Sarah Willis/The Sarahbanda - "Cuban Christmas". Sarah Willis, horn-player of the Berliner Philharmoniker, teams up with the Sarahbanda for a a celebration of the vibrant Cuban Christmas rhythms. The album injects the colorful, contagious energy of Cuban music into a selection of timeless holiday classics - some featuring vocals from Carlos Calunga, of Buena Vista Social Club fame.

PUCCINI: TOSCA

The Dynamic Duo are back! Doubling down on the double dynamite to bring a fresh new sound to some of their most iconic tunes, this set of re-recorded hits features newly recorded versions of pop, soul and funk classics including 'Hold On, I'm Comin', 'Soul Man' and 'I Thank You'. 730167317917 GODM15428926.2 43313365 9.79 13.98 .26 GOOD TIME COMPACT DISCS POP R&B / SOUL / FUNK 02/02/2023 https://mediacdn.aent-m.com/prod-img/500/51/4183351-2949136.jpg 100 1 N NELSONS,ANDRIS / BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SHOSTAKOVICH: SYMPHONIES, CONCERTOS, LADY MACBETH Andris Nelsons / Boston Symphony Orchestra [19 CD Boxset] Shostakovich: Symphonies, Concertos, Lady MacBeth of Mtsensk District" / In the fifty years since Shostakovich's death, his stature has only continued to grow, and he is now recognized as one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. Was he a loyal servant or an embittered closet-dissident? For BSO music director Andris Nelsons, these questions are irrelevant, "The greatness of his music lies beyond politics. It speaks to people whether they know the times he lived in or not." 19 CD boxset. Verve Label Group; Deutsche Grammophon; Classical.

Claudio Abbado/London Symphony Orchestra -"Stravinsky: Petrushka, K012" [180g LP] Verve Label Group; Deutsche Grammophon; Classical; Catalog Artist Hometown: Italy LP Vinyl Non-Returnable

Anne-Sophie Mutter / Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan - Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3 & 5 [180g LP] Some sensations occur without much ado, as they seem to be a matter of course. One such sensation took place at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall in 1978 when Herbert von Karajan introduced the 14-year-old violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter to the public in Mozart's G major Concerto. Karajan invited Mutter to make her concerto debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival in 1977, which led to their collaboration on this recording. Despite sending her away to mature for a year after their initial meeting, the second session was a success and a lesson that Mutter has never forgotten. "We sat next to each other studying the score as the daylight died, too engrossed to turn on the lights, and he talked about legato and bow changes and fingerings. Whenever I said, 'This is not possible, maestro,' he'd say, 'I don't care if it is violinistically possible; it must be musically possible. Everything you do must be driven from the point of view of music making.'" 180g vinyl.

In conjunction with his 50th birthday, iconic French violinist Renaud Capucon presents his interpretations of the indispensable Sonatas and Partitas of J.S. Bach. In recording these works, often regarded as among the most important pieces ever written for solo violin, Capucon shares an interpretation that stems from a lifelong devotion to the music of Bach. His unique accounts of all six masterpieces are catalyzed by a very personal journey of performances since childhood. 2 CD Digipak set.

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LIMINAL

Paying homage to Leipzig and the Gewandhausorchester, the city and ensemble at the core of Felix Mendelssohn's artistic identity, Andris Nelsons presents a compilation of the composer's Oratorios and Symphonies. Deutsche Grammophon proudly notes that this release marks the first full-length rendition of "Paulus," a remarkably formative score that had so far been absent from the Yellow Label's expansive catalog. Nelsons is joined by a stellar cast of soloists for the vocal works, and bolstered by the incredible musicians of the Gewandhausorchester, for whom he serves as Music Director, for fresh interpretations of the Symphonies. 7-CD box set in Capbox packaging.

WALTON: SYMPHONIES NOS. 1 & 2; ORB AND SCEPTRE

FRAGMENTS II - LILI BOULANGER / VARIOUS

Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Long Yu, the repertoire is centered on Bernstein's Serenade (after Plato's Symposium). The album also features a chamber arrangement of the Adagietto from Mahler's Fifth Symphony, "Never Enough" from the film The Greatest Showman, and Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending.

Dutch pianist and composer Joep Beving is a leading neo-classical artist, garnering fans worldwide with his warm, contemplative music, which is evident on his 2017 album, Prehension. Pressed on EcoRecord, a sustainable record made from PET instead of PVC and, thanks to an innovative production process, saves up to 85% energy compared to conventional vinyl production, without compromising on sound and product quality. 2-LP set.

Solipsism is the 2015 debut album by contemporary Dutch pianist and composer, Joep Beving. Inspired by the philosophical idea that reality only exists in one's mind, Beving composed these introspective and often filmic piano pieces and recorded them at home in the still of night. Rejecting the often over-produced and layered music styles of today, Beving keeps the music of Solipsism stripped back to it's essence: simple sounds to express complex emotions. Pressed on EcoRecord, a sustainable record made from PET instead of PVC and, thanks to an innovative production process, saves up to 85% energy compared to conventional vinyl production, without compromising on sound and product quality.

Hildur Guonadottir - "Where to From". Following her worldwide success and award rally for soundtracks of "Joker" and the HBO mini-series "Chernobyl," Hildur Guonadottir presents her DG debut solo album. "As is common with musicians, I have a fairly constant stream of music playing in my head. Sometimes I record this stream on my phone, for no other purpose than taking a snapshot of my feeling tone at that moment. You can capture a sense of timing with audio which you cannot with a pen. So, these recordings became a sort of diary of tonality and timings." - Hildur Guonadottir. Available on crystal clear vinyl with 12-page booklet. Limited Edition.

GEORGIJS OSOKINS / FOR ARVO - Georgijs Osokins, the first Baltic (Latvian) pianist to establish himself at the highest level on the international music scene, brings a deeply personal and eloquent perspective to the stage. He takes on an extraordinary project: an ultimate 19-track collection of Arvo P?rt's music for solo piano in celebration of the Estonian composer's 90th birthday in 2025. 2 LP set.

In my opinion, film music is one of the rare territories where a composer can write freely, providing that he chooses the films and subjects that suit his personality. This is the ideology that Howard Shore, one of the most innovative film composers, has embraced for more than 40 years. This album provides the perfect synthesis of three Paris concerts, which aimed to define the mysterious contours of the composer's multifaceted output. Picture Disc 3 LP set in special 3-flap-butterfly gatefold with lyrics in Sindarin and English translation from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring. Limited Edition.

Mar�a Due�as - "Paganini: 24 Caprices" [2 CD] Mar�a Due�as finds the perfect balance between artistry and technique as she tackles an icon of the repertoire for her second Deutsche Grammophon album. Having earned rave reviews and a 2024 OPUS KLASSIK Young Talent of the Year award for her DG debut, Beethoven and Beyond, the Spanish violinist now turns to Paganini's legendary 24 Caprices. She couples these with a selection of later works inspired by Paganini, presenting music by composers ranging from Berlioz to Gabriela Ortiz. Due�as is joined in chamber pieces by Boris Kuschnir, pianists Itamar Golan and Alexander Malofeev and guitarist Rapha�l Feuill�tre, and in orchestral caprices by the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin conducted by Mihhail Gerts. 2 CD Digipak.

Experience the enchanting sounds of 'Orfeo Son Io' featuring Rolando Villazon, L'Arpeggiata, and Christina Pluhar. This classical masterpiece, released by Deutsche Grammophon, showcases a unique blend of operatic vocals and instrumental artistry. Perfect for both classical enthusiasts and new listeners alike.

Max Richter - "SLEEP CIRCLE". SLEEP CIRCLE is released as part of the 10th anniversary of Max Richter's SLEEP. A 90-minute concert suite edition of the original 8-hour piece, SLEEP CIRCLE reflects the typical REM cycle, with ever-shifting variations inviting transformation, clarity and rest. 3 LP set, 8-page booklet.

Max Richter - "SLEEP CIRCLE". SLEEP CIRCLE is released as part of the 10th anniversary of Max Richter's SLEEP. A 90-minute concert suite edition of the original 8-hour piece, SLEEP CIRCLE reflects the typical REM cycle, with ever-shifting variations inviting transformation, clarity and rest. 2 CD Digipak, 6-panel, 24-page booklet.

Yuja Wang/Andris Nelsons/Boston Symphony Orchestra - "Messiaen: Turangalilaa-Symphonie". A sonic masterpiece unfolds as Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra join forces with Yuja Wang for a stunning rendition of Olivier Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie. This stunning recording, produced by the BSO's legendary audio team, is now available on CD.

WAGNER: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE

John Eliot Gardiner Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra "The Brahms project with the Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique in 2007 was a thrilling undertaking - a thorough reappraisal of Brahms's sound world, both in terms of period instruments and a study of the surviving evidence of performance practice. So why then a second recording 18 years later? First, because these symphonies are evergreen - miracles at the time of their inception and super-challenging every time one encounters them. Second, because I sensed a need and a personal challenge to build on that seminal earlier experience and to extend it's findings and interpretations to/in working with a modern instrument orchestra - especially such a distinguished, flexible and immensely accomplished one as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra - in search of a fresh synthesis of styles and approaches. 'Fuego y cristal,' as Jorge Luis Borges described them. That's what we've been aiming at." - John Eliot Gardiner. 3-CD Digipak set with booklet.

Joe Hisaishi - "Joe Hisaishi Conducts The End Of The World; Reich: The Desert Music". Joe Hisaishi's new album blends cinematic sound worlds with the spellbinding power of a live performance experience. Recorded in 2024 at Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Hisaishi's album features the maestro's original piece "The End of the World" and Steve Reich's "Desert Music," performed with the Futures Orchestra Classics and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo. Now in it's seventh volume, the "JOE HISAISHI FUTURE ORCHESTRA CLASSICS" series highlights Joe Hisaishi's signature versatility, precision and passion. CD Digipak.