nutcracker, highlights; O Holy Night; Mozart: Ave verum corpus; O Tannenbaum et al. Artists: Leontyne Price; Herbert von Karajan/Berlin PO (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B002179802 $15.48For the first time, excerpts from the Maestro’s famous Christmas CD he recorded with the great American soprano Leontyne Price in 1961. Included are evocative photos from Herbert von Karajan’s snowy home in Anif, near Salzburg.

❦Christmas Lullabies & Carols for soprano & harpWorks by: Britten, Harold Darke (1888-1976); Michael Head; Carlos Salzédo; Marcel Tournier Artists: Judy Loman (Harp); Monica Whicher (Sop). (1 CD) (Naxos) NXS 8572510 $11.99 On Sale“[These lullabies and carols]

explore mostly the tender side of the season... I hung, wonder-struck, on every note and nuance the whole way through - and I think you will, too.” -A.R.G.

❦Traditional & Modern Carols / Higginbottom Works: Before dawn; Out of your sleep; What sweeter music can we bring; William Byrd: Gradualia; In the Bleak Midwinter, plus carols by Henry John Gauntlett; Franz Gruber; Holst; Howells; Joubert & Mendelssohn

Artists: Edward Higginbottom/New College Oxford Choir (1 CD) (Regis) REGS 1330 $16.99“Some of the best-known carols for full choir are sung with vigour, but never exaggerated...The pro-gram guarantees almost 80 minutes of exquisite singing.” -Music Web International

Christmas Daybreak / The CrossingWorks: MacMillan: Alpha and Omega; Benjamin C.S. Boyle: The Carols for Wintertide; Zachary Wadsworth: Gabriel’s Message; Works by Andrew Gant, Edwin Fissinger and Gabriel Jackson Artists: Donald Nally/Choir of St.

Paul’s Chruch Chestnut Hill; The Crossing (1 CD) (Innova) INNO 853 $13.99 On Sale“Two Philadelphia ensembles share the spotlight; the choir of Saint Paul’s and a chamber choir called The Crossing. Both are full of singers who know what they’re doing...” -ARG


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❦The Cambridge Singers Christmas Album Works by: Victoria; Handel; Kenneth Leighton; Britten; Sweelinck; John Tavener; Peter Warlock; Vaughan Wil-liams Artists: John Rutter/Cambridge Singers; City of London Sinfonia; Stephen Varcoe, baritone (1 CD) (Col-

legium) COL 512 $11.99 On Sale“There’s so much joy and beauty in these well-chosen, perfectly sung pieces that a simple nu-merical rating doesn’t do it justice. The sound is appropriately full, vibrant, clear, and dynamic. Add this to your list.” -Classics Today (10/10)

Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors, Artists: Alastair Willis/Nashville SO; George Mabry, Kevin Short, Kirsten Gunlogson, Bart LeFan (1 CD) (Naxos) NXS 8669019 $11.99 On SaleMenotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’, the first opera written for television, enjoys more than five hundred performances annually. Sung in English, brimming with tuneful melodies for both soloists and chorus, the opera is a humorous and poignant Christmas classic beloved by people of all ages.

❦Puer Natus Est: Tudor Music for Advent & ChristmasWorks by: William Byrd; John Sheppard; Thomas Tallis; John Taverner; Robert White Artists: Stile Anti-co (1 SA CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 807517 $19.99“Surely the pick of the new CDs for Christmas this year.” -The Observer “Stile Antico brings delicious balance and otherworldly beauty to this record-ing...” -New York Times

Christmas Carols of Vaughan Williams Works: Song of the Crib; The Salutation Carol; How far is it to Bethlehem; Hereford Carol; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night; On Christmas Day Artists: Owain A. Hughes/Cardiff Festival Choir. (1 CD) (Griffin)

GRI 4072 $13.99Ralph Vaughan Williams had a supreme gift for melody and harmonizing folk tunes and these tal-ents are brought together in this unique compilation.

❦Carols by Candlelight / Magdalen CollegeWorks by: J.S. Bach; Britten; Buxtehude; Byrd; John Gardner (1917-2011); Guerrero; William Mathias; Mendelssohn; Palestrina; Reger; Peter Warlock plus Chistmas Traditional. Artists: Bill Ives/Magdalen College Choir; Martin Ford (Organ). (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 907495 $19.99“[There are] just enough traditional favorites... to comfortably tie the familiar with the less-commonly heard pieces... Needless to say, this choir is al-ways a pleasure to hear.” ClassicsToday 10/10

Mysterious Nativity / Lés MetabolesWorks: Contemporary Christmas music for choir by Georgy Sviridov, Arvo Part, Dimitri Tchesnokov, Vytautas Miskinis, Alfred Schnittke Artists: Léo Warynski/Les Métaboles. (1 CD) (Brilliant Classics) BLC 95080 $8.99This release is a celebration of modern sacred music, much of it Russian or East-European in origin and all composed between 1983 and 2011.

❦Christmas / Voces8Works: We Three Kings; Once in Royal David’s City; Henryk Górecki: Totus tuus; At the Manger Mary Sings; Jesu, Swete Sone Dear; music of Mouton; Poulenc; Praetorius; Walton; Warlock et al. Artists: Voces8. (1 CD)

(Signum) SIG 291 $15.99 On Sale“The interesting arrangements and exquisite singing of Voces8 make ‘Christmas’ a very special album.” - Ballyk, HBDirect “They offer polished and well-nigh flawless singing.” -Music Web International

❦The Rose in the Middle of WinterWorks: Bob Chilcott (b.1955): Carols for Christ-mas Artists: Matthew Berry/Commotio. Richard Pearce, organ; Tanya Houghton, harp; Laurie Ash-worth, soprano (1 CD) (Naxos) NXS 8573159 $11.99 On Sale“Chilcott shares Rutter’s facility with melody...Chilcott’s music is often more demanding than Rutter’s, but that’s no problem for the excellent singers of Commotio, expertly conducted by Mat-thew Berry.” -BBC Music Magazine

❦Carols and Christmas Songs / Bryn TerfelArtists: John Scott Trotter/Caryl Parry Jones/Tecwyn Evans. Rolando Villazón (Tnr); Bryn Terfel (Bss Bar); Catrin Finch (Harp); Nigel Hopkins (Keyboards); Bing Crosby (Bar). (2 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

2 DGG B001491472 $17.48 On Sale“Terfel is great at the grand declamation of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and the ponderous sonority of “In The Bleak Midwinter”” -The Independent

In Terra Pax - A Christmas Anthem Works: Gerald Finzi: In Terra Pax; John Linton Gardner: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day; Holst: Christmas Day; Howells: Carol-Anthems; Joubert: There Is No Rose and works by John Rut-ter; Vaughan Williams; Peter Warlock, et al. Artists: Hilary Davan Wetton/The City of London Choir & soloists(1 CD) (Naxos (USA) NXS 8572102 $11.99 On SaleThe nostalgic mood of Howells’s evergreen carol-anthems is echoed in Finzi’s ‘In terra pax’, which recalls the pealing of bells at midnight on a frosty Christmas Eve.

❦Our Heart’s Joy: A Chanticleer ChristmasArtists: Chanticleer (1 CD) (Mesa Blue Moon) MSBM 2093 $16.98 A Chanticleer Christmas features the ensemble in its natural a cappella setting. Here they offer unforgettable renditions of “The First Nowell”, “Away in a Manger” and “O Holy Night” as well as a new Live recording of their signature song, the Biebl “Ave Maria”.

As It Fell on A Holie Eve: Early English Christmas MusicWorks: Anonymous: Eliza-bethan Dance Suite, plus music by John Bull, William Byrd, Antony Holborne, To-bias Hume, Thomas Morley, Thomas Ravenscroft Artists: Parthenia Viol Consort; Juli-

anne Baird (Sop). (1 CD) (MSR Classics) MSR 1365 $13.99 Julianne Baird and the viol consort, Parthenia, offer an exquisite program of Christmas music as it might have been performed in the time of Elizabeth I.

❦Navidad: Christmas Music of Latin America & Spain / Toronto ConsortWorks by: Juan de Araujo; Juan García de Zéspedes; Francisco Escalada; Gaspar Fernandes; Francisco Guer-rero; Diego Ortiz; Antonio de Salazar; Gaspar Sanz Art-ists: Toronto Consort (1 CD)

(Marquis Classic) MQCL 81435 $16.99 Villancicos and dances from 16th and 17th-century Latin America and Spain. “This band has such an infectious time doing what it does so well, I just sit and smile.” -The Globe and Mail

❦Morten Lauridsen: O magnum MysteriumWorks: Morten Lauridsen (1943 - ): Les chansons des roses; Lux aeterna; Madrigali, 6 Fire Songs on Italian Renaissance poems; Mid-Winter Songs (5); O magnum mysterium. Artists: Noel Edison/Elora Festival Singers. Leslie De’Ath (Pno). (1 CD) (Naxos (USA) NXS 8559304 $11.99 On Sale“...You can find several other recordings of [Mid-Winter Songs] from very fine choirs, none surpasses this virtuosic performance... Highly recommended.” - Classics Today (10/10)

❦Sir Thomas Beecham conducts Eugene Goossens’ arrangement of Messiah [3 CDs]

Beecham was unapologetic in his determination to mold Handel’s Messiah into a thrilling experience, regardless of considerations of authenticity. With the addition of trombones, tuba, triangle, and cymbals, the

result is an overwhelming experience! Make no mistake: in the hands of Beecham, this is not a baroque piece! 3 RCA 61266 $17.99

❦A Winter’s Light - A Christmas Collection Artists: Jeremy Backhouse/Vasari Singers. Martin Ford (Organ); Fiona McWilliams (sop) (1 CD) (Naxos) NXS 8573030 $11.99 On Sale“This is a handsome Christmas anthology that has something for everyone... It’s all well recorded, and the booklet contains everything it should, in-cluding translations.” -American Record Guide

❦A Christmas Festival / John RutterWorks: Traditional carols & orchestral pieces including De-lius’ “Sleigh Ride”, “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”, “Mary’s Boy Child”, “The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy”, and works & arrangements by John Rutter. Artists: John Rutter/Cam-

bridge Singers, Royal PO; Farnham Youth Choir (1 CD) (Collegium) COL 133 $15.49 On Sale“For those waiting for a new Rutter release, this collection is well worth the wait and no doubt, it will be beloved for years to come.”-Customer Review

Christmas Night - Carols of the NativityWorks: Favorites & less known fare including Christmas Night, In the bleak mid-winter, Cherry Tree Carol, O Tannenboum, A Virgin most pure, Away in a manger, and much more! Artists: John Rutter/Cambridge Singers (1 CD) (Collegium) COL 106 $15.49 On Sale“For me, there is no other CD of Christmas music that captures the spirit of the holiday season like this one does. The arrangements are simple and the singing is divine.” - Paul Ballyk, HBDirect

❦Colors Of Christmas / The Bach ChoirWorks: O Holy Night; Sleigh Ride; What Is This Lovely Fragrance?; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Britten: Friday Afternooons; In dulci jubilo; Silent Night, plus works by Rutter Mel Tormé, et al. Artists: John Rutter/The

Bach Choir; Royal PO. John Birch (Organ); (1 CD) (Decca) DEC B001609202 $17.48 On Sale“If you believe that Christmas music should have a warm, comfortable feel, then this CD will fit the bill perfectly...” -Gramophone Magazine

❦The John Rutter Christmas Album Artists: John Rutter/Cambridge Singers; City of London Sinfonia. Stephen Varcoe; Gerald Finley (1 CD) (Collegium) . COL 510 $11.99 On Sale“Among the 23 pieces heard here is Rutter’s masterpiece,

What Sweeter Music... sounding even more glori-ous than ever.” -Classics Today (10/10)


❦Stephen Kovacevich: The Complete Philips Recordings [25 CDs]This 25-CD Limited Edition box set includes the complete recorded legacy of Stephen Kovacev-ich for the Philips label. It includes his acclaimed interpretations of works by Beethoven, Bartók, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Dvorák, Grieg, Mozart, Schumann and Stravinsky. (25 CD) (Decca) 25 DEC B002369302 $81.98 On Sale“If performers or re-creators divide into the serious and the frivolous, into visionaries rather than enter-tainers, then Kovacevich falls unmistakably into the first category... few more deeply gratifying album reissues have ever come my way.” -Gramophone

Radu Lupu: Complete Recordings [28 CDs] Works: Solo works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms plus complete duets with Perahia, Barenboim & Chung Artists: Radu Lupu, piano (28 CD) (Decca) DEC B002402202 $75.98

Brahms: Complete Orchestral Music [7 CDs]Artists: Leonidas Kavikos, violin; Vadimi Repin, violin; Truls Mork, cello; Nelson Freire, piano. Riccardo Chailly/Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. (7 CD) (Decca) DEC B002405502 $43.99 Chailly’s recordings of the Brahms’ Symphonies won

a Gramophone Record of the Year Award in 2014. In addition to the symphonies, the set includes the best-selling Violin Concerto (Kavakos), celebrated Piano Concertos (Freire) and Concerto for Violin & Cello (Repin/Mørk).

Fretwork plays Johann Sebastian Bach [3 CDs]Works: A collection of three albums, Alio modo, The Art of Fugue & The Goldberg Variations Artists: Fretwork. (3 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) 3 HAR 2908742 $26.99 This specially priced set brings together three previously released recordings of music of J.S. Bach as performed by the acclaimed English viol consort Fretwork.

❦Robert Casadesus Plays Mozart [5 CDs]Works: Mozart - Piano Con-certo nos 12, 15, 17, 21-24, 26-27; Concertos for 2 and for 3 Pianos Artists: Robert Casadesus, piano; George Szell/Cleveland Orch.; Co-lumbia SO; Eugene Orman-dy/Philadelphia Orch.

SBMG 88697808372 $15.99 “Ormandy, always a sympathetic accompanist, draws fine playing from the Philadelphia Orchestra, especially from the woodwinds” -Customer Review

The Early Placido Domingo [5 CDs]Works: Arias by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Massenet, Mascagni, Leoncavallo, Bellini et al. Artists: Placi-do Domingo, tenor SBMG 88691975792 $15.99 “Quite remarkable to hear the consistency of Domingo’s instantly recognizable and thrilling sound from the beginning of his recording career.”

❦Debussy: Complete Solo Piano Works [4 CDs]Artists: Paul Crossley, piano

SBMG 88691930732 $13.99“The harmonies and textures here are warm and the engineering is close and enfolding.” -Customer Review

❦Erich Leinsdorf Conducts Prokofiev [6 CD]Works: Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 2, 3, 5 & 6; Piano Concertos 1-5; Violin Concertos; Romeo & Juliet. Artists: John Browning, piano (6 CD) (RCA)

6 RCA 88697809452 $24.99 “The “brilliant, atmospheric sound of Boston vin-tage” is preserved in Leinsdorf’s famous Prokofiev cycle from the 1960s...” -Gramophone

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“...few more deeply gratifying album reissues have ever come my way.”

Decca proudly presents the entire recorded legacy of Radu Lupu! Included are his two records with Murray Perahia (CBS), two albums of Schubert Lieder with Barbara Hendricks (EMI), and a disc of pieces for four hands by Schubert with Daniel Barenboim (Teldec).

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas / Maurizio Pollini [8 CDs] Maurizio Pollini’s Beethoven Sonatas cycle has reached completion after nearly 40 years. The Beethoven cycle began in June 1975 with opp. 109 and 110, and reached completion this year with the final CD, of the three sonatas op. 31 and the two of op. 49. This latter recording will appear as

a single CD simultaneously with the box set. This is the first Beethoven cycle on DG since those of Barenboim and Giles in the 1980s. “He is a

towering musical presence” - Gramophone (avail. 2/24) (8 CDs) 8 DGG B002235002 $34.98

Georg Solti’s Iconic ‘Ring’ with the Vienna Philharmonic / [16 CDs or 1 Blu-ray Audio]Decca’s landmark recording of Wagner’s ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’ is the most celebrated classical recording in history. The combination of Sir Georg Solti and the Vienna Philharmonic with an international cast of the

greatest Wagnerian singers of the time resulted in the definitive recording. The recording is available in two formats, and both are definitive, high bit-depth transfers. The CD version includes Deryck Cooke’s ‘An Introduction to Der Ring Des

Nibelungen’ and a CDRom of the complete libretto. The Blu-ray Audio version (no video content) includes a Deluxe 300-page hard-back book in black and gold foil with the complete

libretti in original German with English translation. (Decca) . (16 CD + CDRom) 17 DEC B002330102 $48.99 (1 Blu-ray Audio) DEC B002236146 $65.98

Original Album Classics / John Williams [5 CDs]You’ll hear hours and hours of beauty and technical brilliance as you listen to these albums: John Williams Plays Spanish Music; John Williams Plays Two Guitar Concertos; Julian & John, Duo-Paganini & Gi-uliani and Rodrigo/Villa-Lobos

(which features his famed performances of Concerto de Aranjuez and Concerto for Guita and Small Or-chestra)! Artists: John Williams, guitar with Daniel Barenboim, Itzhak Perlman and Julian Bream. (5 CD) (Sony Classical) 5 SNYC 561662 $17.99

Itzhak Perlman: Concertos, Sonatas and More [9 CDs]Works: Concertos by J.S. Bach, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Prokofiev; Violin Sonatas by Leclair, Brahms, Prokofiev, Handel, Hindemith; Lalo: Symphonie espagnole; Mozart: Duos for violin & viola. Works by Paganini, Ben-Haim, Bloch, Giuliani et al. Artists: Zubin Mehta; Erich Leinsdorf; André Previn (9 CDs) SBMG 88765438882 $21.99“Wonderful performances and excellent sound quality. I suggest buying this set before it’s gone.” -Customer Review

❦Foerster: ‘Dreams, Memories & Impressions’ Works: Josef Foerster (1859-1951): The complete music for solo piano Artists: Patricia Goodson, piano (4 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 4 BLC 9283 $19.99“Listen as melody and harmony meld in Foerster’s charming and slightly melancholic music. Its gorgeous stuff... Titled Dreams, Memories and Impressions, this is a significant addition to the CD catalog and should not be overlooked.” - Paul Ballyk, ExpeditionAudio.com

Mozart: Complete Symphonies / Levine [11 CDs]Artists: James Levine/Vienna PO (11 CD) (DG) 11 DGG B002244502 $34.98 An epoch-making set, reissued for the first time in a quarter century. This is the first (and still only) recording of the complete Mozart

symphonies by the VPO.

❦Late Romantic Masterpieces / Munch [7 CDs]Works: Wagner, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Mahler et al. Artists: Farrell, Forrester, Szeryng, Charles Munch/Boston SO. (7 CD) (RCA) 7 RCA 88697899792 $25.99 “...But I’ve written far more than necessary; all this review really had to say was, ‘Don’t live without this!’” -A.R.G.

❦Emanuel Ax Plays Haydn [4 CDs]Works: Haydn: Sonatas nos 29, 31-35, 38, 47, 49, 53, 58-60; Concertos Hob. XVIII: 3, 4, 11 Artists: Emanuel Ax, piano; Franz Liszt CO. (4 CD) (Sony/BMG) 4 SBMG 88765440182 $12.99“The music making here is excellent, the instru-ment feels naturally placed and this recording makes a welcome addition to this under recorded repertoire.” -Customer Review

The Complete Broadway Musicals of Rodgers & HammersteinWorks: Oklahoma! (1979); Carousel (1965); State Fair (1996); Allegro (2008); South Pacific (1949); The King and I (1977); Me & Juliet (1953); Pipe Dream (1955); Cinder-ella (1956); Flower Drum

Song (1958); The Sound of Music (1959)1. OKLA-HOMA! Broadway Revival Cast Recording (1979) Artists: artists (12 CD) (Sony Classical) 12 SNYC 88725416962 $68.99 On SaleThis deluxe set contains 12 CDs, packaged in sleeves with the original cover art, and a lavish 12” x 12” 100-page book with essays on each show and rare production and behind-the-scenes photos.

❦Fritz Reiner Conducts Richard Strauss [5 CD]Works: R. Strauss: Zarathustra, Don Quixote, Don Juan, Elektra, Rosenkavalier & Salome highlights et al. Artists: Fritz Reiner/Chicago SO. (5 CD) (RCA) 5 RCA 88697686992 $21.99 On Sale“This represents the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at its peak, and Reiner had no peer as a conductor of the orchestral music of Richard Strauss.” -Fanfare

❦Wagner: Ring des Nibelungen [14 CDs]Artists: Marek Janowski/Staatskapelle Dresden. Kollo, Adam, Schreier, Nimsgern, Minton, Popp, 14 SNYC 88725462232 Only $25.49 On Sale“The full panoply of Wagner’s orchestra positively blooms in this warm, spacious acoustic environ-ment and the Dresden Staatskapelle plays mag-nificently... musically perceptive and deeply felt performances” -New York Magazine


Boxed Sets


Stravinsky: Complete Edition [30 CDs]Artists: Leonard Bernstein,

James Levine, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Maurizio Pollini, Gennady Rozhdhestvensky, Mikhail Pletnev, Kent Nagano, Charles Mackerras, Rafael Kubelík

Pietro Antonio Locatelli Complete Edition [21 CDs]Artists: Jed Wentz, (flute)/Musica Ad Rhenum; Igor Ruhadze (violin)/Ensemble Violini Capricciosi. (21 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 21 BLC 94358 $66.99 This release is the first and only Complete Locatelli Edi-

tion ever! Locatelli (1695-1764) composed in the tradition of the Italian Baroque, in the well-known forms of the concerto grosso, solo concerto, and trio sonata. Locatelli’s style is inventive, flamboy-ant, and extremely virtuosic.

❦Great Russian String Quartets [6 CDs]Works: Quartets by Borodin, Glazunov, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich Artists: American Quartet; Borodin Quartet; Shostakovich Quartet. (6 CD) (Musical Concepts) 6 MSLC 6006 $26.99 On Sale“Their earlier recordings (as here) are unassailable recommendations. Look no further.” -Penguin Guide

Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Bks 1 & 2 / Gulda Artists: Friederich Gulda, piano (4 CD) (MPS Records) 4 MPSR 0300650 $29.99 Friedrich Gulda recorded Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier in the yeras of 1972-1973. This was the high-and endpoint of the collaboarton

between Gulda and the German “sound-sorcerer” Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer. A Steinway Grand Imperial was brought into the MPS stuido specifically for Gulda’s use and were placed to his exact specifications so the piano’s sonority could be optimally captured. This new release appears on the anniversary of the painist’s 85th birthday.

Telemann: The Complete Wind Concertos [8 CDs]Artists: Michael Schneider/Camerata Koln; La Stagione Frankfurt. (8 CD) (CPO ) 8 CPO 777939 $66.99 Telemann’s concertos exhibit a wealth of varied (and often unusual) ensemble formations, concerto practices and forms; delving into this finely sensi-tive music will reward listeners richly.

Beethoven: 9 Symphonies / Montreal SO, NaganoArtists: Kent Nagano/Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal. (6 CD) (Analekta) 6 ANA 291505 $38.99

DGG B002398272 $167.99 DG releases the first edition ever of Stravinsky’s complete works with this Limited Edition, 30-CD box set and 150 page booklet.

Mercury Living Presence, Volume IIIThe final release, completing the transfer to CD [53 CDs]

This landmark release marks the point at which the entire Mercury Living Presence catalog, as remastered by the original recording producers in

the 1990s, is available in physical form. In addition, Decca presents 10 albums that have never before been on

CD, mixed down, restored and remastered from fragile tapes, to allow the fullest possible appreciation of this landmark label. The booklet includes the detail about

the recording, engineers and producers, microphones, tapes, dates and locations.

For complete contents details, visit hbdirect.com. (Volume 3) 53 DEC B002275902 $179.98 On Sale(Volume 2) 55 DEC B001831802 $135.98 On Sale(Volume 1) 51 DEC B001653302 $179.98 On Sale

The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra The Complete Sony Recordings [47 CDs]Originally released between 1989 and 1998, the recordings of Tafelmusik’s Baroque and Classical repertoire are here being issued together in a single Sony Classical box set. Founded in 1979, the Toronto-based ensemble won the 1996 Echo Klassik (Germany’s highest recording accolade) for “Best Orchestra of the Year” as well as nine Canadian JUNO Awards, “Recording of the Month” in BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone Award nomination and “Editor’s Choice”, and France’s Diapason d’Or and CHOC de Monde de La Musique. Gramophone Magazine named it as “one of the world’s top baroque orchestras.” (47 CD) (Sony / RCA) 47 SBMG 88875030622 $65.99

RCA Living Stereo Collections [60 CDs each]Volumes 1 and 2The Living Stereo Collections,

Volumes 1 and 2 have remained consistent best-

sellers for HBDirect ever since each was released. The stunning quality of the sound

makes these recordings an important part of audiophile history. The two 60 CD box

sets offer performances by Vladimir Horowitz, Byron Janis, Arthur Rubinstein, Fritz Reiner, Erich Leinsdorf, Arthur Fiedler, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and many more. (60 CD) (RCA Records) (Volume 1) 60 RCA 887654149725 $118.99. (Volume 2) 60 SBMG 88843003502 $118.99

Argerich & Abbado: The Concerto Recordings Works: Concertos by Pro-kofiev, Ravel, Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, & Mozart Artists: Claudio Ab-bado/Berlin PO; LSO; Mahler CO; Orch. Mozart. 5 DGG B002250602 $25.98 With this special edition DG

pays tribute to an extraordinary musical partner-ship. The 5-CD box set collects all of the concerto recordings made by pianist Martha Argerich with conductor Claudio Abbado over more than 45 years.

50 Great Arias / Jonas Kaufmann, tenor [4 CDs]“No German tenor since Fritz Wunderlich has such a succulent Italianate tone... Yet Kaufmann is no Wunderlich sound-alike. While his free-ringing high notes have a comparable visceral excitement, his

timbre is a notch duskier and more baritonal, with more heft in the middle and lower registers. He is also a scrupulous and sensitive musician...” -The Daily Telegraph

CD 1: Romantic Arias CD 2: Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven & Wagner CD 3: Verismo Arias CD 4: Wagner 4 DEC B002153502 $34.98

Beaux Arts Trio - The Complete Philips RecordingsThis special 60-CD limited edition box set includes the Beaux Arts Trio’s extensive discography on Philips Clas-sics and encompasses almost the entire piano trio literature . The set includes the complete

piano trios of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel,

Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Chop-ing, Tchaikovsky, Arensky, Dvorak, Ravel, Rach-maninov plus piano quartets of Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Fauré, Dvoark and much more. “Among the world s piano trios, there is none better.” --Time Magazine 60 DEC B002341702 $156.99 On Sale

❦Bruno Walter Conducts Mahler [7 CDs]Works: Mahler: Symphonies nos 1, 2, 4, 5 & 9; Das Lied von der Erde, Lieder Artists: Bruno Walter/Columbia Symphony Orchestra; New York Philharmonic. (7 CD) (Sony) 7 SNYC 88691920102

$21.99 On Sale“This set belongs in the Classical Hall of Fame. If these performances aren’t already a part of your aural museum, this is the perfect opportunity to discover them.” -Fanfare

❦Glazunov: Complete Symphonies [4 CDs]Works: Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936): Concert Waltz no 1; Symphonies nos 1 - 5 Artists: Vladimir Fedoseyev/Tchaikovsky SO of Moscow Radio. (4 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 4 BLC 94719 $19.99 “Fedoseyev’s performance is fine. The recorded sound is OK. The music shines through, as does the fairly high quality of the orchestra’s playing.” ARG

❦Slatkin Conducts Tchaikovsky Ballets [6 CDs]Works: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker; The Sleeping Beauty; Swan Lake Artists: Leonard Slatkin/Saint Louis SO. (6 CD) (Sony/BMG)

6 SBMG 88691920082 $13.99“...The result is highly impressive music-making, brilliantly recorded with clarity and transparency that reveal many details of orchestration often blurred in other recordings.” -Customer Review

Scriabin: The Complete Works [18 CDs]Artists: Aimard, Ashkenazy, Fergus-Thompson, Gergiev, Grosvenor, Horowitz, Kissin,

Lisitsa, Pogorelich, Richter, Szidon, Trifonov Maazel (18 CD) 18 DEC B002280502 $59.98 On SaleWith material drawn prin-cipally from Decca’s distin-

guished catalogue, this set also contains no fewer than 64 tracks newly

recorded by Vladimir Ashkenazy and Valentina Lis-itsa especially for this set!

Eugene Ormandy Conducts 20th Century ClassicsWorks by: Debussy, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Falla, Rodrigo, Holst, Elgar, Britten, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Bartok, Berg, Orff, Ives, Sibelius, Afaven et al. Artists: Eugene Ormandy/Philadelphia Orch. (12 CD) (Sony Classical) 12 SNYC 88725417202 $29.99 On SaleEugene Ormandy had a very large repertoire, but he was at his best in Russian music, particularly Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, and Shosta-kovich. He was also a very fine Sibelius conductor.


Boxed Sets


Sir Simon Rattle: The CBSO Years [52 CDs]

Simon Rattle made 69 record-ings for EMI with the City

of Birmingham Sympho-ny Orchestra between 1980 and 1998. This box brings together that recorded legacy, which

includes pieces by composers pivotal to his work, such as Mahler, Sibelius and Szy-manowski, as well as some of the new compositions he championed — music by Nicholas Maw, Mark Anthony Turnage and Thomas Adès. (52 CD) (War-ner Classics) 52 WRNC 552758 $114.99

Perlman: Complete Warner Recordings [77 CDs]Artists: Itzhak Perlman,

violin with Martha Argerich, Vladimir Ashkenazy,

Daniel Barenboim, Plácido Domingo, Yo-Ma, Zubin

Mehta, Seiji Ozawa, Pinchas Zukerman et al. (77 CD) (Warner Classics)

77 WRNC 552439 $263.48To celebrate Perlman’s birthday in September 2015, Warner Classics has released ‘Itzhak Perlman — The Complete Warner Recordings’, a set which contains all the recordings he made for EMI Classics (his principal label) and also for Teldec — including some previously unreleased recordings.

Henri Dutilleux: Centenary Edition [7 CDs]Works: Orchestral, chamber, vocal & solo piano works Artists: Rostropovich, Tatzlaff, Upshaw, Fleming, Queffélec, Pahud et al. Esa-Pekka Salonen/French Radio PO; Seiji Ozawa/Boston SO; French Nat’l Orch.; Charles Munch/Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux; Paavo Jarvi/Orchestre de Paris (7 CD) 7 WRNC 553029 $31.99

Jean Sibelius: Historical Recordings and Rarities, 1928-1948 [7 CDs]Artists: Jean Sibelius/Finnish Radio Orch.; Thomas Beecham/Royal PO; Georg Schneevoigt/Helsinki Philharmonic; Serge Koussevitzky/BBC SO; Robert Kajanus/London SO; Royal Philharmonic Society; Armas Järnefelt/Stockholm Opera Orch.; Adrian Boult/BBC Sym.Orch. 7 WRNC 552772 $24.99

Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios (9) [4 CDs] Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete music for Piano Trio Artists: Vladimir Ashkenazy (Pno); Itzhak Perlman (Vln); Lynn Harrell (Clo). (4 CD) (Warner Classics) 4 WRNC 552369 $23.99

50 Most Beautiful Classical PiecesWorks by: Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Dvorak, Grieg, Handel, Mozart et al. Artists: Pires, Previn, Rattle, Vengerov et al. (3 CD) (Warner Classics) 3 WRNC 553009 $18.99

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❦Pacifica Quartet plays Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Miaskovsky, Weinberg & Schnittke [8 CDs]

Works: The Complete String Quartets by Dmitri Shosta-kovich; Quartets of Mias-kovsky, Prokofiev, Weinberg & Schnittke Artists: Pacifica String Quartet. (8 CD) (Ce-dille) 8 CDL 1003 $31.99 “Electrifying interpretations.”

(New York Times, Vol. 1) “... the Pacifica’s Shosta-kovich cycle already is shaping up as definitive.” (The Classical Review, Vol. 2) “... the series “is turning out to be one of the most riveting of recent years...” (BBC Music, Vol. 3)

❦Kubelik conducts Great Symphonies [7 CDs]Works: Mozart: nos 35, 36, 38-41; Schumann: nos 1-4; Bruckner: nos 3-4 Artists: Rafael Kubelik/Bavarian RSO. (7 CD) (Sony/BMG) 7 SBMG 88697884112 $15.99 On Sale“Kubelik is largely forgotten,

except for his Dvorak and Smetana recordings, but his Brahms, Schumann and Bruckner are all very worthwhile.” - A.R.G.

Biber ‘Sacred and Profane’ [7 CDs]Works: Heinrich Ignz Franz von Biber: Masses; Requiem; Rosary Sonatas; Passacaglia for solo violin; Mensa Sonora; Partias Artists: Reinhard Goebel/Musica Antiqua Koln; Paul McCreesh/Ga-brieli Consort & Players (Deutsche Grammophon) (7 CDs) DGG B001923602 $32.98 On Sale

❦Mozart: Complete String Quartets [8 CDs]Works: Mozart: Complete String Quartets Artists: Quartetto Italiano. (8 CD) (Decca) 8 DEC B001925802 $32.98 On Sale“They hold a very special place in the Mozartian discography.” -The Penguin Guide

The Berlin Philharmonic Plays Mozart [7 CDs]Works: Mozart: Symphonies nos 23, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41; Serenades, Sinfonia Concertante Artists: Zubin Mehta; Carlo Maria Giulini; Claudio Abbado/Berlin Philharmonic. (7 CD) (Sony/BMG) 7 SBMG 88697761522 $15.99

❦Richard Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen / Clemens Krauss [Bayreuth 1953]

Artists: Hotter, Fischer-Dieskau, Greindl, Varnay, Windgassen, Varnay. Clem-ens Krauss/Bayreuth Festival Chorus; Bayreuth Festival Orch. (14 CD) (Opera d’Oro) 14 ODO 1504 $64.49 “I will proceed to proclaim

the 1953 Bayreuth Festival Ring conducted by Clemens Krauss the best on records ... The sound [is] remarkably solid and natural for a live recording of that era...” -New York Times

Haydn: Complete Masses; Stabat Mater [8 CDs]Artists: Judith Nelson, Martyn Hill, Emma Kirkby, Margaret Cable, David Thomas; Simon Preston/Choir of Christ Church Cathedral; Christopher Hogwood/Academy of St Martin in the Fields; Choir of St. John’s College; George Guest/Acad-emy of Ancient Music (8 CD) (Decca) 8 DEC B002260302 $30.98

Toscanini Conducts Wagner [5 CDs]Works: Wagner: Orchestral Preludes, Interludes and Arias from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg; Die Walküre; Faust Overture; Götterdämmerung; Lohengrin; Parsifal. Artists: Arturo Toscanini. Lauritz Melchior (Tnr); Helen Traubel (Sop). (5 CD) (RCA) 5 RCA 88765411932 $23.99 On Sale‘Arturo Toscanini Conducts Wagner’ gathers together on five CDs the very best of Toscanini’s Wagner performances with the NBC Symphony Orchestra.

❦Daniel Barenboim conducts Schubert [5 CDs]Works: Schubert: The 8 Symphonies, Rosamunde highlights Artists: Daniel Barenboim/Berlin PO. (5 CD) (Sony / RCA) 5 SBMG 88697686162 $15.99“I find these new remasterings to be much improved over

the original issues. Barenboim gets such sumptuous sound from the Berliners.” -Customer Review

❦Igor Stravinsky conducts Stravinsky [7 CDs]Works: Stravinsky: Apollon musagete; Agon; Jeu de cartes; Scenes de ballet; Le Baiser de la fée; Pulcinella; Orpheus; Concert Suites to Petrushka, Pulcinella, Firebird; Les Noces; Rite of Spring; Pe-trushka & more! Artists: Igor Stravinsky/Cleveland Orch.; CBC SO; Chicago SO; Columbia Orch. (7 CD) (Sony) 7 SNYC 88697884142 $21.99 On Sale

Penderecki conducts Penderecki [10 CDs]Works: Krzysztof Pen-derecki: The Complete Symphonies (Nos. 1-8) Art-ists: Krzysztof Penderecki/The Polish Sinfonia Iuventis Orch.; Violetta Bielecka/The Choir of the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic in Bialys-

tok. (10 CD) (Dux (Poland) 10 DUX 947 $38.99 In celebration of the composer’s 80th birthday, DUX Recordings presents, for the first time in a box set, the complete symphonies as conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki himself.

The Franz Schubert Edition [69 CDs]Works: The symphonies piano sonatas, chamber music, stage works, sacred choral music, songs and part songs for chorus. (69 CD) (Brilliant) 69 BLC 94870 $138.99The most comprehensive Schubert Edition ever!A celebration of the Viennese genius, from the morbid skeletal melodies of Winterreise to the grand structures of the jubilant 9th symphony. Wagner at the Met, 1935 - 1967 [25 CDs]

‘Wagner at The Met’ is the first authorized release of Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpieces, including the complete Ring Cycle, captured live in historic broadcasts from The Metropolitan Opera. (Sony Classics)

25 SNYC 88765427172 $45.99 On Sale

Verdi at the Met, classic live performances from 1935 - 1967 [20 CDs]Featuring some of the best-loved voices and con-ductors of the twentieth century, these historic radio broadcasts, restored and remastered, bring these great interpretations of Verdi’s masterpieces back to life and are available for the first time. (20 CD) (RCA) 20 SNYC 88883721202 $68.99 On Sale

The Decca Sound - The Analogue Years [54 CDs] The Analogue Years presents a 50-Album overview across 54CDs, in original jackets, of the celebrated internatinoal recordings that emerged from the London- based record label in that pre-digital era. Includes Decca’s first Stereo recordings (1954) and special bonus disc of MONO versions. Many albums include generous fillers. Original cover art used for each sleeve. Release Date: 2013-11-1 (54 CD) (Decca) 54 DEC B001934702 $135.98 On Sale

Also Available: The Decca Sound - The Mono Years [53 CDs] 53 DEC B002280602 $179.99 On Sale

Sviatoslav Richter: Complete Decca, Philips & Deutsche Grammophon Recordings [51 CDsArtists: Sviatoslav Richter, piano; Rostropovich, Karajan, Britten, Fischer-

Dieskau, Borodin Quartet et al. Kirill Kondrashin/London SO; Herbert von Karajan/Vienna PO; Benjamin Britten/English CO; Borodin Quartet (51 CD)

(Decca) 51 DEC B002236002 $126.98 On SaleMany historians consider Sviatoslav Richter to be the greatest pianist of the 20th

century. His enormous recorded legacy hides hundreds of treasures, many of which are included in this beautiful 51-CD set.


New and Best-Selling ‘White Boxes’24-bit high resolution audioTwo Bargain Priced Sets of Great Pianism Drawn from the worldwide holdings of Sony Classical Music and re-mastered in 24bit High Resolution Audio, these smart, desirable and collectible German pressed import editions offer many of the finest, most sought-after recordings in the classical discography.

Best Selling

New TitlesPierre Boulez conducts Ravel [5 CDs]

Artists: Philippe Entremont, piano; Jill Gomez, soprano; Jessye Norman, soprano; José van Dam, baritone.Ormandy/Philadelphia Orch.; Pierre Boulez/BBC SO; Camerata Singers; Cleveland Orch.; Ensemble Intercontem-

porain; New York PO 5 SBMG 88875108732 $22.99 Pierre Boulez conducts works by Ravel - includes the French composer’s Piano Concerti, Daphnis et Chloé suite, Pavane pour une infante défunte and more, with the orchestras New York, Philadelphia and Cleveland.

Bruno Walter conducts Beethoven [7 CDs]Works: Beethoven: Sym-phonies 1-9; Violin Concerto; Leonore II, overture. Plus: Bruno Walter in rehearsal Artists: Bruno Walter/Co-lumbia SO 7 SBMG 88875123912 $23.99 Bruno Walter’s recordings

of Beethoven with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra are some of the most important the orchestra made and highly regarded for Walter’s interpretations of Beethoven’s music.

Hilary Hahn: Complete Sony Recordings [5 CDs]Works: Concertos by Beethoven, Barber, Edgar Meyer, Stravinsky, Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, Brahms Artists: Hilary Hahn, violin; David Zinman/Baltimore SO 5 SBMG 88875126182 $22.99 This 5 CD box set presents the complete set of internationally acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn’s recordings for Sony, including the violin concerto written specially for Hahn by Edgar Meyer.

Stravinsky conducts Stravinsky [3 CDs]Works: Stravinsky: The sym-phonies & concertos, includ-ing Symphony of Psalms, Sym-phony in C & Symphony in 3 movements; ‘Dumbarton Oaks’, Violin Concerto in D, Concerto in D for string orchestra, Ebony Concerto and more Artists:

Benny Goodman, clarinet; Philippe Entremont, piano; Charles Rosen, piano; Isaac Stern, violin. Igor Stravinsky/CBC SO; Columbia SO 3 SBMG 88875126242 $18.99 Hearing one of the biggest and most-influential names in 20th century music conduct their own music provides fascinating interpretive insights.

Sir Colin Davis conducts Schubert [4 CDs]Works: Schubert, the complete symphonies Artists: Colin Davis/Staatskapelle Dresden. (4 CD) (Sony / RCA) 4 SBMG 88875127062 $21.99With all 9 of Franz Schubert’s symphonies, this 4 CD box set presents a fantastic collection of Sir Colin Davis’ work with the Staatskapelle Dresden, where he was appointed honorary conductor (Ehrendirigent) in 1990, the first in the orchestra’s 460-year-history.

❦Bach: Sacred Choral Works / Helmuth Rilling [10 CDs]Works: J.S. Bach: Christ-mas Oratorio; St. Matthew Passion; St. John Passion; Mass in B minorSBMG 88697687172 $22.99“[Helmuth Rilling] conducts, as he has throughout his career, with expression,

warmth, and an obvious love for the music, so the better the work the more impressive his skills.” -Fanfare

❦Claudio Abbado Conducts Tchaikovsky [6 CDs]Works: Tchaikovsky - Symphonies nos 1-6; The Tempest; ‘1812’ Overture; Romeo and Juliet Artists: Claudio Abbado/Chicago SO. (6 CD) (Sony/BMG) 6 SBMG 88697836722 $15.99“Do not be misled [by the pricing], these are truly great recordings - sonically excellent - and the inter-pretations are superb.” -A.R.G.

❦Arthur Rubinstein Plays Chopin [10 CDs]Works: Chopin - Sonatas, Waltzes, Nocturnes, Mazurkas, Préludes, Concertos et al. Artists: Arthur Rubinstein, piano (10 CD) (Sony/BMG) 10 SBMG 88697687122 $22.99 “[Rubinstein’s playing] is

sturdy but elegant, completely fresh and inspired, splashed with poetic touches but also having plen-ty of muscle in the virtuoso passages.” -A.R.G.

Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 [9 CDs]Kurt Masur/Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (9 CD) (Sony / RCA) 9 SBMG 88843063682 $26.99 “Typically eloquent readings from Masur: refresh-ingly lyrical, free-flowing and stirringly romantic. A top-tier cycle that can only be recommended.” -Customer Review

❦Erich Leinsdorf Conducts Beethoven [5 CDs]Works: Beethoven Symphonies nos 1-9 Artists:

Jane Marsh, Josephine Vassey, Placido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes. Erich Leins-dorf/Boston SO. (5 CD) 5 SBMG 88691916822 $15.99 “...all in all, these are pretty straight-forward interpreta-tions in glorious sound.” -Cus-

tomer Review

❦James Levine Conducts Brahms [4 CDs]Works: Brahms: Symphonies 1-4; Piano Concerto no 1; German Requiem Artists: Kathleen Battle; Hakan Hagengard; James Levine/Chicago SO. (4 CD) (Sony/BMG) 4 SBMG 88697686042 $14.99 “Everything here is propelled by Levine’s enor-mous energy and innate musical gifts. The music is played on the grandest scale...” -Customer Revew

❦Slatkin conducts Vaughan William [6 CDs]Works: Vaughan William - Symphonies nos 1-9; Sea Songs; ‘Tallis’ & ‘Greensleeves’ Fantasias et al. Artists: Leonard Slatkin/Philharmonia Orch. SBMG 88697902492 $18.99“Leonard Slatkin, while al-

ways refined and tasteful, isn’t always electric. But Vaughan Williams brings out Slatkin’s most intense concentration, particularly with the later, more ne-glected symphonies.” -A.R.G

❦Yo-Yo Ma Plays Great Cello Masterworks [8 CDs]Works by: Vivaldi, Boccherini, Haydn, Schumann, Elgar, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms et al. 8 SBMG 88765438572 $21.99 “This well-played, well-produced collection is a joy to listen to. It is both soothing and exciting, a rare combination that is particularly enjoyable at the end of the day.” -Customer Review

Masterworks of the 20th Century [10 CDs]Works by: Boulez, Take-mitsu, Stravinsky, Schuller, Ives, Crumb, Partch, Cage, Ashley, Oliveros, Feldman, Xenakis, Del Tredici, Stock-hausen, Babbitt, Luening, Maderna, Nono, Berio Artists: Boulez/New Phil-

harmonia Orch.; Ozawa/Toronto SO; Leinsdorf/Boston SO; Maderna/Rome SO et al. 10 SBMG 88875061902 $28.49 This intriguing box set is made up of ten CDs filled with iconic performances of 20th-century “avant-garde” classics.

❦Tokyo String Quartet Plays Beethoven [9 CDs]Works: Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets Artists: Tokyo String Quartet SBMG 88691975782 $26.99“The Tokyo players play with great feeling and concentration, alive to all the shifts of harmony and texture, and never losing the forward movement.”

❦James Levine Conducts Brahms [4 CDs]Works: Brahms: Sympho-nies 1-4; Piano Concerto no 1; German Requiem Artists: Kathleen Battle; Hakan Hagengard; James Levine/Chicago SO. SBMG 88697686042 $14.99 “Everything here is propelled

by Levine’s enormous energy and innate musical gifts. The music is played on the grandest scale, which is how I hear the Brahms symphonies in my head.” -Customer Revew

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❦Claudio Abbado conducts TchaikovskyWorks: Tchaikovsky: ‘1812’ Overture; Marche slave; Ro-meo and Juliet, The Tempest Artists: Claudio Abbado/Chi-cago SO (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697712662 $7.99 “Stirring accounts of the 1812 and Marche slave...” -BBC

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Gunter Wand conducts BeethovenWorks: Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”; Leonore Overture No. 3 Artists: Gunter Wand/North German Radio SO (rec. 1989) (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697711442 $7.99

Fritz Reiner conducts Richard StraussWorks: Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Don Juan; Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Artists: Fritz Reiner/Chicago SO (rec. 1954) (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697712632 $7.99

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J.S. Bach: Concertos for 2 & 3 Pianos Artists: Robert, Jean & Gaby Casadesus; Edmond de Stoutz/Zurich CO; Eugene Ormandy/Philadelphia Orch. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88765477932 $8.99

Salvatore Accardo plays BeethovenWorks: Beethoven: Violin Concerto; Romances (2) for Violin and Orchestra Artists: Salvatore Accardo, violin; Carlo Maria Giulini/La Scala PO. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697726512 $8.99

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George Szell conducts Dvorák & SmetanaWorks: Antonín Dvorák: Symphony No. 7; Carnival Overture; Smetana: The Moldau Artists: George Szell/Cleveland Orch. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88883767192 $8.99

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Brahms for Two Pianos / Tal & GroethuysenWorks: Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1-21; Waltzes Op. 39 Artists: Tal & Groethuysen piano duet (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88691928062 $8.99

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Vladimir Horowitz plays Robert SchumannWorks: Schumann: Arabeske Op. 18; Kinderszenen Op. 15; Toccata Artists: Vladimir Horowitz, piano (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697719262 $8.99

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❦Chopin: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 / RubinsteinArtists: Artur Rubinstein; Alfred Wallenstein/Sym. of the Air; Stanislaw Skrowaczewski/New SO of London. (2 CD) (Sony / RCA) 2 SBMG 88691928082 $7.99 “These recordings contain some fine playing.” -BBC Music

Leonard Bernstein conducts BizetWorks: Bizet: Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2; L’Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Artists: Leonard Bernstein/New York Philharmonic. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88765478012 $8.99

Lorin Maazel conducts Beethoven & SchubertWorks: Beethoven: Symphony No. 5; Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” Artists: Lorin Maazel/Vienna Philharmonic. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697712982 $8.99

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Carlo Maria Giulini conducts César FranckWorks: César Franck: Symphony in D minor; Variations Symphoniques Artists: Carlo Maria Giulini/Wiener Philharmoniker; Paul Crossley, piano (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697727392 $8.99

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Maazel & Orchestre Nat’l de France in RavelWorks: Ravel: Bolero; Alborado; La Valse; Rhapsodie Espagnol Artists: Lorin Maazel/Orchestre National de France. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697710922 $7.99

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Eugene Ormandy conducts Saint-SaënsWorks: Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 “Organ Symphony”; Danse Macabre; Carnival of the Animals Artists: Philippe Entremont & Gaby Casadesus, pianos; Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Régis Pasquier & Yan-Pascal Tortelier, violins; E. Power Biggs, organ. Eugene Ormandy/Philadelphia Orch. (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88883769482 $8.99

Bernstein conducts Brahms, Liszt, Enescu et al. Works: Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor; Brahms: Hungarian Dances (2); Enescu: Roumanian Rhapsody no 1; Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S 244 & S

359 Artists: Leonard Bernstein/New York PO (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697712832 $7.99

F.J. Haydn: Cello Concertos / Stephen IsserlisWorks: F.J. Haydn: Cello Concertos nos 1 & 2; Sinfonia Concertant for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Bassoon; Symphony no 13 Artists: Roger Norrington/CO of Europe. Steven Isserlis (Clo); CO of Europe soloists (1 CD) (Sony / RCA) SBMG 88697704462 $7.99


❦Rare Violin Transcriptions / Philippe GraffinMusic of: Chopin: Bal-lades, Nocturnes & Waltz-es; Saint-Saëns: Caprice brilliant; “Oberon” Fantasy; Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931) Artists: Pascal De-voyon (Pno); Philippe Graf-fin (Vln); Catherine Beynon (Harp). HYP 55353 $12.99

‘Graffin’s tone throughout is sweet and seductive, his phrasing a thing of pure joy... a wonderful disc. Buy it’ (Gramophone) ‘Strongly recommended’ -Fanfare

❦Josef Suk Chamber Works / Nash EnsembleWorks: Josef Suk Josef Suk: Piano Quintet; Piano Quartet; Four Pieces for Violin & Piano Artists: Nash Ensemble. HYP 55416 $12.99 “Lovely fare, performed with great polish and heartwarming dedication” -Gramophone Magazine

❦Songs of Charles Koechlin / LeblancWorks: Charles Koechlin (1867-1950): Songs, Opp. 1, 13, 22, 31, 35, 68 Artists: Claudette Leb-lanc, sop.; Boaz Sharon, piano HYP 55163 $12.99 ‘Claudette Leblanc is a major recording discovery. A model presentation - landmark, classic, and indispensable’ -Fanfare

❦Lachrimae - Music of John DowlandWorks: John Dowland: Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares, for 5 viols/violins & lute; The King of Denmarks Galliard; Moritz Landgraf von Hessen (1572-1632): Pavane. Artists: Parley of Instru-ments. Paul O’Dette (Lute). HYP 55339 $12.99 ‘The unique features, superb playing, recording and annotation make this an issue of unusual interest and irresistible attraction’ (Gramophone)

❦The Harp of Luduvico / Andrew Lawrence-KingWorks by: Orazio Mihi Dell’ Arpa (1594-1641); Luis de Milán (c.1500-c.1561); Gi-rolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643); Andrew Lawrence-King (b.1959); Giovanni de Macque (c.1548-1614); Monteverdi et al. Artists: Andrew Lawrence-King

HYP 55264 $12.99 ‘This is a quite stunning record. Treat yourself to it, even if it means pawning something you can live without’ (Gramophone)

❦L’Album des Six / Emily Beynon, fluteWorks: The complete works for flute and piano by the group of French composers known as Les Six: Auric, Durey, Honeg-ger, Milhaud, Poulenc & Tailleferre Artists: Andrew West (Pno); Emily Beynon (Flt). HYP 55386 $12.99

‘...urgently recommended to everyone who has even a passing interest in fine flute-playing or works of this period.” -Fanfare

❦Lancaster and Valois - French & English Music c.1350-1420 / Christopher PageWorks: Anonymous works & pieces by Johannes Cesaris, Baude Cordier, Fonteyns, Guillaume de Machaut, Pycard, Solage,Sturgeon Artists: Christo-pher Page/Gothic Voices HYP 55294 $12.99 ‘We are exceptionally lucky to have such brilliantly persuasive advocates of such wonderful music’ -Gramophone

❦Locke: The Broken Consort / Peter HolmanWorks: Matthew Locke (c. 1621-1677): Duos, Fan-cyes, Courantes & Suites for bass & treble viols, theorbos and continuo Artists: Peter Holman/Par-ley of Instruments HYP 55255 $12.99 ‘This disc is delicious...

there is no doubting [Locke’s] mastery and his greatness.’ -ARG

❦Land of Heart’s Desire / Lisa Milne, sopranoWorks: Anonymous & Traditional Scottish tunes Artists: Lisa Milne (Sop); Sioned Williams (Harp). HYP 55204 $12.99 ‘Enchanting little gems [that] have a magnificent beauty’. (BBC Music Magazine)

❦Piano Miniatures of Anatol Liadov / CoombsWorks: Anatol Lyadov (1855-1914): Barcarolle, Op. 44; Kukolki, Op. 29; Little Waltz, Op. 26; Musical snuffbox, Op. 32; Two Pieces, Op. 24; Three Pieces, Op. 11 Artists: Stephen Coombs (Pno). HYP 55309 $12.99 ‘A sparkling collection of gems honed to perfection by a fine craftsman’ (Classic CD)

❦Linley: The Shakespeare Ode Works: Thomas Linley (1756-1778): The Shakespeare Ode Artists: Paul Nicholson/The Parley of Instruments; Lorna Anderson (Sop); Richard Wistreich (Bass); Julia Gooding (Sop) HYP 55253 $12.99 ‘There are few discs I expect to enjoy half as much in this year’s listening.’ (Gramophone)

❦Marais: La Folia, etc / Purcell QuartetWorks: Marin Marais (1656-1728): Pièces de viole, Suites & Couplets for 2 Viols or 2 treble instruments & continuo Artists: Purcell Quartet. William Hunt (Viola da gamba) HYP 55235 $12.99 ‘Marais’ music is full of

interest, and the strong contrasting characters of individual movements are well served by the Purcell Quartet’ (Which CD)

❦Sacred Music from 12th Century Paris Works: Léonin (circa 1130-1201): Magnus liber organi Artists: Red Byrd, Cappella Amsterdam, et al; Richard Wistreich/John Potter Volume One: HYP 55328 $12.99 Volume Two: HYP 55338 $12.99‘A superb disc gloriously sung in an ideal acoustic’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

❦Monteverdi: Sacred Vocal MusicArtists: Roy Goodman/Parley of Instruments; Emma Kirkby; Ian Partridge HYP 55345 $12.99 ‘There are few records of Monteverdi’s solo vocal mu-sic as persuasive as this ... superb.’ (Penguin Guide)

❦Marriage of Heaven & Hell - Motets & Songs Works by: French Anony-mous composers; Gautier de Dargies (1165-c.1236); Colin Muset (c.1200-c.1250); Blondel de Nesle (12th Century); Bernart de Ventadorn (c.1135-c.1190) Artists: Rogers Covey-Crump (Tnr); Leigh Nixon

(Tnr); Rufus Müller (Tnr) HYP 55273 $12.99 ‘Lusciously sung sensuous music... a remarkable addition to the distinguished series of records from Gothic Voices’ (Gramophone)

❦Martinu and Schulhoff: String SextetsWorks: Martinu: Madrigals (3) for Violin and Viola; String Sextet; Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942): String Sextet Artists: Raphael Ens. Anthony Marwood (Vln); Sally Beamish (Vla). HYP 55321 $12.99 ‘Superb, refined and polished... Schulhoff’s music deserves to be better known’ (A.R.G.)

❦Martucci & Respighi: Orchestral SongsWorks: Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909): La canzone dei ricordi; Notturno for ochestra, Op. 70/1; Respighi: Il tramonto Artists: Carol Madalin, mz; English CO HYP 55049 $12.99 ‘Carol Madalin sings both

works beautifully’ (Gramophone) ‘Recommended with all possible enthusiasm’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

❦Masterpieces of Portugese Polyphony Vol 2 Works: Manuel Cardoso (1566-1650): Lamenta-tions; Motets; Pedro de Cristo (c.1550-1618); Aires Fernandez; Joao Lourenco Rebelo (1610-1665) Artists: Iain Simcock (Organ); Celia Harper (Harp); Westminster Choir HYP 55229 $12.99 “This is a CD that brings the listener one step closer to heaven’ (BBC Online)

❦Medtner, Rachmaninov: Music for Two PianosWorks: Nikolay Medtner (1880-1951): Two Pieces, Op. 58; Rachmaninov: Russian Rhapsody for 2 Pianos; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Artists: Nikolai Demidenko (Pno); Dmitri Alexeev (Pno). HYP 55337 $12.99 ‘Phenomenal ... Transcendental’ (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

❦Mendelssohn: String Quintets / Raphael Ens. Works: Mendelssohn: Quintets for Strings nos 1 & 2 Artists: Raphael Ensemble. HYP 55377 $12.99 “Fine, stylish performances of both these wonderful works.” -BBC Music Magazine

❦Rachmaninov: Liturgy of St. John ChrysostomArtists: Matthew Best/Corydon Singers HYP 55318 $12.99 ‘Impeccable, their sense of timing just right - leisurely, tender and reverential...” (BBC Music)

❦Palestrina: Missa Ecce ego Johannes Works: Palestrina: Motets, Magnificat for 5 to 8 voices Artists: James O’Donnell/Westminster Cathedral Choir HYP 55407 $12.99 “For sheer beauty of sound this recording is unsur-passed.” -Gramophone “Perfect chording and

ensemble, natural and musical phrasing, spot-on intonation and a glorious tonal blend, make this issue one to treasure.” -Penguin Guide

❦The Floating City - Music by two of Monteverdi’s contemporariesWorks: Sonatas, canzonas & dances by Dario Castello and Giovanni Picchi. Artists: His Majesty’s Sagbutts & Cornetts HYP 55320 $12.99 ‘There is some stunningly exuberant virtuosity on display here. A magnificent, exhilarating disc that goes straight into contention for the Want List. Buy a copy and give yourself a rare and special treat’ (Fanfare, USA) ‘Dazzling playing’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘An unusual and rewarding disc’ (Classic FM Magazine)

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Works: Peter Philips (1561-1628): Sacred mo-tets for 5 to 8 voices Artists: David Hill/Parley of Instruments; Winchester Cathedral Choir HYP 55254 $12.99 ‘It may be a while before you hear anything as glorious as

this.” (CDReview) ‘14 instances of the most sheerly glorious sound you are likely to come across in years’ (Fanfare) (Vol. 3: Locke - HYP 55250 $12.99)

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❦Mortuus est Philippus Rex / Westminster ChoirWorks by: Ambrosio Cotes (c.1550-1603); Bar-tholomeo de Escobedo (1515-1563); Fernando de las Infantas (1534-c.1610); Alonso Lobo (1555-1617); Sebastián de Vivanco (1551-1622) Artists: West-minster Cathedral Choir

HYP 55248 $12.99 ‘Glorious’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘A superb disc’ (Hi-Fi News) ‘A fascinating programme’ (Goldberg)

❦Morales & Mouton / Westminster ChoirWorks: Cristóbal de Morales (c.1500-1553): Sacred music for 5 voices; Jean Mouton (1459-1522) Artists: James O’Donnell/Westminster Cathedral Choir HYP 55276 $12.99 ‘This distinguished composer is now suitably rep-resented on disc. Highly recommended’ (Fanfare)

❦W.A. Mozart: Church (Epistle) SonatasWorks: W.A. Mozart: Church Sonata for Organ and Strings nos 1 - 17 Artists: Robert King/The King’s Consort. Ian Watson (Organ) HYP 55314 $12.99 ‘An hour’s delightful listening. ‘Cannot fail to de-light’ (BBC Music Magazine)

❦Mozart: Piano Concerti nos 11-13, K.413-415Artists: Gaudier Ensemble. Susan Tomes (Pno) HYP 55333 $12.99 “...this disc offers major pleasures and refresh-ment’ (The Times) ‘Chamber music at its best - unified, warm, intimate’ (A.R.G.)

❦Demidenko plays Mussorgsky & ProkofievWorks: Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Prokofiev: Pieces (10) from “Romeo and Juliet”; Tocca-ta, Op. 11 Artists: Nikolai Demidenko (Pno) HYP 55306 $12.99 “Demidenko’s performance is a marvel.” -ARG

“Big-hearted pianism, musically alert, technically formidable.” -Classic CD

❦My Spirit Hath Rejoiced / St. Paul’s CathedralWorks: Evening Services by Harold Darke (1888-1976), George Dyson (1883-1964), Basil Harwood (1859-1949) & Tertius Noble (1867-1953). Sacred works by Herbert Howells & Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) Artists: John Scott/Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral HYP 55402 $12.99 “The performances of this lovely music are uniformly superb” - Fanfare

❦Shelley & MacNamara play RachmaninovWorks: Rachmaninov: Suites for 2 Pianos nos 1 & 2; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Artists: Howard Shelley (Pno); Hilary Macnamara (Pno). HYP 55209 $12.99 ‘Their readings are superb, and Hyperion has captured

them with crystal clarity’ (Classic CD)

❦Saint Cecilia’s Day Odes by Draghi & BlowWorks: John Blow (1649-1708): The Glorious Day is Come; Giovanni Battista Draghi: From harmony, from heav’nly harmony Artists: Peter Holman/Parley of In-struments. Michael Chance, Robin Blaze, Suzie LeBlanc HYP 55257 $12.99

‘As ever, the disc is a revelation ... Once heard this infectious music is not easily forgotten.’ (Classic CD)

❦Palestrina: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera Artists: James O’Donnell/Choir of Westminster Cathedral. HYP 55368 $12.99 “Highly recommended along with previous releases in this series” Fanfare “A perfect introduction to the breadth of Palestrina’s genius” Organists Review

❦Gothic Voices sing Pierre de la RueWorks: Pierre de la Rue (1452-1518): Missa de Feria; Missa Sancta Dei genitrix Artists: Christo-pher Page/Gothic Voices. HYP 55296 $12.99 “A revelation, not only of top-rate neglected music, but also how it should sound.” -Classic CD

❦Passiontide at St. Paul’s / John ScottWorks by: Edward Bairstow (1874-1946), Britten, Bruck-ner, Brian Chapple (b.1945), Richard Farrant (c.1528-1580), Orlando Gibbons, Antonio Lotti, Mendelssohn; Peter Philips, John Sanders (1933-2003); Charles Wood (1886-1926) Artists: John

Scott/Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral HYP 55436 $12.99 “This is one of the most impressive discs I can recall from this choir.” -Fanfare

❦Demidenko plays Rachmaninov: Piano MusicWorks: Rachmaninov: Etudes Tableaux (6); Andante semplice; Etudes-tableaux (9), Op. 39; Preludes nos 4, 17, 21 Artists: Nikolai Demidenko (Pno) HYP 55239 $12.99 ‘This excellently chosen selection of Rachmnani-nov’s finest solo piano works is played with superb panache by Demidenko...” (BBC Music Magazine)

❦Rheinberger: Music for Cello, Violin & OrganWorks: Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901): Pieces (6), Op. 150; Sonata for violin, cello & organ, Op. 149 Artists: Christopher Herrick (Organ); Richard Lester (Clo); Paul Barritt (Vln). HYP 55211 $12.99 ‘Forgotten but highly attractive chamber music’ (Classic CD) ‘As musical diversions go, this is cer-tainly one to savour.’ Editor’s Choice (Gramophone)

❦Stanley: Six Concertos in Seven PartsWorks: John Stanley (1712-1786): Concertos in Seven Parts, for strings nos. 1 - 7 Artists: Roy Goodman/Parley of Instruments HYP 55361 $12.99 ‘The players are technically superb, but also play with a grace and lightness which are wholly uplift-ing’ (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

❦Saint-Saëns: Music for Cello & PianoWorks: Saint-Saëns: Les cygnes, for 2 voices & orchestra with chorus ad lib; Cello Sonatas nos 1 & 2 Artists: Bengt Forsberg (Pno); Mats Lidstrom (Clo). HYP 55342 $12.99 ‘These artists radiate total conviction and a life-

enhancing vitality and sensitivity’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

❦Scarlatti & Hasse: Cantatas & MotetsWorks: Johann Adolf Hasse (1699-1783): Salve Regina; Allesandro & Domenico Scarlatti: motets & chamber cantatas for solo voice, instruments & continuo Artists: Robert King/The King’s Consort. James Bowman (CtrTnr); Crispian Steele-Perkins (Tpt); Deborah York (Sop). HYP 55354 $12.99 “The recording is exemplary. If you want an introduction to vocal writing in compact forms in early 18th-century Italy, this is ideal” -A.R.G.

❦Scarlatti: La Folia, Cantatas / Lynne DawsonWorks: A. Scarlatti: Chamber cantatas (2) for so-prano, 2 violins & continuo; Variations on “La Follia” for keyboard. Artists: Purcell Quartet. Lynne Daw-son; Robert Wooley (Hpsi). HYP 55233 $12.99 ‘My very favourite... their easy rapport and the stylishness of her singing are quite unforgettable... this wants for nothing’ (Gramophone)

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Ludovic Tézier, Anna Pennisi, Fabio Previati. Francesco Ivan Ciampa/Paris National Opera Orch. & Chorus (Warner Classics) (145 min.; Pic Fmt: Blu-Ray/NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1) (BR) WRNC 551883BR $21.49

(DV) WRNC 551883DV $23.99Jacquot’s production, praised for its beauty, el-egance and intelligence by the French newspaper Les Echos, is set firmly in the 19th century. It takes inspiration from the paintings of Manet and fea-tures sumptuous 19th century costumes and strik-ing decor, such as monumental canopy bed in Act I and a huge tree and a giant staircase for Act II.

Waldbühne Festival Concert 2015 - “Lights, Camera, Action” / Simon Rattle [Blu-ray or DVD]Works: Film music from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Tom & Jerry, Laura, Ben Hur and more! Artists: Simon Rattle/Berlin PO (EuroArts) (73 min.; Pic Fmt: Blu-Ray/NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1) (BR) EUA 2060974 $38.99 (DV) EUA 2060978 $24.99

Arthur Rubinstein Remembered, A film by Peter Rosen [DVD]‘Rubinstein Remembered’ traces the great pianist’s life from his origins in Łódz, Poland, through his final concert there in 1975, with interviews from family and friends, vintage stills, newsreels, home movies, TV interviews and some performance footage. (1 DVD, 57 min., 1.33:1 B&W and Color, Dolby Digital Stereo) (Sony) SNYC 88843013269 $12.99

The 70 Dancers of the Igor Moiseyev Ballet - live in Paris [DVD]Works: Highlights from 14 Ballets (1 DVD-Video) (Bel Air Classiques) (107 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1) BAC 090 $24.99The Moiseyev Ballet take us on a journey through the regions of the former Soviet

Union, revealing an incredible multitude of folk traditions in dance. Fourteen dazzling, joyful ballets, including major works from the repertoire of Igor Moiseyev, make this a show celebrated throughout the world!

❦Verdi: Requiem / Garanca, Kaufmann, Pape. Barenboim [Blu-Ray or DVD]Artists: Daniel Barenboim/Coro & Orch. del Teatro alla Scala. Jonas Kaufmann; Elina Garanca; René Pape; Anja Harteros; Heidi Brende. (Decca) (Pic Fmt: Blu-Ray/NTSC, 1.78:1, Color; Sound Fmt(s): DTS HD Master Audio, PCM Stereo) (Decca Classics)

(1 Blu-Ray) DEC B001894459 $34.98 On Sale (1 DVD) DEC B001894509 $26.98 On Sale“I was blown away by this Requiem. Kaufmann’s first entry was like an erupting volcano. Garanca was as mesmerizing, and that incredible chorus!“ -The Times

Wagner: The Ring Without Words / Maazel, Berlin PO [Blu-ray or DVD]Artists: Lorin Maazel/Berlin PO. (EuroArts) (88 min.; Pic Fmt: Blu-ray, 1080i Full HD/NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo/DTS HD Master Audio Surround)(Blu-ray) EUA 2057607 $12.99. (DVD) EUA 2020228 $12.99A unique synthesis of orchestral music from Wagner’s Ring cycle

arranged in a free-flowing and chronological cycle by Lorin Maazel. The Berlin Philharmonic plays with breathtaking depth of expression.

❦Wagner: Parsifal / MET, Jonas Kaufmann [DVD]Artists: Daniele Gatti/Metropolitan Opera Orch., Chorus & Ballet. Jonas Kaufmann; René Pape; Peter Mattei; Katarina Dalayman; Evgeny Nikitin. (1 DVD-Video) (Sony Classical) (Run Time: 280 min.; Region: 0; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1)

SNYC 88883725589 $19.99 On SaleThis is a Parsifal to treasure, elevated to the highest musical level by the solemnity and sweep of Daniele Gatti’s conducting and a dream cast headed by tenor Jonas Kaufmann.

Sergiu Celibidache Conducts Bruckner Works: Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 6 - 8 (video); Bonus: Symphony No. 4 (audio only) Artists: Sergiu Celibidache/Munich PO. (RCA Records) (Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): PCM Stereo) (3 DVDs +2 CDs) 5 RCA 88691952709 $25.99 On SaleSergiu Celebidache’s

performances of Bruckner with the Munich Philharmonic were in a class of their own. This set includes on two bonus CDs, Celibidache’s rediscovered reading of Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony with this same orchestra, the “most Brucknerian” orchestra has ever worked with.

Donizetti: Maria Stuarda / MET, Benini [2 DVD]Artists: Joyce DiDonato, Elza Van den Heever, Matthew Polenzani, Joshua Hopkins, Matthew Rose. Maurizio Benini/Metropolitan Opera Orch. & Chorus (2 DVD-Video) (Erato) 2 ERA 2564632035 $26.99 New Year’s Eve, 2012 saw the first-ever staging of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato stars and shines in the title role. “(DiDonato’s) performance will be pointed to as a model of singing...” - New York Times


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“Fine video and LPCM 2.0 stereo and DTS Surround; sound on this DVD is very special.” -Turok’s Choice

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❦Tchaikovsky: Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades) / Gran Teatre del Liceu [2 DVD]

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Humperdinck: Hansel & Gretel / Davis [Blu-Ray]Artists: Colin, Davis/Orch. of the ROH; Tiffin School Boys Chorus. Thomas Allen; Diana Damrau; Elizabeth Connell; Anja Silja; Angelika Kirchschlager (BBC Opus Arte) (138 min.; Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color; LPCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1) BOA 7032 $42.99 $17.20 On Sale

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Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov / Noseda [DVD]Artists: Gianandrea Noseda/Teatro Regio Orch. & Chorus. Peter Bronder; Orlin Anastassov; Vladimir Vaneev; Ian Storey; Vladimir Matorin (BBC Opus Arte) (164 min.; NTSC, 16:9, LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0 Surround) BOA 1053D $32.99 $13.20 On Sale

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NEW JAZZ: November FavoritesBrad Mehldau: Ten Years Solo Live [4 CDs]

Award-winning jazz pia-nist Brad Mehldau has performed around the world at a steady pace for 25 years, with his trio, with other collaborators, and as a solo pianist, building a large and loyal audience. This special

edition retrospective set is culled from 19 live record-ings made over a decade of the pianist’s European solo concerts and is divided into four thematic subset, each constituting one CD: “Dark/Light,” “The Con-cert,” “Intermezzo/Rückblick,” and “E Minor/E Major.” (4 CD) (Nonesuch) NON 549103 $34.98 On Sale

Ben Monder: Amorphae / feat. Paul Motian et al.Originally conceived as a series of duets with Paul Motian, a first exploratory duo session was re-corded in 2010. After Mo-tian’s death the project was completed by add-ing additional musicians and creating a series of

solos, duos and trios. This range of expressive op-tions casts light upon Ben Monder’s musical concepts and their adaptability. A guitarist’s guitarist, Monder is also a master of texture and unusual voicings, creat-ing sonic landscapes of mystery and power.(1 CD) (ECM) ECM B002393002 $17.48 On Sale

John Abercrombie: The First Quartet [3 CDs]Artists: John Abercrombie: guitars; Richie Beirach: piano; George Mraz: dbl. bass; Peter Donald: drums (ECM Records) ECM B002379002 $24.48 On SaleThis 3-CD set, featuring recordings from 1978 to 1980, returns some histori-cally important material to the catalog, namely the albums Arcade, Abercrom-bie Quartet and M. This quartet – Abercrombie’s first touring group – was the setting in which the guitarist found his voice, moving away from a jazz-rock period into a more spacious, impressionistic and original music. For this edi-tion, the recordings – made in Oslo and Ludwigsburg and produced by Man-fred Eicher – were remastered from original analog sources.

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John Scofield: Past PresentJohn Scofield updates his early-90s quartet with Bill Stewart and Joe Lovano by recruiting bassist Larry Gren-adier for his fetching, appropriately titled impulse! debut, Past Present. IMPU B002375202 $15.98 On Sale

Lionel Loueke: GaïaGAÏA, guitarist Lionel Loueke’s remarkable rock-infused fourth Blue Note album, was record-ed live at Sear Sound studio before an intimate audience and features Massimo Biolcati

on bass & Ferenc Nemeth on drums. The album pres-ents 11 original compositions along with a spry version of the Bee Gees hit “How Deep Is Your Love.” (1 CD) (Blue Note) BLU B002354502 $14.48 On SaleFood: This Is Not A MiracleArtists: Iain Ballamy (sax, electronics); Thomas Strønen (drums, keys etc.); Christian Fennesz: guitar (1 CD) (ECM) ECM B002415102 $14.98 On SaleThe British/Norwegian duo ‘Food’ is joined by Austrian guitarist Christian Fennesz for a new album of powerful grooves, evocative textures and exploratory improvisation.

Jean-Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke (Double Bass) & Biréli Lagrène: D-Stringz Unalloyed felicity is the best way to describe D-Stringz, the new disc by the celebrated trio of violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, bassist Stanley Clarke, and guitarist Biréli Lagrène. These three

musical titans consolidate their distinct voices to produce an ecstatic improvisatory cohesion. (1 CD) (Verve) VRV B002411402 $11.98 On Sale

Kendrick Scott Oracle: We Are the DrumArtists: Kendrick Scott (drums); Michael Moreno (gtr); John Ellis (sax); Taylor Eigsti (keys) (1 CD) (Blue Note) BLU B002334502 $12.98 “We Are the Drum is filled with forward-thinking original compositions by Scott and

his bandmates. Together, they produce a rumina-tive, often languid style of jazz....” – Matt Collar

Harry Connick, Jr.: That Would Be MeMultiple Grammy- and Emmy-award winning jazz vocalist Harry Connick, Jr. presents his new album That Would Be Me. This carefully crafted record delivers 11 new songs, providing new insights into this iconic singer’s artistry.

(1 CD) (Columbia) COLB 515913 $11.98 On SaleTony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining

– Songs of Jerome KernThe new album from American musical legend Tony Bennett and acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Char-lap continues the classic series of Tony Bennett album releases celebrating the essentials of the Great American Songbook.

(1 CD) (Sony) SNYD 514574 $13.99 On SalePittsburgh Jazz Orchestra: Joyful Jazz

On this recording, the skilled musicians of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra render a new treatment on Holiday classics, and turn the Holiday Season into a unique celebration of wonder, bliss and merriment the whole family will enjoy.

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The four-time Grammy win-ners offer a very unique take on Holiday Favorites. “The Big Phat Band provides potent tes-timony to the sheer exhilara-tion of big band jazz … a com-bination of crisp accuracy and fiery soloing.” – L.A. Times

(1 CD) (Music of Content) ALLE 2001 $15.49 On SaleThe Royal Bopsters ProjectWith this powerhouse vocal summit, Amy London, Dar-mon Meader, Holli Ross and Dylan Pramuk pay tribute to the art of setting lyrics to melodies originally written for instruments. Features

legendary guest artists Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, Sheila Jordan, Bob Dorough and Mark Murphy.(1 CD) (Motéma Music) MOEM 182 $14.49 On SaleLuciana Souza (vocals): Speaking in Tongues

Artists: Lionel Loueke (gtr.); Massimo Biolcati (ba.); Kendrick Scott (dr.). (1 CD) (Sunnyside)

.SNYS 1410 $15.49 On SaleLuciana Souza’s stunning new album draws on the talents of four of the most creative musi-cians working in Jazz today. The

Grammy-winning vocalist and composer describes her new project as a musical inquiry into language and conversation.

Luys i Luso / Tigran Hamasyan, piano et al.Pianist Tigran Hamasyan’s ECM debut is an extraordi-nary exploration of Armenian sacred music. Hamasyan has selected hymns and shara-kans (Armenia’s liturgical

songs) as well as chants by Nerses Shnorhali, Mes-rop Mashtots, Komitas, Makar Yekmalyan and oth-ers, and arranged this selection for voices and piano. (1 CD) (ECM) ECM B002379302 $17.48 On Sale

Matthew Shipp Trio:The Conduct of Jazz“Matthew Shipp is the great se-cret of American piano jazz...” – Aftenposten (Norway) (1 CD) (Thirsty Ear Records) TEA 57211. . $13.99 On Sale

John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension: Black LightThe latest from guitar virtuoso John McLaughlin and his group, Black Light presents eight stunning original com-positions, including a heartfelt homage to Paco de Lucía. (1 CD) (Abstract Logix) ALGX 50. . $13.99 On Sale

Tokyo Adagio / Charlie Haden & Gonzalo RubalcabaThis live album recorded in Tokyo in 2005 marks the pinnacle of bassist Charlie Haden’s collaborations with jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubal-caba. (1 CD) (Impulse!) IMPU B002354302 $15.98

The Bad Plus Joshua RedmanArtists: Joshua Redman, sax; Ethan Iverson, piano; Reid Anderson, bass; David King, drums (1 CD) (None-such) NON 548920 $16.99 On Sale“The Bad Plus (plus one) roared as if a quartet were

always lying just beneath its surface.” —LA Times

Keith Jarrett: CreationCreation features music se-lected by Keith Jarrett from his improvised solo concerts recorded in 2014 in Japan, Canada, and Europe. With this flawlessly curated se-quence, Keith Jarrett gives us

an arresting narrative of his spontaneously created music. (1 CD) ECM B002301302 $17.48 On Sale

Chick Corea Trio: TrilogyArguably the greatest living jazz pianist, Chick Corea has had an illustrious and varied career. This expansive live release finds Corea work-ing with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian

Blade; the three have an uncanny connection. (3 CD) (Concord) CNC 35685 $21.48 On SaleRobert Glasper Trio: Covered

Artists: Robert Glasper, piano; Vicente Archer, dbl. bass; Damion Reid, drums (Blue Note) BLU B002285602 (1 CD) $14.48 On Sale“Four months after winning his second Grammy Award in the

R&B category for Black Radio 2, pianist Robert Glasper re-assembles his acclaimed acoustic jazz trio... This set is welcoming, open, and warm: it invites fans of all of his musical pursuits along for the ride.” --Thom JurekCécile McLorin Salvant: For One to Love “Salvant, backed here with nuanced skill by pianist Aaron Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie, and drummer Lawrence Leath-ers offers virtuoso performances, each one seemingly more engaging and emotionally resonant than the last.” - Matt Collar (1 CD) MCKA 1095 $15.49 On SaleJack DeJohnette: Made in ChicagoArtists: Henry Threadgill & Roscoe Mitchell, reeds; Muhal Richard Abrams, piano; Larry Gray, dbl. bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums (1 CD) ECM B002264902 $17.48 On SaleWith this exhilarating live album, Jack DeJohnette celebrates a welcome reunion with old friends.


NEW JAZZ: November FavoritesBrad Mehldau: Ten Years Solo Live [4 CDs]

Award-winning jazz pia-nist Brad Mehldau has performed around the world at a steady pace for 25 years, with his trio, with other collaborators, and as a solo pianist, building a large and loyal audience. This special

edition retrospective set is culled from 19 live record-ings made over a decade of the pianist’s European solo concerts and is divided into four thematic subset, each constituting one CD: “Dark/Light,” “The Con-cert,” “Intermezzo/Rückblick,” and “E Minor/E Major.” (4 CD) (Nonesuch) NON 549103 $34.98 On Sale

Ben Monder: Amorphae / feat. Paul Motian et al.Originally conceived as a series of duets with Paul Motian, a first exploratory duo session was re-corded in 2010. After Mo-tian’s death the project was completed by add-ing additional musicians and creating a series of

solos, duos and trios. This range of expressive op-tions casts light upon Ben Monder’s musical concepts and their adaptability. A guitarist’s guitarist, Monder is also a master of texture and unusual voicings, creat-ing sonic landscapes of mystery and power.(1 CD) (ECM) ECM B002393002 $17.48 On Sale

John Abercrombie: The First Quartet [3 CDs]Artists: John Abercrombie: guitars; Richie Beirach: piano; George Mraz: dbl. bass; Peter Donald: drums (ECM Records) ECM B002379002 $24.48 On SaleThis 3-CD set, featuring recordings from 1978 to 1980, returns some histori-cally important material to the catalog, namely the albums Arcade, Abercrom-bie Quartet and M. This quartet – Abercrombie’s first touring group – was the setting in which the guitarist found his voice, moving away from a jazz-rock period into a more spacious, impressionistic and original music. For this edi-tion, the recordings – made in Oslo and Ludwigsburg and produced by Man-fred Eicher – were remastered from original analog sources.

BEST SELLERSfrom ECM, Blue Note & more

John Scofield: Past PresentJohn Scofield updates his early-90s quartet with Bill Stewart and Joe Lovano by recruiting bassist Larry Gren-adier for his fetching, appropriately titled impulse! debut, Past Present. IMPU B002375202 $15.98 On Sale

Lionel Loueke: GaïaGAÏA, guitarist Lionel Loueke’s remarkable rock-infused fourth Blue Note album, was record-ed live at Sear Sound studio before an intimate audience and features Massimo Biolcati

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his bandmates. Together, they produce a rumina-tive, often languid style of jazz....” – Matt Collar

Harry Connick, Jr.: That Would Be MeMultiple Grammy- and Emmy-award winning jazz vocalist Harry Connick, Jr. presents his new album That Would Be Me. This carefully crafted record delivers 11 new songs, providing new insights into this iconic singer’s artistry.

(1 CD) (Columbia) COLB 515913 $11.98 On SaleTony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining

– Songs of Jerome KernThe new album from American musical legend Tony Bennett and acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Char-lap continues the classic series of Tony Bennett album releases celebrating the essentials of the Great American Songbook.

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.SNYS 1410 $15.49 On SaleLuciana Souza’s stunning new album draws on the talents of four of the most creative musi-cians working in Jazz today. The

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Luys i Luso / Tigran Hamasyan, piano et al.Pianist Tigran Hamasyan’s ECM debut is an extraordi-nary exploration of Armenian sacred music. Hamasyan has selected hymns and shara-kans (Armenia’s liturgical

songs) as well as chants by Nerses Shnorhali, Mes-rop Mashtots, Komitas, Makar Yekmalyan and oth-ers, and arranged this selection for voices and piano. (1 CD) (ECM) ECM B002379302 $17.48 On Sale

Matthew Shipp Trio:The Conduct of Jazz“Matthew Shipp is the great se-cret of American piano jazz...” – Aftenposten (Norway) (1 CD) (Thirsty Ear Records) TEA 57211. . $13.99 On Sale

John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension: Black LightThe latest from guitar virtuoso John McLaughlin and his group, Black Light presents eight stunning original com-positions, including a heartfelt homage to Paco de Lucía. (1 CD) (Abstract Logix) ALGX 50. . $13.99 On Sale

Tokyo Adagio / Charlie Haden & Gonzalo RubalcabaThis live album recorded in Tokyo in 2005 marks the pinnacle of bassist Charlie Haden’s collaborations with jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubal-caba. (1 CD) (Impulse!) IMPU B002354302 $15.98

The Bad Plus Joshua RedmanArtists: Joshua Redman, sax; Ethan Iverson, piano; Reid Anderson, bass; David King, drums (1 CD) (None-such) NON 548920 $16.99 On Sale“The Bad Plus (plus one) roared as if a quartet were

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Keith Jarrett: CreationCreation features music se-lected by Keith Jarrett from his improvised solo concerts recorded in 2014 in Japan, Canada, and Europe. With this flawlessly curated se-quence, Keith Jarrett gives us

an arresting narrative of his spontaneously created music. (1 CD) ECM B002301302 $17.48 On Sale

Chick Corea Trio: TrilogyArguably the greatest living jazz pianist, Chick Corea has had an illustrious and varied career. This expansive live release finds Corea work-ing with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian

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R&B category for Black Radio 2, pianist Robert Glasper re-assembles his acclaimed acoustic jazz trio... This set is welcoming, open, and warm: it invites fans of all of his musical pursuits along for the ride.” --Thom JurekCécile McLorin Salvant: For One to Love “Salvant, backed here with nuanced skill by pianist Aaron Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie, and drummer Lawrence Leath-ers offers virtuoso performances, each one seemingly more engaging and emotionally resonant than the last.” - Matt Collar (1 CD) MCKA 1095 $15.49 On SaleJack DeJohnette: Made in ChicagoArtists: Henry Threadgill & Roscoe Mitchell, reeds; Muhal Richard Abrams, piano; Larry Gray, dbl. bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums (1 CD) ECM B002264902 $17.48 On SaleWith this exhilarating live album, Jack DeJohnette celebrates a welcome reunion with old friends.

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Billie Holiday: 100 Years of Lady Day [10 CDs]This 10-CD set presents all fifteen original albums that Billie Holiday published in his lifetime, including ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ from 1954 ‘Lady in Satin’ and the rare album ‘and Stan’ with saxophonist Stan Getz. This extensive collection

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Duke Ellington – pianist, composer and bandleader sans pareil – is presented here in all his genius and glory with 17 of his best albums from the 1950s, as diverse as they are superb. Lovingly selected and re-

mastered, the works in this 10 CD-set cover a wide range – from revered classics to absolute rarities. (10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 5009585 $24.98 On SaleDave Brubeck: Take Five: Portrait of a Legend

10-CD box set containing 16 original albums by the legend-ary jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, including ‘Time Out’, which was the first jazz al-bum to sell more than a million copies and featured the best-

selling jazz single of all time, “Take Five.” (10 CDs) (Documents) 10 HBIM 1018424 $31.98 On SaleOscar Peterson: Oscar Peterson and FriendsOscar Peterson was in a class of his own. His exuber-ant pleasure in playing was unique, as were his power and virtuosity, talent for improvisation and technical perfection. This collection of legendary as well as rare albums dating from the 1950s features O.P. making music with illustrious partners and friends: Louis Arm-strong, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Ben Webster and Buddy DeFranco, among many others.(10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 1038893 $26.98 On Sale

Nina Simone: The Amazing Nina SimoneNina Simone was not only a phenomenal jazz and blues singer, but also an accomplished pianist, civil rights activist and just as much at home with Bach and Beethoven as with jazz and blues.Numerous bonus tracks round off this box of

10 outstanding original albums from the 1950s.(10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 1038892 $26.98 On SaleArt Pepper: 12 Classic Albums, 1954-62 [6 CDs]

Albums: “Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section;” “Smack Up” et al. (6 CD) (Enlightenment) 6 EGHT EN6CD9046 $18.99 Art Pepper became known as one of the leading alto saxophone and clarinet players of the 1950s,

voted second to Charlie Parker as Best Alto Sax player in Down Beat’s 1952 poll. This collection brings together Pepper’s finest material from the peak of his career.Erroll Garner: The Complete Concert By The Sea

Iconic Jazz artist Erroll Garner’s greatest concert album and one of the best selling jazz albums of all time, The Complete Concert By The Sea celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the original con-cert from September 19, 1955.

The complete live concert recording has been digitally remastered in its entirety after six decades. (3 CDs) (Columbia/Legacy) COLB 512084 $15.49 On SaleAhmad Jamal: Complete Collection, Parts I & IIThis anthology, consisting of two 4-disc volumes, brings together 16 of the innovative jazz pianist’s best-loved albums. Among these is Jamal’s classic 1958 live album At the Pershing, which featured his groundbreaking hit “Poinciana.” These are all es-sential albums in Jamal’s discography. ~ Matt Collar Volume 1: 4 EGHT EN4CD9023 $14.99 Volume 2: 4 EGHT EN4CD9024 $14.99

Oscar Peterson: Exclusively for My Friends [8 CDs] An 8-CD set of recordings from the great Oscar Peterson, beautifully re-

corded, sumptuously packaged and accompanied by a 60-page booklet full of informative writing: Exclusively For My Friends is a treat for ears and eyes. All of the recordings on this set were made between 1963 and 1971 in Ger-many, and most feature trio performances—most commonly with the excellent rhythm pairing of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Bobby Durham. This mu-sic sounds as fresh and exciting as the day it was recorded—it’s a key collec-tion of music from a golden age of Peterson’s creativity and musicianship. (8 CDs) (MPS Records) 8 MPSR 0210325 $89.98 On Sale

Miles Davis: The Last Word - The Warner Bros. Years [8 CDs]The Last Word is an overdue look at the final five-year phase of Miles Davis’ career. The albums Davis recorded for Warner Bros. Records from ’86 to ‘91 found him play-ing in the company of big bands, small groups, and pre-recorded studio tracks and samples. There were the sounds of traditional acoustic instruments, rock guitars, as well as cutting-edge synthesizers and drum machines. There was the feel of Andalu-sian Spain, the flavor of New York hip-hop, and the flow of hardbop jazz. One cannot help but marvel at the distance this musical maverick traveled, from bebop to Doo-Bop and beyond. (Warner Bros/Rhino) 8 RHIN 552661 $64.98 On Sale

Holiday Jazz FavoritesHerb Alpert & Tijuana Brass: Christmas Album

Herb Alpert’s 1968 classic Christ-mas Album is here, remastered and re-issued, for the holiday season! Brighten up your festivi-ties with beloved Christmas car-ols, imbued with that unmistak-able Tijuana Brass sound.

(1 CD) (ADA) HERA 70201H $11.39 On SaleLouis Armstrong: What a Wonderful Christmas

Armstrong’s Christmas tunes, including standards like “Winter Wonderland” and originals like the aptly-named “Cool Yule,” are as full of love and good humor as the man himself. (1 CD) (Hip-O Records)

HPO HIPD40065 $8.99 On SaleA Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas!

In celebration of its 80th Anniver-sary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! The 19-piece band is accom-panied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on “It’s The Holiday

Season,” Ledisi on “The Christmas Song” and Carmen Bradford on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” (1 CD) (Concord) CNC CRE38450 $11.98 On Sale

An Oscar Peterson Christmas Works: White Christmas; Jin-gle Bells, et al. Artists: Oscar Peterson, piano (1 CD)(Telarc) TLC 83372 $11.98 On Sale“A sympathetic rhythm section simmers on the up tunes and

cools down with taste on the ballads....[Peterson’s] so-los probe the harmonic corners of the tune, with plenty of space, an unhurried feel, and only the occasional hair-raising embellishment...” – Musician (magazine)Dave Brubeck: A Dave Brubeck Christmas

Works: “Homecoming” Jingle Bells; Joy to the World; Away in a Manger, et al. Artists: Dave Brubeck, piano (1 CD) TLC 83410 $11.98 On Sale “...Delicate renditions of Christmas standards.” – Entertainment Weekly

Yule Struttin’ - A Blue Note ChristmasArtists: Bobby Watson, Stan-ley Jordan, Lou Rawls, Eliane Elias, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Count Basie et al. (1 CD) (Blue Note) BLU 948572A $11.98 “With such top stars as Lou Rawls, Benny Green, Dianne Reeves,

and John Scofield playing music not available elsewhere, this melodic CD is worth picking up.” – Scott Yanow A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra“It’s a tribute to Sinatra’s versatility and profes-sionalism that this oft-sung set comes off sounding simultaneously fresh, original, and heartwarming... Mistletoe magic!” – Rolling Stone(1 CD) (Capitol) CPT 797632B $6.98 On Sale

Coltrane: Evolution - The Road to Giant StepsArtists: John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Theloni-ous Monk, Red Garland, Hank Mobley et al. (4 CDs) CHRM CD4CD5069 $16.99 Featuring Coltrane working as both a leader and as a sideman in ses-

sions with the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Theloni-ous Monk and others, plus ~40 minutes of interviews. 1959: The Year That Jazz Changed

Artists: Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, Dave Brubeck et al. (4 CDs) CHRM CD4CD5042 $14.99Presents four landmark post-bop albums from 1959: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck

Quartet’s Time Out, Charles Mingus’ Mingus Ah Um, and Ornette Coleman’s Shape of Jazz to Come. All four come complete with bonus tracks, in a collector’s edition set featuring artwork, rare photographs and more. The 100 Best Jazz Tunes of the 1950’s [8 CD]

Artists: Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gil-lespie, Sonny Rollins, Louis Arm-strong, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane et al. (1 CD) (Chrome Dreams) CHRM CD8CD5056 $16.99

All the biggest names from jazz history are featured here – from early pioneers like Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington to modern jazz pathfinders rep-resented by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Col-trane and Ornette Coleman. As such, this set offers vivid musical snapshots of jazz’s pivotal decade.Thelonious Monk: Complete Albums 1954-61

This two-volume collection, spanning 10 CDs, draws together the inimitable jazz piano icon Thelonious Monk’s highly regarded recordings made in the 1950s through to 1961 for the Prestige label, at

a pivotal point in his musical development. Vol. 1, 1954-57 5 CDs EGHT EN5CD9048 $18.99 Vol. 2, 1957-61 5 CDs EGHT EN5CD9049 $18.99 Eric Dolphy: Twelve Classic Albums: 1959-62

Albums: Caribe; Out There; Look-ing Ahead, Here and There, Far Cry, Straight Ahead et al. (6 CDs) EGHT EN6CD9027 $17.98All 12 of the highly regarded albums Eric Dolphy recorded for the New Jazz label are

brought together in this new 6-CD collection. Bill Evans: Twelve Classic Albums, 1956-1962Albums: New Jazz Conceptions, Portrait in Jazz, Moon Beams, Undercurrent, How My Heart Sings! et al. (6 CDs)(Enlightenment) EGHT EN6CD9025 $17.98These 12 albums are the first group of record-ings under the leadership of the piano genius Bill Evans, a man revered in the annals of jazz for the groundbreaking invention and impressionistic beauty of his music.


CLASSIC JAZZ:remasters, new discoveries & more!

Billie Holiday: 100 Years of Lady Day [10 CDs]This 10-CD set presents all fifteen original albums that Billie Holiday published in his lifetime, including ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ from 1954 ‘Lady in Satin’ and the rare album ‘and Stan’ with saxophonist Stan Getz. This extensive collection

contains all the songs that made Lady Day a legend.(10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 5017073 $24.98 On SaleDuke Ellington: A Giant Among Giants, 1950-61

Duke Ellington – pianist, composer and bandleader sans pareil – is presented here in all his genius and glory with 17 of his best albums from the 1950s, as diverse as they are superb. Lovingly selected and re-

mastered, the works in this 10 CD-set cover a wide range – from revered classics to absolute rarities. (10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 5009585 $24.98 On SaleDave Brubeck: Take Five: Portrait of a Legend

10-CD box set containing 16 original albums by the legend-ary jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, including ‘Time Out’, which was the first jazz al-bum to sell more than a million copies and featured the best-

selling jazz single of all time, “Take Five.” (10 CDs) (Documents) 10 HBIM 1018424 $31.98 On SaleOscar Peterson: Oscar Peterson and FriendsOscar Peterson was in a class of his own. His exuber-ant pleasure in playing was unique, as were his power and virtuosity, talent for improvisation and technical perfection. This collection of legendary as well as rare albums dating from the 1950s features O.P. making music with illustrious partners and friends: Louis Arm-strong, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Ben Webster and Buddy DeFranco, among many others.(10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 1038893 $26.98 On Sale

Nina Simone: The Amazing Nina SimoneNina Simone was not only a phenomenal jazz and blues singer, but also an accomplished pianist, civil rights activist and just as much at home with Bach and Beethoven as with jazz and blues.Numerous bonus tracks round off this box of

10 outstanding original albums from the 1950s.(10 CDs)(Documents) HBIM 1038892 $26.98 On SaleArt Pepper: 12 Classic Albums, 1954-62 [6 CDs]

Albums: “Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section;” “Smack Up” et al. (6 CD) (Enlightenment) 6 EGHT EN6CD9046 $18.99 Art Pepper became known as one of the leading alto saxophone and clarinet players of the 1950s,

voted second to Charlie Parker as Best Alto Sax player in Down Beat’s 1952 poll. This collection brings together Pepper’s finest material from the peak of his career.Erroll Garner: The Complete Concert By The Sea

Iconic Jazz artist Erroll Garner’s greatest concert album and one of the best selling jazz albums of all time, The Complete Concert By The Sea celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the original con-cert from September 19, 1955.

The complete live concert recording has been digitally remastered in its entirety after six decades. (3 CDs) (Columbia/Legacy) COLB 512084 $15.49 On SaleAhmad Jamal: Complete Collection, Parts I & IIThis anthology, consisting of two 4-disc volumes, brings together 16 of the innovative jazz pianist’s best-loved albums. Among these is Jamal’s classic 1958 live album At the Pershing, which featured his groundbreaking hit “Poinciana.” These are all es-sential albums in Jamal’s discography. ~ Matt Collar Volume 1: 4 EGHT EN4CD9023 $14.99 Volume 2: 4 EGHT EN4CD9024 $14.99

Oscar Peterson: Exclusively for My Friends [8 CDs] An 8-CD set of recordings from the great Oscar Peterson, beautifully re-

corded, sumptuously packaged and accompanied by a 60-page booklet full of informative writing: Exclusively For My Friends is a treat for ears and eyes. All of the recordings on this set were made between 1963 and 1971 in Ger-many, and most feature trio performances—most commonly with the excellent rhythm pairing of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Bobby Durham. This mu-sic sounds as fresh and exciting as the day it was recorded—it’s a key collec-tion of music from a golden age of Peterson’s creativity and musicianship. (8 CDs) (MPS Records) 8 MPSR 0210325 $89.98 On Sale

Miles Davis: The Last Word - The Warner Bros. Years [8 CDs]The Last Word is an overdue look at the final five-year phase of Miles Davis’ career. The albums Davis recorded for Warner Bros. Records from ’86 to ‘91 found him play-ing in the company of big bands, small groups, and pre-recorded studio tracks and samples. There were the sounds of traditional acoustic instruments, rock guitars, as well as cutting-edge synthesizers and drum machines. There was the feel of Andalu-sian Spain, the flavor of New York hip-hop, and the flow of hardbop jazz. One cannot help but marvel at the distance this musical maverick traveled, from bebop to Doo-Bop and beyond. (Warner Bros/Rhino) 8 RHIN 552661 $64.98 On Sale

Holiday Jazz FavoritesHerb Alpert & Tijuana Brass: Christmas Album

Herb Alpert’s 1968 classic Christ-mas Album is here, remastered and re-issued, for the holiday season! Brighten up your festivi-ties with beloved Christmas car-ols, imbued with that unmistak-able Tijuana Brass sound.

(1 CD) (ADA) HERA 70201H $11.39 On SaleLouis Armstrong: What a Wonderful Christmas

Armstrong’s Christmas tunes, including standards like “Winter Wonderland” and originals like the aptly-named “Cool Yule,” are as full of love and good humor as the man himself. (1 CD) (Hip-O Records)

HPO HIPD40065 $8.99 On SaleA Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas!

In celebration of its 80th Anniver-sary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! The 19-piece band is accom-panied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on “It’s The Holiday

Season,” Ledisi on “The Christmas Song” and Carmen Bradford on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” (1 CD) (Concord) CNC CRE38450 $11.98 On Sale

An Oscar Peterson Christmas Works: White Christmas; Jin-gle Bells, et al. Artists: Oscar Peterson, piano (1 CD)(Telarc) TLC 83372 $11.98 On Sale“A sympathetic rhythm section simmers on the up tunes and

cools down with taste on the ballads....[Peterson’s] so-los probe the harmonic corners of the tune, with plenty of space, an unhurried feel, and only the occasional hair-raising embellishment...” – Musician (magazine)Dave Brubeck: A Dave Brubeck Christmas

Works: “Homecoming” Jingle Bells; Joy to the World; Away in a Manger, et al. Artists: Dave Brubeck, piano (1 CD) TLC 83410 $11.98 On Sale “...Delicate renditions of Christmas standards.” – Entertainment Weekly

Yule Struttin’ - A Blue Note ChristmasArtists: Bobby Watson, Stan-ley Jordan, Lou Rawls, Eliane Elias, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Count Basie et al. (1 CD) (Blue Note) BLU 948572A $11.98 “With such top stars as Lou Rawls, Benny Green, Dianne Reeves,

and John Scofield playing music not available elsewhere, this melodic CD is worth picking up.” – Scott Yanow A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra“It’s a tribute to Sinatra’s versatility and profes-sionalism that this oft-sung set comes off sounding simultaneously fresh, original, and heartwarming... Mistletoe magic!” – Rolling Stone(1 CD) (Capitol) CPT 797632B $6.98 On Sale

Coltrane: Evolution - The Road to Giant StepsArtists: John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Theloni-ous Monk, Red Garland, Hank Mobley et al. (4 CDs) CHRM CD4CD5069 $16.99 Featuring Coltrane working as both a leader and as a sideman in ses-

sions with the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Theloni-ous Monk and others, plus ~40 minutes of interviews. 1959: The Year That Jazz Changed

Artists: Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, Dave Brubeck et al. (4 CDs) CHRM CD4CD5042 $14.99Presents four landmark post-bop albums from 1959: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck

Quartet’s Time Out, Charles Mingus’ Mingus Ah Um, and Ornette Coleman’s Shape of Jazz to Come. All four come complete with bonus tracks, in a collector’s edition set featuring artwork, rare photographs and more. The 100 Best Jazz Tunes of the 1950’s [8 CD]

Artists: Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gil-lespie, Sonny Rollins, Louis Arm-strong, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane et al. (1 CD) (Chrome Dreams) CHRM CD8CD5056 $16.99

All the biggest names from jazz history are featured here – from early pioneers like Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington to modern jazz pathfinders rep-resented by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Col-trane and Ornette Coleman. As such, this set offers vivid musical snapshots of jazz’s pivotal decade.Thelonious Monk: Complete Albums 1954-61

This two-volume collection, spanning 10 CDs, draws together the inimitable jazz piano icon Thelonious Monk’s highly regarded recordings made in the 1950s through to 1961 for the Prestige label, at

a pivotal point in his musical development. Vol. 1, 1954-57 5 CDs EGHT EN5CD9048 $18.99 Vol. 2, 1957-61 5 CDs EGHT EN5CD9049 $18.99 Eric Dolphy: Twelve Classic Albums: 1959-62

Albums: Caribe; Out There; Look-ing Ahead, Here and There, Far Cry, Straight Ahead et al. (6 CDs) EGHT EN6CD9027 $17.98All 12 of the highly regarded albums Eric Dolphy recorded for the New Jazz label are

brought together in this new 6-CD collection. Bill Evans: Twelve Classic Albums, 1956-1962Albums: New Jazz Conceptions, Portrait in Jazz, Moon Beams, Undercurrent, How My Heart Sings! et al. (6 CDs)(Enlightenment) EGHT EN6CD9025 $17.98These 12 albums are the first group of record-ings under the leadership of the piano genius Bill Evans, a man revered in the annals of jazz for the groundbreaking invention and impressionistic beauty of his music.

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