DEBUSSY: PRÉLUDES BOOKS 1 & 2

2018 release. A superstar soprano with 200 Platinum and Gold sales awards in 40 countries, Sarah Brightman has worked with her long-term producing partner, Frank Peterson, to deliver an album of 12 newly recorded classical and crossover songs, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, choirs from around the world, and cameo duets. The album is a response to uncertainties in today's world, with Hymn offering a journey of inspiration, spirituality, hope and joy, appealing to people through one unifying message.

VIVALDI: 12 Violin Concertos, Op. 8 / The Four Seasons (Kauf

MADRIGALI & SELVA MORALE

RENAISSANCE MASTERPIECES

Mozart: Serenades Nos. 10 and 13

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 and 7 (R. Strauss) (1926-1928)

Brahms: Piano Quintet, Op. 34 - Dvorák: Piano Quintet No. 2,

BEETHOVEN / SCHUBERT: Overtures (Mengelberg) (1927-1942)

This celebrated trio lend their airy harmonies to such holiday fare as We Wish You a Merry Christmas; the Cherry Tree Carol; Light One Candle; O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and the Magi, as well as old chestnuts like Blowin' in the Wind.

VERDI: OPERA HIGHLIGHTS

Al di Meola is a pioneer of blending world music, rock and jazz. His ongoing fascination for complex rhythmic syncopation, combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony, has been the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned over four decades. The Grammy award winner achieved worldwide fame as both a solo artist and for his collaborations with Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Jean-Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Luciano Pavarotti, Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock, and many more. He has also earned the highest amount of Guitar awards in different categories from Guitar Player magazine.

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SOUSA MARCHES

One of the most respected and recorded pianists of our time, Alfred Brendel, marks his retirement with two valedictory concerts, presenting repertoire in which he enjoyed a special reputation. Conductor sir charles mackerras is one of Australia's greatest musicians. This souvenir set captures these two memorable occasions.