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Ravel: Piano Trio; Violin Sonata; Debussy: Violin Sonata; Cello Sonata

May 25, 2016

The two Debussy sonatas date from late in the composer’s life and are wistful pieces though not without humour. The Ravel Violin Sonata is sleek, elegant and has a delightful jazzy movement while the Trio is a masterpiece, a tour de force of writing for these three instruments and a hugely enjoyable work. This early […]

Stolz: Two Hearts in Waltztime

May 25, 2016

There can be few figures in musical history able to claim the twin distinction of playing a piano recital with Brahms in attendance and winning an Oscar. Robert Stolz (1880-1975) is one and he studied conducting and piano. In 1899, he met Johann Strauss; this gave rise to what was to become an astonishing output […]

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1

May 25, 2016

Two Russian violin concertos together on a single disc. The performances are staggering, to say the least… just try the finale of the Tchaikovsky to get an idea (which, incidentally, is released complete for the first time on CD). The brooding, expansive Shostakovich makes an ideal foil to the highwire Tchaikovsky, its meditative Passacaglia worth […]

Favourite Overtures

May 25, 2016

The renowned Cleveland sound coupled with the stylish, high-powered baton technique of Lorin Maazel, here bring you a wonderful selection of overtures, some of them making their first appearance on CD.

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39-41

May 25, 2016

Karl Böhm’s recordings of any Mozart carried with it the imprint of greatness and those of the Mozart Symphonies have become benchmark recordings, renowned for their poise, elegance and essential beauty of sound.

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 31-34

May 25, 2016

Karl Böhm’s recordings of any Mozart carried with it the imprint of greatness and those of the Mozart Symphonies have become benchmark recordings, renowned for their poise, elegance and essential beauty of sound.

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 26, 28, 29 & 30

May 25, 2016

Karl Böhm’s recordings of any Mozart carried with it the imprint of greatness and those of the Mozart Symphonies have become benchmark recordings, renowned for their poise, elegance and essential beauty of sound.

Mozart: Requiem

May 25, 2016

The first CD release of Kertész’ recording of Mozart’s choral masterwork with some glorious solo singing. The work achieved huge popularity in the 1980s through its pivotal inclusion in the film ‘Amadeus’.

Mozart Opera Gala

May 25, 2016

The greatest opera singers of this century perform arias from six of the finest Mozart operas

Mozart: Don Giovanni (highlights)

May 25, 2016

This is one of the most successful and stylish of Don Giovanni recordings. Having sung Donna Anna in her early (Giulini) recording, Sutherland here is, if anything, even more spine-tingling in this role. Bonynge and the English Chamber Orchestra, together with the Ambrosian Singers, really deliver the goods and the rest of the stellar cast […]

The Best of Mozart

May 25, 2016

The essential single-CD-Mozart-companion with some of the most acclaimed performances of highlights from his masterworks, many of which were selected for inclusion in the legendary ‘Complete Mozart Edition’ on Philips Classics.