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The Best of Bach

May 25, 2016

A compilation that offers unbeatable value-for-money, in great performances from the Deutsche Grammophon and Archiv catalogues of Bach favourites – orchestral, instrumental and vocal.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 ‘Choral’

May 25, 2016

The first release at super-budget price of this towering performance of the ninth symphony. Many of the recordings in this Beethoven cycle have never before been locally available.

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

May 25, 2016

The first release at super-budget price of these towering performances. Many of the recordings in this Beethoven cycle have never before been locally available.

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5

May 25, 2016

The first release at super-budget price of these towering performances. Many of the recordings in this Beethoven cycle have never before been locally available.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’; Overtures

May 25, 2016

The first release at super-budget price of these towering performances with a generous selection of Overtures. Many of the recordings in this Beethoven cycle have never before been locally available.

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

May 25, 2016

The first release at super-budget price of these towering performances. Many of the recordings in Vienna Philharmonic/Bohm Beethoven cycle have never before been locally available.

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 14 & 21

May 25, 2016

Peerless performances – both, deeply moving and fleet of finger – of three of Beethoven’s most popular piano sonatas. Radu Lupu, the ultimate poet among pianists, is a musician’s musician. His concerts are attended by capacity audiences who never cease to be amazed by the magic of his interpretations and his all-too-few recordings are gems. […]

Beethoven: Favourite Piano Sonatas – Vol. 2

May 25, 2016

A compendium of marvellous performances from the grand old Beethovenian, Wilhelm Backhaus. These performances have all the gravitas traditionally associated with this pianist but also youthful fire in such pieces as the ‘Appassionata’. The three ‘big name’ sonatas frame two ‘little’ ones – the charming Op. 78 and 79, respectively  – ‘A Therese’ and ‘Alla […]

The Best of Baroque

May 25, 2016

A feast of Baroque favourites including the popular Albinoni, Handel and Pachelbel miniatures plus four complete concertos. These are performed with warmth and virtuosity by two very fine ensembles.