Black/London Symphony Orch. -"Virtuoso: Khachaturian: Spartacus" Decca presents six new titles in the VIRTUOSO series. With stellar recordings, famous artists, strong visuals, innovative booklet notes and best-selling composers, all offered at an excellent price, the Virtuoso series makes serious classical music approachable without compromise. This album includes Khachaturian's ballet Spartacus, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black.

DECCA OPERA: JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS

OTTONE

GORECKI: SYM 3

BACH: GOLDBERG VARIATIONS

A genre-defying tour of the globe exploring the nexus between classical, popular and traditional music uniquely inhabited by Avi Avital and his magical mandolin from Bach to Bluegrass to Balkan Beats, the mandolin is the chameleon of the music world - every culture and musical genre features the mandolin or one of it's close relatives - and Avi Avital is this beautiful instruments most charismatic, versatile exponent After the success of BACH, Avi returns to again defy expectations with a selection of beautiful melodies and delightful dances from Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas, each with roots in popular folk traditions, arranged by some of the worlds greatest classical composers. The resulting dialogue between North and South, East and West, New and Old, Classical and Traditional - offers a captivating musical journey BETWEEN WORLDS for this journey, Avi is joined by a host of special guests: From music legends such as Richard Galliano and Giora Feidman, to DG stars such as Catrin Finch, accompanied by a hand-picked ensemble of virtuoso friends from around the world. The joy is palpable, the colors and rhythms irresistible.

This recording forms part of a series of 10 reissues celebrating the glorious Decca recordings from the 1950s-1970s of the Wiener Oktett (Vienna Octet), made up of key principals from the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Five titles were released in September and the remaining five are released this month.

SHOSTAKOVICH: PIANO CTOS 1 & 2 / SYM 9

Vladimir Ashkenazy - "Vladimir Ashkenazy - Piano & Chamber" Signed to Decca in 1963, Vladimir Ashkenazy is the longest-serving artist on the label. As an artist, his creative life encompasses a vast range of activities and he continues to offer inspiration to music-lovers across the world. 56 CDs in original jackets spanning Ashkenazy's 50+ years career on Decca. Every recording was personally selected by the artist. This collection includes certain long unavailable recordings. Includes a deluxe hardback book with new essay by Jed Distler.

Carl Schuricht -"The Complete Decca Recordings" Decca is pleased to present Schuricht's complete recordings together for the first time, including the first international CD-release of six newly-remastered 78rpm recordings. Presented in original jackets and a clamshell cap box with a 48-page booklet with an essay by Ivan March (former editor of The Penguin Guide) in English, French and German.

TAKEMITSU / DEBUSSY / GUBAIDULINA

COSI FAN TUTTE

COMPLETE PIANO TRIOS

6 PARTITAS BWV 825-830

VIRTUOSO: DEBUSSY: LA MER / NOCTURNES