BRAHMS: PIANO CONCERTOS

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HAYDN: VIOLIN CONCERTOS

Fernando's 2017 major label debut showcases the many aspects of his musical life, and most importantly focuses on the power and quality of his voice. Having trained in opera, Fernando always wanted to include the classic 'Nessun dorma'. Fernando has co-written a number of songs including the high energy 'Vivere' and 'Gloria', a grateful reflection on what music means to him, as well as contemporary interpretations of 'All By Myself' and others.

J�rvi/Gothenburg Symphony Orch. - "Virtuoso: Sibelius: Symphonies 1 & 6" 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 contains Sibelius' Symphonies Nos. 1 & 6, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme J�rvi.

STRAUSS FOR EVER

PIANO DUOS

A cube with striking images of Boulez taken by French photographer Philippe Gontier Sleeves featuring photographs of the composers New booklet text by Wolfgang Sthr a handsome tribute to one of the most iconic musicians of our time. On 26 March 2015 Pierre Boulez reaches his ninetieth year. This great master of music composer, conductor and writer has been an exclusive artist with Deutsche Grammophon for over 20 years: his recording legacy with the label is immense. We celebrate his birthday with a 44-CD box set of his complete DG 20th century music recordings an aspect of his work that lies at the heart of his achievement. COMPOSER OVERVIEW 1 8 Bartk 9 12 Berg 13 14 Birtwistle 15 19 Boulez 20 21 Debussy 22 23 Ligeti 24 25 Messiaen 26 29 Ravel 30 33 Schoenberg 34 39 Stravinsky 40 Szymanowski 41 Varse 42 44 Webern Homage to Pierre Boulez: drawing on his three- or even fourfold authority as a composer, conductor, teacher and essayist, the French musician, who was born in 1925, has undertaken far-reaching reforms of international concert life, while exerting an influence on the repertory that has both pointed the way forward for others and proved stylistically determinative and left a lasting mark on programming policies, on orchestral culture and, last but not least, on the way that leading conductors see themselves. There is a whole generation of us who were completely educated by Boulez, Sir Simon Rattle told Nicholas Kenyon, echoing the view of many, if not most, of his contemporaries. His complete lack of the maestro ethic is utterly irresistible. Of course, Boulez has always had to contend with the reproach that he is above all a cool intellectual and a sober analyst, and yet it is a criticism that Boulez himself knows how to refute in a way that is as elegant as it is witty: Analysis is merely a preliminary stage, a preparation, he explains. An interpretation is not a demonstration. I don't demonstrate vacuum cleaners. You first have to have clear ideas. After that you can be spontaneous. True spontaneity comes only after analysis. Wolfgang Sthr.

ORFF: CARMINA BURANA

Daniel Barenboim/Michael Barenboim/Yiulia Deyneka/Kian Soltani -"Mozart: Piano Quartets" Verve Label Group; Deutsche Grammophon; Classical - Recorded at the Pierre Boulez Saal, Daniel Barenboim's latest chamber music album features Mozart's Piano The legendary Mr. Barenboim performs with his violin-virtuoso son on Daniel's latest chamber-music album. This recording at the Pierre Boulez Saal also features Berlin Staatskapelle violist Yulia Deyneka and DG's newly signed cellist Kian Soltani. They all shine as you hear these masterful live renditions of Mozart's "Piano Quartets Nos. 1 & 2"! Deutsche Grammophon.

BEETHOVEN: VIOLIN CONCERTO

2019 release. Sol y vida is Elina Garanca'sjourney to the South, from Spain to Italy and Latin America, and is her first album focusing entirely on non core-classical repertoire. Featuring jewels of Latin American song repertoire like Piazolla's Yo soy Maria, originally part of a tango operita and Gracias a la vida, one of the most covered Latin American songs in history both featuring guitarist Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey in new intimate arrangements. Many of the popular pieces have mainly been sung by tenors, like "Core 'ngrato", which was probably written for Caruso or the popular Neapolitan songs "Torna a surriento" or "Canto napoletano".

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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.