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❦ Beethoven: CompleteSymhonies / ChaillyArtists: Riccardo Chailly/Leipzig GewandhausOrch. (5 CD) (Decca) 5DEC B001609802 $64.48 $55.48

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Charles-Marie Widor: Concerots 1&2Works: Widor: Piano Concertos Nos. 1&2; Fantaisie in A flat major Op. 62.Artists: Markus Becker (Pno); ThierryFischer/BBC National Orch. of Wales.(1CD) HYP 67817 $20.99 $18.99Surprisingly, these are the first

recordings of these concertos and are a much-awaitedaddition to the numerous world premiere recordingsfeatured in Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto series.

Artists: Richard Bonynge/National PO,Sutherland, Aragall, Quilico, Grant. (3 CD) 3DEC B001616202 $27.98 $24.98“This performance is ravishing. Inaddition to the spectacular Sutherland,the under-recorded Catalan tenorGiacomo Aragall uses his attractivevoice to great effect... Bonynge leads a

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Works: Frank Martin (1890 - 1974): DerSturm, opera in 3 acts. Artists: ThierryFischer/Netherlands Radio PO & Chorus.Herschenfeld; Wagner; Holl; Gilchrist;O’Neill; Macco. (3 CD) (Hyperion) 3HYP 67821 $64.49 $58.49Frank Martin’s rarely staged but

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❦ Schubert: Piano Sonatas / Paul LewisWorks: Schubert: Piano Sonatas No. 15 in C major,D840 'Reliquie'; No. 17 in D major, D850; No. 18 in Gmajor, D894; 4 Impromptus, D899; Klavierstücke (3),D946. (2 CD) 2HAR 902115 $23.49 $19.49 On Sale"As Lewis's legions of admirers would expect,they are all superbly well played, with the same

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Beethoven: Complete Works for Piano & OrchestraArtists: Howard Shelly (Pno)/Opera North Orchestra;Tasmin Little (Vln); Tim Hugh (Clo). (4 CD) 4CHA 10695 $64.49 $52.49 On SaleThe piano remained the main instrument ofBeethoven throughout his life, and this speciallypriced 4-CD box set represents his entire and

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❦ Homage to Maria Callas / Angela Gheorghiu(1CD + Hardcover Book)EMI 315092B $25.98 $22.98 (1CD)EMI 843772B $17.98 $15.98“She occupies [Callas's] role with aplomb” -TheIndependent "It has been said that her voice is'perhaps the most instantly recognizable andinteresting soprano voice of our time... a liquid

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❦ Grieg, Liszt: Piano Concertos / Hough, LittonWorks: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16;Liszt: Piano Concertos Nos 1 in E flat major, S124; 2in A major, S125. Artists: Stephen Hough (Pno);Andrew Litton/Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. (1 CD) HYP 67824 $20.99 $18.99"Does the world really need another recording of

the Grieg piano concerto? The answer has to be an emphatic yeswhen the soloist is the barnstorming Stephen Hough, a pianist withthe fascinating ability to take a venerable work, strip it of its patinaand present it as though for the very first time.” -The Observer

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The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 55: Charles-Marie WidorWorks: Widor: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 39; Fantaisie in A flat

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conducts is characterised by fiery drama, soaringlyricism, and bold projection... in this uplifting,operatic performance the endgame matters lessthan the music’s heroic fight for life. Buy this CDand marvel." -The Times

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Sofia Gubaidulina: Fachwerk;Silenzio / Draugsvoll, LotsbergWorks: Sofia Gubaidulina:Fachwerk, for bayan, percussion& string orchestra; Pieces (5) forAccordion, Violin & Cello“Silenzio”. Artists: Oyvind Gimse

(Clo)/Trondheim Symphony. Geir Draugsvoll (Bayan);Anders Loguin (Perc); Geir Inge Lotsberg (Vln).

(1 CD)NXS 8572772 $10.99 $9.99Gubaidulina’s distinguished career and her 80thbirthday are celebrated with this world premièrerecording of Fachwerk.

Russian Violin Concertos by Ostrovsky, Conus,Weinberg, Arensky / Sergey OstrovskyArtists: Thomas Sanderling/Bournemouth Symphony

Orchestra. Sergey Ostrovsky (Vln). (1 CD) NXS 8572631 $10.99 $9.99

Franz Benda: Violin Sonatas / Hans-Joachim Berg,baroque violin; Naoko Akutagawa, harpsichordWorks: Franz Benda (1709 - 1786): Sonata for violin &

continuo Nos. 10, 14, 23, 28 & 32. (1 CD) NXS 8572307 $10.99 $9.99This world première recording reveals Benda’sauthentic and often spectacular written-out‘improvisations’ in new editions of his sonatas, re-uniting them with a violin preserved unalteredsince its creation in 1735.

Philidor: Sancho Pança, opera / Perry, Calleo,Sulayman, McCall and BoutteWorks: François-André Danican Philidor (1726 -

1795): Sancho Pança dans son isle. Artists: RyanBrown/Lafayette Opera Orch.

(1 CD) NXS 8660274 $10.99 $9.99

George MacFarren: Robin Hood, opera / Spence,Jordan, Ashman, Mackenzie-WicksArtists: Ronald Corp/Victorian Opera. Nicky Spence,

George Hulbert, Louis Hurst, Kay Jordan. (2 CD)2NXS 8660306 $21.99 $19.99George Macfarren was considered by many of hiscontemporaries as the greatest British dramaticopera composer since Purcell.

Busoni: Piano Concerto, Op. 39/ Roberto Cappello, pianoWorks: Ferruccio Busoni (1866 -1924): Piano Concerto with malechorus, Op. 39. Artists:Francesco La Vecchia/MarenzioChorale. Roberto Cappello (Pno).

(1 CD) NXS 8572523 $10.99 $9.99Roberto Cappello triumphed at the Premio Busonicompetition in 1976 and is a leading internationalsoloist.

Azerbaijani Piano Concertos / Badalbeyli,Adigezalzade, pianists; Joan Rogers, sopranoWorks: Vasif Adigezalov (1936 - ): Concerto for Piano

no 4; Fikret Amirov (1922 - 1984): Concerto for Pianoafter Arabian Themes; Farhad Badalbeyli: Shusha;The Sea; Tofig Guliyev: Gaytagi. Artists: DmitryYablonsky/Royal Philharmoinc Orch. Joan Rodgers(Sop); Farhad Badalbeyli (Pno); Murad Adigezalzade(Pno). (1 CD) NXS 8572666 $10.99 $9.99

All of the composers here combine elements ofancient Azerbaijani tradition with Western forms,colorful orchestration and vivid musicalstorytelling.

John Ireland: Piano Concerto; etc. / John LenehanWorks: John Ireland(1879 - 1962): A Sea Idyll;

Concerto for Piano in E flat major; Dances (3); FirstRhapsody; Indian Summer; Legend. Artists: JohnWilson/Royal Liverpool PO. John Lenehan (Pno).

(1 CD) (Naxos (USA) NXS 8572598 $10.99 $9.99John Lenehan has recorded three volumes ofIreland’s solo piano music (8553700, 8553889and 8570461) to universal admiration: ‘Lenehanoffers a uniquely vital and dramatic reading.’(MusicWeb International on Vol. 3)

Elgar: The Violin Music / Bisengaliev, FrithWorks: G. Frank Blackbourne: Petite Reine; Edward

Elgar (1857 - 1934): Adieu; Allegretto (on 5 notes);Bavarian Dance; Carissima; Chanson de matin, Op.15 no 2. Artists: Bundit Ungrangsee/WestKazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra. Benjamin Frith(Pno); Marat Bisengaliev (Vln); Camilla Bisengalieva(Oboe). (3 CD) 3NXS 8572643 $32.99 $29.99

❦ Shostakovich: SymphoniesNos. 6 & 12 / PetrenkoArtists: Vasily Petrenko/RoyalLiverpool PO. (1 CD) NXS 8572658 $10.99 $9.99“Petrenko makes weird andwonderful sense of both...

[The 12th symphony] may not be top-drawermusic, but by treating it seriously rather than asthe soundtrack for a Bolshevik newsreel,Petrenko and the RLPO do Shostakovich a bigfavour.” -Financial Times “The RLPO woodwindsexcel themselves in these gripping readings.” -The Sunday Times

❦ Weinberg: Piano Concerto no2, etc / Rickenbacher, et alWorks: Jacob Weinberg (1879 -1956): Concerto for Piano no 2;Quartet for Strings; ShabbatBa’aretz. Artists: Karl AntonRickenbacher/Barcelona SO;

Jorge Osorio (Pno).(1CD)NXS 8559457 $10.99 $9.99“All of the artists involved in this release are top-drawer. Jorge Federico Osorio makes a strongcase for the Piano Concerto...The BinghamQuartet plays superbly in the Quartet, and theBBC singers, as always, are outstanding...Strongly recommended.” -Fanfare

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Grieg: Music for String Orchestra / Malmo SOWorks: Grieg: Elegiac Melodies (2) for Strings; From

Holberg’s Time; Lyric Pieces (2); Lyric Sutie;Melodies (2) for Strings; Nordic Melodies (2). Artists:Bjarte Engeset/Malmo Symphony.

(1 CD) NXS 8572403 $10.99 $9.99All of these pieces show Grieg’s assimilation ofNorwegian folk culture and his lyrical mastery,through which he sought to ‘give expression tothe hidden harmonies in our folk melodies’.

Robert Aldridge: Elmer Gantry,Opera / Boggs, Rideout, Phares Artists: William Boggs/Florentine Opera Chorus,Milwaukee Symphony. ValeRideout (Tnr); Keith Phares(Voice); James Barany (Voice);

Aaron Blankfield (Voice). (2 CD)2NXS 8669032 $21.99 $19.99Robert Aldridge and Herschel Garfein’s operaticadaptation is a ‘marvelous amalgam of toetappingaccessibility’ (Opera News) full of hymns, gospelsongs, marches and dance, evoking the period ina score which echoes Gershwin and Copland.

Byrd: Complete Fantasias ForHarpsichord / Glen Wilson(1CD)NXS 8572433 $10.99 $9.99The fantasia was in theprocess of being adapted forkeyboard from lute andconsort music during William

Byrd’s youth, and his formidable mastery ofcounterpoint brought the form to a pinnacleequivalent to his matchless vocal works.

Nicolas Bacri: Piano Music / Eliane Reyes, pianoWorks: Nicolas Bacri (1961 - ): Diletto classico;

Esquisses lyriques (2); L’Enfance de l’Art; Petitprélude; Petites variations sur un thèmedodécaphonique; Prelude & Fugue. Artists: Reyes,Eliane (Pno). (1 CD)NXS 8572530 $10.99 $9.99

Described as 'simply inspired' by La NouvelleRevue Française, the music of award-winningFrench composer Nicolas Bacri defies trends orcategorization.

Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas / Vintage KolnArtists: Ensemble Vintage Köln. (1 CD) NXS 8572245 $10.99 $9.99Handel’s violin sonatas have been staples of therepertoire for generations, but there has beenconsiderable confusion about their authenticity.Early editorial practice saw to it that severalauthentic works were published for instrumentssuch as flute and oboe, but more recentscholarship has established that originally theywere written for the violin.

Galuppi: Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 2 / Matteo NapoliWorks: Baldassare Galuppi (1706 - 1785): Keyboard

Sonatas in B flat major; in C major [Illy no 27]; in Cminor [Illy no 34]; in D minor [Illy no 1]; in D minor [Illyno 2]; in D minor [Illy no 56]. Artists: Matteo Napoli(Pno). (1 CD) NXS 8572490 $10.99 $9.99

The first volume in Matteo Napoli’s series(8572263) was commended as “a good choice forconnoisseurs of 18th century keyboard music.”(MusicWeb International)

Luis de Freitas Branco: ViolinSonatas Nos. 1 & 2 / CarlosDamas, Anna TomasikWorks: Luís de Freitas Branco(1890 - 1955): Prelude for violin &piano; Sonata for Violin no 1;Sonata for Violin no 2. Artists:

Carlos Damas (Vln); Anna Tomasik (Pno). (1 CD) NXS 8572334 $10.99 $9.99One of the most accomplished and influentialPortuguese composers of the twentieth century,Luís de Freitas Branco brought the influence ofCésar Franck to his native Lisbon with his SonataNo. 1, scandalizing his conservative elders withthe work’s harmonic language and evolvingtonality.

Permit Me Voyage:Transcriptions for Trumpet byDebussy, Schumann, Brahmset al. / Craig Morris, TrumpetWorks: Samuel Barber (1910 -1981): Songs (4), Op. 13;

Brahms: Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 2 inE flat major, Op. 120/2; Debussy: Suite bergamasque;R. Schumann: Phantasiestücke (3) for Clarinet andPiano, Op. 73. Artists: Valentina Lisitsa (Pno); CraigMorris (Tpt). (1 CD) NXS 8572506 $10.99 $9.99

Craig Morris has transcribed four major works fortrumpet and piano in this voyage of sonicdiscovery, reclothing them in new textures andcolors. Former principal of the ChicagoSymphony, international soloist and chambermusician, Craig Morris can also be heard on thepremière recording of Thom Sleeper’s Concerto(NXS 8570465).

Howard Hanson: Symphony No. 2 “Romantic”; LuxAeterna / Gerard Schwarz, Seattle SOWorks: Howard Hanson (1896 - 1981): Lux Aeterna,

Op 24; Mosaics for orchestra; Symphony no 2(“Romantic”), Op. 30. Artists: Gerard Schwarz/Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Susan Gulkis Assadi(Vla). (1 CD) NXS 8559701 $10.99 $9.99

Hanson’s intent in 1930 to write music that was“young in spirit, lyrical and romantic intemperament” was fully realized in his ardentSecond Symphony. This, his best knownsymphonic statement, acknowledges a Sibelianinheritance through horn fanfares, powerfully lyricstring writing, and a sense of unity both all-embracing and memorable.

Granados, Falla, Llobet, Rodrigo, Pujol / AnabelMontesinos, guitarWorks: Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946): El sombrero de

tres picos - Ballet; Enriqué Granados (1867 - 1916):El mirar de la maja, H. 136/6; Valses (7) poeticos;Miguel Llobet (1878 - 1938): Cancion del Lladre; ElNoy de la Mare; La Nit de Nadal; Emilio Pujol (1886 -1980); Manuel Quiroga (1899 - 1988); JoaquínRodrigo (1901 - 1999); Fernando Sor (1778 - 1839).

(1 CD) NXS 8572843 $10.99 $9.99Multi-award winner Anabel Montesinos returns tothe Naxos label with the ‘graceful flexibility’ and‘flawless technique’ (MusicWeb International) ofher earlier acclaimed recital (NXS 8557294).


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AccentGottfried Finger: Sonatas for Diverse InstrumentsWorks: Gottfried Finger (1660 - 1730): Sonatas for 2

violins & bass viol, Opp. 1/4-6; Sonatas for 2 violins &viola, Opp. 1/10-12. Artists: Christian Zincke/EchoDu Danube. (1 CD) (Accent)

ACT 24264 $22.49 $20.49Rachel Laurin: Organ Works / Isabelle DemersWorks: Rachel Laurin (1961 - ): Courtes Pièces (12),

for organ, Op. 43; Introduction et Passacaille sur unThème de Raymond Daveluy, for organ, Op. 44;Organ Symphony no 1, Op. 36; Étude Héro‹que, fororgan, Op. 38. Artists: Isabelle Demers (Organ). (1CD) (Acis Productions) ACIS 61256 $16.99 $14.99

Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Opp. 127 / 131Works: Beethoven: Quartet for Strings no 12, Op. 127;

Quartet for Strings no 14, Op. 131. Artists: BrentanoQuartet. (1 CD) (Aeon)

AEO 1110 $20.99 $16.99 On SaleIannis Xenakis: Complete works for celloWorks: Iannis Xenakis (1922 - 2001): Charisma, for

clarinet & cello; Dhipli Zyia, for violin & cello;Epicycle, for cello & 12 musicians; Hunem-Iduhey;Kottos, for cello; Nomos Alpha, for cello. Artists:James Wood/MusikFabrik. Daan Vandewalle (Pno);Arne Deforce (Clo); Wibert Aerts (Vln); BenjaminDieltjens (Clnt). (1 CD) (Aeon)

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AlbanyChamber music of Barbara WhiteWorks: Barbara White: Enough Rope, for voice & flute;

Five Elements, for string quartet & piano; My barnhaving burned to the ground, I can now see the moon,for flute, clarinet, violin, cello & pi; The Wound andthe Eye, for piano. Artists: Tara Helen O’Connor(Flt); Sophie Shao (Clo); Jennifer Frautschi (Vln);Daniel Panner (Vla); Laura Frautschi (Vln). (1 CD)(Albany Records) ALB 1303 $18.99 $16.99

Sacred vocal works by Graham Gordon RamsayWorks: Graham Gordon Ramsay: Ave Maria, for

chorus; De Profundis, for chorus; If You Love Me, for3 voices; Laudate Dominum, for chorus; MissaSancta Stephani, for chorus; Obedience, for 2 voices& organ. Artists: Heinrich Christensen. KristiVrooman; Heinrich Christensen (Organ); MarkMcSweeney (Voice); Sumner Thompson (Voice);Marc J. DeMille (Voice). (1 CD) (Albany Records)

ALB 1304 $18.99 $16.99Modern American works for solo pianoWorks: John Adams: American Berserk; William

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Ralph Vaughan Williams: Garden of ProserpineWorks: Patrick Hadley (1899 - 1973): Fen and Flood,

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“...these suites have a tunefulness, aninstrumental diversity and a quirky joyousnessthat even the most curmudgeonly Anglo-Saxonsoul will find hard to resist.” -The Sunday Times“The exhilarating effect of this joyous music couldscarcely be better conveyed.” -The Sunday Time

Changing SeasonsWorks: Phil Dwyer (Horn): Changing Seasons, for jazz

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BIS 1847 $20.99 $18.99 Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 24 & 29Works: W.A. Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 24 in C

minor, K. 491; Concerto for Piano no 25 in C major, K.503. Artists: Michael Alexander Willens/KölnerAkademie. Ronald Brautigam (FtePno). (1 SA CD)(BIS (Sweden) BIS 1894 $20.99 $18.99

Yevgeny Sudbin plays Chopin: Fantasie in F minor;Ballades; Mazurkas; NocturnesWorks: Chopin: Ballades nos 3 & 4; Fantasie for

Piano, B 137/Op. 49; Mazurkas nos 17 23, 25.Yevgeny Sudbin (1980 - ). Artists: Yevgeny Sudbin(Pno). (1 SA CD) (BIS (Sweden)

BIS 1838 $20.99 $18.99A Lindberg Extravaganza / Christian Lindberg, TrbWorks: Anders Högstedt: A Night at the Opera, for

trombone & ensemble; A Tribute to Jussi Björling, fortrombone & ensemble; Oskar Lindberg (1887 - 1955):Gammal fäbodpsalm frän Dalarna, for trombone &ensemble; Andrea Lindberg-Tarrodi: A Tribute toDorsey, Miller and Teagarden, for trombone &ensemble; Richard Rodgers (1902 - 1979): My FunnyValentine; Jan Sandström (1954 - ): A Christian Song,for trombone & ensemble; Vivaldi. Artists: Hans Ek/Swedish Wind Ensemble. Christian Lindberg (Trb). (1CD) (BIS (Sweden) BIS 1878 $20.99 $18.99

The swinging, glittering and lushaccompaniments are provided by Lindberg’s‘own’ band – the Swedish Wind Ensemble – addgreatly to this Lindbergian extravaganza.

The Father, The Son & The Godfather: 2x Bach &TelemannWorks: CPE Philipp Emanuel Bach: Sonata for Viola

da Gamba and Harpsichord, Wq 88/H 510; Triosonata for viola, bass recorder & harpsichord, Wq.163; J.S. Bach: Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord,BWV 1030; Telemann: Sonata for cello & continuo,TWV 41; Sonata for recorder, viola da gamba &continuo, TWV 42; Sonata for recorder, viola dagamba & continuo, TWV 42. Artists: ParadisoMusicale. (1 CD) (BIS (Sweden)

BIS 1895 $20.99 $18.99Glorious Percussion, In Tempus Praesens:Concertos by Sofia GubaidulinaWorks: Sofia Gubaidulina (1931 - ): Concerto for Violin

“In tempus praesens”; Glorious Percussion, concertofor percussion & orchestra. Artists: Jonathan Nott/Lucerne Symphony Orchestra. Vadim Gluzman (Vln).(1 CD) (BIS (Sweden) BIS 1752 $20.99 $18.99


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Im Herbst: Choral Works by Brahms & SchubertWorks: Brahms: 11 Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103, for mixed

choir and piano; Geistliches Lied, Op. 30; Gesänge(5) for vocal sextet, Op. 104; Warum ist das Lichtgegeben den Mühseligen?, motet for chorus, Op. 74/1; Schubert: Gesang der Geister über den Wassern,D 714b/Op 167; Psalm 23, D 706/Op. 132. Artists:Oystein Birkeland (Clo); Dan Styffe (Dbl Bss); IngridAndsnes (Pno); Catherine Bullock (Vla); Ole-Eirik Ree(Clo). (1 SA CD) (BIS (Sweden)

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Blue GriffinKaleidoscope: 25 Preludes and Fugues for Pianoand Humankind by Israel KremenWorks: Israel Kremen: Kaleidoscope, preludes &

fugues (25) for piano & audience participation.Artists: Irena Portenko (Pno). (2 CD) (Blue Griffin)

2BLGF 231 $42.99 $38.99Russian Romance / Rachmaninov, Glinka, GliereWorks: Alexander Alyabyev: The Nightingale;

Anonymous, Russian: You Won’t Believe How SweetYou Are; Anton Arensky: Quatre Morceaux;Alexander Glazunov: Three Minuatures for Piano, Op.42; Reinhold Glière: The Bronze Horseman; MikhailGlinka: Mazurka, for piano in C major; M. Gorshov;Alexander Grechaninov; Alexander Griboyedov;Anatol Lyadov; Sergey Rachmaninov; Rimsky-Korsakov; Sergei Taneyev; Tchaikovsky. Artists:Sergei Kvitko (Pno); Maxim Rubtsov (Flt). (1 CD)(Blue Griffin) BLGF 233 $21.99 $19.99

Maxim Rubtsov is the principal flutist of theRussian National Orchestra.

Tuesday Afternoon / Tony Clef, GuitarWorks: L“ Borges (1952 - ): Clube Da Esquina no 2;

Leslie Bricusse (1931 - ): Pure Imagination, song;Ray Davies (Kinks) (1944 - ): Sunny Afternoon; JustinHayward (1946 - ): Tuesday Afternoon; John Lennon:When I’m Sixty-four; Dudley Moore: Moontime;Francis Poulenc; Purcell; Richard Rodgers; AndréSalvet; Heitor Villa-Lobos. Artists: Tony R. Clef. (1CD) (BR Klassik) BRR 8916 $15.99 $13.99

Beethoven: Early String Quartets / Budapest QuartetWorks: Beethoven: Quartets for Strings nos 1 - 6, Op.

18/1 - 6. Artists: The Budapest String Quartet (rec.1943 - 44; 1962) (2 CD) (Bridge)

2BDG 9342 $18.99 $16.99Both the middle and late quartets from this cyclehave frequently been cited as among the finestrecordings ever made of Beethoven’s singularmasterpieces. Bridge now presents the finalvolume.

Brahms: Trio in B major, Op. 8; Smetana: Trio in Gminor, Op. 15 / Weiss-Kaplan-Newman TrioWorks: Brahms: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B

major, Op. 8; Bedrich Smetana (1824 - 1884): Trio forPiano and Strings in G minor, JB 1. Artists: Weiss-Kaplan-Newman Trio. (1 CD) (Bridge)

BDG 9362 $18.99 $16.99Combining the talents of three award-winningsoloists, the Weiss-Kaplan-Newman Trio(originally founded as the Sequenza Trio) washailed by The New York Times as “Three strongvoices, locked in sequence.”

❦ Bizet: Carmen / Piollet, Uria-Monzon, Alagna, Schrott,Poplavskaya [Blu-Ray]Works: Bizet: Carmen, opera.Artists: Marc Piollet/Gran Teatredel Liceu Chorus; Gran Teatre delLiceu SO. Roberto Alagna (Tnr);Erwin Schrott (Bss Bar); BéatriceUria-Monzon (Sop); Marina

Poplavskaya (Sop). (C Major Video) (1 Blu-Ray) CME 707404 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale (2 DVD-Video) 2CME 707308 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale“Roberto Alagna, Béatrice Uria-Monzon, ErwinSchrott and Marina Poplavskaya told the well-known story organically. Each of these singershas sung many a Carmen, but all jumped head-first into Bieito’s concept of the opera as acontemporary and relevant tale of domesticviolence, clash of cultures and the impossibility offreedom... Young French conductor Marc Piolletled the serviceable house orchestra in a fast-paced, well-crafted performance of the score, andthe Liceu chorus - malleable actors and a potentmusical body - did a great job, especially in ActIV.” -Opera News

❦ Delius: Double Concerto;Violin Concerto; Cello ConcertoWorks: Frederick Delius:Concerto for Cello; Concerto forViolin and Cello; Concerto forViolin. Artists: Andrew Davis/BBC SO. Tasmin Little (Vln); Paul

Watkins (Clo). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Chandos Records) CHA 5094 $21.99 $17.99 On Sale“A magical, sensuous flow is the presiding qualityof this superior performance by Little. Watkins isno less captivating in the Cello Concerto, andthey are superb together in the Double Concerto,with its heart-easing slow second section.” -TheSunday Times

❦ My True Love Hath My Heart - English Songssung by Sarah ConnollySongs & Folksongs by: Richard Rodney Bennett;

Britten; Ivor Gurney (1890 - 1937); Herbert Howells;John Ireland; Michael Head; Peter Warlock. Artists:Malcolm Martineau (Pno); Sarah Connolly (Mzz Sop).(1 CD) (Chandos Records)

CHA 10691 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“Ms Connolly’s voice was strong and steadythrough its range, velvety, but with a soft, subtlegraininess that gave weight and presence to evenher most ethereal floated notes.” -The New YorkTimes “A lovely big mezzo reading of modernsettings by Britten, Howells, Gurney and more,with unassertive accompaniment by MalcolmMartineau. A sarcastic Richard RodneyBennett set rounds off the show.” -LaScena Musicale “Her singing isconsistently beautiful in thisprogramme of English songs.” -TheSunday Times


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Brilliant ClassicsSchumann: Arrangements for cello & pianoWorks: R. Schumann: Albumblätter no 16, Op. 124/16;

Flutenreicher Ebro, song for baritone & piano;Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42; Frühlingsnacht, songfor voice & piano; Gedichte (6), Op. 36; Ich grollenicht, (Dichterliebe), Op. 48/7. Artists: FrancescoDillon (Clo); Emanuele Torquati (Pno). (2 CD)(Brilliant Classics)

2BLC 94060 $8.99 $6.99 On SaleArranged for cello and piano by FriederichGrützmacher, this 2CD release presents RobertSchumann like you’ve never experienced before.

Zapateado: Homage to Joaquin / Kerstens, GuitarWorks: Edward McGuire (1948 - ): Homage to

Rodrigo; Joaquín Rodrigo: En los trigales; Pastoral;Piezas (3) españolas; Sonata giocosa; Tiento antiguo- J. Rodrigo; Howard Skempton (1947 - ); ErrollynWallen (1958 - ). Artists: Tom Kerstens (Gtr). (1 CD)(British Guitar Society) BGS 107 $17.99 $15.99

Playing For Two: works by Roland Dyens, NikitaKoshkin, Leo Brouwer and Dusan BogdanovichWorks: Dusan Bogdanovic (1955 - ): Tombeau de

Purcell, for 2 guitars; Leo Brouwer (1939 - ): Persuonare à due, for guitars; Roland Dyens (1955 - ):C“té Nord, for 2 guitars; Nikita Koshkin (1956 - ):Concertino. Artists: Eden-Stell Guitar Duo. (1 CD)(British Guitar Society) BGS 112 $17.99 $15.99 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Cala RecordsLiszt: Les Préludes; Hunnenschlacht; Don JuanFantasy / Matthew CameronWorks: Liszt: Funérailles, for piano, S.173/7;

Hungarian Rhapsody no 13, S. 244/13; HungarianRhapsody no 5, S. 244/5; Hunnenschlacht,symphonic poem for 2 pianos, S. 645; Les Préludes,symphonic poem, S. 511; Réminiscences de DonJuan, S 418. Artists: Matthew Cameron (Pno). (1CD) (Cala Records) CALA 88045 $18.99 $16.99

Chinary Ung: Aura, Oracle, Still Life after DeathWorks: Chinary Ung (1942 - ): Aura, for 2 female

vocalists & chamber ensemble; Oracle, for flute,clarinet, violin, cello, percussion & voices; Still LifeAfter Death, for soprano & chamber ensemble.Artists: Jeff von der Schmidt/Southwest ChamberMusic. Elissa Johnston (Sop); Kathleen Roland(Sop). (1 CD) (Cambria) CBA 8854 $18.99 $16.99

Music by Annie Gosfield: Lightning Slingers & DeadRingers / Lisa Moore, pianoWorks: Annie Gosfield: Brooklyn, October 5, 1941, for

piano with baseballs & catcher’s mitt; LightningSlingers and Dead Ringers, for piano & samplingkeyboard. Artists: Lisa Moore (Pno). (1 CD)(Canteloupe) CPE 21061 $10.99 $9.99

Lisa Moore is back with her second CD, LightningSlingers and Dead Ringers, written specifically for

her by composer Annie Gosfield,who is described as “...a majorfigure of the downtown scene withpieces that use nonmusicalsounds in a strikingly expressivemanner.”

Martin Bresnick: Caprichos Enfanticos for pianoWorks: Martin Bresnick (1946 - ): Caprichos Enfáticos.

Artists: Lisa Moore (Pno). (1 CD) (Canteloupe) CPE 21075 $18.99 $16.99“Martin Bresnick is one of the great pragmatists incontemporary music, a composer who will useany sound as long as it speaks vividly and makesnarrative sense.” - Alex Ross, The New Yorker

J.C.F. Bach: The Infancy of Jesus / Schlick, HelungWorks: Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732 -

1795): Die Kindheit Jesu, oratorio for voices, chorus &orchestra, HW14/2; Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,motet for chorus & continuo. Artists: Hermann Max/Rheinische Kantorei. Barbara Schlick (Sop). (1 CD)(Capriccio) CAP 5104 $18.99 $16.99○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

CarusLore-Ley II: German Folksongs for women’s choirWorks by: Helmut Barbe (1927 - ); Max Beckschäfer;

Franz Biebl (1906 - 2001); Wolfram Buchenberg(1962 - ); Javier Busto (1949 - ); Stefan Claas;Thomas Gabriel; Gunther Martin Göttsche; ClytusGottwald (1925 - ); Uwe Henkhaus; Vytautas Miskinis(1954 - ); Ernst Pepping (1901 - 1981); Heinrich Poos(1928 - ); Max Reger (1873 - 1916); Herwig Reiter;Peter Schindler; Oliver Sperling; Siegfried Strohbach(1929 - ); Robert Sund. Artists: Carola Bischoff/Pfalzische Kurrende. (1 CD) (Carus)

CRS 2202 $18.99 $14.99 On SaleJohannes Eccard: Prussian Choral HymnsWorks: Johannes Eccard (1553 - 1611): Der Heilig

Geist vom Himmel kam; Freu dich, du werteChristenheit; Freut euch, ihr Christen alle; Maria, dasJungfräulein; Mein schönste Zier und Kleinod bist;Mein Sünd mich kränkt; Johannes Stobaeus (1580 -1646). Artists: Peter Kopp/Capella de la Torre; VocalConcert, Dresden. (1 CD) (Carus)

CRS 83265 $18.99 $14.99 On SaleCompositions from the 17th and 21st centuryWorks: Gregorian Chant: Custodit parvulos Dominus

(Psalm 116, v. 1-15); Nicolaus Erich (1588 - 1631):Psalm 116, motet in 3 parts; Bernd Franke (1959 - ):And why? (Psalm 116), for choir; Johann HermannSchein (1586 - 1630); Steffen Schleiermacher (1960 -); Heinrich Schütz (1585 - 1672). Artists: CalmusEnsemble. (1 CD) (Carus)

CRS 83366 $16.99 $12.99 On SaleCalmus presents settings of Psalm 116 from the1600’s by the early masters paired with settingscontemporary German composers.

Liszt: Etudes / Sonata - Nelson Goerner, pianoWorks: Liszt: Bagatelle, S. 216a; Ballade, S. 171; 12

Transcendental Etudes, S. 139; Mephisto Waltz, S.110/2; Sonata for Piano in B minor; Wagner: Tristanund Isolde. Artists: Nelson Goerner (pno) (2 CD)(Cascavelle) 2CAS 3157 $15.99 $13.99

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4 / Daniel RaiskinWorks: Dmitry Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): Symphony

no 4 in C minor, Op. 43. Artists: Daniel Raiskin. (1CD) (Cavi-music) CAVI 8553235 $17.99 $15.99

Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin / Shade, Martineau Artists: Malcolm Martineau (Pno); Michael Schade

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Soviet Experience, Vol. 1: Shostakovich &Myaskovsky String Quartets / Pacifica QuartetWorks: Nikolay Myaskovsky (1881 - 1950): Quartet for

Strings no 13, Op. 86; Dmitry Shostakovich: Quartetsfor Strings nos 5 - 8. Artists: (2 CD) (Cedille)

2CDL 127 $18.99 $16.99This is the first installment in the PacificaQuartet’s highly anticipated, four-volume surveyof the complete Shostakovich string quartets.

“...Beautifully and powerfully played.” - The NewYork Times

Violinist David Nadien Plays Handel, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Sarasate, ChaussonWorks: Ernest Chausson (1855 - 1899): Poème, for

violin & orchestra, Op. 25; Handel: Suite for keyboard,HWV 432; W.A. Mozart: Duo for violin & viola no 2;Saint-Saëns: Havanaise for Violin and Orchestra;Pablo de Sarasate: Navarra for 2 Violins and Piano,Op. 33. Artists: Akiro Endo. David Nadien (Vln);Jonathan Feldman (Pno); Barry Finclair (Vla). (1 CD)(Cembal d’amour) CDA 161 $17.99 $15.99 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

CentaurPieces, Threaded - 1999-2001: Piano Music of BenCarson / Jacob Rhodebeck, John HarrisWorks: Ben Leeds Carson: Coda; Fors seulement...,

fors seulement condition, for piano; Pieces,Threaded; Plain Clothes Cop, for piano; ThePersistent Names of Lost Spaces, for piano. Artists:John Mark Harris (Pno); Jacob Rhodebeck (Pno); BenLeeds Carson (Pno). (1 CD) (Centaur)

CEN 3105 $18.99 $16.99 A Golden Proportion RecitalWorks: Chopin: Etudes for piano nos 1-3; Nocturnes

for piano nos 1 & 2; Debussy: Clair de lune (SuiteBergamasque no 3); Images Sets 1 & 2; W.A. Mozart:Sonata no 1. Artists: Nicholas Ross (Pno). (1 CD)(Centaur) CEN 3157 $18.99 $16.99

J.S. Bach: Suites (Overtures) for OrchestraWorks: J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suites (Overtures) nos 2

- 4. Artists: David Rabinovich/Apollo Ensemble. (1CD) (Centaur) CEN 3083 $18.99 $16.99

High Notes: More New Music for Sopranino SaxWorks: Doug Bristol (1961 - ): Mpingo; Walter Hartley:

Amazing Grace and Wondrous Love; Ken Johnson:Fantasy, for sopranino saxophone, piano & viola dagamba; Kirk O’Riordan: Moments, OnceRemembered, for sopranino saxophone & guitar; TimReed: Nocturne; Rocking, for sopranino saxophone &piano; Farrell Vernon. Artists: Hamilton Tescarollo(Pno); Farrell Vernon (Pno); Jim Steele (Pno);Melanie Bookout (Pno); Brad Crossland (Marimba). (1CD) (Centaur) CEN 3142 $18.99 $16.99

Piano Music of Gene GutchëWorks: Gene Gutche (1907 - 2000): Fugue for piano in

C Minor; Piano Sonata, Op. 32/1; Piano Sonata, Op.32/2; Theme and Variations for piano; UtilitarianFugue, for piano. Artists: Matthew McCright (Pno). (1CD) (Centaur) CEN 3150 $18.99 $16.99

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❦ Schumann: String Quartets,Op. 41 / Doric String QuartetWorks: R. Schumann: Quartetsfor Strings nos 1 - 3. Artists:Doric String Quartet (1 CD)(Chandos Records)

CHA 10692 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“The Dorics play with warmth, finesse andexciting attack.” -The Observer“Among numerous affecting details: the sinuousallegro opening of No 2; the driven upsurge of itsscherzo; and the plangent sigh that is No 3’sandante espressivo introduction, rarely moreespressivo than here.” -The Sunday Times

❦ Bach: Orchestral Suites; Violin Concerti /Vladimir Spivakov, violinWorks: Artists: Vladimir Spivakov (Vln)/Moscow

Virtuosi (4 CD) (Newton Classics) 4NEWC 8802086 $31.49 $28.49“Spivakov’s sensibility to the music isunmistakable- he never tramples over it andnever over-inflates it. The menuets and bourreesof the C major Suite are articulated with greatdelicacy and played with finesse. The Forlane,too, is poised and agreeably leisurely making onefeel inclined to take to the floor... Tobias Carron(flute) gives an engaging account of the B minorSuite and the brass and timpani in the Third andFourth Suites are splendidly resonant.” -Gramophone

❦ Beethoven: CompleteSymhonies / Riccardo ChaillyWorks: Beethoven: Symphoniesnos 1-9; Coriolan Overture;Egmont, Op. 84; Fidelio Op. 72;King Stephen Op. 117; LeonoreOverture no 3; Name-Day

Celebration Overture, Op. 115. Artists: RiccardoChailly/Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch. (5 CD) (Decca)

5DEC B001609802 $64.48 $55.48“Chailly’s first recorded Beethoven cycle showshim to be a Classicist through andthrough... There is also a lovelyItalianate cantabile which periodstrings would find it impossible (andpossibly undesirable) to match... Therecordings, I should add, are superb...There is space around the sound, asthere needs to be in Beethoven, complementedby an immediacy and clarity of detail that derivesin large measure from the playing itself.” -Gramophone

❦ The Thomas Ades: AnthologyWorks: Thomas Adès (1971 - ): America (a prophecy),

for soprano & large orchestra, Op. 19; Arcadiana, forstring quartet, Op. 12; Chamber Symphony, Op. 2;Violin Concerto; Living Toys, Op. 9; Mazurkas (3) forpiano. Artists: Thomas Adès/BirminghamContemporary Music Group. Susan Bickley (MzzSop). (2 CD) (EMI) 2EMI 885602 $17.98 $15.98

“This is essential Adès, impeccably performed,for those wanting to survey the oeuvre in all itsquixotic variety.” -The Observer


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Challenge ClassicsMussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (piano vers)Works: Liszt: Paraphrase on Quartet from Verdi’s

“Rigoletto”; Un sospiro (Grande études de concert no3), S. 144/3; Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition.Artists: Nobuyuki Tsujii (Pno). (1 CD) (ChallengeClassics) CHL 72526 $17.99 $15.99

Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii was joint Gold Medalist ofthe 13th Van Cliburn International PianoCompetition, and since then the blind pianist hasbecome a worldwide sensation.

Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 6Works: Beethoven: Symphony no 4, Op. 60;

Symphony no 6 “Pastoral”, Op. 68. Artists: JanWillem de Vriend/Netherland SO. (1 SA Hybrid CD)(Challenge) CHL SACD72361 $20.99 $18.99

Brahms: Violin Sonatas / Linus RothWorks: Brahms: Scherzo for Violin and Piano “FAE

Sonata”; Sonatas for violin & piano nos 1 - 3. Artists:Linus Roth (Vln); José Gallardo (Pno). (1 CD)(Challenge Classics) CHL 72382 $17.99 $15.99

❦ Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8Works: Beethoven: Symphony no 7, Op. 92;

Symphony no 8, Op. 93. Artists: Jan Willem deVriendNetherland SO. (1 SA Hybrid CD) (ChallengeClassics) CHL SACD72500 $20.99 $18.99

“These are strong, thrustful performances whichmake sense in terms of the music in hand and theorchestra’s own character and competence.” -Gramophone

❦ Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 59; String QuintetWorks: Beethoven: Quartets for Strings (3)

(“Razumovsky”), Op. 59; Quintet for Strings in Cmajor, Op. 29. Artists: Kuijken Ensemble. MarleenThiers (Vla). (2 SA Hybrid CD) (Challenge Classics)

2CHL 72362 $20.99 $18.99“Their unadorned verve and clarity reflect abackground in period performance, which has itsown appeal. They use “modern” instruments butthe bowing is light and the vibrato discreet” -TheObserver

Phoenix: Works for solo oboe / Emily PailthorpeWorks: Herbert Howells (1892 - 1983): Sonata for

oboe & piano; Paul Patterson (1947 - ): PhoenixConcerto, Op. 102; Vaughan Williams: Concerto forOboe in A minor. Artists: Benjamin Wallfisch/EnglishCO. Emily Pailthorpe (Oboe). (1 CD) (Champs HillRecords) CMPH 025 $18.99 $16.99

Elgar in Sussex: Piano Quintet; Seven Songs; ThreeMovements for piano trio / Felicity Lott, sopranoWorks: Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934): Songs, Op. 16;

Op. 48; Op. 42; Queen Mary’s Song; Is she notpassing fair?; Quintet for Piano & Strings, Op. 85; Triofor piano & strings in D minor (fragment). Artists:Gould Piano Trio; Schubert Ensemble of London.Felicity Lott (Sop); Joseph Middleton (Pno). (1 CD)(Champs Hill Records) CMPH 027 $18.99 $16.99

The pieces featured here aresome of Elgar’s finest works.Dame Felicity Lott, accompaniedby Joseph Middleton, sings avariety of Elgar’s most notedsongs in new recordings.

Janacek, Ravel & Prokofiev piano worksWorks: Leos Janácek (1854 - 1928): Sonata for Piano

(“From the Street, 1 October, 1905” - final movementlost); Prokofiev: Sonata for Piano no 2 in D minor, Op.14; Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales. Artists:Ivana Gavric (Pno). (1 CD) (Champs Hill Records)

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ChandosFantasies for Bassoon / Karen GeogheganWorks: Edward Elgar: Salut d’amour; Rachmaninov:

Songs, Op. 34; Gustav Schreck (1849 - 1918):Sonata for bassoon & piano, Op. 9; Schubert: Sonatafor Arpeggione, D 821; Louis Spohr: Adagio forbassoon & piano in F major; Schumann:Phantasiestücke (3) for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 73; .Artists: Philip Edward Fisher (Pno); KarenGeoghegan (Bssn). (1 CD) (Chandos Records)

CHA 10703 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“Name five internationally famous bassoonsoloists. Archie Camden, Gwydion Brooke and,er, that’s it. Except I think we shall soon beadding the name of Karen Geoghegan to the rollcall’. - Gramophone

Bernard Herrmann: Moby Dick; Sinfonietta /Works: Bernard Herrmann (1911 - 1975): Moby Dick,

cantata for male chorus, soloists & orchestra;Sinfonietta for string orchestra. Artists: RichardEdgar-Wilson (Tnr); David Wilson-Johnson (Bar);Michael Schoenwandt. (1 SA Hybrid CD) (ChandosRecords) CHA 5095 $21.99 $17.99 On Sale

Initially intended to be an opera, Herrmann’s‘Moby Dick’ evolved to be a Cantata as the stagewas not an ideal medium for a musical version ofMoby Dick.

❦ Delius: Concertos for Cello & ViolinWorks: Frederick Delius (1862 - 1934): Concerto for

Cello; Concerto for Violin and Cello; Concerto forViolin. Artists: Andrew Davis/BBC SO. Tasmin Little(Vln); Paul Watkins (Clo). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (ChandosRecords) CHA 5094 $21.99 $17.99 On Sale

“A magical, sensuous flow is the presiding qualityof this superior performance by Little. Watkins isno less captivating in the Cello Concerto, andthey are superb together in the Double Concerto,with its heart-easing slow second section.” -TheSunday Times

❦ Schumann: String Quartets Op. 41 / Doric QuartetWorks: R. Schumann: Quartets for Strings nos 1 - 3.

Artists: Doric Quartet. (1 CD) (Chandos Records) CHA 10692 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“The Dorics play with warmth, finesse andexciting attack.” -The Observer

❦ J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244Works: J.S. Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244.

Artists: Jos van Veldhoven. Peter Harvey (Bss Bar);Julian Podger (Tnr); Gerd Türk (Tnr); AmaryllisDieltiens (Tnr). (3 SA Hybrid CD) (Channel Classics)

3CCS 32511 $45.99 $37.99 On Sale“This exceptionally well balanced, thoughtfullypaced reading, vividly brought to life... deserves aplace among the reference versions... in all, acollector’s dream, a listener’s treasure. “-ClassicsToday (10/10)


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Channel, continued❦ Brahms: String Quartet Op. 51 No. 1 (Version forString Orchestra)Works: Brahms: Quartet for Strings no 1; Arnold

Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht for String Orchestra.Artists: Candida Thompson/Amsterdam Sinfonietta.(1 SA Hybrid CD) CCS 30411 $22.49 $18.49 On Sale

“In immensely rich and refulgent surround sound,another welcome issue in the AmsterdamSinfonietta’s series of issues documentingsensitive arrangements for fuller orchestra ofgreat chamber music works.”-london24.com

❦ Fantasies & Impromptus / Lavinia Meijer, harpWorks: Fauré: Impromptu, Op. 86; Une chateleine en

sa tour, Op. 110; Reinhold Glière (1875 - 1956):Impromptu; Gabriel Pierné (1863 - 1937): Impromptu-caprice, Op. 9; Albert Roussel: Impromptu, Op. 21;Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie, Op. 95; Johannes Snoer(1868 - 1936); Louis Spohr (1784 - 1859); GabrielVerdalle (1845 - 1912). Artists: Lavinia Meijer (Harp).(1 SA Hybrid CD) (Channel Classics)

CCS 31711 $22.49 $18.49 On Sale“Meijer here demonstrates the brilliance that hasbagged her top prizes at harp competitionsaround the world. Her tone is luscious and richlyexpressive - she captures every particle ofnuance in the music” -Classic FM Magazine

Gratitude, Gravy and Garrison: A ThanksgivingConcert / Garison KeillorArtists: Sigrid Johnson; Philip Brunelle/Vocal Essence

Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Charles Kemper (Pno);Richard Dworsky (Pno); Garrison Keillor (Voice);Jearlyn Steele (Sop); Krista J. Palmquist (Voice). (1CD) (Clarion) CCF 940 $18.99 $16.99

Storyteller Garrison Keillor & conductor PhilipBrunelle lead a harmonious celebration of allthings Thanksgiving with melodious voices of theVocal Essence Chorus & Ensemble Singers &special guests Jearlyn Steele & Richard Dworsky(pianist). Along the way we learn thatThanksgiving really isn’t all about the turkey - it’sactually all about the pie!

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Clear NoteBad Pets / works for flute & guitarWorks: John Arnold: Michael’s Goodnight; Tango

Triste; Glenn Caluda: Regrets, Tears, and Blarney;Manley Mallard: How Sensible; Paul Salerni: BadPets, for bass baritone & ensemble; Speaking ofLove, for soprano & ensemble. Artists: Two PartInvention (flute & guitar duo). Jan Opalach (Bss Bar);Patricia Koch Budlong (Sop). (1 CD) (Clear Note)

CLRN 74446 $18.99 $16.99Felicidade / Stephen Robinson, guitarWorks: Manuel De Murga: Inspiraciones; John Doan:

Farewell; Roland Dyens (1955 - ): Libra Sonatina;Songe Capricorne; Frederic Hand (1947 - ): Homage;Philip Houghton: Kinkachoo, I Love You; AntonioCarlos Jobim (1927 - 1994); Alfonso Montes (1955 - ).Artists: Stephen Robinson (Gtr); Stephen Robinson(Oboe). (1 CD) CLRN 74301 $18.99 $16.99

❦ Mozart: Divertimento K. 334; Oboe Quartet K. 370/ Alexander Janiczek, violinWorks: W.A. Mozart:Divertimento no 17 for 2 horns &strings in D major, K. 334; Marchfor orchestra, K. 445; Quartet forOboe and Strings, K 370. Artists:Alexander Janiczek/Scottish CO.

David Watkin (Clo); Jane Atkins (Vla); Robin Williams(Oboe); Alexander Janiczek (Vln). (1 SA Hybrid CD)(Linn Records) LINN 376 $23.49 $21.49

“The whole thing is beautifully played by Janiczekand the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. They makean equally good job of the Divertimento K251,which is a more modest work with prominentinstrumental solos, especially for the principaloboe, and ending with the statutory march.” -TheGuardian

❦ Wagner: Der Ring desNibelungen / Barenboim,Bayreuth [11 DVD]Works: Wagner: Das Rheingold;Die Walküre; Götterdämmerung;Siegfried. Artists: DanielBarenboim/Bayreuth Festival Orch.John Tomlinson (Bass); SiegfriedJerusalem (Tnr); Graham Clark

(Tnr); Poul Elming (Tnr); Anne Evans (Sop). (11 DVD-Video) (Kultur International Films)

11KUL D4755 $105.99 $95.99“Harry Kupfer´staging is simple, aesthetic andendless. Daniel Barenboim is spectacular andgrandiose. The dramatic intensity is staggering,and all singers are at least above averagereaching the excellent in John Tomlinson(Wotan) and Siegfried Jerusalem(Siegfried). They peel off the layers ofthe Ring until only the core remains:The music and the naked stagedrama. A simply spectaculartheatrical achievement and a Ring Imay live happily with for the rest of my life” -Mostly Opera

❦ Choral Music of James MacMillanWorks: James MacMillan) (b.1959): Advent Antiphon;

And lo, the Angel of the Lord; Benedicimus Deumcaeli; Benedictus Deus; Bring us, O Lord; Canticle ofZachariah. Artists: Alan Tavener/Cappella Nova.John Kitchen (Organ); William Taylor (Harp). (1 CD)(Linn Records) LINN 383 $21.99 $19.99

“The small-scale choral genre often elicits someof Scots composer James MacMillan’s mostinspired and appealing works. This collection bythe ensemble Cappella Nova, led by AlanTavener and joined by the women’s quartetCanty, the Edinburgh Quartet, medieval harpistWilliam Taylor, and organist John Kitchenfeatures pieces (except for one early work)written between 2007 and 2010... Cappella Novasings with precision and with sweet, pure tone.The ambiance varies some between tracks(depending on whether or not the organ isinvolved), but the sound is always clear andwarmly present.” -All Music Guide


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Clear Note, continuedMilonas: Our Old House: music for 1, 2 & 3 guitarsWorks: Kostas Milonas: A night in San Telmo, tango

no 1 for 3 guitars; Alma Latina, for 2 guitars;Aphrodite’s Tango, tango no 4 for 2 guitars; BalletCourse, waltz no 2 for 3 guitars; Etude no 1 for sologuitar; Habanera, tango no 2 for 2 guitars. Artists:Dimitris Kotronakis (Gtr); Panagiotis Lambropoulos(Gtr); Giorgos Mastrogiannopoulos (Gtr); PanagiotisDrakos (Flt). (1 CD) (Clear Note)

CLRN 74557 $18.99 $16.99Guitar Classics of Spain and Latin AmericaWorks: Isaac Albéniz (1860 - 1909): Suite española no

1, Op. 47; Agustín Barrios-Mangoré (1885 - 1944): LaCatedral (The Cathedral); Antonio Lauro (1909 -1986): Adreina; El Marabino (The Half-caste); Natalia;Tatiana; José Luis Merlin (1952 - ); Luys de Narváez(circa 1500 - bef 1560); Fernando Sor (1778 - 1839);Francisco Tárrega (1852 - 1909); Federico MorenoTorroba (1891 - 1982); Joaquín Turina (1882 - 1949).Artists: James Flegel (Gtr). (1 CD) (Clear Note)

CLRN 74550 $18.99 $16.99 Mission: Amazon Baroque / Sphera AntiQva Artists: Javier Illan/Sphera AntiQva; Pablo Gutierrez.

Florian Cousin (Flt); Soledad Cardoso (Sop). (1 CD)(Colmna Musica) COAA 269 $17.99 $15.99

This disc marks the first time this music has beenrecorded using indigenous instruments such asjerures (wind instruments), bajones (Renaissancewind instruments), chononos (rattles andshakers), and percussion instruments made froma toucan’s beak!

Carles Baguer: Symphonies / Academia 1750Works: Carlos Baguer (1768 - 1808): Concerto for 2

bassoons & orchestra in F major; Symphonies nos 2,15 & 16. Artists: Farran James/Academia 1750.Charles Cristobal (Bssn); Josep Borras i Roca (Bssn).(1 CD) (Colmna Musica) COAA 210 $17.99 $15.99

Joan Pau Pujol: Missa Sexti Toni / Exaudi NosWorks: Juan Pujol (1570 - 1626): Alma, herido me

tenéis, villancet for 6 voices; Beatus vir, motet for 8voices; Magnificat, for 8 voices; Missa sexti toni, for 8voices; Qué decís que visteis vos, villancet for 8voices; Regina caeli, for 8 voices. Artists: JoanGrimalt/Exaudi Nos. (1 CD) (Colmna Musica)

COAA 226 $17.99 $15.99Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op. 27/1&2; CherubiniWorks: Beethoven: Piano Sonata no 13 “Quasi una

fantasia”; Piano Sonata no 14 “Moonlight”; LuigiCherubini: Capriccio, for piano. Artists: DavideCabassi (Pno). (1 CD) CTO 2064 $18.99 $16.99

Beethoven regarded Cherubini as the greatest ofhis contemporaries, and both composer’s worksare represented on this new Concerto release.

Polydia Musica / The music of B.R. PearsonWorks: B.R. Pearson: Angelic Loop, for piano &

ensemble; Blue Loop, for piano & ensemble; BopLoop, for piano & cello; Hybrid no 1, for piano; Hybrid

no 2, for piano & ensemble; LoopJamboree, for piano & ensemble.Artists: B.R. Pearson (Pno). (1 CD)(Concinnity Records) COIN 1010 $15.99 $13.99

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Coro❦ O Guiding Night: The Spanish Mystics /Contemporary works for choirWorks: Ruth Byrchmore (1966 - ): A Birthday; Prayer

of St. Teresa of Avila; The Dark Night; Tarik O’Regan(1978 - ): Beloved, all things ceased; Fleeting, God; Overa digna hostia; Roderick Williams (1965 - ).Artists: Harry Christophers/The Sixteen. GraceDavidson (Sop); Mark Dobell (Tnr); Ben Davies (Tnr).(1 CD) (Coro) COO 16090 $17.99 $15.99

“Thanks to the visceral commitment of HarryChristophers and his choir, and the refulgentbeauty of the music, the listener will connect bodyand soul with these sensuous performances.” -Classic FM Magazine

MacMillian: Miserere / Christophers, The SixteenWorks: James MacMillan (1959 - ): Miserere; O bone

Jesu, for a cappella chorus; Strathclyde Motets;Tenebrae Responsories. Artists: Harry Christophers/The Sixteen. Rebecca Outram (Sop); Robert Evans(Bass-Baritone); Elin Manahan Thomas (Sop); MarkDobell (Tnr); Eamon Dougan (Chant). (1 CD) (Coro)

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CPOGiovanni Valentini: Musiche Concertate 1619Works: Giovanni Valentini (1582 - 1649): Augellino bel

angllino, song for 7 voices; Caro vezzo d’amor,madrigal for 8 voices; Deh fuggite gl’amori, song for 9voices; E partito il mio bene, song for 8 voices; Eccovicine, song for 8 voices; Fra bianchi gigli, madrigalfor 7 voices. Artists: Roland Wilson/Musica FiataKöln; La Capella Ducale. (1 CD) (CPO )

CPO 777533 $18.99 $16.99Fritz von Bose: Piano Works / Alexandra OehlerWorks: Fritz von Bose (1865 - 1945): Elegie, for piano,

Op. 21; Klavierstücke (3), Op. 10; Piano Suites nos 1& 2; Thema und Variationen, for piano, Op. 17.Artists: Alexandra Oehler (Pno). (1 CD) (CPO )

CPO 777201 $18.99 $16.99Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Orchestral Works / UlfSchirmerWorks: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876 - 1948):

Arabeschi, Op. 22; Divertimento, Op. 20; SuiteVeneziana, Op. 18; Trittico, Op. 19. Artists: UlfSchirmer. Henry Raudales (Vln). (1 SA Hybrid CD)(CPO ) CPO 777567 $18.99 $16.99

Stenhammar: String Quartets Nos. 3-6 / Oslo QuartetWorks: Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871 - 1927): Quartets

for Strings Nos 3 in F major; 4 in A major; No 5 in Cmajor; No 6 in D minor. Artists: (2 SA Hybrid CD)(CPO ) 2CPO 777426 $35.99 $31.99

Mendelsson: String Quartets Vol. 1, nos 2 & 6Artists: Minguet Quartett. (1 CD) (CPO ) CPO 777503 $18.99 $16.99Paul Ben-Haim: Symphony No. 1; Fanfare to IsraelWorks: Paul Ben-Haim (1897 - 1984): Fanfare to

Israel; Symphonic Metamorphoses on Bach Chorale“Wer nun den lieben Gott läát walten”; Symphony no1. Artists: Israel Yinon/NDR Radio PO. (1 CD) (CPO) CPO 777417 $18.99 $16.99


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❦ Charpentier: Acteon; Orphee descendant aux enfersWorks: Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643 - 1704):

Actéon, pastorale for chorus, strings & continuo; Lapierre philosophale, incidental music; Orphéedescendant aux enfers, cantata for 3 voices,instruments & continuo. Artists: Paul O’Dette(Theorbo); Stephen Stubbs (Theorbo); OlivierLaquerre (Bss Bar); Boston Early Music FestivalChorus. (1 CD) (CPO ) CPO 777613 $18.99 $16.99

“..the playing and choral singing are bothexquisite.” -The Guardian“These are highly commendable performances allround.” -International Record Review“[Actéon is] a touching little piece, performed herewith spirit and sensitivity...” -Gramophone

Mieczyslaw Weinberg: String Quartets, Vol. 5Works: Mieczyslaw Weinberg (1919 - 1996): Aria, for

string quartet, Op. 9; Capriccio, for string quartet, Op.11; Quartet for Strings no 1, Op. 2/141; Quartet forStrings no 10, Op. 85; Quartet for Strings no 3, in Dminor, Op. 14. Artists: Quatuor Danel. (1 CD) (CPO )

CPO 777566 $18.99 $16.99Charles Koechlin: Organ Works / Christian SchmittWorks: Charles Koechlin (1867 - 1950): Adagio pour

Grand-orgue, Op. 201; Adagio, for organ, Op. 211;Choral Final du Requiem, Op. 161; Choral for organin F minor, Op. 90b; Chorals (4), for organ, Op. 98;Deux Vocalises, for organ, Op. 212b. Artists:Christian Schmitt (Organ). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (CPO )

CPO 777512 $18.99 $16.99Scandinavian Serenade: Grieg, Sibelius, Wiren, et alWorks: Grieg: From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40; Carl

Nielsen (1865 - 1931): Little Suite for Strings in Aminor; Sibelius: Canzonetta, Op. 62a; Dag Wirén(1905 - 1986): Serenade for Strings, Op. 11. Artists:Scottish Baroque Ensemble. (1 CD) (CRD Records)

CRD 3342 $17.99 $15.99 Baltic Portraits: Tuur, Sallinen, Salonen, Part andSumera / Paavo JarviWorks: Arvo Pärt (1935 - ): Cantus in Memory of

Benjamin Britten, for string orchestra & bell; AulisSallinen (1935 - ): Symphony no 8 “AutumnalFragments”; Esa-Pekka Salonen (1958 - ): Gambit,for orchestra; Lepo Sumera (1950 - 2000): Symphonyno 6; Erkki-Sven Tüür (1959 - ): Fireflower, fororchestra. Artists: Järvi Paavo/Cincinnati SO. (1 CD)(Cincinnati SO Media) CSOM 946 $18.99 $16.99

Knudage Riisager: Symphonic Edition, Vol. 1Works: Knudåge Riisager (1897 - 1974): Comoedie,

Op. 21 (Danish Pictures no 4); Erasmus Montanus,overture for orchestra, Op. 1; Fastelavn, Op. 20;Klods Hans, Op. 18; Symphony no 1, Op. 8. Artists:Bo Holten/Aarhus SO. (1 CD) (DaCapo)

DACO 8226146 $18.99 $16.99For my money, Riisager is Denmark’s finestcomposer after Nielsen ... DISC OF THE MONTH(ClassicsToday.com on 8.226022)

Niels Marthinsen: Snapshot Symphony / LindbergWorks: Niels Marthinsen (1963 - ): Concerto, ‘In the

Shadow of the Bat’, for 3 trombones & orchestra; TheKing of Utopiaville Demo; Snow White’s Mirror;Symphony no 2, ‘Snapshot Symphony’. Artists:Christian Lindberg/Aarhus SO. (DaCapo)

DACO 8226545 $10.99 $9.99

❦ Viva! Simone Kermes SingsVivaldi / Andrea MarconWorks: Vivaldi: Alleluia; Catonein Utica; Giustino; Griselda; Lafarfalletta s’aggira, RV 660;L’olimpiade. Artists: AndreaMarcon/Venice Baroque Orch.

Simone Kermes (Sop); Gabriele Cassone (Tpt). (1CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001598902 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale“On the level of sheer vocal beauty and virtuosity,this is a staggering disc. Throughout, thegorgeous Kermes voice glints like the finest goldpicked out by a shaft of sunlight, unfailingly on thenote, and negotiating every run and ornamentincorporated in Vivaldi’s virtuoso writing with aconsummate ease that at first takes the breathaway, but then comes to seem almost routine. Itisn’t routine, of course, and commands the utmostadmiration and respect.” -Fanfare

❦ The Liszt Concertos / Daniel Barenboim, piano;Pierre BoulezWorks: Franz Liszt: Concertos for Piano nos 1&2;

Consolation for piano no 3 “Lento placido”; Valseoubliée no 1, S. 215/1. Artists: Pierre Boulez/Staatskapelle Berlin. Daniel Barenboim (Pno). (1 CD)(Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001606802 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale“The pairing of the cool Boulez with the moreexpressive Barenboim might seem a mismatch ofstyles; but with Boulez wielding the baton overBarenboim’s Staatskapelle Berlin as the pianisttackles these two pillars of Liszt’s musical temple,a magical balance is achieved that allows themusic’s character to surge forth with no recourseto the easy victories of cliché.” -The Independent

❦ Our Favorite Carols /Chanticleer, live radiobroadcastsCarols include: A VirginUnspotted; Silent Night; In thebleak mid-winter; This have Idone for my true love; Christmas

Carol; See Amid the Winter’s Snow and much more!Artists: Chanticleer (1 CD) (INgrooves)

INGV CHNT2246 $17.98 $15.98“The choir has a sweet, youthful sound that’swarmly-blended. There is none of the hootinessthat can trouble some men and boy’s groups, buta pure and focused tone. The album’s selectionsare what listeners have come to expect fromEnglish cathedral and college choirs: a healthymix of very standard carols along witha few less familiar, somecontemporary classic anthems,folk song arrangements, and newworks recorded for the first time.The mood of the music ispredominantly gentle and meditative...The album has a nicely resonant ambience, andthe sound is clear and clean.” -All Music Guide


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DeccaBach: Sinfonia - Instrumental music from theCantatasMusic from: J.S. Bach: Cantata, BWV 42; Cantata,

BWV 196; Cantata, BWV 31; Cantata, BWV 75;Cantata, BWV 52; Cantata, BWV 35. Artists: OttavioDantone/Accademia Bizantina. Ottavio Dantone(Hpsi). (1 CD) (Decca)

DEC B001613002 $20.98 $17.98A thoroughly enjoyable collection of Sinfonias,Sonatas and Concerti from Bach’s Cantatas.

Barsanti: 6 Concerti GrossiWorks: Francesco Barsanti (1690 - 1772): Concerti

Grossi (6) from Sonate Notturne, Op.6. Artists:Banchetto Musicale. (1 CD) (Delizie)

DELZ 8023 $12.99 $10.99Tchaikovsky: Complete Works for Violin & PianoWorks: Tchaikovsky: Morceaux (2) for Piano, Op. 10;

O Sing That Song, song for voice & piano, Op. 16/4;Quartet for Strings Op. 30; Sérénade mélancolique forViolin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 26; Souvenird’un lieu cher; Valse-Scherzo for Violin and Orchestrain C major, Op. 34. Artists: Sasha Rozhdestvensky(Vln); Josiane Marfurt (Pno). (1 CD) (Delos)

DEL 3413 $18.99 $16.99Alan Hovhaness: American Mystic / CentennialCollectionWorks: Alan Hovhaness (1911 - 2000): And God

Created Great Whales, Op. 229/1; Bagatelles (4) forstring quartet, Op. 30; Prayer of St Gregory, Op. 62b;Quartet for Strings no 2, Op. 147; Symphony no 2(“Mysterious Mountain”), Op. 132; The FloweringPeach, Op. 125. Artists: Gerard Schwarz/Seattle SO;Keith Brion/Ohio State Univ. Concert Band. CharlesButler (Tpt); Diane Schmidt (Accordion). (1 CD)(Delos) DEL 3421 $15.99 $13.99

Michael Wise: Sacred Choral MusicWorks: Anonymous: 2 Voluntaries for organ;

Christopher Gibbons: Verse for organ in D; Verse in Aminor; Voluntary for organ in A; Matthew Locke (circa1621 - 1677): Voluntary, for organ no 5 in G major;Michael Wise (circa 1647 - 1687). Artists: GeoffreyWebber (Organ); Thomas Hewitt Jones (Organ);David Ballantyne (Organ). (1 CD) (Delphian Records)

DELP 34041 $18.99 $16.99 ❦ Taverner: Sacred Choral Music / Ferguson, St.Mary’s Cathedral ChoirWorks: John Taverner (circa 1490 - 1545): Dum

transisset sabbatum I & II, motets for 5 voices; Kyrie“Leroy”; Missa “Corona Spinea”, for 6 voices; Osplendor gloriae, antiphon for 5 voices (poss.spurious). Artists: (1 CD) (Delphian Records)

DELP 34023 $18.99 $16.99“The performances by the mixed choir ofEdinburgh Cathedral are caught in a wonderfullyvivid, close acoustic, so the beautifully elaboratepolyphony seems all-embracing.” -The Guardian“The child choristers of St. Mary’s Cathedral in

Edinburgh, with the adult lowervoices supporting them, singmusic by Taverner with the sort ofrapture and excitement that takesthe breath away.” - Classic FM

Sonatas for Cello & Piano by Rachmaninov &ShostakovichWorks: Sergey Rachmaninov (1873 - 1943): Sonata

for cello & piano in G minor, Op. 19; Songs (14), Op.34; Dmitry Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): Sonata forCello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40. Artists: GraemeMcNaught (Pno); obert Irvine (Clo). (1 CD) (DelphianRecords) DELP 34034 $18.99 $16.99

Carols Contemporary & Medieval: Into This WorldThis Day Did ComeWorks: Anonymous, English: Edi be thu, gymel;

Salvator mundi; Anonymous, English Polyphony:Verbum Patris; Judith Bingham (1952 - ): God wouldbe born; Incarnation with shepherds dancing, fororgan; Seth Bingham (1882 - 1972): Annunciation, fororgan; Diana Burrell (1948 - ); Richard Causton (1971- ); Robin Holloway (1943 - ); Gabriel Jackson(Classical ) (1962 - ); John Dunstable (circa 1390 -1453); Stuart MacRae (1976 - ); Francis Pott (1957 -); John Redford (circa 1515 - 1547); HowardSkempton (1947 - ); William Sweeney (1856 - 1917);Christmas Traditional. Artists: Geoffrey Webber.Geoffrey Webber (Organ); David Ballantyne (Organ);Tempe Nell (Voice); Matthew Fletcher (Organ);Rachel Bagnall (Organ). (1 CD) (Delphian Records)DELP 34075 $18.99 $16.99○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Deutsche GrammophonMozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 19 & 23 / HeleneGrimaud [Deluxe Edition]Works: W.A. Mozart: Ch’io mi scordi di te...Non temer,

amato bene, K 505; Concerto for Piano no 19 in Fmajor, K. 459; Concerto for Piano no 23 in A major, K.488. Artists: Hélène Grimaud (Pno); Mojca Erdmann(Sop). (2 CD & DVD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

2DGG B001620500 $35.98 $26.98 On SaleThis special Limited Edition includes DVD - allwithin a special hardcover case.

Mozart: Concertos 19 & 23 / Helene Grimaud, pianoWorks: W.A. Mozart: Ch’io mi scordi di te...Non temer,

amato bene, K 505; Concerto for Piano no 19 in Fmajor, K. 459; Concerto for Piano no 23 in A major, K.488. Artists: Hélène Grimaud (Pno); Mojca Erdmann(Sop). (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001620402 $20.98 $16.48 On SaleThis is the Standard Edtion of this release.

Brahms: Piano Concerto no 1 / Maurizio PolliniWorks: Brahms: Concerto for Piano no 1. Artists:

Christian Thielemann/Staatskapelle Dresden.Maurizio Pollini. (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001612002 $20.98 $16.48 On SaleMozart: Symphonies Nos. 39 & 40 / AbbadoWorks: W.A. Mozart: Symphony no 39, K. 543;

Symphony no 40, K. 550. Artists: Claudio Abbado/Orch. Mozart. (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001617102 $20.98 $16.48 On SaleKhachaturian & Barber violin concertos / SimonyanWorks: Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981): Adagio for

Strings; Concerto for Violin, Op. 14; AramKhachaturian (1903 - 1978): Concerto for Violin in Dminor. Artists: Kristjan Järvi/London SO. MikhailSimonyan (Vln). (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

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❦ Krystian Zimerman plays Franz LisztWorks: Liszt: Concertos for Piano nos 1 & 2;

Funérailles, for piano, S.173/7; La lugubre gondola forPiano, S 200 (2nd version); La notte, for piano, S.516a (LW A202/2); Nuages gris (Grey clouds).Artists: Seiji Ozawa/Boston SO. Krystian Zimerman(Pno). (2 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

2DGG B001573902 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale“It has poise and classicism and, as one listens,one feels that this music could not be played inany other way”, with Boston and Ozawa offering“excellent support”. Krystian Zimerman, as ever,plays a “superb” instrument” -The Penguin Guide

❦ The Liszt Concertos / Daniel Barenboim, piano;Pierre BoulezWorks: Liszt: Concertos for Piano & Orchestra nos 1 &

2; Consolation, for piano no 3 “Lento placido”, S. 172/3; Valse oubliée, for piano no 1, S. 215/1. Artists:Pierre Boulez/Staatskapelle Berlin. Daniel Barenboim(Pno). (1 CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001606802 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale“The pairing of the cool Boulez with the moreexpressive Barenboim might seem a mismatch ofstyles; but with Boulez wielding the baton overBarenboim’s Staatskapelle Berlin as the pianisttackles these two pillars of Liszt’s musical temple,a magical balance is achieved that allows themusic’s character to surge forth with no recourseto the easy victories of cliché.” -The Independent

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Divine ArtDelicias: Spanish Delights for Piano DuoWorks: Chabrier: España, rhapsody for 2 pianos;

Cécile Chaminade (1857 - 1944): La Sévillane, for 2pianos, Op. 19; Manuel de Falla: Nights in thegardens of Spain; Granados: Goyescas, H. 64;Ernesto Lecuona (1895 - 1963): Malagueña; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagñol, for piano, 4 hands;Joaquín Rodrigo; Saint-Saëns; Francisco Tárrega.Artists: Goldstone & Clemmow Piano Duo. (1 CD)(Divine Art) DVT 25101 $17.99 $15.99

Rainlight: Evocations of Water for Piano SoloWorks: Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 17 “Tempest”;

Chopin: Barcarolle, B 158/Op. 60; Prelude for pianono 15; Debussy: Estampes (3); Images, Set 1; L’islejoyeuse; Alicia Grant; Liszt. Artists: JeremyEskenazi (Pno). (1 CD) (Divine Art)

DVT 25090 $17.99 $15.99Erik Chisholm: Music for Piano, Vol. 7 / McLachlanWorks: Erik Chisholm (1904 - 1965): Elegies, for

piano; Peter Pan Suite, for piano; Sonatina no 4;Suite for piano no 2; Suite no 3; Suite, for piano, no 1.Artists: Murray McLachlan (Pno). (1 CD) (Divine Art)

DVT 24155 $13.99 $11.99Girolamo Frescobaldi: Organ Works, Vol. 6 / AndreaMarcon (organ Francesco Zanin, 1998)Works: Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583 - 1643): Capricci

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❦ Fauré: Complete Chamber Music for Strings andPiano / Angelich, Capucon,Dalberto, et. Al.Works: Artists: Quatour Ebene.Renaud Capuçon; GautierCapuçon. (5 CD) (VirginClassics) 5VCL 708752 $37.48 $31.48

“This set has top-flight casting from among themost gifted young musicians of theday. Their sensibility in Fauré’schamber music can be appreciatedin all manner of subtleties...with theQuatuor Ebène supreme in theString Quartet.” -The Daily Telegraph“..it’s a real treat to hear chamber-music playingof such assurance and enquiring intelligence.” -The Guardian

❦ Chants from Services: Christmas, Easter &Whitsun / Sisters of ArgentanWorks: Gregorian Chant: Messe Solennelle (Easter

Day Mass); Pentecost Sunday Mass; Work(s).Artists: Sisters of Argentan. (1 CD) (Griffin Records)

GRI 4074 $15.99 $13.99“The choir’s singing is well controlled and reachestheir customary high standard. It is characterizedby a breadth and firmness not usually found in all-female ensembles. They have a quite remarkablepower of sustaining a long and complex melodicline, achieved, no doubt, by staggered breathing.”-Gramophone

❦ Vivaldi & Friends: La Folia(Madness) & Other Concertos /Apollo’s FireWorks: J.S. Bach: 4 Harpsichordconcerto, BWV 1065; RenéDuchiffre (aka René Schiffer)(1961 - ): Concerto for 2 violas da

gamba (“Tango”); Jeannette Sorrell: La Folia,concerto grosso for 2 violins, continuo & orchestra(after Vivaldi’s Sonata, Op. 1/12); Vivaldi: Concertofor 2 Cellos, RV 531; “L’estro armonico” no 10 Op. 3/10; Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315“L’estate”. Artists: Jeannette Sorrell/Apollo’s Fire.Susan Napper (Clo); Julie Andrijeski (Vln); PaulJenkins (Hpsi); Michael Sponseller (Hpsi); EmlynNgai (Vln). (1 CD) (Avie Records)

AIE 2211 $17.99 $15.99“Apollo’s Fire has become one of the pre-eminentperiod-instrument ensembles, causing one tohear familiar baroque material anew...theshowstopper is the vivid “La Folia”: I love thestrings’ halting introductory bars and the way theensemble picks up speed, building to dizzyingwhirls evocative of the Moorish dance it’s namedafter.” -The Independent


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DorianSoundbites / Aldo Gavilan, pianoWorks: Aldo Gavilán: Autumn Ballad; Back to Cuba;

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DRN 92145 $18.99 $16.99Ying Quartet plays Anton Arensky String QuartetsWorks: Anton Arensky (1861 - 1906): Piano Quintet in

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Romeo and Juliet Suite; Irmelin Suite, for orchestra(arr. Beecham); Life’s Dance, symphonic poem fororchestra; Poem of Life and Love, for orchestra.Artists: David Lloyd-Jones/Royal Scottish NationalOrchestra. (1 CD) (Dutton Laboratories)

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Ragtime fun to get your fingers & toes a tappin’!Brilliant piano music by Joplin & other light-hearted American composers of the day.Highlights include The Entertainer, Maple LeafRag, Solace, & Elite Syncopations all performedon American pianos of the period.

The Chants of Angels / Gloriae Dei Cantores ScholaArtists: Gloriae Dei Cantores. (1 SA Hybrid CD)

(Gloriae Dei Cantores) GLDC 051 $22.49 $20.49Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola’s “expert renditionsof Gregorian chant” (New York Times) are theresult of years of study with the late Dr. MaryBerry CBE of the Schola Gregoriana (Cambridge,England) and the Monks of St. Peter’s Abbey,Solesmes, France, as well as daily practice ofGregorian chant in worship.

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❦ Violinist Nicola Benedetti / “Italia”Works: Giuseppe Tartini (1692 -1770): Concerto for Violin in Aminor, D. 115; Sonata for Violinand Basso Continuo in G minor,Op. 1 no 4 “Devil’s Trill”;Francesco Maria Veracini (1690 -1768): Sonate Accademiche in Amajor, Op. 2/6; Vivaldi: Concerto

for Violin in A minor, Op. 9 no 5/RV 358; Concerto forViolin in D major, RV 208 “Il grosso Mogul” - Grave;Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315“L’estate”. Artists: Christian Curnyn. Nicola Benedetti(Vln); Christian Curnyn (Hpsi). (1 CD) (Decca Import)

PID 955457 $38.49 $34.49“This is the best recording of Vivaldi’s ‘Summer’I’ve heard...at precisely 2.19 Benedetti performs atrill in which she only partially depresses thestring, allowing a rainbow of stratosphericharmonics to colour the trill...Great recordings aremade of tiny moments of unexpected brilliancelike this” -Classic FM Magazine

❦ J.S. Bach: Trio Sonatas for Organ / RobertQuinney, organWorks: J.S. Bach: Trio Sonatas for organ nos 1-6,

BWV 525-530. Artists: Robert Quinney (Organ). (1CD) (Coro) COO 16095 $17.99 $15.99

“The sound is fluting, crystalline, limpid, yet notwithout power and profundity. Adapting the Italianchamber-music genre, the trio sonatas are eachin three movements, yet with an individual cast.Perfect they may be, but intimate, too, the disc apure unfolding of pleasure.” -Sunday Times

❦ Mostly Mozart / Soprano Mojca ErdmannArias from: W.A. Mozart: The Magic Flute, K. 620;

Don Giovanni; Idomeneo; Le Nozze di Figaro; IgnazHolzbauer (1711 - 1783): Günther von Schwarzburg;J.C. Bach: Amadis de Gaule; Giovanni Paisiello (1740- 1816); Antonio Salieri (1750 - 1825). Artists:Andrea Marcon/La Cetra. Mojca Erdmann (Sop). (1CD) (Deutsche Grammophon)

DGG B001621702 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale“...Erdmann’s spirited, impeccably tuned sopranois a delight to hear, and this unhackneyed recitalis richly enjoyable.” -Gramophone“Agile, clean, bright: MojcaErdmann’s soprano voice was madefor Mozart...it’s easy to enjoy hernatural ease and golden glow,backed by high-class playing fromAndrea Marcon and the Basel periodorchestra, La Cetra.” -The Times

❦ Paul McCartney’s Ocean KingdomWorks: Paul McCartney: Ocean’s Kingdom, ballet.

Artists: John Wilson/The London Classical Orch. (1CD) (Hear Music) HRMC HRM33250 $20.98 $17.98

“Paul McCartney’s first work for dance may be themost satisfying of his classical pieces - but then,he’s been composing for the dance all his life, ina way...as programme music this has itsmoments, notably the “Hall of Dance” section inwhich McCartney gets to indulge his innerGershwin. It’s hardly groundbreaking stuff, butMcCartney undeniably has an ear for melody.” -The Independent


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Guild, continuedThe Golden Age of Light Music: Light Music WhileYou Work, Vol. 3Titles include: Step Lightly; The Devil Ma Cares;

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Memorial Tribute to Toscanini: Bach, Rossini &Vivaldi; Rehearsal excerpts 1946-1952Works: J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 2;

Passacaglia and Fugue, BWV 582; Beethoven:Symphony no 9; W.A. Mozart: The Magic Flute;Rossini: String Symphony no 3; Verdi: La Traviata;Vivaldi; Spoken Word. Artists: Arturo Toscanini.Robert Bloom (Oboe); John Wummer (Flt); BernardBaker (Tpt) (2 CD) (Guild) 2GUI 2364 $22.49 $20.49

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Amy Beach: Piano Music, Vol. 3 - The Mature YearsWorks: Amy Beach (1867 - 1944): A Hermit Thrush at

Eve, Op. 92 no 1; Dancing Leaves, Op. 102/2;Fantasia fugata, Op. 87; Farewell Summer, Op. 102/1; From Blackbird Hills, Op. 83; From Grandmother’sGarden, Op. 97. Artists: Kirsten Johnson (Pno). (1CD) (Guild) GUI 7351 $18.99 $16.99○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

HansslerPremium Composers, Vol. 1: G. F. HandelWorks: Handel: Water Music; Bouree; Concerti grossi

(6), Op. 3. Artists: Neville Marriner. John Constable(Hpsi); Iona Brown (Vln). (2 CD) (Hanssler Classic)

2HAN 94601 $27.99 $24.99The Premium Composers Series is more than justanother “Best Of...” or “Greatest Hits” collection.Each two-disc set from The Premium ComposersSeries features critically acclaimed performancesof complete works, performed by the greatestsingers, musicians and ensembles in Europe.

Schumann: The young virtuoso / Florian UhligWorks: R. Schumann: Concert Etudes (6) after

Caprices of Paganini, Opp. 3 & 10; Exercice pour lePianoforte C-Dur; Theme and Variations for Piano onthe name ABEGG, Op. 1; Toccata C-Dur, Op. 7.Artists: Florian Uhlig (Pno). (1 CD) (HansslerClassic) HAN 98632 $20.99 $18.99

Premium Composers, Vol. 2: SchumannSymphonies 1 - 4 / Norrington Artists: Roger Norrington/SW German Radio SO. (2

CD) (Hanssler Classic) 2HAN 94602 $27.99 $24.99Carl Orff: Carmina Burana for chamber choirWorks: Orff: Carmina burana, version for chamber

choir, soloists & 2 pianos. Artists:Rupert Huber/SW German VocalEns., Stuttgart; GrauSchumacherPiano Duo. Christoph Genz (Tnr);Stephan Genz (Bar); Lenneke Ruiten(Sop). HAN 93280 $20.99 $18.99

❦ Premium Composers, Vol. 3: Mozart: PianoConcertos Nos. 20, 23, 24, 25 / MoravecArtists: Neville Marriner/Accademy of SMF. Ivan

Moravec (Pno). (2 CD) (Hanssler Classic) 2HAN 94603 $27.99 $24.99“[Ivan Moravec’s] accounts of these concertos,blend strength and gentleness, spontaneity andcalculation, the playful and the serious, in aunique way... Marriner and the ASMF attain thesame high level of excellence, and the sound issuperb.” - Ted Libby, NPR

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Harmonia MundiDown by the Salley Gardens: 19th & 20th CenturyEnglish Songs / Bejun Mehta, boy sopranoArtists: Julius Drake (Pno); Bejun Mehta (Boy

Soprano). (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 902093 $20.99 $16.99 On SaleDown by the Salley Gardens offers a vivid andvaried cross-section of English song, rangingfrom the Edwardian aesthetic of Quilter and earlyVaughan Williams to the intensely expressivestyle of Howells and Finzi. The Purcellrealizations by Britten and Tippett, meanwhile,are products of two great 20th-century composersengaging with their musical heritage. In all thesedifferent styles, Bejun Mehta shows the sameverbal and vocal mastery that won such acclaimfor his debut Handel recital on harmonia mundi.

❦ Mendelssohn: Double Concerto; Piano ConcertoWorks: Mendelssohn: Concerto for Piano and Violin in

D minor; Concerto for Piano in A minor. Artists:Gottfried Von der Goltz (Vln)/FreiburgerBarockorchester. Kristian Bezuidenhout (FtePno). (1CD) (Harmonia Mundi)

HAR 902082 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“Both soloists have a fine line in fireworks and forthe most part rhythms are secure...in generalthese are spirited performances, excellentlyrecorded.” -BBC Music Magazine

Schubert: Piano SonatasWorks: Schubert: Impromptus (4), D 899; Pieces (3),

D 946; Sonata no 15 in C major (“Relique”), D. 840;Sonata no 17 in D major (“Gasteiner”), D. 850; Sonatano 18 in G major (“Fantasy”), D. 894. Artists: PaulLewis (Pno). (2 CD) (Harmonia Mundi)

2HAR 902115 $23.49 $19.49 On SaleLe Violoncelle Parle / works for solo celloWorks: Pascal Amoyel: Itinérance; Britten: Suite for

solo cello no 3, Op. 87; Gaspar Cassadó (1897 -1966): Suite for cello solo; Zoltán Kodály (1882 -1967): Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8. DVD Bonus Disc.Artists: Emmanuelle Bertrand (Clo). (2 CD & DVD)(Harmonia Mundi)

2HAR 902078 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale❦ Beethoven: Diabelli Variations / Paul LewisWorks: Beethoven: Variations (33) on a waltz by

Diabelli. Artists: Paul Lewis (Pno). (1 CD) (HarmoniaMundi) HAR 902071 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale

“The playing possesses all the dynamism anddiscretion, the insight and immediacy, that Lewispoured into that grand project of encompassingall 32 of the sonatas, and is essential listening...”-The Telegraph*****


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J.S. Bach: Ouvertures (Suites) for OrchestraWorks: J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suites nos 1 - 4, BWV

1066 - 1069. Artists: (2 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) 2HAR 902113 $23.49 $19.49 On SaleOn this new specially priced set, the FreiburgerBarockorchester offers benchmark performancesof these indispensable treasures of the Baroque.

Bach: Goldberg VariationsWorks: J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988.

Artists: Fretwork. (2 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) 2HAR 907560 $20.99 $16.99 On SaleFretwork’s version of Bach’s “Goldberg”Variations for viol consort re-projects thismasterpiece of counterpoint through the sound-lens of ‘old fashioned’ instruments.

❦ Joseph Haydn: The Creation / René JacobsWorks: F.J. Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2. Artists:

René Jacobs/Freiburger Barokorchester; RIASChamber Choir. Johannes Weisser, MaximilianSchmitt and Julia Kleiter. (2 CD) (Harmonia Mundi)

2HAR 902039 $34.49 $28.49 On Sale“From the explosive opening of theRepresentation of Chaos...to the graphicdepictions of churning oceans, roaring lions,leaping tigers and swarming insects, fewrecordings bring the score to life so vividly.” -BBC

❦ Stories: Berio and friendsWorks: Cathy Berberian (1928 - 1983): Stripsody, for

solo voice; Luciano Berio (1925 - 2003): A-Ronne;John Cage (1912 - 1992): Living Room Music;Sheldon Frank (1943 - 2010): As I Was Saying, forvoice & dancer; Jackson Mac Low (1922 - 2004):Young Turtle Asymmetries, for voice or vocalensemble; Roger Marsh (1949 - ): Not a Soul ButOurselves, for 4 amplified voices. Artists: Paul Hillier.(1 SA Hybrid CD) (Harmonia Mundi)

HAR 807527 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“Hillier’s Theatre of Voices do the whole mélangeproud - their version of Berberian’s piece usesthree voices whereas her original version was asolo - and the disc is worth acquiring for theirwonderfully slick A-Ronne alone.” -The Guardian

❦ C.P.E. Bach: Six Concerti for Harpsichord, Wq. 43Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714 - 1788): Six

Concertos for harpsichord, 2 flutes, 2 horns, strings &continuo (Sei Concerti nos 1-6) Artists: PetraMüllejans/Freiburger Barokorchester. Andreas Staier(Hpsi). (2 CD) 2HAR 902083 $23.49 $19.49 On Sale

“Dissonances crunch, melodies play for pathos:emotions are always volatile. It’s all on display inthese six exuberant concertos, dispatched withmischief and decorative flair by Andreas Staier...”-The Times

❦ Mozart: Night Music / Andrew ManzeWorks: W.A. Mozart: Adagio and Fugue for Strings, K

546; Divertimento for 2 horns & strings “A MusicalJoke”, K 522; Serenade no 13 “Eine kleineNachtmusik”, K. 525; Serenade no 6 “SerenataNotturna”; Thomas Attwood (1765 - 1838): Menuetand Trio in C major (with W.A. Mozart. Artists:Andrew Manze. (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi)

HAR 2907280 $10.49 $7.49 On Sale“I don’t know of any [performances] that canmatch these for freshness, exhilaration and sheerfun.” -BBC Music Magazine

❦ Vivaldi: Montezuma / AlanCurtis, Priante, Nesi [2 DVD]Works: Vivaldi: Montezuma, operain 3 acts, RV 723. Artists: AlanCurtis/Il Complesso Barocco. VitoPriante (Bass); Laura Cherici(Sop); Franziska Gottwald (Alto);Mary-Ellen Nesi (Mzz Sop). (2DVD-Video) (Dynamic)

2DYN 33586 $37.49 $33.49“Il Complesso Barocco does a great job on allfronts; the natural horns and trumpets used in theAct II battle music for the fight betweenMotezuma and Fernando is a special treat.Vivaldi’s Motezuma is a discovery of pressingurgency, as this might well have been hisgreatest contribution to opera...” -All Music Guide

❦ Schumann: The Complete Symphonies / Muti -Vienna POWorks: Robert Schumann: Symphonies nos 1 - 4.

Artists: Riccardo Muti/Vienna PO. (2 CD) (NewtonClassics) 2NEWC 8802081 $18.99 $16.99

“Tempos are nicely gauged, the playing is mostlyspot-on (violin desks do valiantly in the SecondSymphony’s Scherzo) and [the] sound quality iswarm, immediate and cleanly defined. The“Rhenish” seems to me the more memorable ofthe performances, again vigorous and neatlyphrased, with plenty of lively interplay betweensections and a sweetly yielding violin tone.” -Gramophone

❦ Beautiful Mechanical / Lott, Clark, Worden,Snider, KahaneArtists: yMusic. (1 CD) (New Amsterdam) NAD 032 $12.99 $10.99“... Few albums with such a diverse array ofparticipants can boast uniformly high quality. ButBeautiful Mechanical is the exception: a case inwhich many cooks leaven and thicken the broth.It looks to be one of contemporary classical’snoteworthy recordings of 2011.” -Sequenzia21

❦ Bull, Wieniawski & BruchViolin Concertos / Charlie SiemWorks: Max Bruch: ViolinConcerto no 1; Ole BornemanBull (1810 - 1880): Cantabiledoloroso e Rondo giocoso;Henryk Wieniawski: Violin

Concerto no 1, Op. 14. Artists: Andrew Gourlay/London SO. Charlie Siem (Vln). (1 CD) (WarnerClassics) WRNC 2564666612 $20.99 $18.99

“From the moment Charlie Siem makes his firstswashbuckling entry in the Wieniawski... onefeels in the safest of virtuoso hands as he goeson negotiate even the blackest of staves with analmost nonchalant disregard for their difficulty.Yet what impresses most is Siem’s tonal purityand emotional intensity, which combine in theBruch to create a reading of tender sincerity andcoruscating brilliance.” -Classic FM


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Benjamin Britten: War RequiemWorks: Britten: War Requiem, Op. 66. Artists: Mendi

Rodan; Kurt Masur/Israel PO. Nigel Robson (Tnr);Edith Weins; Hakan Hagegard. (2 CD) (HeliconRecords) 2HEL 9645 $34.49 $31.49○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

HyperionEsenvalds: Passion and Resurrection / LaytonWorks: Eriks Esenvalds (1977 - ): A drop in the ocean,

for chorus; Evening, for chorus; Légende de la femmeemmurée (Legend of the Walled-In Woman), for 2soprano soloists & chorus; Long Road, for chorus;Night Prayer, for chorus; Passion and Resurrection,for voice, chorus & orchestra. Artists: StephenLayton/Britten Sinfonia; Polyphony. Carolyn Sampson(Sop). (1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 67796 $20.99 $18.99

Loewe: Songs & Ballads / Florian Boesh, VignolesWorks: Carl Loewe (1796 - 1869): Ballads (3), Op. 1;

Der Pilgrim vor St. Just, Op. 99/3; Die Uhr, for voice &piano, Op. 123/3; Die wandelnde Glocke, for voice &piano, Op. 20/3; Edward, for voice & piano, Op. 1/1;Erlkönig, for voice & piano, Op. 1/3. Artists: RogerVignoles (Pno); Florian Boesch (Bar). (1 CD)(Hyperion) HYP 67866 $20.99 $18.99

❦ Beyond all Mortal Dreams: American a CappellaWorks: Rene Clausen (1953 - ): Tonight, Eternity

Alone; Frank Ferko (1950 - ): Hildegard Triptych;Edwin Fissinger (1920 - 1990): Lux Aeterna, forsoloists & chorus; Ola Gjeilo (1978 - ): Phoenix, forchorus; Sanctus; William Hawley (1950 - ): Motets (2);Stephen Paulus (1949 - ); Steven Stucky (1949 - );Healey Willan (1880 - 1968). Artists: Stephen LaytonChoir of Trinity College, Cambridge. Margaret Walker;Ruby Dayan; Hannah Partridge; Laurence Williams.(1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 67832 $20.99 $18.99

“It is impossible to do anything else but listenonce the opening track of this glorious albumbegins...I can say with certainty that it is an albumthat will repay repeated listening for years tocome.” -Classic FM“Highly recommended.” -ClassicsToday (10/10)

❦ Elgar: Piano Quintet; String Quartet / Piers Lane,Goldner Qrt.Works: Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934): Impromptu, for

piano; Laura valse, for piano; March, for piano in Dmajor; Mina, for small orchestra; Quartet for Strings inE minor, Op. 83; Quintet for Piano and Strings in Aminor, Op. 84. Artists: Piers Lane (Pno). (1 CD)(Hyperion) HYP 67857 $20.99 $18.99

“This is one of those rare discs that give pleasureand food for thought in equal measure...when[Elgar’s chamber music] is played with the kind ofunderstanding shown by these five musicians itleaves one wondering how anyone could miss thesubtle variety, the elegant sophistication underthe surface...” -BBC Music Magazine

Moscheles: Complete Concert Studies / Piers LaneWorks: Ignaz Moscheles (1794 - 1870): Characteristic

Studies (12), Op 95; Grande Etude, Op. 126; GrandesÉtudes de Concert (4), Op. 111;Études (2), Op. 105; Études (2), forpiano, Op. 98. Artists: Piers Lane(Pno). (1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 55387 $12.99 $10.99

❦ James MacMillan: Works for organ & choirWorks: James MacMillan (1959 - ): Here in hiding, for

chorus & organ; Give me justice, for chorus; JubilateDeo, for chorus & organ; Le tombeau de GeorgesRouault, for organ; Magnificat and Nunc dimittis, forchorus & organ; On Love, for treble & organ. Artists:Matthew Owens/Wells Cathedral Choir. JonathanVaughn (Organ); Simon Clulow (Organ); MarkHounsell (Tnr); Dominic Bland (Tnr). (1 CD)(Hyperion) HYP 67867 $20.99 $18.99

“...The choir is, in a word, magnificent. Singingwith impressive self-assurance and clearlyrevelling in Macmillan’s uncanny ability to makeeverything sound perfectly natural even when thetechnical skills involved are extraordinarilydemanding.” -International Record Review

❦ Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano Music / OsborneWorks: Ravel: A la manière de. . . , for piano; Gaspard

de la nuit; Jeux d’eau; La valse; Le tombeau deCouperin; Menuet antique. Artists: Steven Osborne(Pno). (2 CD) (Hyperion) 2HYP 67731 $44.49 $40.49

“These are inspired performances with AwardWinner written all over them. The perfectly-voicedpiano, the venue/acoustic, producer andengineer, and an artist who was born to playRavel combine to make the best complete Ravelcycle on disc.” -Classic FM

Smetana: String Quartets Nos.1 & 2; Sibelius:Voces Intimae / Dante QuartetWorks: Sibelius: Quartet for Strings (“Voces Intimae”),

Op. 56; Bedrich Smetana (1824 - 1884): Quartet forStrings no 1 “From My Life”; Quartet for Strings no 2.Artists: (1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 67845 $20.99 $18.99

❦ Chopin: The Complete Waltzes / Stephen HoughWorks: Chopin: Nocturne for piano no 2 in E flat major,

Op. 9/2; Waltzes for Piano, complete. Artists:Stephen Hough (Pno). (1 CD) (Hyperion)

HYP 67849 $20.99 $18.99“Hough’s playing has such authority andpanache, its balance between virtuosity andvividly communicated expression so finelyjudged, that every perfectly scaled moment is asintensely realised as every other. Few otherpianists around today play Chopin with as muchunderstanding and poised mastery as this.” -TheGuardian

Echoes of Nightingales / Christine Brewer, sopranoWorks: Harold Arlen: Happiness is a thing called Joe;

Leonard Bernstein: On the Town; Frank Bridge: Lovewent a-riding; John Carpenter: Sleep That Flits OnBaby’s Eyes; Ernest Charles: When I have sung mysongs; Celius Dougherty (1902 - 1986): Review.Artists: Roger Vignoles (Pno); Christine Brewer(Sop). (1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 67813 $20.99 $18.99

The repertoire includes the encore-songsperformed by Kirsten Flagstad, Eileen Farrell,Helen Traubel and Eleanor Steber at the end oftheir recitals.

Liszt: 3 Funeral Odes; From the Cradle to the GraveWorks: Liszt: Episodes from Lenau’s Faust, S 110;

Odes Funèbres (3), for orchestra, S. 112 (LW G25);Von der Wiege bis zum Grabe (From the Cradle tothe Grave), symphonic poem for orchestra, S. 107(LW. Artists: Ilan Volkov/BBC Scottish SO. (1 CD)(Hyperion) HYP 67856 $20.99 $18.99


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❦ Górecki: The Three String QuartetsWorks: Henryk Mikolaj Górecki (1933 - 2010): Quartet

for Strings no 1 “Already It Is Dusk”; Quartet forStrings no 2 “Quasi una Fantasia”; Quartet for Stringsno 3 “songs are sung”). Artists: Royal String Quartet.(2 CD) (Hyperion) 2HYP 67812 $20.99 $18.99

“The Royal Quartet is outstanding in everyrespect... The sheer poise of the playing in thelast movement of the Third, never slackening fora moment, is absolutely remarkable... -International Record Review

❦ Liszt: Piano Sonata / Marc-Andre Hamelin, pianoWorks: Liszt: Harmonies poétiques no 3), S. 173/3;

Fantasie & Fuge über das Thema B-A-C-H, S. 529/2;Sonata for Piano in B minor, S. 178; Venezia eNapoli, S 162. Artists: Marc-André Hamelin (Pno). (1CD) (Hyperion) HYP 67760 $20.99 $18.99

“Pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s unprecedentedtechnical acumen, huge sonority, and unflappablecontrol of the piano is everywhere evident in thisLiszt recital... ” -ClassicsToday (10/10)

M. Ravel: Complete Music for Violin and PianoWorks: Guillaume Lekeu (1870 - 1894): Sonata for

violin & piano in G major; Ravel: Berceuse sur le nomde Fauré; Sonatas for violin & piano nos 1 & 2;Tzigane. Artists: Cedric Tiberghien (Pno); AlinaIbragimova (Vln). (1 CD) (Hyperion)

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ICA ClassicsShostakovich: Symphony No. 10 / SvetlanovWorks: Rimsky-Korsakov: The Legend of the Invisible

City of Kitezh; Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 10,Op. 93; Tchaikovsky: Snow Maiden Suite. Artists:Evgeny Svetlanov/USSR State SO. (1 CD) (ICAClassics) ICA 5036 $16.99 $12.99 On Sale

Mahler: Symphony No. 3 / Klaus TennstedtWorks: Mahler: Symphony no 3; Spoken Word:

Tennstedt discusses his interpretation of Mahler,notably Mahler’s Symphony no 6, with Michael Oliv.Artists: Klaus Tennstedt/London PO. (2 CD) (ICAClassics) 2ICA 5033 $21.99 $17.99 On Sale

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 / RozhdestvenskyWorks: Mussorgsky: A Night on Bare Mountain;

Prokofiev: Love for Three Oranges; Tchaikovsky:Symphony no 4. Artists: Gennady Rozhdestvensky/BBC SO. David Wilson-Johnson (Bar). (1 CD) (ICAClassics) ICA 5035 $16.99 $12.99 On Sale

Beethoven & Tchaikovsky: Concertos / GilelsWorks: Beethoven: Concerto for Piano no 4;

Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 2. Artists: KirillKondrashin/John Barbirolli. Emil Gilels (Pno). (1 CD)(ICA Classics) ICA 5032 $16.99 $12.99 On Sale

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 / Furtwangler (1953)Works: Beethoven: Symphony no 9 “Choral”, Op. 125.

Artists: Wilhelm Furtwängler/Vienna Philharmonic.Seefried, Anday, Dermota, Schoffler (1 CD) (ICAClassics) ICA 5034 $16.99 $12.99 On Sale

Karajan Spectacular, Vol. 2 (1958 - 59)Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 “From the

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❦ Dukas: Ariane Et Barbe-bleue / De Billy, Youn,Henschel, Polaski, ArmanWorks: Paul Dukas (Composer)(1865 - 1935): Ariane et Barbe-Bleue, opera. Artists: BertrandDe Billy/Slovak PhilharmonicChoir. (2 CD) (Brilliant Classics) 2BLC 94254

$12.99 $8.99 On Sale“The soundworld of Paul Dukas’s only opera, aseductive mixture of Straussian opulence andFrench transparency, makes any performance ofAriane et Barbe-Bleue compelling, even beforethe teasing symbolism of Maurice Maeterlinck’slibretto weaves its own spell. It is one of the greatundervalued operas of the early 20th century” -The Guardian“Bertrand de Billy is a strong advocate for thework in this live recording... chorus and orchestraare splendid.” -MusicWeb International

❦ Tomas Luis De Victoria: Sacred WorksArtists: Michael Noone/Ensemble Plus Ultra. (10 CD)

(Deutsche Grammophon) 10DGG B001587602 $108.48 $83.73 On Sale“The 11 hours of music on offer represent both asizeable portion and a representative sample ofVictoria’s output....the Missa Ave Maris Stellaboasts a particularly fine reading - lucid and sure-footed, with none of the parts having to strayoutside their registral comfort zones. Slightly lateris the famous setting of O quam gloriousum, oneof the clearerer instances of Noone’s attempt toblow some cobwebs off the ethereal vision of thecomposer.” -Gramophone Magazine

❦ Percussionist Kuniko KatoPlays Steve ReichWorks: Steve Reich (1936 - ):Electric Counterpoint; SixMarimbas (rearranged version of“Six Pianos”); VermontCounterpoint. Artists: Kuniko

Kato (Perc). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Linn Records) LINN 385 $23.49 $21.49“If you’re a fan of Steve Reich’s work, you’llcertainly find this an interesting disc. If not, it maynot be the best place to start... Well conceived,and very well recorded” -MusicWeb-International

❦ Giovanni Paisello: Complete Piano Concertos /Pietro Spada, pianoWorks: Giovanni Paisiello (1740 - 1816): Concertos for

Piano & Orchestra nos 1 - 8. Artists: Pietro Spada(Pno)/Santa Cecilia Chamber Orch. (2 CD) (BrilliantClassics) 2BLC 94224 $12.99 $8.99 On Sale

“... as Spada’s lyrical cantilena in the slowmovements of the D major, B flat major and Amajor Concertos testify, Paisiello toucheda vein of genuine pathos in the slowmovements. Most impressive,though, is the C major Concerto (No.8), whose bold opening Allegro,serene Andantino and graceful finaleintriguingly foreshadow Mozart’s pianoconcertos.” -Gramophone Magazine


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K&K RecordsBeethoven: Violin Concerto / Mila Georgieva, violinWorks: Beethoven: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op.

61. Artists: Rossen Milanov. Mila Georgieva (Vln). (1CD) (K&K) KK 80 $20.99 $18.99

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue / Labèque SistersWorks: Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story;

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue for 2 pianos. Artists:Katia Labèque (Pno); Marielle Labèque (Pno);Gonzalo Grau (Perc); Raphael Seguinier (Drums);Pablo Bencio (Timbales). (1 CD) (KML Records)

KMLR 1121 $22.49 $20.49Music of Tribute, Vol. 7: Tributes to F. J. HaydnWorks: George Benjamin: Meditation on Haydn’s

Name; Debussy: Hommage à Joseph Haydn; Vincentd’Indy: Menuet Sur le Nom D’Haydn, Op 65; PaulDukas: Prélude élégiaque sur le nom de Haydn;Reynaldo Hahn: Theme and variations on the nameof Haydn; Wolfgang Hochstein; Davorin Kempf;Ravel. Artists: Javor Bracic (Pno). (1 CD) (Labor)

LBC 7088 $18.99 $16.99 ❦ Mozart: Divertimento K. 334; Oboe Quartet K. 370Works: W.A. Mozart: Divertimento no 17 for 2 horns &

strings in D major, K. 334; March for orchestra, K.445; Quartet for Oboe and Strings, K 370. Artists:Alexander Janiczek/Scottish CO. David Watkin (Clo);Jane Atkins (Vla); Robin Williams (Oboe); AlexanderJaniczek (Vln). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (Linn Records)

LINN 376 $23.49 $21.49“The whole thing is beautifully played by Janiczekand the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.” -TheGuardian

Vivaldi: Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’InventioneOp. 8, including The Four Seasons / Avison Ens.Artists: Pavlo Beznosiuk/Avison Ensemble. Pavlo

Beznosiuk (Vln). (2 SA Hybrid CD) (Linn Records) 2LINN 365 $37.49 $33.49JS Bach: Suites (6) for unaccompanied cello Artists: Gavriel Lipkind (Clo). (3 CD) (Lipkind

Productions) 3LPKD 003-S01-NE $37.49 $33.49Sibelius: Symphony No. 5; LutoslawskiWorks: Witold Lutoslawski (1913 - 1994): Concerto for

Orchestra; Sibelius: Pohjola’s daughter, Op. 49;Symphony no 5, Op. 82. Artists: Jukka-PekkaSaraste/London PO. (1 CD) (London PhilharmonicOrchestra) LPO 0057 $18.99 $16.99

❦ Haydn: The Seasons / Sir Colin DavisWorks: F.J. Haydn: The Seasons. Artists: Colin

Davis. Miah Persson, Jeremy Ovenden, AndrewFoster-Williams. (2 SA Hybrid CD) (LSO Live (LondonSO) 2LSO 0708 $29.99 $26.99

“Davis’s affection is palpable at every turn of thishandsomely balanced reading” -Classical Review

Mahler: Symphony No. 9 / Valery Gergiev, LSOWorks: Mahler: Symphony no 9 in D major. Artists:

Valery Gergiev/London SO. (1 SA Hybrid CD) (LSOLive (London SO) LSO 0668 $18.99 $16.99

The final release in ValeryGergiev's acclaimed Mahler cyclefeatures the composer'sSymphony No.9, recorded at theBarbican in March 2011.

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London SO, continued❦ Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast; Symphony No. 1Works: William Walton (1902 - 1983): Belshazzar’s

Feast, for baritone, chorus & orchestra; Symphony no1. Artists: Colin Davis/London SO & Chorus. PeterColeman-Wright (Bass). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (LSO Live(London SO) LSO 0681 $18.99 $16.99

“The LSO Chorus give Walton’s grateful choralwriting all they have, and the orchestra revel inhis brilliant and unconventional orchestration: Eflat clarinet, alto saxophone, exotic percussionand extra brass.” -Sunday Times ****Mahler: Symphony No. 9 / Mark GorensteinWorks: Mahler: Symphony no 9 in D major; Recorded

Sound: Applause. Artists: Mark Gorenstein/State SOof Russia. (2 CD) (MD&G)

2MDG 6481719 $20.99 $18.99 J.S. Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Solo ViolinWorks: J.S. Bach: Sonatas & Partita for solo violin

BWV1001-1006. Artists: Ruth Waterman (Vln). (2CD) (Meridian) 2MER 84595 $37.49 $33.49

Pipings and Bowings: Lyrical English ChamberMusic with RecorderWorks by: Dick Blackford (1936 - ); Michael Hurd

(1928 - 2006); Robin Milford (1903 - 1959). Artists:Manchester Chamber Ensemble. John Turner(Recorder) (1 CD) (Metier) MTI 28522 $18.99 $16.99

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MirareMr Tomkins: Lessons of Worthe / Keyboard MusicWorks: John Bull (circa 1562 - 1628): Chromatic

Pavan & Galliard (Queen Elizabeth’s); Fantasia forkeyboard; My jewel; William Byrd (1543 - 1623):Pavan & Galliard; Thomas Tallis (circa 1505 - 1585):Felix Namque no 1; Thomas Tomkins (1572 - 1656):Ground for keyboard, MB 40. Artists: Bertrand Cuiller(Hpsi). (1 CD) (Mirare) MRR 137 $22.49 $20.49

Johannes Brahms: Pièces Pour PianoWorks: Brahms: Intermezzi (3) for piano, Op. 117;

Pieces (8) for piano, Op. 76; Rhapsodies (2) forpiano, Op. 79; Variations (11) for Piano on an OriginalTheme, Set 1, Op. 21. Artists: Adam Laloum (Pno).(1 CD) (Mirare) MRR 131 $22.49 $20.49

Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes; Hungarian DancesWorks: Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes (18) for piano 4

hands; Hungarian Dance for piano, 4 hands WoO1/1,2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 16, 17,21. Artists: Boris Berezovsky(Pno); Brigitte Engerer (Pno). (1 CD) (Mirare)

MRR 134 $22.49 $20.49Choral works by Brahms, Reger, Bruckner / Voces8Works: Brahms: Songs (5), Op. 49; Works for double

chorus, Op. 109/1- 3; Motet Op. 74/1; Max Reger:Sacred Songs Op. 138/6 & 8; Bruckner: 3 works forchorus & double chorus. Artists: Voces8. (1 CD)(Mirare) MRR 154 $22.49 $20.49

J.S. Bach: St. John PassionArtists: Philippe Pierlot/Ricercar Consort. Philippe

Pierlot, Maria Keohane, Carlos Mena. (2 CD) (Mirare) 2MRR 136 $34.49 $31.49


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(Requiem), for soloists, double chorus & orchestra inF major; Messe solennelle no 4 for chorus & 2 organs(“Messe Chorale”). Artists: Michel Corboz/EnsembleInstrumental de Lausanne. Christian Immler (Bass);Christophe Einhorn (Tnr) (1 CD) (Mirare)

MRR 129 $22.49 $20.49“Conductor Michel Corboz rejects the originalorchestration in favour of a version for harp, stringquintet and organ...Both works sound ravishingas sung by the Ensemble Vocal Lausanne.” -TheGuardian****

❦ Wien 1925 / Berg, Schoenberg & WebernWorks: Alban Berg: Chamber Concerto for Piano,

Violin and 13 Winds; Arnold Schoenberg:Transcription for string quartet, harmonium & piano ofJohann Strauss’ “Rose of the South”; Anton Webern:Schatzwalzer, for piano quintet and harmonium(trans. after J. Strauss). Artists: Jean-FrançoisHeisser. Marie-Josephe Jude (Pno); VincentDebruyne (Vla); Francois-Marie Drieux (Vln); Jean-Michel Groud (Clo); Claire Rapin (Vln). (1 CD)(Mirare) MRR 133 $22.49 $20.49

“Here is a stunner...The Strauss waltzarrangements are brilliantly effective” -GlasgowHerald

Brahms: Piano Quintet; Two Songs, Op. 91Works: Brahms: Quintet for Piano and Strings in F

minor, Op. 34; Songs (2) for Alto, Viola and Piano,Op. 91. Artists: Modigliani Quartet; Jean-FrédéricNeuburger (Pno); Andrea Hill (Pno); Laurent Marfaing(Vla). (1 CD) (Mirare) MRR 130 $22.49 $20.49

Orchestral works by Morton Feldman: OrchestraWorks: Morton Feldman (1926 - 1987): Intersection 1;

On Time and the Instrumental Factor; Orchestra, fororchestra; Structures for Orchestra; Voice andInstruments, for soprano & orchestra. Artists: BradLubman/German SO. Martha Culver. (1 CD) (ModeRecords) MDE 238 $18.99 $16.99

Mahler: Symphony No. 4; DebussyWorks: Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune;

Mahler: Symphony no 4 in G major (chamberorchestra arrangement). Artists: Ken Selden/Martingale Ensemble. Deanna Breiwick. (1 CD) (MSRClassics) MSR 1373 $13.99 $11.99

Dreaming in Colours: Music for Bassoon and PianoWorks: Paul Jelescu (1901 - 1989): Rapsodie

Dobrogeana; HyeKyung Lee: Dreaming in Colours;Drake Mabry (1950 - ): Duo for bassoon & piano;Peter Schickele (1935 - ): Summer Serenade; JoseSiquiera (1907 - 1985): Etüdes (3); John Steinmetz:Suite from an Imaginary Opera. Artists: BenjaminCoelho (Bssn); Alan Huckleberry (Pno). (1 CD) (MSRClassics) MSR 1340 $13.99 $11.99

John Jenkins: Consort Music of Four PartsWorks: John Jenkins (1592 - 1678): Fantasies for 4

instruments nos 7, 6, 3, 9, 14, 13, 11, 8, 15, 2 & 16.Artists: Spirit of Gambo (1 CD) (Musica Ficta)

MSTA 8011 $17.99 $15.99With considerable skill and a strong sense oflyricism he brought the fantasia for viol consort toits zenith. John Jenkins and his much esteemedfriend William Lawes can be regarded as the twomost important composers in England during thereign of Charles I.

❦ Orchestral music of HarrisonBirtwistleWorks: Harrison Birtwistle (1934- ): Night’s Black Bird, fororchestra; The Cry of Anubis, fortuba & orchestra; The Shadow ofNight, for orchestra. Artists:

Ryan Wigglesworth/Hallé Choir and Orch. OwenSlade (Tuba). (1 CD) (NMC Classics)

NMC 156 $20.99 $18.99“In a welcome if rare excursion into contemporarymusic, and recorded with tinglingly immediateatmosphere, the Hallé under Ryan Wigglesworthsound on top form throughout.” -Gramophone“These are among the most powerful orchestralpieces of recent years...Wigglesworth and theHalle give performances of amazingconcentration, accuracy and passion, aided byrecorded sound of a matching depth and clarity...Overall an essential release.” -BBC MusicMagazine

❦ Howard Hanson: Symphony No. 1 “Nordic”; TheLament For Beowulf / Schwarz, Seattle SymphonyWorks: Howard Hanson (1896 - 1981): Lament for

Beowulf for chorus & orchestra, Op. 25; Symphony no1 in E Minor, Op 22 “Nordic”. Artists: GerardSchwarz/Seattle SO. (1 CD) (Naxos (USA)

NXS 8559700 $10.99 $9.99“Naxos’ re-release of Gerard Schwarz and theSeattle Symphony’s Hanson symphoniesunder the American Classics series isa welcome event... the music issatisfying and enjoyable in a late-19th-century manner... Theperformance quality of Schwarz andhis band are excellent, and the sonicsare terrific.” -San Francisco Classical Voice

❦ J.C. Bach: Welt, Gute Nacht / The EnglishBaroque Soloists - GardinerWorks: Johann Christoph Bach (1642 - 1703): Ach,

dass ich Wassers genug hätte; Der Gerechte, ob erGleich zu zeitlich stirbt; Fürchte dich nicht; Herr,wende Dich und sei mir gnädig, vocal concerto;Meine Freundin, du bist schön, vocal concerto, for 4voices & instruments; Mit Weinen hebt sich an, aria,for four voices & continuo. Artists: John EliotGardiner/English Baroque Soloists. James Gilchrist(Tnr); Clare Wilkinson (Mzz Sop); Nicholas Mulroy(Tnr); Matthew Brook (Bar); Maya Homburger (Vln). (1CD) (Soli Deo Gloria) SDG 715 $20.99 $18.99

“His music has a less complex surface than themore familiar oeuvre of Johann Sebastian: itinvites contemplation...With soloists of the calibreof Katherine Fuge and Peter Harvey, John EliotGardiner and his ensemble have uncovered atreasure trove. Their performances communicatenot just skill, but delight in the world behind themusic.” -The Financial Times


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Musical ConceptsRichard Strauss: Oboe Concerto; Till EulenspiegelWorks: Witold Lutoslawski: Double Concerto for oboe,

harp & chamber orchestra; R. Strauss: Concerto forOboe; Der Rosenkavalier, waltz sequence fororchestra nos 1 & 2; Till Eulenspiegels, Op. 28.Artists: Thomas Schippers/Michael Gielen/CincinnatiSO. Heinz Holliger (Oboe); Ursula Holliger (Harp). (1CD) (Musical Concepts) MSLC 1134 $9.49 $8.49

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(Musical Concepts) MSLC 1150 $9.49 $8.49Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27-29 / BrendelWorks: Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano nos 27, 28 & 29

“Hammerklavier”. Artists: Alfred Brendel (Pno). (1CD) (Musical Concepts) MSLC 1135 $9.49 $8.49

Back To Ireland: Irish Songs & Ballads For TenorWorks: Mother Machree (from “Barry of Ballymore”);

Tom Bowling; Down by the Salley Gardens; Shemoved thro’ the fair; Macushla, your sweet voice iscalling; I Hear You Calling Me; Irish Traditional &much more. Artists: Clifford Benson (Pno); JamesGriffett (Tnr); Simon Lindley (Pno). (1 CD) (MusicalConcepts) MSLC 115 $9.49 $8.49

Liszt: Via Crucis; Missa Choralis / BBC NorthernSingers, Thorne, JacksonWorks: Liszt: Missa choralis for chorus & organ, S. 10;

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NaïveFrench Music for Cello and PianoWorks: Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano; César

Franck: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major;Francis Poulenc (1899 - 1963): Sonata for Cello andPiano. Artists: Anne Gastinel (Clo); Claire Désert(Pno). (1 CD) (Naïve) NAI 5259 $18.99 $16.99

Mussorgsky: Pictures; Janacek: Sonata; Prokofiev:Sonata 7 / Fazil Say, pianoWorks: Leos Janácek: Sonata for Piano “From the

Street, 1 October, 1905”; Mussorgsky: Pictures at anexhibition; Prokofiev: Sonata for Piano no 7, Op. 83.Artists: Fazil Say (Pno). (CD & DVD) (Naïve)

2NAI 5199 $21.99 $19.99The set includes a studio recording on CD & liverecording on DVD.

Highlights from La Senna Festegiante / Biondi,Works: Vivaldi: Concerto for Flute, Op. 10/2 “La notte”;

Concerto for strings, RV 159; Concertos for Violin,Op. 8/1“Primavera” & 2 “L’estate”; Dorilla in Tempe;Farnace; Tigrane; La Fida ninfa. Artists: Jean-Christophe Spinosi/Ensemble Matheus; Jordi Savall/Ensemble Matheus; ; Diego Fasolis/I Barocchisti;

Rinaldo Alessandrini/ConcertoItaliano; Europa Galante. SandrinePiau (Sop); Fabio Biondi (Vln);Philippe Jaroussky (CtrTnr); TopiLehtipuu (Tnr). (1 CD) NAI 5273 $15.99 $13.99

In Search of Vivaldi / Music from the Operas,Sacred Music & ConcertosThis 2 CDs & Book set was created to (re)discover Vivaldi! Disc 1 contains opera Highlights.Disc 2 includes sacred music & concertos. Themost famous to the most unknown concertos ofVivaldi - jewels for violin, mandolin, oboe, strings,cello, & bassoon. The strongest pieces of sacredmusic repertoire are also included, from Nisidominus to Gloria. Book includes: life of Vivaldi,his character, music in Venice, manuscripts,portraits, Vivaldi’s Venice, Vivaldi & his times. (2CDs) 2NAI 5274 $18.99 $16.99

American Music for string quartet / Diotima QuartetWorks: Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981): Quartet for

Strings, Op. 11; George Crumb (1929 - ): BlackAngels (Images I), for electric string quartet; SteveReich (1936 - ): Different Trains, for double stringquartet & tape. Artists: Quatuor Diotima. (1 CD)(Naïve) NAI 5272 $18.99 $16.99

Vivaldi: Opera Arias / Piau, Hallenberg, Agnew, etc.Works: Vivaldi: Ercole sul Termodonte; La Candace;

La Silvia; La verità in cimento; Medea e Giasone;Tieteberga. Artists: Federico Maria Sardelli/ModoAntiquo. Paul Agnew (Tnr); Sandrine Piau (Sop);Guillemette Laurens (Mzz Sop); Ann Hallenberg (MzzSop). (1 CD) (Naïve) NAI 30523 $15.99 $13.99

Alkan, Boëly, Brahms, Liszt on the pedal pianoWorks: Alexandre Pierre François Boëly (1785 -

1858): Allegro for organ, Op. 18/7; Andante con motoin G minor, Op. 43/7; Toccata in B minor, Op. 43/13;Brahms: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G minor,WoO 10; Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813 - 1888): Op.66; Liszt; R. Schumann. Artists: Olivier Latry (PedalPiano). (1 CD) (Naïve) NAI 5278 $18.99 $16.99

This new volume from Naïve’s LegendaryInstruments series is dedicated to an instrumentscarcely played, the pedal piano, belonging to aline of instruments similar to the organ, equippedwith a pedal keyboard.

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NavonaViolin concertos by Sackman, Michal & McKinleyWorks: William Thomas McKinley (1938 - ): Concert

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Francis E. Fairman: Diurnal Thoughts / SlovakRadio SO - StoltzmanWorks: Francis E. Fairman III: Concerto for Clarinet;

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NVA 5863 $18.99 $16.99Holst: The Planets / The composer’s original two-piano versionWorks: Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934): The Planets, for 2

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Georg Muffat: Armonico Tributo; FlorilegiumWorks: Georg Muffat (1653 - 1704): Chaconne;

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brillante, Op. 22; Ballades for piano nos 1-4; Concertofor Piano no 1, Op. 11; Mendelssohn: Piano ConcertoNo. 1. Artists: Charles Munch/Boston SO. GaryGraffmann (Pno). (2 CD) (Newton Classics)

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vocem de coelo, motet for 4 voices; Ave Dei Patrisfilia, antiphon for 5 voices; Dum transisset sabbatum(ii), motet for 5 voices; Gaude plurimum; Gloria; MaterChristi, antiphon for 5 voices. Artists: David Skinner.(1 CD) (Obsidian Records) OBID 707 $20.99 $18.99

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5Works: Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 5 in E minor, Op.

64. Artists: Manfred Honeck/Pittsburgh SO. (1 CD)(Octavia Records) OAVI 443 $25.99 $23.99

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for orchestra; Autumn Gardens; Cantus Arcticus fororchestra & taped bird songs, Op. 61; Concerto forClarinet; Concerto for Piano no 3 “Gift of Dreams”;Manhattan Trilogy. Artists: Leif Segerstam; MikkoFranck; Vladimir Ashkenazy/Swedish RSO. VladimirAshkenazy (Pno); Richard Stoltzman (Clnt). (1 CD)(Ondine) OND 1081 $15.99 $13.99○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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romane; Fountains of Rome; Pines of Rome. Artists:Josep Caballé-Domenech/Royal PO. (1 CD) (OnyxClassics) NYX 4083 $22.49 $20.49

“Surely, once in a while, we should indulge in thisoutrageous music, especially in these highlycharged and glossy performances.” - Times

❦ The Peasant Girl / Viktoria Mullova, violinWorks: Matthew Barley: Yura, for violin & ensemble;

Bratsch (1975 - ): Bi Lovengo; Er Nemo Klantz;DuOud: For Nadia; Florian Hermann: Dark Eyes;Zoltán Kodály: Duo for violin & cello, Op. 7; JohnLewis (1920 - 2001); Viktoria Mullova (1959 - );Youssou N’Dour (1959 - ); Joe Zawinul (1932 - 2007).Artists: Matthew Barley Ens. Viktoria Mullova (Vln).(2 CD) (Onyx Classics) 2NYX 4070 $37.49 $33.49

“...the performances have energy andimagination... a beautifully recorded album.” -BBCMusic Magazine

Philip Glass: The Concerto Project, Vol. 4Works: Philip Glass (1937 - ): Double Concerto, for

violin, cello & orchestra; Tirol Concerto, for piano &orchestra. Artists: Jurgen Hempel; Dennis RussellDavies (pno)/Stuttgart CO; Tim Fain (Vln); WendySutter (Clo). (1 CD) OMM 0077 $18.99 $16.99

Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 / KeilberthWorks: Alban Berg (1885 - 1935): Concerto for Violin;

Bruckner: Symphony no 9 in D minor, WAB 109;Schubert: Rosamunde, D. 644. Artists: JosephKeilberth/Berlin PO. Christian Ferras (Vln). (2 CD)(Orfeo) 2ORF 838112 $39.99 $35.99

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op. 14 nos 9, 10; Op. 22,no 11 / Marios Papadopoulos, pianoWorks: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas no 9, Op. 14/1;

Piano Sonata no 10, Op. 14/2; Piano Sonata no 11,Op. 14/3. Artists: Marios Papadopoulos (Pno). (1CD) (Oxford Philomusica) OXOR 3 $17.99 $15.99

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❦ Beethoven: PIano Sonatas Op. 109, Op. 110, Op.111 / Marios Papadopoulos, pianoWorks: Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano nos 30, 31 & 32.

Artists: Marios Papadopoulos (Pno). (1 CD) (OxfordPhilomusica) OXOR 4 $17.99 $15.99

intelligence... the performances commandattention.” -The Daily Telegraph

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PavanePiazzolla: Tango RevolucionarioWorks: Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992): Adiós Nonino,

tango; Enrico IV; Fugata, tango; Las estacionesporteñas (4); María de Buenos Aires; Milonga delAngel. Artists: Trio Carlo Van Neste (Trio). (1 CD)(Pavane) PVN 7536 $12.99 $10.99

Chopin: Complete Nocturnes / Stéphane de MayWorks: Chopin: The complete Nocturnes for piano.

Artists: Stéphane de May (Pno). (2 CD) (Pavane) 2PVN PAVANE 7532/3 $23.49 $21.49 Music for a Time of War / Ives, Adams, Britten et al.Works: John Adams (1947 - ): The Wound-Dresser;

Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20; Charles Ives(1874 - 1954): Contemplations (2); Vaughan Williams:Symphony no 4 in F minor. Artists: Carlos Kalmar/Oregon SO. Sanford Sylvan (Bar); Jun Iwasaki (Vln);Jeffrey Work (Tpt). (1 SA Hybrid CD) (PentaTone)

PTE 5186393 $21.99 $19.99The Ferde Grofe Piano Rolls / The Roaring 20s!Artists: Ferde Grofe (Pno). (1 CD) (Pierian) PIE PIR0033 $20.99 $18.99This recording contains Ferde Grofe’s 1924-1927Ampico Recordings (the American PianoCompany), which were piano rolls. These Ampicorolls are the primarily legacy of Grofe’simpressive piano skills. Included are pieces byNoel Coward, George Gershwin, Cole Porter andother popular composers of the period.

Songs of the Great War / Philip Langridge, tenorWorks by: George Butterworth; André Caplet;

Debussy; Ivor Gurney; Charles Ives; David OwenNorris (1953 - ); Francis Poulenc; Rudi Stephan (1887- 1915). Artists: Philip Langridge (Tnr); David OwenNorris (Pno); Jennifer Langridge (Clo). (1 CD)(Prelude) PRUE 2550 $20.99 $18.99

Prelude Records features here a collection ofsongs by English, German, French and Americancomposers - 18 songs from the Great War, fortenor, piano and cello.

Stravinsky: The Firebird; Scherzo fantastiqueWorks: Stravinsky: L’oiseau de feu (The Firebird);

Scherzo fantastique, Op. 3. Artists: Jukka-PekkaSaraste/WDR SO Cologne. (1 CD) (Profil EditionGunter Hanssler) PRF 11041 $18.99 $16.99

Haydn: Harmoniemesse / Martig-Tuller, Bollen,Kraus, WidmerWorks: Haydn: Mass in B flat major “Harmoniemesse”,

H. 22/14. Artists: Diethard Hellmann/SO desSudwestfunks Baden-Baden, BachChoir, Mainz. Adalbert Kraus (Tnr);Kurt Widmer (Bar); Barbara Martig-Tuller (Sop). (1 CD) (Profil EditionGunter Hanssler) PRF 11049 $18.99 $16.99

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Quartz RecordsWorks for Violin and Piano / Liebeck, ApekishevaWorks: Ernest Chausson: Poème, for violin &

orchestra, Op. 25; Prokofiev: Sonata for violin & pianono 2; Saint-Saëns: Sonata for violin & piano no 1;Eugène Ysaÿe: Sonata for violin solo no 3 (“Ballade”).Artists: Katya Apekisheva (Pno); Jack Liebeck (Vln).(1 CD) (Quartz Records) QTZR 2002 $17.99 $15.99

Bach: The Art of the Fugue / Léon Berben, organWorks: J.S. Bach: Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080.

Artists: Léon Berben (Organ). (1 CD) (Ramee) RME 1106 $20.99 $18.99Léon Berben presents a deeply personalinterpretation of Bach’s masterwork.

Michel Pignolet de Montéclair: Six Concertos fortwo flutes / Larbe, Treupel-FranckWorks: Michel Pignolet de Montéclair (1667 - 1737):

Six Concerts for 2 transverse flutes. Artists: Marie-Celine Larbe (Flt); Marion Treupel-Franck (Pno) (2CD) (Ramee) 2RME 1102 $31.49 $28.49

Anton Eberl: Grand Sextetto / Trio Van HengelWorks: Anton Eberl (1765 - 1807): Grand Sextetto in E

flat major, for fortepiano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet &horn, Op. 47; Potpourri en trio in E flat major, forfortepiano, clarinet & cello, Op. 44; Trio for Piano andStrings in B major, Op. 8/2. Artists: Trio Van Hengel.Alida Schat (Vln); Vappu Helasvuo (Vla). (1 CD)(Ramee) RME 1103 $20.99 $18.99

Bernstein conducts Shostakovich / NY Phil. (1960)Works: Dmitry Shostakovich (1906 - 1975): Concerto

for Piano no 2 in F major, Op. 102; Symphony no 5 inD minor, Op. 47. Artists: Leonard Bernstein/NewYork PO. Leonard Bernstein (Pno). (1 CD) (RegisRecords) REGS 1377 $12.99 $10.99

Georg Böhm: Organ Works / Bernard FoccroulleWorks: Georg Böhm (1661 - 1733): Auf Meinen Lieben

Gott, chorale partite for organ; Christ Lag inTodesbanden, chorale for organ; Christe der Du BistTag and Licht, chorale partite for organ; Nun BittenWir Den Heilgen Geist, chorale for organ; Praeludiumin C major, for organ; Prelude and Fugue for organ inA. Artists: Bernard Foccroulle (Organ). (1 CD)(Ricecar) RCR 319 $20.99 $18.99○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Royal PhilharmonicSchumann: Fantasiestucke, Arabeske,Kinderszenen, etc / Ronan O’HoraWorks: R. Schumann: Arabeske for piano in C major,

Op. 18; Fantasiestücke, Op. 12; Kinderszenen, Op.15; Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), for piano, Op. 82.Artists: Ronan O’Hora (Pno). (1 CD) (RoyalPhilharmonic Masterworks) RPM 28710 $7.99 $6.99

Mozart: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 & 2, Orchestra Vers.Works: W.A. Mozart: Quartets for Piano and Strings

nos 1 & 2 (Orchestral versions). Artists: JonathanCarney/Royal PO. Ronan O’Hora (Pno). (1 CD)(Royal Phil. Masterworks) RPM 29240 $7.99 $6.99

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Der Voyevoda Artists: Frank Shipway/Royal PO. (1 CD) (Royal

Philharmonic Masterworks) RPM 29220 $7.99 $6.99


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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 5 & 9 / JonathanCarney, Ronan O’HoraWorks: Beethoven: Sonata for violin & piano no 5

“Spring”; Sonata for violin & piano no 9 “Kreutzer”,Op. 47. Artists: Ronan O’Hora (Pno); JonathanCarney (Vln). (1 CD) (Royal PhilharmonicMasterworks) RPM 29050 $7.99 $6.99

Berlioz: Overtures / Alexander Gibson - Royal POWorks: Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869): Béatrice et

Bénédict; Benvenuto Cellini; King Lear; Le corsaire;Les francs-juges; Waverley Overture. Artists:Alexander Gibson/Royal PO. (1 CD) (RoyalPhilharmonic Masterworks) RPM 28840 $7.99 $6.99

Mahler: Symphony No. 1 / Michael Tilson Thomas Artists: Michael Tilson Thomas/San Francisco SO. (1

SA CD) (San Francisco Symphony) SFS 60043 $20.99 $18.99This powerful and passionate performance of the“Titan” was recorded in 2001 and captures thelive performance excitement of the Grammy-winning conductor-symphony partnership that theLos Angeles Times declared, “the most excitingMahler combination anywhere right now.”

Mozart: Divertimenti / Classical WindsWorks: W.A. Mozart: 4 Divertimenti for 3 basset horns,

K. 439b/1-4. Artists: Classical Winds (1 CD)(Saydisc) SAY 25 $17.99 $15.99

JS Bach: Cello Suites / Sara Sant’Ambrogio, celloWorks: J.S. Bach: Suites for solo cello nos 2, 4 & 6.

Artists: Sara Sant’Ambrogio (Cello) (1 CD)(Sebastian records) SEBA 437 $17.99 $15.99

❦ Berlioz: Grande Messe des Morts / McCreeshWorks: Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869): Requiem, Op. 5

(Grande Messe des Morts). Artists: Paul McCreesh/Ensemble Wroclaw; Gabrieli Players. Robert Murray(Tnr). (2 CD) (Signum UK) 2SGK 280 $39.99 $35.99

“As fine an account as I have ever heard...overwhelming in the great apocalyptic tuttis, butat the same time beautifully clear in detail, with alovely bloom on the individual choral andinstrumental lines of this paradoxically intimatework...” -The Sunday Times

Mahler: Symphony No. 6Works: Mahler: Symphony no 6 in A minor (“Tragic”).

Artists: Esa-Pekka Salonen/Philharmonia Orch. (1CD) (Signum UK) SGK 275 $18.99 $16.99

Orchestral works of Arne NordhiemWorks: Arne Nordheim (1931 - 2010): Adieu, for string

orchestra; Canzona per orchestra; Epitaffio, fororchestra & electronic elements; Fonos, 3memorables for trombone & orchestra; Monolith, fororchestra. Artists: Jukka-Pekka Saraste/Rolf Gupta/Oslo PO. Marius Hesby (Trb). (1 CD) (Simax)

SIM 1318 $20.99 $18.99Traditional Tunes performed on Hardanger fiddleWorks: Grieg: Violin Sonata no 1; Carl Gustav Sparre

Olsen (1903 - 1984): Old Village Songs from Lom,Op. 2; Lasse Thoresen: YR, for violin, Op. 23;Norwegian Traditional: Halling on low bass after JornHilme; Hulder tune from Vang; The Gnat. Artists: TorEspen Aspaas (Pno); Ragnhild Hemsing (HardangerFiddle). (1 ECD) (Simax) SIM 1315 $20.99 $18.99

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor / Forster Artists: Heiko Mathias Förster/Neue PO Westfalen. (1

CD) (Solo Musica) SOLO 160 $20.99 $18.99

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Solo RecordsHaydn: Piano Sonatas / Mark SwartzentruberWorks: F.J. Haydn: Keyboard Sonatas nos 40, 41, 44,

53 & 62. Artists: Mark Swartzentruber (Pno). (1 CD)(Solo Records) SLE 4 $17.99 $15.99

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas / Mark SwartzentruberWorks: Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 23

“Appassionata”; Sonata for Piano no 25 “Cuckoo”;Sonata for Piano no 32, Op. 111. Artists: MarkSwartzentruber (Pno). (1 CD) (Solo Records)

SLE 2 $17.99 $15.99 Mark Swartzentruber plays SchumannWorks: R. Schumann: Kreisleriana; Symphonic Etudes

for Piano, Op. 13; Symphonic Etudes in VariationForm (5), for piano. Artists: Mark Swartzentruber(Pno). (1 CD) (Solo Records) SLE 3 $17.99 $15.99

Scarlatti: Sonatas / Mark Swartzentruber, pianoWorks: Domenico Scarlatti:18 Sonatas for Harpsichord

(performed on the piano). Artists: MarkSwartzentruber (Pno). (1 CD) (Solo Records)

SLE 1 $17.99 $15.99 Debussy Piano Works / Mark SwartzentruberWorks: Debussy: Ballade for piano, L. 70; Estampes

(3) for Piano; Images for Piano, Set 1; L’isle joyeuse;Poèmes (7) de Banville; Pour le piano, suite for piano,L. 95. Artists: Mark Swartzentruber (Pno). (1 CD)(Solo Records) SLE 5 $17.99 $15.99

Samuel Barber: Piano Music / Leon McCawleyWorks: Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981): Ballade for

Piano, Op. 46; Excursions (4) for Piano, Op. 20;Interludes (Intermezzi) (2), for piano; Nocturne forPiano, Op. 33 “Homage to John Field”; Sketches (3)for Piano; Sonata for Piano in E flat minor, Op. 26.Artists: Leon McCawley (Pno). (1 CD) (Somm)SOMM 108 $18.99 $16.99

❦ Frank Bridge: Piano Music, Vol. 3 / BebbingtonWorks: Frank Bridge (1879 - 1941): A Dedication, for

piano, H. 171; Arabesque, H. 112/4; Berceuse, in Bflat major; Canzonetta (Happy South); Gargoyle, H.177; Hidden Fires, H. 172. Artists: Mark Bebbington(Pno). (1 CD) (Somm) SOMM 107 $18.99 $16.99

“Bridge at his most inward and mystical, verydifficult to bring off but performed here with raptattentiveness and beauty of tone that reveals theexpressive impact of these works.” -BBC Music

Mendelssohn: Piano Music / Alasdair BeatsonWorks: Mendelssohn: Fantasia, Op. 28 “Sonate

écossaise”; Sonata for Piano, Op. 6; Songs WithoutWords nos 3, 5, 20, 29, 34. Artists: Alasdair Beatson(Pno). (1 CD) (Somm) SOMM 104 $18.99 $16.99

So Sweet a Melody: Berlioz, Rheinberger, Liszt andGodar / Hildegard ChoirWorks: Ján Levoslav Bella (1843 - 1936): Verbum

caro, for chorus; Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869):L’Enfance du Christ; Britten: Ceremony of Carols;Sweet was the Song, carol for SSAA chorus; VladimírGodár (1956 - ): Dormi Jesu, for chorus; Ecce puer,for female voice, 2 violins, viola, double-bass, harp,chitarrone & harpsichord; Liszt; Joseph Rheinberger(1839 - 1901); Frantisek Xaver Tost (1754 - 1829);Vaughan Williams. Artists: Gulliver Ralston. Emilyvan Evera (Sop). (1 CD) (Somm)

SOMM 102 $18.99 $16.99


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Sony ClassicsMozart: Prussian Quartets / Emerson String QuartetWorks: W.A. Mozart: Quartet for Strings no 21 in D

major (“Prussian 1”), K. 575; Quartet for Strings no 22in B flat major (“Prussian 2”), K. 589; Quartet forStrings no 23 in F major (“Prussian 3”), K. 590.Artists: (1 CD) (Sony Classical)

SNYC 93598 $16.99 $14.99Goat Rodeo Sessions / Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer et al.Works: Chris Thile (1981 - ): 13; Attaboy; Franz and

the Eagle; Goat Rodeo; Helping Hand; Here andHeaven. Artists: Yo-Yo Ma (Clo); Edgar Meyer (Pno);Chris Thile (Mandolin); Stuart Duncan (Fiddle); AoifeO’Donovan (Voice). (1 CD) (Sony Classical)

SNYC 84118 $16.99 $14.99Romantic Quintets for Clarinet and String QuartetWorks: Robert Fuchs (1847 - 1927): Quintet for

clarinet & strings, Op 102; Ferdinand Thieriot (1838 -1919): Quintet for clarinet & strings in E flat major.Artists: Stephan Siegenthaler (Clnt). (1 CD)(Sterling) STR 1674 $18.99 $14.99 On Sale

Italian Masterpieces for Clarinet or Basset Hornand OrchestraWorks by: Bellini; Busoni; Carlo Pässler (1774 -

1865); Donizetti;; Alessandro Rolla (1757 - 1841);Rossini; Vivaldi. Artists: Kaspar Zehnder/CapellaIstropolitana. Stephan Siegenthaler (Clnt & BassetHorn). (1 CD) STR 1094 $18.99 $14.99 On Sale

Milano Musica Festival, Volume 6Works include: Bartók: Out of Doors, suite for piano;

Peter Eötvös (1944 - ): Psy, for flute, cello &cimbalon; György Kurtág (1926 - ): Momentsmusicaux (6), for string quartet; György Ligeti:Chamber Concerto for 13 instruments; Liszt:Harmonies poétiques, S. 172a/2 & 3. Artists:Georges Octors/Ictus Ensemble; Keller Quartet. (1CD) (Stradivarius) SVS 33892 $18.99 $16.99

Benedetto Vinaccesi: Cantatas for voice & continuoWorks: Benedetto Vinaccesi (1666 - 1719): Amor

pericoloso; Belve, se mai provaste; In lontananzadella sua donna; Or fia mai ver, o lontananza infida;Sonatas nos 3 & 4. Artists: Alessandro Casari/GliErranti. Gemma Bertagnolli (Sop); Fulvio Bettini (Bar).(1 CD) (Stradivarius) SVS 33879 $18.99 $16.99

Milano Musica Festival, Vol. 2: Xeanski, VarèseWorks: Fausto Romitelli (1963 - 2004): Mediterrano 1

& 2, for ensemble; Edgard Varèse (1883 - 1965):Octandre, for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn,trumpet, trombone, and double bass; Iannis Xenakis(1922 - 2001): Anaktoria; Dhipli Zyia, for violin & cello;Phlegra, for 11 musicians; Waarg, for 13 musicians.Artists: Stefan Asbury/ASKO Ens. Marieke Koster. (1CD) (Stradivarius) SVS 33871 $18.99 $16.99

Resounding: Four World PremieresWorks: Yenn Chwen Er: Mountain Water, for chamber

orchestra; Mark O’Connor (1961 - ): March of theGypsy Fiddler; Roberto Sierra (1953 - ): Serenata, forchamber orchestra; Christopher Theofanidis (1967 - ):

Concerto for piano & chamberorchestra. Artists: Tim Russell/AhnTrio. Donald Berman (Pno). (1 CD)(Summit Records) SUM 576 $17.99 $15.99

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SupraphonVáclav Talich: Live 1939Works: Anonymous: Czech national anthem; Dvorák:

Slavonic Dances (8) for orchestra Op. 72; BedrichSmetana (1824 - 1884): Má vlast; Spoken Word: Theoriginal radio introduction and sign off. Artists:Vaclav Talich. (2 CD) (Supraphon)

2SPR 4065 $23.49 $19.49 On SaleMarco Enrico Bossi: Complete Works for Cello & PianoWorks: Marco Enrico Bossi (1861 - 1925): Feuillets

d’Album, Op. 111; Il Canto dell’Anima; Inspiration àBaveno, Op. 4a; Morceaux (2), Op. 119; Pezzo Liricono 2; Romance, Op.89. Artists: Andrea Noferini(Clo); Roberto Noferini (Vln); Giulio Giurato (Pno). (1CD) (Tactus) TCT 862705 $16.99 $14.99

Giacinto & Vincenzo Calderara: 18th CenturyKeyboard Music / Mario Stefano Tonda, fortepianoWorks for solo keyboard by: Giacinto Calderara

(1729 - 1803); Vincenzo Calderara (1758 - 1802);Melchiorre de Vincenti (1739 - 1810); GaudenzioDeregibus; Ignazio Pacotto (1763 - 1834); GiovanniDomenico Perotti (1761 - 1824); Gaetano Piazza.Artists: Mario Stefano Tonda (FtePno). (1 CD)(Tactus) TCT 720001 $16.99 $14.99

Shebalin: The Complete A Cappella Choral CyclesWorks: Vissarion Yakovlevich Shebalin (1902 - 1963):

Glinka, film score; 3 Pieces, Op. 44; 3 Pieces, Op. 47;3 Pieces, Op. 52; 4 Pieces, Op. 50; 4 Pieces, Op. 57“To my Grandchildren”. Artists: Nikolay Khondzinsky.(1 CD) (Toccata) TOC 112 $18.99 $16.99

String Trios / Cortes-Alvarez, Angulo / Trio CoghanWorks: Eduardo Angulo (1954 - ): Three Romances;

Leonardo Coral (1962 - ): String Trio; FranciscoCortés-Alvarez: Trióxido de Cuerdas; EduardoGamboa (1960 - ): Floresta; Eugenio Toussaint (1954- ): Estudio Bop no 6; Diana Syrse Valdés: Shanka.Artists: Trio Coghan (Trio). (1 CD) (Urtext (Mexico)

URT 203 $16.99 $14.99 Manuel de Falla: The Complete Piano Works Artists: Azumi Nishizawa (Pno). (1 CD) (Verso) VESO 2089 $17.99 $15.99José Luis Greco: Gardens of Night / , Gragera,LlamasWorks: José Luis Greco (1953 - ): Celosías, for voice

& string quartet; Mudas, for voice & string quartet;Trouble, for string quartet. Artists: Elena Gragera(Mzz Sop); Magdalena Llamas (Mzz Sop); MondriaanQuartet. (1 CD) (Verso) VESO 2086 $17.99 $15.99

Jerónimo de Carrión: Ah de los ElementosWorks: Jerónimo de Carrión (circa 1660 - 1721): A la

salud de los Reyes; Ah de los elementos; Aves,ayres, fuentes; Ay tortolilla triste; Con el ayre ayrecilloque corre; Con perlas la aurora. Artists: AliciaLazaro/Capilla Jerónimo de Carrión. (1 CD) (Verso)

VESO 2058 $17.99 $15.99Aranazu Treasures, Vol. 1 / Arias with organ obligatoWorks: Anonymous pieces and works by Agustín de

Echeverría; Félix Máximo López (1742 - 1821); JoséLidón (1746 - 1827); Bartolomeo Lustrini. Artists:Norberto Broggini (Organ); Elean Lopez Jauregui(Sop). (1 CD) (Verso) VESO 2077 $17.99 $15.99


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Luis de los Cobos: Complete Symphonic WorksWorks: Luís de los Cobos: Meditación sinfónica, Op.

12; Jungla, Op. 11; Sinfonia, Op. 8. Artists: JoséLuis Temes/Castile-Leon Symphony Orchestra. (1CD) (Verso) VESO 2102 $17.99 $15.99

Bartok & Tchaikovsky: Violin Concertos / SokolovWorks: Bartók: Concerto for Violin no 2; Tchaikovsky:

Concerto for Violin, Op. 35. Artists: David Zinman/Tonhalle Orchestra. Valeriy Sokolov (Vln). (1 CD)(Virgin Classics) VCL 420170 $17.98 $15.98○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Warner Classics❦ French Impressions: Works for Violin and OrchestraWorks: Ernest Chausson: Poème, Op. 25; Ravel:

Tzigane; Saint-Saëns: Concerto for Violin no 3;Eugène Ysaÿe: Berceuse, Op. 20; Rève d’enfant, Op14. Artists: Jean-Jacques Kantorow/Orch.Symphonique Bienne; John Axelrod/Orch. Nat’l desPays de la Loire. Rachel Kolly d’Alba (Vln). (1 CD)(Warner) WRNC 2564671814 $20.99 $18.99

“A stunning collection of Gallic violin classics,embracing the Wagnerian sensuality ofChausson’s Poème, Saint-Saëns’s richlymelodious Third Concerto and Ravel’s electrifyingTzigane...” -Classic FM

Michael Daugherty: Fire & Blood / da Costa, violinWorks: Michael Daugherty (1954 - ): Fire and Blood,

for violin & orchestra; Flamingo; Ladder to the Moon,for violin & band. Artists: Pedro Halffter/Montreal SO.Alexandre da Costa (Vln). (1 CD) (Warner Classics)

WRNC 2564671957 $20.99 $18.99Dvorák: Symphony No. 9; Czech Suite / SerebrierWorks: Dvorák: Czech Suite, Op. 39; Slavonic Dances

Op. 46/1; Op. 72/2. Symphony no 9 “From the NewWorld”. Artists: José Serebrier/Bournemouth SO. (1CD) (Warner) WRNC 2564666563 $20.99 $18.99

Forma Antiqua / Baroque dance piecesWorks by: Giovanni Kapsberger (1575 - 1651);

Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger (1580 - 1651);José de Nebra (1702 - 1768); Bernardo Pasquini(1637 - 1710); Ludovico Roncalli (1654 - 1713);Santiago de Murcia (1682 - 1732); D. Scarlatti;Jusepe Ximénez (1601 - 1672); Anonymous,Mexican. Artists: Forma Antiqva. (1 CD) (Winter &Winter) WNWN 910173 $20.99 $18.99

Their main interest of the three brothers thatmake up Forma Antiqva is to revive the 17th and18th century dance music repertoire, and to thisaim the program featured here combines raritieswith well-known pieces, presenting a range ofspirited fandangos, pavans, caponas, andespañoletas by Domenico Scarlatti, Diego Ortiz,José de Nebra, Santiago de Murcia, and others.

Henze: Symphonies 3-5 / Janowski - Berlin RSOWorks: Hans Werner Henze (1926 - ): Symphonies

nos 3 - 5. Artists: Marek Janowski/Berlin RSO. (1CD) (Wergo) WER 6723 $25.99 $23.99

Zimmermann: songs and chamber musicWorks: Bernd Alois Zimmermann (1918 - 1970): Aria

for violin & piano; Geistliche Lieder (3), songs; KleineSuite for violin & piano; Lieder (5), songs for voice &piano; Sonata for violin & piano; String Trio. Artists:Trio Berlin (Piano Trio). Anna Prohaska (Sop). (1 CD)(Wergo) WER 6735 $25.99 $23.99

Nancarrow: As Fast As Possible, various works;Works: Conlon Nancarrow (1912 - 1997): Suite for

Large Orchestra; Septet; 5 Studies for Player Piano;Paul Usher. Artists: Kasper de Roo; Stefan Asbury/Ensemble Modern. Amy Dissanayake (Pno); RexLawson (Pianola); Helena Bugallo (Pno); AmyWilliams (Pno); Ingrid Karlen (Pno). (1 CD) (Wergo)

WER 6733 $25.99 $23.99David Howard Plays Ustvolskaya, Salonen, BrahmsWorks: Brahms: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings,

Op.115; Esa-Pekka Salonen (1958 - ): Nachtlieder forclarinet & piano; Steven Stucky (1949 - ): Meditationand Dance for clarinet & piano; Galina Ustvolskaya(1919 - 2006): Trio for violin, clarinet & piano. Artists:Vicki Ray (Pno); David Howard (Clnt); Gloria Lum(Clo); John Hayhurst (Vla); Kristine Hedwall (Vln). (1CD) (Yarlung) YARL YAR78874 $21.99 $19.99

This album includes the world premiere recordingof Steven Stucky’s Meditation and Dance

Art of the Sonata: Bach, Franck, Lefkowicz, BrahmsWorks: J.S. Bach: Sonata for solo violin, BWV 1001;

Brahms: Sonata for violin & piano no 3; César Franck:Sonata for Violin and Piano; David S. Lefkowitz:Miniature no 8, for violin. Artists: Kevin Fitzgerald(Pno); Petteri Iivonen (Vln). (1 CD) (Yarlung)

YARL 76721 $21.99 $19.99Music from the Court of Burgundy (1335 - 1500)Works by: Alexander Agricola; Johannes Ciconia;

Josquin Desprez; Guillaume Dufay; JohannesGhiselin; Adam Knight Gilbert; Magister Grimace;Heinrich Isaac; Johannes Pullois. Artists: RotemGilbert; Adam Knight Gilbert/Ciaramella. (1 CD)(Yarlung) YARL YAR05785 $21.99 $19.99

Ciaramella plays brilliantly on shawms, sackbuts,bagpipes and recorders - this is some of the bestRenaissance wind playing in the world.

The Spanish Masters: Albeniz, Granados, Falla /Zuill Bailey, cello; Isabel Bayrakdarian, pianoWorks: Isaac Albéniz: Improvisations (3) for piano

(performed by Albinez and recorded on Edisoncylinders); La Vega, Fantaisie espagnole for piano, B.46; Manuel de Falla: Canciones populares españolas(7); El Amor Brujo; Soneto a Córdoba; Suite PopulaireEspagnole; Enriqué Granados. Artists: IsabelBayrakdarian (Sop); Enrique Granados (Pno); Manuelde Falla (Pno); Isaac Albéniz (Pno). (1 CD) (ZenphStudios) ZEPH 1001 $15.99 $13.99

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 3 / Ian HobsonWorks: Chopin: Andante spianato et Grand polonaise

brillante, Op. 22; Etude for piano, Op. 10/3; Fantasiafor Piano and Orchestra on Polish Airs, Op 13; Rondofor 2 Pianos, Op. 73; Rondo for Piano and Orchestra,Op. 14 “Krakowiak”; Variations for Piano andOrchestra in B flat major on Mozart’s “Là ci darem”,Op. 2. Artists: Ian Hobson (Pno); Claude Hobson(Pno). (1 CD) (Zephyr) ZEP 134-09 $18.99 $16.99

Antoine Boesset: Archangel & The Lys: Mass &MotetsWorks: Antoine Boësset (1586 - 1643): Anna mater

matris redemptoris nostri, motet; Ave mater pia,motet; Dixit Dominus, motet; Domine salvum facregem, motet; Gregorian Chant; Henry du Mont (1610- 1684); Etienne Moulinié (1600 - 1669). Artists:Sébastien Daucé (Organ)/Ensemble Correspondances.(1 CD) (Zig Zag) ZIG 110801 $20.99 $18.99


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New Releases

This Month’s New Boxed DG’s Tribute To Mutter’s 35 Years On Stage

John Eliot Gardiner conductsBerlioz, Bizet, Messager &MassenetWorks: Hector Berlioz (1803 -1869): Aubade (“Assez dormir”),for voice & 2 horns; Irishmelodies (8); La Captive, Op. 12;

La Mort d’Ophélie, H. 92a (Op. 18/2); Le chasseurdanois, Op. 19 no 6; Le jeune pâtre breton, Op. 13 no4; Bizet; Massenet; André Messager (1853 - 1929).Artists: John Eliot Gardiner/Orchestre de l’Opéra deLyon. (6 CD) 6WRNC 2564694223 $32.99 $29.99

❦ Couperin: CompleteHarpsichord Works / EgarrArtists: Richard Egarr (Hpsi). (4 CD) 4HAR 907511 $64.49 $52.49 On Sale“Egarr revels in the variety,both harmonic and rhythmic,

that this music contains, and the interpretativeopportunities it offers... they are genuinelyexhilarating and constantly surprising.” -TheGuardian

Maurice André Edition / Concertos, Vol. 1Works: Tomaso Albinoni (1671 - 1751); J.S. Bach;

Willem de Fesch (1687 - 1761); Johann ChristianFischer (1733 - 1800); Christoph Graupner (1683 -1760); George Frederick Handel (1685 - 1759); F.J.Haydn; Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778 - 1837);Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727 - 1789); JacquesLoeillet (1685 - 1748); Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787);W.A. Mozart; Johann Baptist Georg Neruda (1707 -circa 1780); Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel (Composer)(1690 - 1749); Giuseppe Tartini (1692 - 1770);Telemann; Giuseppe Torelli (1658 - 1709); Vivaldi.

(6 CD) 6ERA 2564695722 $49.99 $44.99This is the first volume in a major reissue seriescollecting all of Maurice Andre’s Erato recordings.

Mozart: Great Concertos for PianoWorks: W.A. Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 12 in A

major, K. 414 (K. 385p); Concerto for Piano no 13 inC major, K. 415 (K. 387b); Concerto for Piano no 14in E flat major, K. 449; Concerto for Piano no 17 in G

major, K. 453; Concerto for Piano no 19in F major, K. 459; Concerto for Pianono 20 in D minor, K. 466. Artists: MariaJoao Pires (Pno). (5 CD) 5ERA 2564696869 $32.99 $29.99

Beethoven: CompleteConcertos / Barenboim,Kremer, Mutter, PolliniArtists: Emil Tchakarov/KurtSanderling/Herbert von Karajan/Eugen Jochum/Heinz Dressel/Myung-Whun Chung/Daniel

Barenboim/Karl Böhm. Sviatoslav Richter (Pno);Daniel Barenboim (Pno); Yo-Yo Ma (Clo); GidonKremer (Vln); Anne-Sophie Mutter (Vln).

(5 CD) 5DGG B001607002 $35.98 $26.98 On SaleIn addition to the well-known works - with DanielBarenboim, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Herbert vonKarajan, Yo-Yo Ma, Maurizio Pollini, and others -this specially priced box-set includes rare earlyworks and the piano arrangement of the ViolinConcerto. An essential compendium.

Liszt: The Essential OrganWorks / Peter King, organWorks: Liszt: Ave Maria 1;Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa I;Chapelle de Guilaume Tell(Années I/1), S. 160/1 (LW A159/1); Consolation no 4 in D flat

major “Quasi adagio”, S. 172/4 (LW A111a/2/4);Consolation no 6 in E major “Allegretto semprecantabile”, S. 172/6 (LW A111a/2/6); Evocation à laChapelle Sixtine. Artists: Peter King (Organ).

(3 CD) 3REGN 278 $39.99 $35.99This 3-CD set contains all of the major originalorgan works of Liszt, together with a selection ofvirtuoso arrangements and transcriptions ofLiszt’s orchestral and piano works by Saint-Saëns, Reger, Lemare, Nicolas Kynaston andPeter King.

Phantom Of The Opera: 25th Anniversary Collection (5 ECD) 5DEC B001622400 $164.98 $140.98The Phantom of the Opera 25th AnniversaryCelebration box set is a beautiful, limited edition4-CD and 1 DVD set celebrating the 25thanniversary of the show's London opening. Anaccompanying 160-page fully illustrated hardbackbook details the compelling history of the showfrom page to stage and beyond.

Tchaikovsky: Complete Piano Works / ViktoriaPostnikova (7 CD) 7ERA 2564696751 $42.99 $38.99

ASM35: The Complete Musician / Anne Sofie Mutter, violin [38 CDs / 2 DVDs]Artists: Paul Sacher; Andre Previn; Krzysztof Penderecki; Seiji Ozawa; Anne-SophieMutter; Kurt Masur; Witold Lutoslawski; James Levine; Jan Krenz. 40DGG B001587372 $374.99 $298.99 On SaleAugust 23rd, 2011 is Anne-Sophie Mutter’s 35th anniversary on stage. DG fetesthe violinist with this limited edition set of 38 CDs in original jacket facsimiles, 2bonus CDs and a 250 page book - in deluxe-box packaging.


SetsNew Releases

Brilliant Budget Boxes

❦ The Sibelius Edition, Vol. 12:The Complete SymphoniesArtists: Osmo Vänskä. Ilka Palli(Clo); Timo Saarenpää (Clnt);Antti Autio (Trb); EevaMaenluoma (Clnt). (5CD) 5BIS 1933/5 $62.99 $56.99

“Osmo Vänskä’s Sibelius cycle is unquestionablyone of the great ones... If you know thesesymphonies well, you’ll be enthralled and won’tfor a second regret purchasing this box, even ifyou have to give the discs you already own to afriend.” -ClassicsToday (10/10)

❦ Bruckner: 10 Symphonies /Daniel Barenboim - Chicago SO Artists: Daniel Barenboim/Chicago SO. Jessye Norman(Sop); Samuel Ramey (Bass);Yvonne Minton (Mzz Sop); DavidRendall (Tnr); Ruth Welting (Sop)

(10 CD)10DGG B001606902 $52.98 $41.73 On Sale“Barenboim is witty, affectionate and vital and theChicago playing is sumptuous without in any waybeing bland or suffocating... Warmlyrecommended.” -Gramophone

Beethoven: 9 Symphonies / Philippe HerrewegheArtists: Philippe Herreweghe/Royal Flemish

Philharmonic Orchestra. (5 CD) 5PTE 5186312 $54.49 $49.49

Anthology of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra,Vol. 6: 1990-2000 (14 CD) 14RCOL 11004 $220.99 $198.99The sixth volume of the anthology featuresbroadcasts from the 1990s, and presents afascinating and colorful portrait of the orchestra’sartistic development under conductors like Solti,Sawallisch, Boulez, Chailly, De Waart, Dutoit,Fischer, Gardiner, Haitink and Tennstedt.

❦ Martha Argerich and Friends Live From LuganoFestival 2010Works: Bartók; Brahms; Chopin; Percy Grainger (1882

- 1961); Enriqué Granados (1867 - 1916); ErichWolfgang Korngold (1897 - 1957); Liszt; AlfredSchnittke (1934 - 1998); R. Schumann; Stravinsky.Artists: Martha Argerich (Pno); Stephen Kovacevich(Pno); Gabriela Montero (Pno); Lilya Zilberstein(Pno); Marc Drobinsky (Clo).

(3 CD) 3EMI 708362 $26.98 $23.98“Even when Argerich is not directly involved, herunique musical spirit seems to hover over theperformances; there’s a freshness, a sense ofdiscovery, about all the playing here, and it’snever dull.” -The Guardian

Vivaldi Masterworks: Complete Concertos &Sonatas Op. 1-12Artists: Simon Preston/Philip Pickett/Christopher

Hogwood/New London Consort. Emma Kirkby (Sop);avid Miller (Theorbo); James Bowman (CtrTnr);Bruno Canino (Hpsi); Catherine Bott (Sop).

(28 CD) 28DEC B001599302 $85.98 $73.98

Christoph Eschenbach: TheEarly Recordings / Beethoven,Chopin, Schubert, HenzeWorks: Beethoven: Concerto forPiano no 3; Concerto for Piano no5; Sonata for Piano no 29;Chopin: Prelude for piano no 25;

Prelude for piano no 26;; Hans Werner Henze (1926 -); Schubert; R. Schumann. Artists: Seiji Ozawa/HansWerner Henze. Christoph Eschenbach (Pno).

(6 CD) 6BLC 9189 $34.49 $28.49 On SaleThis fascinating retrospective focuses onEschenbach’s brilliant early career as a pianist,when his searching musical intelligence,formidable technique and enthusiasticengagement with the music of our time producedmany recordings that have stood the test of time.

Robert Schumann: TheComplete Piano WorksArtists: Klara Wurtz; PeterFrankl; Ronald Brautigam; LubaEdlina; Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy; Marianna Izman (Pno).(14 ECD)

14BLC 94008 $58.49 $46.49 On SaleSchumann’s career nearly took a very differentdirection. He had planned to be a writer and alawyer, and it was the experience of hearingPaganini play in 1830 that provided the impetusto set the young man on a path that wouldeventually see him become one of the greatromantic composers. This collection of all thecomplete works for solo piano plus the PianoConcerto illustrate the struggles, failures andtriumphs of this most complicated of composers.

Alain Jehand: Complete Organ Works / Jean-Baptiste Robin, organWorks: Jehan Alain (1911 - 1940): Andante (from

Suite monodique), JA 89bis; Aria, JA 138; Ballade enmode phrygien, JA 9; Berceuse sur deux notes quicornent, JA 7bis ; Berceuse, JA 86; Chant donné.Artists: Jean-Baptiste Robin (Organ); Jehan Alain(Organ). (3 CD) 3BLC 94233 $16.99 $12.99 On Sale

Not many composers are also considered warheroes, but not all composers are Jehan Alain.His short career as a composer ended when theHis music is considered by many to be the mostoriginal of the 20th century. Jean-Baptiste Robingives an incredible interpretation of his completeorgan works.

❦ Beethoven: Complete Symhonies / ChaillyWorks: Beethoven: Symphonies; Coriolan Overture ;

Egmont Overture; Fidelio Overture; King StephenOverture; Leonore Overture no 3 in C major;Namensfeier (Name-Day Celebration) Overture.Artists: Riccardo Chailly/Gewandhaus Orchestra.

(5 CD)5DEC B001609802 $64.48 $55.48“Chailly’s first recorded Beethoven cycle showshim to be a Classicist through and through...There is an immediacy and clarity of detail thatderives in large measure from the playing itself.” -Gramophone


New Releases

New Opera Albums for New, Complete Opera Recordings

Carl Heinrich Graun:MontezumaWorks: Carl Heinrich Graun(1704 - 1759): Montezuma,opera. Artists: JohannesGoritzki/DeutscheKammerakademie; Kammerchor

Cantica Nova. Encarnacion Vazquez; Dorothea Wirtz;Conchita Julian; Lourdes Ambriz; Angelica Sanchez.(2 CD) (Capriccio) 2CAP 7085 $27.99 $24.99

Together with Johann Adolf Hasse, Carl HeinrichGraun was the chief representative of ItalianOpera in Germany in the 18th century. The text ofMontezuma was written by King Frederick II, withwhom Graun had a close friendship.

The Purcell Edition, Vol. 1:Three OperasWorks: Henry Purcell (1659 -1695): Dido and Aeneas, Z 626;Fairy Queen, Z 629; **KingArthur, Z 628. Artists: WilliamChristie/Les Arts Florissants;

**Nikolaus Harnoncourt/Concentus musicus Wien.Veronique Gens; Claron McFadden; Sandrine Piau;Mark Padmore; Barbara Bonney; Sylvia McNair;Michael Chance; Robert Holl. (4 CD) (WarnerClassics) 4WRNC 2564692016 $32.99 $29.99

Terradellas: Sesostri / Juan Bautista OteroWorks: Domingo Miguel Bernabe Terradellas (1713 -

1751): Seostri re d’Egitto, opera. Artists: JuanBautista Otero/Real Compania Opera de Camara. (3CD) (RCOC Records) 3RCOC 1102 $64.49 $58.49

Spanish Baroque composer DomènecTerradellas was born in Barcelona but lived morethan half his life in Italy. He possessed a greataptitude to create colorful environments andcontrasts in his operas, many of them based uponstories from ancient Egypt and Persia.

Franz Schreker: IrreloheWorks: Franz Schreker (1878 -1934): Irrelohe, opera. Artists:Stefan Blunier/Beethoven Orch.Bonn. Valentin Jar; DanielaDenschlag; Mark Rosenthal;Mark Morouse; Piotr Micinski;

Roman Sadnik; Ingeborg Greiner (3 CD) (MD&G) 3MDG 9371687 $45.99 $41.99In this modern operatic stunner, the orchestramightily enters the musical fray with sixpercussionists and lavishes in passion andnonstop dynamic power. MDG’s technicians haveproduced a fascinating live recording from theBonn Opera House.

Leo Fall: Der Fidele Bauer,operetta in 2 actsWorks: Leo Fall (1873 - 1925):Der fidele Bauer (The JollyFarmer), operetta. Artists:Vinzenz Praxmarer/Lehar FestivalOrchestra & Choir. Suhrada;

Scherwitzl; Noack; Amesmann. (2 CD) (CPO ) 2CPO 777591 $35.99 $31.99Successful operettas from the past practicallynever appear in opera houses today, but here,one is being rescued from oblivion. Der fideleBauer (The Jolly Farmer) by Leo Fall possesses agenuine folk-like charm and tells the story of thepoor little penniless Heinerle.

Verdi: Il Trovatore / Kermes, Lippert, Naef, TurkArtists: Michael Hofstetter/Ludwigsburger

Schlossfestspiele Orch & Chorus. Simone Kermes,Herbert Lippert, Yvonne Naef, Miljenko Turk. JosefWagner. (2 CD) (Oehms) 2OEH 951 $34.49 $31.49

This “Trovatore” has outstanding singers,including the highly renowned Simone Kermes asLeonora, with perfect coloraturas.

❦ Handel: JephthaWorks: George FrederickHandel (1685 - 1759):Jephtha Artists: FabioBiondi/StavangerSymphony Orchestra;Collegium Vocale Gent.James Gilchrist; Mona

Julsrud; Elisabeth Jansson; Havard Stensvold;Marianne Kielland. (2 CD) (BIS (Sweden)

2BIS 1864 $20.99 $18.99“The Stavanger Symphony Orchestra playsmodern instruments in an authoritativebaroque style; the crisp overture is neatlydetailed...Gilchrist’s rapid passagework andflorid cadenza in “His mighty arm” aremarvellous. The Norwegians Marianne BKielland and Mona Julsrud are on vibrant formin the love duet “These labours past”” -Gramophone Magazine

Frank Martin: Der Sturm /Netherlands Radio POWorks: Frank Martin (1890 -1974): Der Sturm, opera in 3 acts.Artists: Thierry Fischer/Netherlands Radio PO & Chorus.Ethan Herschenfeld; JosefWagner; Robert Holl; James

Gilchrist; Simon O’Neill; Andreas Macco. (3 CD)(Hyperion) 3HYP 67821 $64.49 $58.49

This recording is a particularly significant addition tothe Hyperion catalog. Frank Martin’s wonderfulthree-act opera Der Sturm is a rarely staged but veryimportant twentieth century masterpiece. Writtentowards the end of his life and taking almost threeyears to complete, Der Strum is based onShakespeare’s The Tempest, and emerges as oneof Martin’s most inventive works. This set offers arare opportunity to hear the full opera in its originallanguage and is not to be missed.


DecemberNew Releases

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Recitals & HighlightsCarlo Bergonzi: Early Recordings

The original Decca recordingson this CD documentBergonzi’s first operatic recitalof 1957 in its entirety. We hearthe tenor after his first seasonat the Metropolitan Opera andon the threshold to a greatinternational career. (1 CD)

(Preiser) PSR 93480 $18.99 $16.99

Great Singers Live: Soprano Lucia PoppWorks: Arias by Stolz, Lehar, Weber, Lortzing, Mozart

etc. (1 CD) (BR Classic) BRK 900306 $15.99 $13.99This new release shows a richly varied programwith soprano arias by Mozart to Weber andRossini all the way to Lehár and Stolz taken fromconcerts given in 1968 to 1982.

Bel Canto Arias: Donizetti & Rossini / VivicaGenaux, sopranoWorks: Donizetti: Alahor in Granata; Anna Bolena;

Lucrezia Borgia; Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia; LaCenerentola; La donna del lago. Artists: JohnNelson/Ensemble Orch.l de Paris. Vivica Genaux(Mzz Sop). (1 CD) (EMI Classics)

EMI 293232 $13.98 $10.98 Les Héroines Romantiques, Vol.3: Tragédiennes / Véronique GensArtists: Christophe Rousset/LesTalens Lyriques. Véronique Gens(Sop). (1 CD) (Virgin Classics) VCL 709272B $17.98 $15.98In her third ‘Tragédiennes’

album for Virgin Classics, French sopranoVéronique Gens covers the late 18th and 19thcenturies and with a prime focus on roles for thedeeper, darker-toned female voice. Writing aboutthe second volume in this series, BBC Musicwrote: “Music director Christophe Rousset andsoprano Véronique Gens’ second disc of musical‘Tragediénnes’ is a thrilling mix of the familiar...and the little known... The whole makes awonderful odyssey...”

Antonio Vivaldi: Arias for Bass Baritone / LorenzoRegazzo, bassWorks: Vivaldi: Armida al campo d’Egitto, RV 699-A; Il

Farnace, RV 711-D; La Silvia, RV 734; L’Adelaide,RV 695; L’Olimpiade, RV 725; Orlando furioso,RVAnh 84. Artists: Rinaldo Alessandrini/ConcertoItaliano. Lorenzo Regazzo (Bass). (1 CD) (Naïve)

NAI 30524 $15.99 $13.99Bellissimo Baroque: Handel & Vivaldi AriasWorks: George Frederick Handel (1685 - 1759): Aci,

Galatea e Polifemo; Agrippina; Ariodante; Vivaldi:Catone in Utica; Motezuma. Artists: Jean-ClaudeMalgoire/Antonio Florio/Alan Curtis. Véronique Gens(Sop); Philippe Jaroussky (CtrTnr); Antonio Abete(Bass); Gemma Bertagnolli (Sop); Veronica Cangemi(Sop). (1 CD) (Dynamic) DYN 705 $13.99 $11.99

❦ The Callas Effect / Standard Edition“Her reputation, extremelyhigh when she died, hasbecome ever greater in theyears since her death. As apersonality she remainscontroversial, but as an artisthardly at all: her genius isrecognized as supreme by

virtually all opera lovers” -BBC Music Magazine(2 ECD) (EMI) 2EMI 843622 $17.98 $15.98Marc Deaton sings WagnerArias from: Richard Wagner: Die Götterdammerung;

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg; Die Walküre;Lohengrin; Parsifal; Siegfried. Artists: GlenCorteseBratislava SO. Marc Deaton (Tnr). (1 CD)(Centaur) CEN 3156 $18.99 $16.99

Maud Cunitz sings operatic highlightsArias from: The Huguenots; Lohengrin; Tannhäuser;

Flying Dutchman; Der Freischütz; Verdi: SicilianVespers. (1 CD) (Preiser) PSR 93478 $18.99 $16.99

Born in London in 1911, Maud Cunitz was one ofthose legendary leading singers who wascompletely dedicated to her opera house. Overthe course of her career she sang two differentroles in several Strauss operas as well as theclassic breeches parts in the operatic repertoire.

❦ Homage to Maria Callas /Soprano Angela GheorghiuHomage to Maria Callas is acollection of beloved Frenchand Italian operatic ariasperformed by AngelaGheorghiu. The ariaspresented are shared favorites

of both Callas and Gheorghiu, and Angela’s newrecording demonstrates once again her extraordinaryvocal and emotional range. (1 CD) (EMI Classics)

(Standard Edition) EMI 843772B $17.98 $15.98 (Deluxe Edition) EMI 315092B $25.98 $22.98“[Angela Gheorghiu] has earned her place as oneof the best sopranos of her generation and it hasbeen said that her voice is ‘perhaps the mostinstantly recognizable and interesting sopranovoice of our time... a liquid instrument of greatbeauty’” -Gramophone

❦ Viva! Simone Kermes SingsVivaldi / Andrea MarconWorks: Vivaldi: Sacred andoperaatic arias. Artists: AndreaMarcon/Venice Baroque Orch.Simone Kermes (Sop). (1 CD)(DG) DGG B001598902 $20.98 $16.48 On Sale

“On the level of sheer vocal beauty and virtuosity,this is a staggering disc. Throughout, thegorgeous Kermes voice glints like the finest goldpicked out by a shaft of sunlight, unfailingly on thenote, and negotiating every run and ornamentincorporated in Vivaldi’s virtuoso writing with aconsummate ease that at first takes the breathaway” -Fanfare


New Releases

New Vocal Albums for Recommended! Recent Releases from Finley, Connolly

The Songs of Johannes Brahms, Vol. 2 / ChristineSchafer, Graham JohnsonWorks: Brahms: Die Müllerin(fragment), Anh. 3/13; Germanfolk songs, WoO 33; Juchhe!, Op.6/4; Regenlied, WoO 23;Schönster Schatz, mein Engel,WoO 33/20; Songs (5), Op. 107.

Artists: Graham Johnson (Pno); Christine Schäfer(Sop). (1 CD) (Hyperion) HYP 33122 $20.99 $18.99

Following the iconic series of the complete songsof Schubert and Schumann, Graham Johnson isjoined by Gramophone Award winner ChristineSchäfer in his latest enterprise - the completesongs of Brahms.

Webern: Lieder / Christiane Oelze, sopranoWorks: Anton Webern (1883 - 1945): Early Songs (8);

Lieder (5) nach Gedichten von Stefan George, Op. 4;Poems (3); Songs (3), Op. 25; Songs (3) from “Viaeinviae”, Op. 23; Songs (4) after Stefan George forvoice & piano. Artists: Christiane Oelze (Sop); EricSchneider (Pno). (1 CD) (Newton Classics)

NEWC 8802055 $15.99 $13.99Soprano Christiane Oelze & pianist EricSchneider in a highly praised survey of Webern’sLieder, released initially in ’95.

Louis Andriessen: Anais Nin; De StaadtWorks: Louis Andriessen (1939 - ): Anais Nin, for

voice & orchestra; De Staat for 2 sopranos, 2 mezzo-sopranos & chamber ensemble. Artists: DavidAtherton/London Sinfonietta. Cristina Zavalloni (MzzSop); Ian Buhrs (Voice). (1 CD) (Signum UK)

SGK 273 $18.99 $16.99This live recording brings together the worldpremiere of Anaïs Nin, a new work for sopranoand small ensemble, alongside his famed workDe Staat.

Mahler: Rückert Lieder; Des Knaben WunderhornWorks: Mahler: Rückert Lieder; Des Knaben

Wunderhorn. Artists: Thomas E. Bauer (Bar); UtaHielscher (Pno). (1 CD) (Ars Musici)

ARM 232364 $21.99 $19.99

Wolfgang Rihm: 3 Song Cycles / PrégardienWorks: Wolfgang Rihm (1952 - ):Ende der Handschrift, song cyclefor voice & piano; Nebendrauáen,for baritone & piano; Rilke.Artists: Christoph Prégardien(Tnr); Siegfried Mauser (Pno). (1CD) (Col Legno)

CLLG 50501 $20.99 $16.99 On SaleChristoph Prégardien’s recording of Die schöneMüllerin was an Editor’s Choice & Best of 2008from Gramophone.

Hubert Parry: Songs of Farewell / TenebraeWorks: British partsongs and choral music by Richard

Rodney Bennett; Elgar; Holst; Herbert Howells;Hubert Parry; Arthur Sullivan; John Tavener; VaughanWilliams, et al. Artists: Nigel Short/Tenebrae. (1 CD)(Signum UK) SGK 267 $18.99 $16.99

Following a string of five-star reviews for theirprevious releases, Tenebrae presents this newrecording of British partsongs and choral music -centred on Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell.

My Own Country: An Englishsong collection / Felicity LottSongs by: Arnold Bax; FrankBridge; Edward Elgar; HaroldFraser-Simson; Gustav Holst;John Ireland; Hubert Parry; RogerQuilter; Peter Warlock. Artists:

Graham Johnson (Pno); Felicity Lott (Sop). (1 CD)(Champs Hill Records) CMPH 024 $18.99 $16.99

Dame Felicity Lott brings her delicacy and richmusical understanding to a collection of Englishsongs inspired by the Sussex countryside. “Alovingly planned programme by Graham Johnson,beautifully sung by Dame Felicity” - Gramophone

Handel: Apollo e Dafne / Brown, Worner, KernWorks: G.F. Handel: Apollo e Dafne, dramatic cantata

for soprano, bass & orchestra, parts 1 & 2; Suites fororchestra; Concerti Grossi, et al. Artists: AndreasReize/Cantus Firmus Consort. Dominik Wörner (BssBar). (1 CD) (CPO ) CPO 777228 $18.99 $16.99

❦ The Ballad Singer / Gerald Finley, tenorSongs by: Beethoven; Brahms;Guglielmo Emanuel; CarlLoewe; Mahler; Cole Porter;Schubert; R. Schumann;Stanford; Arthur Sullivan; HugoWolf. Artists: Julius Drake(Pno); Gerald Finley (Tnr). (1CD) (Hyperion)

HYP 67830 $20.99 $18.99“They’re all tales and Finley is a fine tale-teller. InLoewe, he sounds as though he’s singing just foryou, the listener, so rapt and intense is hiscommunication. Drake is a fine accomplice,tuning his fingers to full orchestral capacity forSchumann’s psycho-drama ‘Die Löwenbraut’ andWolf’s ‘Der Feuerreiter’” -BBC Music Magazine

❦ My True Love Hath My Heart - English Songs,Sarah ConnollySongs by: Richard RodneyBennett; Britten; Ivor Gurney;Herbert Howells; John Ireland;Michael Head; Peter Warlock.Artists: Sarah Connolly (MzzSop); Malcolm Martineau (Pno).(1 CD) (Chandos Records)

CHA 10691 $20.99 $16.99 On Sale“A lovely big mezzo reading of modern settings byBritten, Howells, Gurney and more, withunassertive accompaniment by MalcolmMartineau. A sarcastic Richard Rodney Bennettset rounds off the show.” -La Scena Musicale“Her singing is consistently beautiful in thisprogram of English songs.” -The Sunday Times


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Schubert: Schwanengesang /Mark Padmore, tenorWorks: Schubert: Auf demStrom, D 943; Die Sterne, D 939;Schwanengesang, D 957.Artists: Mark Padmore (Tnr);Paul Lewis (Pno); Richard

Watkins (Fr Hrn). (1 CD) (Harmonia Mundi) HAR 907520 $20.99 $16.99 On SaleTenor Mark Padmore and pianist Paul Lewisconclude their acclaimed Schubert triptych withthis revelatory account of Schwanengesang, thethird and last of the great Schubert cycles.

Thea Musgrave: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge/ Jake Gardner, baritoneWorks: Thea Musgrave (1928 - ): An Occurrence at

Owl Creek Bridge, radio opera; Green, for 12 strings;Wild Winter 1, lamentations for voices & viols.Artists: Thea Musgrave/Fretwork; LondonSinfonietta; Scottish Ensemble. Jake Gardner (Bar);Thea Musgrave (Pno). (1 CD) (NMC Classics)

NMC 167 $20.99 $18.99 Hugo Wolf: The Complete Songs, Vol. 2

Artists: James Gilchrist (Tnr);Sophie Daneman (Sop); StephanLoges (Bar); Sholto Kynoch(Pno); Anna Grevelius (Mzz Sop).(1 CD) (Stone Records) SOER 80093 $17.99 $15.99The second volume in a series

that will comprise the complete songs of HugoWolf. This series will be the first complete editionof Wolf Lieder, a considerable number of whichremain unrecorded!

Anna Moffo songs Canteloube & RachmaninovWorks: Joseph Canteloube (1879 - 1957): Chants

d’Auvergne; Rachmaninov: Songs (14), Op. 34; HeitorVilla-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras no 5, for voice & 8cellos. Artists: Leopold Stokowski/America SO. AnnaMoffo (Sop). (1 CD) (Newton Classics)

NEWC 8802085 $15.99 $13.99Debussy songs / Renouprez, SaelensWorks: Debussy: Aimons nous et dormons; Apparition;

Caprice, L. 5; Chanson espagnole, song for 2 voices& piano, L. 42; Clair de lune; Coquetterie posthume,L. 39. Artists: Yves Saelens (Tnr); Reyes, Eliane(Pno); Anne Renouprez (Sop). (1 CD) (Pavane)

PVN PAVANE 7538 $12.99 $10.99 Resphighi: La Sensitiva / Songs with pianoWorks: Ottorino Respighi (1879 - 1936): Contrasto, P.

66; Invito alla danza, P. 67; La Sensitiva, P. 104;Lagrime!, (romance), P. 9; Luce, P. 63. Artists: SaraMingardo (Contralto); Aldo Orvieto (Pno); Lazari (Vln).(1 CD) (Stradivarius) SVS 33855 $18.99 $16.99

Sara Mingardo recently won the prestigiousPremio Abbiati 2010 as “Best Italian Singer.”Here, she wonderfully interprets some lyricalpieces by Ottorino Respighi, with Aldo Orvieto atthe piano.

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Recommended!❦ Schubert: Winterreise /Barbara Hendricks, soprano;Love Derwinger, pianoWorks: Schubert: Winterreise,D 911. Artists: BarbaraHendricks (Sop); LoveDerwinger (Pno). (1 CD) (ArteVerum) AVE 10 $18.99 $16.99

“Hendricks’s girlish, smiling phrasing refreshesboth word and music. She and the pianist, in fact,sing and play like innocents... [a] beautiful vocalperformance.” -Gramophone

❦ Carl Loewe: LiederWorks: Carl Loewe (1796 -1869): Der Pilgrim vor St. Just,Op. 99/3; Der selt’ne Beter (Deralte Dessauer) (“Im Abendgoldeglänzet zu Bärenburg dasSchloss”), for voice; Die Uhr, forvoice & piano, Op. 123/3;

Gedichte (12), Op. 62; Gesammelte Lieder, Op. 9,Vol. 1; Herr Oluf (Lord Oluf), for voice & piano, Op. 2/2; R. Schumann. Artists: Hans Eijsackers (Pno);Henk Neven (Bar). (1 CD) (Onyx Classics)

NYX 4052 $22.49 $20.49“His gift of bringing out word-meaning isenhanced by the clearest possible diction and bythe beautifully balanced recording. His shading ofdynamics and phrasing then crowns eachinterpretation. It is a consistent joy to hear aLieder singer whose tone is pure over the widestrange without a trace of roughness...It is a longtime since I enjoyed a disc of Lieder from a youngsinger quite as much as this, and I long to hearmore from him.” -Gramophone

❦ Britten: Complete Songs, Vol. 1 / Andrew Tortise,James Geer, Ben JohnsonWorks: Britten: A Dirge(juvenilia); Beware!, early songs(3) for medium voice & piano;Cabaret songs (4) for HedliAnderson; Canticle I; HölderlinFragments (6), song cycle, fortenor & piano, Op. 61; Holy

Sonnets of John Donne, Op. 35. Artists: MalcolmMartineau (Pno); Andrew Tortise (Tnr); RobinTritschler (Tnr); Katherine Broderick (Sop); JamesGreer. (2 CD) (Onyx) 2NYX 4071 $37.49 $33.49

“The John Donne sonnets (Ben Johnson) andThe Poet’s Echo (Katherine Broderick) are veryfine, but the most compelling track is “Canticle 1”, amasterpiece powerfully delivered byAndrew Tortise.” -The Observer“Martineau has gathered agratifyingly formidable array ofyoung British singing talent. BenJohnson is commanding in an urgent,passionate reading of The Holy Sonnets of JohnDonne. Andrew Tortise conveys rapturouslyintense emotions in Canticle I...Perhaps the bestis left until last, when Robin Tritschler gives afresh-sounding Winter Words.” - Sunday Times


DVD Videos New Releases

Hans Pfitzner: Von deutscher Seele (Of GermanSoul), cantataWorks: Hans Pfitzner (1869 -1949): Von deutscher Seele (OfGerman Soul), cantata forsoloists, chorus, organ &orchestra, Op. 28. Artists: IngoMetzmacher. Robert Holl (Bass);

Solveig Kringelborn (Sop); Christopher Ventris (Tnr);Nathalie Stutzmann (Alto). (2 CD) (Capriccio)

2CAP 5092 $18.99 $16.99Lamenti: Arias & Songs by Hasse, Haydn & HandelWorks: G.F. Handel: Lucrezio; Johann Adolf Hasse

(1699 - 1783): Didone Abbandonata; F.J. Haydn:Arianna a Naxos. Artists: Michael Hofstetter/NeueHofkapelle München. Stefanie Irányi (Mzz Sop). (1CD) (Oehms) OEH 811 $18.99 $16.99

Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn / Christiane IvenWorks: Mahler: Blumine (“Flora”), for orchestra; Des

Knaben Wunderhorn. Artists: Michael Gielen/SWRSO Baden-Baden und Freiburg. Hanno Muller-Brachmann (Sop); Christiane Iven (Mzz Sop). (1 CD)(Hanssler Classic) HAN 93274 $20.99 $18.99

Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (vers. for 4 voices)Works: Mahler: Das Lied von derErde (a setting for 4 voices andchamber orchestra by HansjörgAlbrecht) . Artists: HansjörgAlbrecht/Munich Bach Orch.,Rubens, Morloc, Schafer, Eiche(1 CD) (Oehms) OEH 792 $16.99 $14.99

In this recording, Hans Bethge’s brilliant texts aresung by four instead of the original two soloists.

Schubert: Die Winterreise / José van ImmerseelWorks: Schubert: Winterreise, D 911. Artists: Jos van

Immerseel (Pno); Thomas Bauer (Pno). (1 CD) (ZigZag Territoires) ZIG 101102 $20.99 $18.99

Liszt Songs: Full of Joy and Sorrow / MammelWorks: Franz Liszt: Anfangs wollt’ich fast verzagen, S.

311; Das Veilchen, S.316/1; Der du von dem Himmelbist, S 279; Der König von Thule (I & II), S. 278; Diedrei Zigeuner, S. 383; Die Loreley. Artists: Hans-JorgMammel (Tnr); Hilko Dumno (Pno). (1 CD) (Carus)

CRS 83446 $18.99 $14.99 On SaleRichard Strauss: Famous Orchestral SongsWorks: R. Strauss: Allerseelen, Op. 10/8; Befreit, Op.

39/4; Cäcilie; Four Last Songs, AV 150; Ich tragemeine Minne, Op. 32/1; Lieder (4), Op. 27. Artists:Dirk Brossé/Shanghai Opera House Orch. QilianChen (Sop). (1 CD) (Pavane)

PVN 7542 $12.99 $10.99 Paysages: Songs by Debussy, Fauré, Messiaen /Susanna Phillips, sopranoArtists: Myra Huang (Pno); Susanna Phillips (Sop). (1

CD) (Bridge) BDG 9356 $18.99 $16.99This program of French song marks the solodebut recording of the brilliant young mezzo-soprano, Susanna Phillips, who was the recipientof the Metropolitan Opera’s 2010 Beverly SillsArtist Award

More New Vocal Albumsfor December

❦ Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera / Solti, Domingo,Barstow, Quivar [DVD]Artists: Georg Solti/Vienna PO;Vienna State Opera Chorus. PlacidoDomingo (Tnr); Sumi Jo (Sop); LeoNucci (Bar); Florence Quivar (MzzSop); Kurt Rydl (Bass). (1 DVD-Video) (Arthaus DVD) (Run Time:145 min.; Region: All; Pic Fmt:NTSC, 4:3, Color; Sound Fmt(s):

LPCM Stereo) AHM 107271 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale❦ Martha Argerich & Mischa Maisky / Jarvi [DVD]Works: Dvorák: Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66/B; César

Franck: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major;Rodion Shchedrin (1932 - ): Concerto for Piano andCello, “Romantic Offeringö; Shostakovich: Symphonyno 9. Artists: Neeme Järvi/Lucerne SO. MarthaArgerich (Pno); Mischa Maisky (Clo). (1 DVD-Video)(Accentus) (112 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color;Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS5.1) ACTS 20224 $27.99 $21.99 On Sale

❦ Britten: Billy Budd / Elder/LPO, Ainsley, Imbrailo,Ens [2 DVD or Blu-Ray]Works: Britten: Billy Budd, Op. 50. Artists: Mark

Elder/Glyndebourne Chorus; London PO. John MarkAinsley (Tnr); Matthew Rose (Bass); Jeremy White(Bass); Jacques Imbrailo (Bass); Alasdair Elliott (Tnr).(BBC Opus Arte) (Run Time: 200 min.; Region: All;Pic Fmt: NTSC/Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s):LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0 Surround)

(2 DVD-Video) 2BOA 1051D $42.99 $34.99 On Sale(1 Blu-Ray Video) BOA 7086D $42.99 $34.99 On Sale❦ Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmelites / Nagano,Griotton, Brunet, Isokoski [Blu-Ray]Artists: Kent Nagano/Bayerische Staatsorchester.

Susan Gritton (Sop); Soile Isokoski (Sop); AlainVernhes (Bass); Bernard Richter (Tnr); SusanneResmark (Alto). (1 Blu-Ray Video) (Bel AirClassiques) (Run Time: 152 min.; Region: All; PicFmt: Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCMStereo, DTS HD) BAC 461 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale

❦ Handel: Theodora / Bolton, Schafer, Mehta, Fink[2 DVD or Blu-Ray]Artists: Ivor Bolton/Freiburg Baroque Orch.; Salzburg

Bach Choir. Christine Schäfer (Sop); Ryland Davies(Tnr); Bejun Mehta (Boy Soprano); Bernarda Fink(Mzz Sop); Joseph Kaiser (Tnr). (C Major Video)(189 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC/Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color;Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo/LPCM 2.0, DTS 5.1)

(2 DVD-Video) 2CME 705708 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) CME 705804 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale

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❦ Verdi: La Traviata / Pappano/,Fleming, Calleja, [DVD or Blu-Ray]Artists: Anthony Pappano/Orch. ofthe ROH; Royal Opera Chorus.Renée Fleming (Sop); ThomasHampson (Bar); Joseph Calleja(Tnr); Eddie Wade (Bar); RichardWiegold (Bass). (BBC Opus Arte)(154 min.; Region: All; Pic Fmt:

NTSC/Blu-Ray, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCMStereo, DTS 5.0 Surround)

(1 DVD-Video) BOA 1040D $27.99 $21.99 On Sale(1 Blu-Ray Video) BOA 7076D $32.99 $26.99 On Sale❦ Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn / Boulez [DVD]Works: Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn; Symphony

no 10. Artists: Pierre Boulez/Cleveland Orch.Christian Gerhaher (Bar); Magdalena Kozena (MzzSop). (Accentus) (88 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9,Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo; Dolby Digital 5.1/ LPCM 2.0; DTS HD Master Audio DTS 5.1)

(1 DVD-Video) ACTS 20231 $27.99 $21.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) ACTS 10231 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale❦ Beethoven: Symphonies 7, 8 & 9 / Thielemann,Vienna PO [3 DVD or Blu-Ray]Artists: Christian Thielemann/Vienna PO. Piotr

Beczala (Tnr); Annette Dasch (Sop); GeorgZeppenfeld (Voice); Mihoko Fujimura (Alto). (C MajorVideo) (326 min.; Pic Fmt: NTSC/Blu-Ray, 16:9,Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0Surround, DTS HD Master Audio 5.0)

(3 DVD-Video) 3CME 705108 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) CME 705204 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale❦ Mozart: Clemenza di Tito / Harnoncourt [2 DVD]Artists: Nikolaus Harnoncourt/Vienna PO. Barbara

Bonney (Sop); Michael Schade (Tnr); VesselinaKasarova (Mzz Sop); Elina Garanca (Mzz Sop);Dorothea Röschmann (Sop). (2 DVD-Video) (ArthausDVD) (160 min.; Region: All; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9,Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1,DTS 5.1) 2AHM 107181 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale

❦ Monteverdi: L’Orfeo /Alessandrini [DVD or Blu-Ray]Works: Claudio Monteverdi (1567 -1643): L’Orfeo. Artists: RinaldoAlessandrini/Teatro alla Scala Orch.Roberta Invernizzi (Sop); SaraMingardo (Alto); Georg Nigl (Bar);Luigi de Donato (Bass). (BBC OpusArte) (Run Time: 114 min.; Region:

All; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9 / Blu-Ray, Color; SoundFmt(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0 Surround)

(1 DVD-Video) BOA 1044D $32.99 $26.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) BOA 7080D $42.99 $34.99 On Sale❦ Strauss: Elektra / Gatti/Vienna PO, Theorin [DVD]Artists: Daniele Gatti/Vienna PO; Vienna State Opera

Chorus. Waltraud Meier (Mzz Sop); Robert Gambill(Tnr); René Pape (Bass); Eva-Maria Westbroek(Sop). (1 DVD-Video) (Arthaus DVD) (109 min.; PicFmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo,Dolby Dig. 5.1) AHM 101559 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale

❦ Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream [DVD] Artists: Nir Kabaretti/Teatro alla Scala Ballet; Teatro

alla Scala Orch. Roberto Bolle (Dancer); AlessandraFerri (Dancer); Massimo Murru (Dancer). (1 DVD-Video) (Arthaus DVD) (Run Time: 104 min.; Region:All; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9, Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCMStereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1)

AHM 107203 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale❦ Bach, Mozart & Brahms / David Oistrakh, Davis,Menuhin, Kondrashin [DVD]Works: J.S. Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor,

BWV 1043; Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello inA minor, Op. 102 “Double”; W.A. Mozart: SinfoniaConcertante in E-Flat Major for Violin, Viola andOrchestra, K. 364 (320d). Artists: Yehudi Menuhin/Moscow PO; Kiril Kondrashin/Colin, Davis/EnglishCO. David Oistrakh (Vln); Igor Oistrakh (Vln). (1 DVD-Video) (ICA Classics) (Run Time: 94 min.; Region:All; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 4:3)Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Mono)

ICA 5012 $23.49 $19.49 On Sale

❦ Donizetti: Don Pasquale / Muti/La Scala, Furlanetto, Focile [DVD]Artists: Riccardo Muti/Teatro allaScala Orch. & Chorus. Nuccia Focile(Sop); Ferruccio Furlanetto (Bass);Lucio Gallo (Bar); Gregory Kunde(Tnr). (1 DVD-Video) (Arthaus DVD)(Run Time: 130 min.; Region: All;Pic Fmt: NTSC, 4:3, Color; Sound

Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1) AHM 107207 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale“a scintillating performance...in which the LaScala Orchestra plays as if wound up to itshighest pitch of tension, every tutti razor-sharp,every wind solo bubbling with energy. Recordedin 1994, this production caught Muti’s reign at theheight of his power and he presides over theperformance with imperial authority.” -Gramophone

❦ Mahler: Symphony No. 9 /Abbado/Lucerne Festival [DVD]Artists: Claudio Abbado/LucerneFestival Orch. (1 DVD-Video)(Accentus) (Run Time: 95 min.;Region: All; Pic Fmt: NTSC, 16:9,Color; Sound Fmt(s): LPCM Stereo,Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1) ACTS20214 $27.99 $21.99 On Sale

“This new series of Mahler recordings from theLucerne Festival complements Abbado’s earlierrecordings for DG; but for many listeners... theseDVDs supplant the CDs... Those listeners /viewers seeking consummate musicianship andmasterly conducting need look no further. Thesound production is better than those heard onDG’s Abbado CDs, and the video production iscrisp and sensible. Abbado in Lucerne: What elseneeds to be said?” -Fanfare

DVDs & Blu-Rays that you might have missed!


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Berg: Lulu / Boder, Petibon,Juon, Holland, Groves [2 DVD]Works: Alban Berg (1885 - 1935):Lulu, opera. Artists: MichaelBoder/Barcelona Teatro LiceuOrch. Patricia Petibon (Sop); PaulGroves (Tnr); Franz Grundheber(Bar); Ashley Holland (Bar); JuliaJuon (Mzz Sop). (2 DVD-Video)

2DGG B001593509 $42.98 $33.98 On Sale

R. Strauss: Die Liebe der Danae /Litton, Uhl, Delavan, KlinkWorks: R. Strauss: Die Liebe derDanae. Artists: Andrew Litton/Deutsche Oper Berlin Orch. &Chorus. Manuela Uhl (Sop);Matthias Klink (Tnr); BurkhardUlrich (Tnr); Thomas Blondelle(Tnr); Mark Delavan (Bar).

(2 DVD) 2AHM 101580 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) AHM 108032 $42.99 $34.99 On SaleThis rarely performed opera is a feast for Strausslovers. Embodying the composer, in a way, is therole of Jupiter, an aging god who realizes that hewill never win the love of the beautiful Danae.Bonus material includes behind the scenesinterviews, backstage and rehearsal footage.

Verdi: La Traviata / Petersen, Varano, Rutherford Artists: Tecwyn Evans/Grazer PO; Grazer Opera

Chorus. Marlis Petersen (Sop); James Rutherford(Bar); Giuseppe Varano (Tnr).

(1 DVD-Video) AHM 101587 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray) AHM 108036 $42.99 $38.99 On SaleThe first ever production of La Traviata byKonwitschny of Graz Opera featuring Petersen’sdebut in the title role of Violetta is a highly-focused, intelligent reading of the music that waswidely acclaimed by audiences. With a reducedstage set, the production concentrates on thetragic story of Violetta.

The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of theLegendary Pianist [DVD] (1 DVD-Video) KUL D4762 $25.99 $23.99This film explores the nature of art, creativity andthe human potential through the extraordinary lifeand accomplishments of the legendary Russianpianist and master teacher Rosina Lhevinne.

First Complete Opera on 3D Blu-Ray!Carmen in 3D / Carydis, Rice,Hymel, Kovalevska [Blu-Ray]Artists: Constantinos Carydis/Orchestra of the Royal OperaHouse; Royal Opera Chorus.Christine Rice (Mzz Sop); MaijaKovalevska (Sop); Aris Argiris(Bar); Bryan Hymel (Tnr). (1 Blu-Ray Video)

BOA 7096D $42.99 $34.99 On SalePassion, jealousy and betrayal take center stageat London’s Royal Opera House in a spectacularproduction of the world’s most popular opera.Bizet’s Carmen is packed with some of the best-loved and memorable music in all of opera. Thisspectacular RealD and Royal Opera Houseproduction features a supremely talented cast,gripping drama and Bizet’s energetic andpassionate score.

Puccini: Turandot / Carella,Gulehina, Licitra, Iveri [DVD]Works: Puccini: Turandot. Artists:Giuliano Carella/Verona TeatroArena Chorus; Verona TeatroArena Orch.. Salvatore Licitra(Tnr); Maria Guleghina (Sop); CarloBosi (Tnr); Luiz-Ottavio Faria(Bass); Tamar Iveri (Sop).

(1 DVD-Video) BAC 066 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray Video) BAC 466 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale‘Turandot’ from the Verone Arena : FrancoZeffirelli’s legendary production of a PucciniMasterpiece. Internationally acclaimed Italianstage director Franco Zeffirelli delivers an opulentstaging af the fairy-tale story of the ChinesePrincess Turandot, who will only marry a princecapable of solving her riddles.

George London: Between Gods & Demons / A Filmby Marita Stocker (1 DVD-Video) AHM 101473 $27.99 $21.99 On SaleLondon was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. This film portraysthis exceptional artist in all his diversity, showingrare archive footage of his great performances asan opera singer and interpreter of traditionalspirituals and operetta.

Measha Brueggergosman in MahagonnyKurt Weill: Rise & Fall of the City of Mahagonny / Brueggergosman, HenschelArtists: Pablo Heras-Casado/La Fura dels Baus. Measha Brueggergosman (Mzz Sop); JaneHenschel (Mzz Sop); Willard White (Bass-Baritone); Michael König (Tnr). (1 DVD-Video) BAC 067 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray Video) BAC 0467 $42.99 $34.99 On SaleA hard-hitting new production by the Catalan collective La Fura dels Baus at theTeatro Real. Composed in the ’30s by Weill and Brecht, this is a mordant satire oncapitalism and the industrialization of a society in which the ultimate crime is nothaving money. In 20 scenes the authors tell the story of a city lost in the middle of a

desert run by 3 thugs. Food, sex, gambling and violence rule supreme. The production by Oll andPadrissa combines enormous inventiveness with joy, energy, and awe-inspiring ferocity.


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BALLETThe Little Mermaid / SanFrancisco Ballet, Yuan Yuan TanWorks: Lera Auerbach (1973 - ):The Little Mermaid. Artists: MartinWest/San Francisco Ballet. DavitKarapetyan (Dancer); Tiit Helimets(Dancer); Lloyd Riggins (Dancer);Yuan Yuan Tan (Dancer); Sarahvan Patten (Dancer).

(2 DVD-Video) 2CME 708608 $32.99 $26.99 On Sale(1 Blu-Ray Video)CME 708704 $42.99 $34.99 On SaleFeaturing an evocative score by Lera Auerbach,and danced by the prestigious San FranciscoBallet featuring acclaimed prima ballerina YuanYuan Tan, this heart-wrenching story of sacrificeand unrequited love comes to life againstdazzling scenic, costume and lighting designs.“Neumeier’s place in the ballet world is assingular as his interpretation of the tale.” SanFrancisco Chronicle

Tchaikovsky Ballet Masterpieces/ Fonteyn, SomesWorks: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker,Op. 71; Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66;Swan Lake, Op. 20. Artists: HugoRignold/Royal PhilharmonicOrchesta; John Lanchbery/Orch. ofthe ROH; Robert Irving/London PO.Margot Fonteyn (Dancer); Michael

Somes (Dancer). (1 DVD-Video) ICA 5050 $23.49 $19.49 On SaleInnately musical and technically perfect, Fonteynwas also a brilliant actress and is seen here atthe height of her career with the celebratedSomes, her dynamic partner during this creativeperiod. Fonteyn and Some’s were the perfectmatch in terms of physique, presence, style andtechnique. The selections from these classicballets demonstrate just how successful theirpartnership was.

Delibes: Coppélia / Kessels, Paris National OperaArtists: Koen Kessels/Orchestre Colonne; Paris

National Opera Ballet. Jose Martinez (Dancer);Dorothee Gilbert (Dancer); Fabrice Bourgeois(Dancer); Mathias Heymann (Dancer).

(1 DVD-Video) BOA 1061D $32.99 $26.99 On Sale(1 Blu-Ray Video) BOA 7093D $42.99 $34.99 On SaleIn their production from the magnificent PalaisGarnier, choreographer Bart in his finalproduction and designer Toffolutti explore thestory’s darker side while doing full justice to theexuberance and elegance of Delibes’ gloriousscore.

❦ Donizetti: Anna Bolena / Pido,Netrebko, Garanca, D’ArcangeloArtists: Evelino Pidò/Vienna StateOpera Orch.. Anna Netrebko (Sop);Elina Garanca (Mzz Sop);Ildebrando D’Arcangelo (Bss Bar).(2 DVD-Video) 2DGG B001620309 $42.98 $33.98 On Sale“Ms. Netrebko sang an

elegantly sad aria with lustrous warmth, achingvulnerability and floating high notes... Ms.Netrebko dispatched Donizetti’s cabaletta, allfiery coloratura runs and vehement phrases, witha defiance that brought down the house.” -TheNew York Times

Lully: Atys / Christie, Azzaretti,Daneman, de Negri, d’OustracWorks: Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632 -1687): Atys, LWV 53. Artists:William Christie/Les Artsflorissants. Paul Agnew (Tnr);Sophie Daneman (Sop); NicolasRivenq (Bar); Cyril Auvity (CtrTnr);Marc Mauillon (Tnr).

(2 DVD-Video) 2FRAM 006 $45.99 $41.99 (1 Blu-Ray Video) FRAM 506 $49.99 $44.99Featuring tenor Bernard Richter in the title role,supported by Christie and Les Arts Florissantsand the amazing production created by JeanMarie Villégier, this film is nothing short of amasterpiece and a milestone in recorded opera.

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Weill: Rise & Fall of the City of Mahagonny / Jones,Malfitano, Hadley [DVD]Artists: Dennis Russell Davies/Konzertvereinigung

Wiener Staatsoperchor; Vienna RSO. CatherineMalfitano (Sop); Gwyneth, Dame Jones (Mzz Sop);Wilbur Pauley (Bar); Roy Cornelius Smith (Tnr).

(1 DVD-Video) AHM 100093 $32.99 $26.99 On SaleThis Opera was one of the greatest successes ofits day when it originally opened in ’31, and ranfor over 50 performances. Its songs, most of all Omoon of Alabama, are still great hits today. In the’98 Salzburg production they were interpreted bya top notch ensemble of singers under thedirection of Davies.“The richness of Weill’s score, with its allusions toBeethoven’s Fidelio, is brought out under DennisRussell Davies’s baton, and they are beautifullysung performances from Jerry Hadley andCatherine Malfitano.” - The Guardian

A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich: From Moscowto New York [DVD] (1 DVD-Video) KUL D4753 $21.99 $19.99Nine days of the ocean voyage from Moscow toNew York comprise the nine chapters of thisdocumentary film about Dmitry Shostakovich. Hismusic, full of dark sarcasm and breathtakinglyricism, exaggerated joy and frighteningcelebration, plays the leading part in the film.


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This rare material represents some of the earliesttelevised concerts with the Boston Symphony andLeinsdorf of exceptional musical interest andhistorical value. It has been restored using state-of-the-art techniques.

New Year’s Concert 2002 / SeijiOzawa, Vienna Phil. [DVD]Works: Joseph Hellmesberger(1855 - 1907): Danse diabolique;Johann Strauss I (1804 - 1849):Beliebte Annen Polka, Op. 137;Radetzky March, Op. 228; JohannStrauss II (1825 - 1899): An derschönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314;

Carnevals-Botschafter, Op. 270; Die Fledermaus;Josef Strauss (1827 - 1870). Artists: Seiji Ozawa/Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

(1 DVD-Video) AHM 107189 $27.99 $21.99 On SaleIt has long been a Philharmonic tradition at theNew Year to present a program consisting of thelively and nostalgic music from the vast repertoireof the J. Strauss family and its contemporaries.For the first time in ’02 the concert was conductedby Ozawa, showing the engaging conductor at hismost impishly playful.

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With an uncompromising approach to the score,Boulez’s Mahler readings have long fascinatedcritics and audiences alike. Boulez eschews theromanticized readings common in performancetradition and instead reveals the real joy andterror in Mahler’s large-scale symphonies.

Schumann & Schubert / CharlesMunch, Boston SO [DVD]Works: Schubert: Symphony no 5in B flat major, D 485; R.Schumann: Genoveva, Op. 81;Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61.Artists: Charles Munch/BostonSO. (1 DVD-Video) ICA 5052 $23.49 $19.49 On Sale

Munch launched the BSO into television in 1955.He was an immensely popular conductor and wellsuited to being filmed. Munch demonstrates aclear enjoyment of the works and combinesdiscipline with freedom, guiding the orchestra to athrilling performance. Two of ICA’s BSO DVD’sfeaturing Charles Munch as conductor, have beenawarded the Diapason d’Or in France’s Diapasonmagazine.

Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 /Gunter Wand at the BBC PromsArtists: Günter Wand/BBCSymphony Orchestra. (1 DVD) ICA 5049 $23.49 $19.49 On SaleDescribed as his personal‘Symphony of Fate’, Wand’sgreat affinity for Bruckner’s 5thSymphony was noted by the

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Lang Lang: Liszt Now [DVD] (1 DVD-Video) SNYC 14293 $29.99 $26.99This new video features Live at The Roundhouse,a 60-minute live concert from the 2011 iTunesFestival in London and The Art of Being aVirtuoso, a 71-minute documentary followingLang Lang's global celebrations of Franz Liszt'sanniversary.

❦ Mahler: Symphony No. 2 / Glibert, Roschmann, DeYoung [DVD]Artists: Alan Gilbert/New York Choral Artists; New York Philharmonic. Dorothea Röschmann(Sop); Michelle DeYoung (Mzz Sop). (1 DVD-Video) ACTS 20241 $27.99 $21.99 On Sale (1 Blu-Ray Video) ACTS 10241 $42.99 $34.99 On Sale“Mr. Gilbert drew gripping playing from the Philharmonic in the opening Allegromaestoso, which hovers between a fitful funeral march and an elaborate sonata-allegro movement... Mr. Gilbert is especially good at revealing the layout andstructure of a symphonic movement. He made the direction of phrases (what leads towhat) in this episodic Allegro uncommonly clear. By conducting with some restraint

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