Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6; Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 25; Bach: Concerto in E Major, [more]
The four concertos recorded here demonstrate Rosetti's natural, free-flowing melodic gifts and his easy invention. Divoky's playing is bold, but there is no lack of subtlety. -Music Web
If you asked a room full of classical music experts to name the composer who lived from around 1750 to 1790 and composed Four Concertos for Horn and Orchestra, most would instantly [more]
"The best of London's authentic chamber orchestras." —The Sunday Times
Vol. I, Nos. 1-7 for Violin and Orchestra Trial of Harmony & Invention (Includes The Four Seasons); Vol. II, Nos. 8-12 for Violin and Orchestra Trial [more]
Elgar: Cello Concerto, Op. 85; Walton: Concerto for Cello & Orchestra.
Yo-Yo Ma, Cello; The London Symphony Orchestra; Andre Previn, Director.
"A dynamic young pianist with a big technique and an innate sense of musical drama." —Seattle Times
One of the wonderful things about Baroque music is that it can be adapted and arranged in so many exciting and idiomatic ways. That quality jumps out at you when you [more]
"A remarkable performer...delightful listening on all accounts." —Detroit Times
Poor guitarists. While pianists, violinists and other solo literature instrumentalists struggle to select masterpieces to perform and record from [more]
Good '20s and '30s tracks with some standout contributions from early Ellingtonians like Bubber Miley, Cootie Williams, Barney Bigard, and Harry Carney. More material from the "jungle" period. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
Stan Getz was one of the all-time great tenor-saxophonists. Throughout his career, Getz's beautiful tone was featured in many different [more]
If there is a more beautiful musical sound in all the world than that made by The Chieftains, I haven't heard it. -Bob Claypool, Houston Post
Produced by head Chieftain Paddy Maloney, The Celtic Harp is essentially a showcase for the very talented harpist Derek Bell. Bell handled all of the arrangements, as well as [more]
Arthur Fiedler, one of the best-selling conductors in history and director of the Boston Pops for 50 years, summed up his uniquely programmed concerts [more]
"Wynton Marsalis is, in every way of considering the title, the Compleat Musician. Whether caught in a jazz club or concert hall or on Sesame Street, there is no musician out there whose merest flourish of sound speaks more eloquently or purposefully or deeply." —The New York Times
There are undoubtedly many jazz fans who've been curious about Wynton Marsalis' classical recordings. Recognizing Marsalis' canon would benefit from an introductory volume, Sony [more]
"Wynton Marsalis is, in every way of considering the title, the 'Compleat Musician.' Whether caught in a jazz club or concert hall or on Sesame Street, there is no musician out there whose merest flourish of sound speaks more eloquently or purposefully or deeply." —The New York Times
Like any other classical star, Wynton Marsalis felt the urge to re-record the basic repertoire for his instrument after awhile -- and so, he goes at the Haydn, Leopold Mozart, [more]
"Galway's technique is still razor-sharp. His trademark tone, big and luscious, flows with incredible ease and evenness throughout the instrument's compass." —The Seattle Times, 2004
Few musicians have attained the popularity and fame that the flutist James Galway has achieved during his extraordinary career. [more]
Decca's incredible lifestyles series has been nothing short of unprecedented, with over one million units sold in the US alone. These albums are created [more]
Decca's incredible lifestyles series has been nothing short of unprecedented, with over one million units sold in the US alone. These albums are created especially [more]
This Decca compilation is themed as background music for a dinner party, and features selections from composers Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, William Babell, and Franz Joseph Haydn. [more]
The War, directed by Ken Burns, was a seven-part documentary series broadcast on PBS television in 2007, focusing on the experiences of American [more]
In 1979 many of Columbia's top recording artists made a rare visit to Cuba where they performed (and recorded) at a series of concerts with some of the top Cuban groups. This double [more]