Verve Label Group - Marriner Conducts Beethoven - Sir Neville Marriner - 15 April 2024 marks the centenary of the birth of Sir Neville Marriner, widely considered to have the most extensive discography of any single musician. He recorded for most of Decca's imprints - L'Oiseau-Lyre, Decca, Argo, and by acquisition, Philips Classics. He also recorded extensively for EMI and, in the final chapter of his discographical history, Hanssler Classics. - Known and celebrated for his recordings of Baroque music and of Mozart, Marriner also made highly-desired recordings of Beethoven with 'his' Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - a chapter in his recorded history being gathered together for the first time. - In September 1970 he set down recordings of Beethoven's first two symphonies for Philips. These were first included in a 4-LP set entitled 'The Rise of the Symphony' (6707 013). One more symphony, No. 4, coupled with a string-orchestra transcription of the 'Grosse Fuge' was set down in December 1974. Perhaps a complete Beethoven symphony cycle was never envisaged at the time, for it wasn't until the 1980s that recordings of Beethoven symphonies gathered momentum, starting with the 'Eroica' in 1982 and concluding with the Ninth in April 1989. - Two recordings of the Violin Concerto were also made: with long-standing leader of the Academy, Iona Brown (herself also a conductor) in January 1980 for Argo, and quite surprisingly, again in December that year with Gidon Kremer for Philips, who incorporated two of the Schnittke cadenzas into his performance. These were rounded out with a disc of a selection of charming Minuets, German Dances and Contredanses, also for Philips, in 1978.

Yunchan Lim - "Tchaikovsky: The Seasons". Pianist Yunchan Lim has taken the world by storm, aged just 21. He now presents Tchaikovsky's timeless and rarely recorded piano suite, The Seasons, his third release on Decca Classics. In just a few short years, Lim's technical flourish, deft control and unprecedented mastery has seen him amass an avid international following - this interpretation of The Seasons delivers on the young pianist's already formidable reputation.

Puccini: Madama Butterfly 2 Hybrid Remastered, SACD, Hybrid SACD This brand-new deluxe edition is part of Decca's anniversary program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of the great opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Made in January 1974 at Vienna's Sofiens?le, this recording features the finest ensemble of the era, led by Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan. Upon it's initial release, the recording was praised by critics and music lovers alike, with Gramophone magazine describing it as "a set to dream about." Remastered from the original 1975 tapes, the legacy continues with 2-disc SACH Hybrid set with 192 kHz/24-bit resolution

The Essential is a testament to Melody Gardot's enduring artistry. This collection spans 14 years of her career and includes 25 tracks that showcase the breadth of her musical abilities. Featuring selections from her six studio albums, remixes, live recordings and previously unreleased tracks, the album captures the essence of Gardot's talent. Highlights include her multilingual performances, emotive renditions of classics like Elton John's "Love Song," and live recordings that convey the raw honesty of her concerts. Each track offers a glimpse into the diverse emotional landscapes Gardot can traverse, making The Essential a rich and compelling portrait of an artist whose music speaks for itself.

VOCES8 - "Nightfall" / VOCES8 presents a collection of reflective and transcendent music inspired by the night. Featuring choral classics alongside contemporary arrangements, including new choral versions of popular works by Ludovico Einaudi, Sigur Ros, Koji Kondo and Max Richter. CD Digipak. Verve Label Group; Decca; Classical Crossover

The Essential [White 2 LP] The Essential is a testament to Melody Gardot's enduring artistry. This collection spans 14 years of her career and includes 25 tracks that showcase the breadth of her musical abilities. Featuring selections from her six studio albums, remixes, live recordings and previously unreleased tracks, the album captures the essence of Gardot's talent. Highlights include her multilingual performances, emotive renditions of classics like Elton John's "Love Song," and live recordings that convey the raw honesty of her concerts. Each track offers a glimpse into the diverse emotional landscapes Gardot can traverse, making The Essential a rich and compelling portrait of an artist whose music speaks for itself.

Secret Garden, the Irish-Norwegian band specialist in new instrumental music is one of the world's most successful duos with more than 3 billion streams and 5 million physical albums sold. Their upcoming 12th studio album "Songs in the Circle of Time", is an enchanting blend of dreamy melodies and powerful arrangements, transporting listeners to a world of beauty and timeless elegance. The sources of inspiration are many and feel timeless, from 17th century baroque - classical music and contemporary melting into their own style.

Dario Marianelli/Jean-Yves Thibaudet - "Pride & Prejudice (Music From The Motion Picture)". In honor of it's 20th anniversary, the acclaimed soundtrack to Pride & Prejudice makes it's long-awaited return to vinyl. Dario Marianelli's beloved score for Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation - starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen - is performed by acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the English Chamber Orchestra. Nominated for an Academy Award and two World Soundtrack Awards, and newly certified Gold by the RIAA, the soundtrack continues to enchant a new generation of listeners. The newly designed Twentieth Anniversary Edition is housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket and contains a 16-page booklet with rare photos. Limited Edition.

Luciano Pavarotti/Herbert Von Karajan/Berlin Philharmonic - "Puccini: La Boheme (Deluxe Edition)" Brand-new deluxe presentation of one of Decca's most acclaimed opera recordings. This is the first vinyl re release since the 1970s and first in a series of Pavarotti-Puccini releases marking 100 years since the composer's death. The 2 LP set is pressed on 180g vinyl and cut at Abbey Road Studios with poly-lined inner sleeves, housed in a deluxe rigid slipcase. Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book features original session photographs and recently unearthed shots. Included is a new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines, plus a special article from Decca's rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on Puccini, Pavarotti and La Boheme. An exclusive 1920s-style La Boheme collectible poster is also included. 180gram Heavy Vinyl

Everyone tells a story differently, and that story should be told compellingly and spontaneously. If it is not compelling and convincing, it is without value. In these words, from 1991, Radu Lupu outlined his artistic vision. He remains one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation and his 23 recordings for Decca are among the most treasured recordings in the catalog. To mark what would have been his 80th birthday in November 2025, Decca is proud to present an exceptional set of recordings collecting radio broadcasts and never-before released tapes from the Decca archives. Approved by his estate, THE UNRELEASED RECORDINGS is made up entirely of material he had not otherwise recorded and is a dream for many collectors given his rare appearances in the concert hall, and modest discography.

Double vinyl LP pressing. A Christmas staple for households all around the world for decades, this wonderful collection of Pavarotti's most festive music is a treasured recording. This album captures the essence of the season with a collection of timeless carols and sacred songs, including the triumphant "Adeste Fideles," year-round favorites such as Schubert's "Ave Maria," and the titular "O Holy Night." Pavarotti's rendition of "O Holy Night" is a stunning celebration of Christmas, showcasing the legendary tenor's unmatched vocal brilliance. The perfect Christmas gift for established Pavarotti fans and those discovering his music for the first time alike, O Holy Night offers a stirring, joyful soundtrack to the festive season.

Antal Dorati/Philharmonia Hungarica - "Haydn: The Complete Decca Recordings". [41 CD Boxset] Recorded between 1969 and 1972, Dorati's complete Haydn symphony cycle on Decca is still regarded as the benchmark today. This monumental project was both a critical and commercial triumph and remains one of Decca's most-requested reissues. For the first time ever, the symphonies are coupled with Haydn's 24 Minuets and the three great oratorios, comprising Dorati's complete Haydn recordings on Decca across 41 CDs. All newly transferred and remastered from the original master tapes at 24-bit/192 kHz. This completes a trilogy of Decca's most iconic recording projects: the Solti Ring; the Britten War Requiem and the Dorati Haydn symphonies.

The 1979 New Year's Day Concert in Vienna proved to be a watershed moment, an end of an era for Willi Boskovsky, the Wiener Philharmoniker's longstanding concertmaster. Long feted as Decca's first digitally recorded release, recent research has unearthed a set of masters that have remained undisturbed in Universal Music's vaults for almost half a century. Until today. Introducing Decca's new all-analogue vinyl series, DECCA PURE ANALOGUE, presenting some of the most iconic recordings from the Decca & Philips archives. The series is mastered by Rainer Maillard and cut by Sidney C. Meyer at the renowned Emil Berliner Studios, pressed on 180g vinyl at Pallas and presented in deluxe gatefold sleeves in hand-numbered, limited editions. Only original analogue sources are used (2-track stereo and 4-track quadraphonic tapes, plus analogue masters of early digital recordings) and no extra devices are utilized in the signal pass, i.e. no digital sound processing at all.

Luciano Pavarotti - "The World's Favourite Tenor Arias" [LP] Originally released in 1975, Pavarotti's esteemed album, The World's Favorite Tenor Arias, is a collection of popular tenor arias from operas Carmen, La Boheme, Turdandot and many more. To celebrate it's 50th anniversary, the album is reissued with newly remastered HD audio for the very first time. These were taken from the pre-master tapes in the Decca vaults and bring a fresh and beautiful perspective to these historic recordings. Verve Label Group; Decca; Classical Crossover; Catalog.

Williams' legacy with the Boston Pops is superbly represented in this boxed set which collects the albums made for Philips from his first decade at the helm of the orchestra. Rounding out the set is an intimate project with the unforgettable Jessye Norman: Williams returns to his pianist roots accompanying Norman in songs by Leonard Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Richard Rodgers, Kurt Weill, George Gershwin, Frederick Loewe, and Billy Joel. Jessye also features on a second disc in this collection with the Pops, singing the Great American Songbook. The Philip Classics recordings constitute one of the most salient testimonies of the importance of Williams' Boston Pops tenure, and the most comprehensive showcase of the musical skills, the interpretive acumen, and the stylistic range of conductor John Williams.

Terms such as "fastidious", "intimate" and "quietly nuanced" have long been applied to the immensely respected Ingrid Haebler's interpretations. She was a "purist" in the best sense of the word and has often said that she always sought to convey the essence of the music and the structure and the message of the work, without anything to disrupt it. With an imposing discography, Haebler was regarded by many as Philips' "house pianist". Decca now proudly presents her Complete Philips Recordings on 58CDs in tribute to this rare and special artist.

The vinyl cut at Abbey Road Studios is the first LP release of the secret recording of Britten's rehearsals for the War Requiem since the sole pressing gifted by Decca to Britten on his 50th birthday in November 1963. The expansive booklet includes excerpts from John Culshaw's autobiography Putting the Record Straight; reminiscences from three of the original 1963 Decca recording crew; technical notes; detailed essays on the War Requiem; and rare and new photographs.