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Claudio Bohórquez & Péter Nagy – Brahms: Opus 38 & 99 (Sonatas for Piano and Cello) (2018)
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The German cellist – of Peruvian and Uruguayan descent – Claudio Bohórquez is one of the most in-demand soloists of our times. A student of Pergamentchikow, he quickly took to great competitions like the Moscow Tchaikovsky Competition or the Rostropovitch Competition in Paris, where he gave a good account of himself, before seizing first prize at the prestigious Geneva Competition, and above all the Casals First Prize, which launched his international career. It was a career which has seen him perform at the Dresden Staatskapelle, the Gewandhaus of Leipzig, the Vienna Symphonic, the Orchestre de Paris, and of Toulouse, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. On the piano, Péter Nagy is a famous old hand, who in 1979 won the famous Hungarian Radio Competition, which opened many doors for him. A much sought-after chamber musician, he has been found alongside Miklós Perényi, Leonidas Kavakos, Kim Kashkashian, Nobuko Imai and Ruggiero Ricci. Here, our two friends have chosen a repertoire which is discographically well-represented, it’s true, but no-one will complain about this sumptuous music, sumptuously played. By way of a follow-up, we have three Hungarian Dances adapted by Alfredo Piatti, the “Paganini of the Cello”, according to Liszt, and the beautiful Lied Wie Melodien zieht es mir re-written for cello. It’s a beautiful recording, it must be said.

Tracklist:
1. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 : I. Allegro non troppo 13:44
2. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 : II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto 05:21
3. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 : III. Allegro 06:45
4. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 : I. Allegro vivace 09:23
5. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 : II. Adagio affettuoso 07:07
6. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 : III. Allegro passionato 07:00
7. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 : IV. Allegro molto 04:39
8. Hungarian Dance No. 5 : Hungarian Dance no. 5 in F Minor 02:22
9. Hungarian Dance No. 1 : Hungarian Dance no. 1 in G Minor 03:31
10. Hungarian Dance No. 7 : Hungarian Dance no. 7 in C Major 02:33
11. Fünf Gesänge : Fünf Gesänge, Op. 105 no. 1: Wie Melodien zieht es mir 02:28

Personnel:
Claudio Bohórquez, cello
Péter Nagy, piano

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Rising superstar Cole Swindell will release “All of It”, his highly anticipated third album.

“I have seen so many of my all-time favorite artists and bands perform on the TODAY Summer Concert series. It fires me up to see my name in that lineup,” said Cole Swindell. “To get to release my new album AND perform in the Plaza on TODAY is pretty amazing. To literally perform outside in the Plaza right in the heart of New York City will be an unbelievable feeling. I cannot wait.”

Swindell’s fans have been eager to get their ears on new music so the Warner Bros. recording artist has been trickling new music out to them for several weeks in anticipation of the full album release.

“I have been so excited about releasing the music for my third album and my fans have been so patient with me while I took the time needed to make it right that I had to give them something,” laughs Cole Swindell. “They are the ones who got me here to this important third album, and I felt they deserve to be the first ones to get a taste of the new music so we have been quietly releasing a few of the songs every few weeks for them. It has been great to hear what they think of the songs because they are the reason I am still here getting to do this.”

Tracklist:
01. Love You Too Late
02. All Of It
03. Somebody’s Been Drinkin’
04. Sounded Good Last Night
05. Break Up In The End
06. I’ll Be Your Small Town
07. The Ones Who Got Me Here
08. 20 In A Chevy
09. Reason To Drink
10. Her
11. Both Sides Of The Mississippi
12. Dad’s Old Number

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The Concordia String Trio explores and expands the eclectic repertoire of an under-appreciated genre — the string trio. This versatile ensemble has built a reputation for its exciting performances and innovative programs, juxtaposing pieces from the standard string trio repertoire with new compositions and little-known works of great composers. On this release, the Concordia String Trio performs a program of great American works for String Trio, including works by Walter Piston, Alan Hovhaness, Leonard Mark Lewis, John Harbison, Henry Cowell, and David Colson. The trio is made up of Marcia Henry Liebenow, concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and professor at Bradley University, Leslie Perna, respected artist and teacher, and Karen Becker, active soloist and avid chamber and orchestral player.

Tracklist:
1. 3 Counterpoints : I. Espressivo con moto 04:00
2. 3 Counterpoints : II. Adagio sereno 04:41
3. 3 Counterpoints : III. Allegro spiccato 02:00
4. String Trio, Op. 201 : I. Adagio 03:16
5. String Trio, Op. 201 : II. Allegro 01:34
6. String Trio, Op. 201 : III. Lento 01:51
7. Berceuse : Berceuse 14:30
8. Trio Sonata : I. Fast 00:58
9. Trio Sonata : II. Fast 00:57
10. Trio Sonata : III. Fast 01:27
11. Trio Sonata : IV. Fast 01:23
12. 7 Paragraphs : I. Largo 01:25
13. 7 Paragraphs : II. Allegretto 00:46
14. 7 Paragraphs : III. Allegro 00:42
15. 7 Paragraphs : IV. Allegro scherzando 00:43
16. 7 Paragraphs : V. Andante 01:58
17. 7 Paragraphs : VI. Allegro moderato 00:53
18. 7 Paragraphs : VII. Quasi andante 01:56
19. String Trio No. 1 : No. 1. Now there is time 02:27
20. String Trio No. 1 : No. 2. Rain 04:20
21. String Trio No. 1 : No. 3. The dolls in the window are doing perfect zazen but their eyes are not open 01:43
22. String Trio No. 1 : No. 4. A Forest of Clouds 03:08
23. String Trio No. 1 : No. 5. Stand still, stand still 01:15

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Trombonist David Gibson is clearly a man on a mission with “Inner Agent, his fourth album for Posi-Tone. Gibson searches the voices within himself to discover his bliss and shows a renewed sense of purpose. The album features a diverse cornucopia of supporting talent: Freddie Hendrix, Theo Hill, Alexander Claffy, Kush Abadey, Doug Webb, and Caleb Curtis. While the session showcases an exciting program of new compositions and arrangements as a swinging affair firmly grounded in the tradition, Gibson continues to reach ever higher for the blue skies of a brighter tomorrow. Serious enthusiasts and casual listeners will certainly agree that David Gibson’s new album succeeds in delivering a compelling and engaging message that speaks directly to everyone s own “Inner Agent.”

Tracklist:
01. Inner Agent (6:00)
02. Axe Grinder (6:27)
03. I Wish I Knew (5:36)
04. The Scythe (4:56)
05. AJ (4:09)
06. The Court (3:59)
07. Sweetness (6:19)
08. Gravy (4:33)
09. Here Comes The Sun (5:47)

Personnel:
David Gibson: trombone;
Theo Hill: piano;
Alex Claffy: bass;
Kush Abadey: drums;
Freddie Hendrix: trumpet, flugelhorn;
Doug Webb: tenor saxophone (4, 7);
Caleb Curtis: alto saxophone (4)

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A year ago, Welsh schoolgirl Elan Catrin Parry made a pledge to Davina McCall on ITV’s life-transforming primetime show, ‘This Time Next Year’, revealing her dream: “I want to make an album.” Fast forward one year, and Elan has signed a major recording deal with Decca Records. The 15-year-old with the purest voice in Wales has now released her debut single Anfonaf Angel, with an album to follow later this year.

The teenage songbird is passionate about continuing the linage of Welsh choral music and keeping the tradition alive, and her debut album will feature both English and Welsh songs. Speaking of the track choices, she says “Musically it’s a mix of folky songs and classic tunes.” She is bilingual and switches naturally between Welsh and English – both on the album and at home. “I’ve always sung in Welsh and it’s something that comes naturally,” she says of her passion for the language. “It’s my generation’s responsibility now to bring it forward to the next generation.”

Charming and modest, Elan (a classic Welsh name pronounced ‘Elle-Ann’) has been competing since the age of four in the traditional Eisteddfod singing contests – a major festival series in Wales, celebrating music and culture and reaching over 150,000 people each year. Last year, Elan was a finalist her Eisteddfod category, which is where she was spotted by Decca executives and later offered a recording contract. Elan’s pure and authentic voice soars so effortlessly that, even in a country renowned for its singing, she is a standout. Her single Anfonaf Angel – or ‘Guardian Angel’ in English –holds a special place in Elan’s heart.

Tracklist:
1. Anfonaf Angel 04:10
2. See Upon Your Path 02:25
3. My Lagan Love 03:02
4. Cân Annie 03:14
5. Wild Mountain Thyme 03:53
6. Calon Lân 03:00
7. Windmills Of Your Mind 03:27
8. Shenandoah 02:42
9. Morning Has Broken 03:25
10. Bright Eyes 03:40
11. Scarborough Fair 03:27
12. Dros Gymru’n Gwlad 03:57
13. My Guardian Angel 04:10

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35 years later, this new re-edition finally corrects a terrible injustice. Despite its colossal success at the end of the 1970s, the powerful major distributing ELO in the United States vetoed the double-album project, forcing Jeff Lynne – who had become the band’s uncontested leader −, to change his strategy and tame his ambitions, settling for a reasonably long simple album. Professionals in the business had strong doubts over whether or not this veteran of the 70s could survive the 80s, a decade in which pop music lost all dignity. In other words, he who was one of the few to come close to the Beatles’ excellence and knew how to adapt, with more or less finesse, to the zeitgeist, particularly the disco wave, was in danger of becoming old fashioned… Still, his two previous albums, Discovery (1979) and the ambitious Time (1981) both topped the charts in many countries, as well as his original soundtrack for the disappointing film Xanadu.

Listening to the twenty-five tracks of this revised and corrected version of Secret Messages, it becomes clear that Lynne’s updating work should have earned him more respect. Retaining its idiosyncratic components that allowed for rock’n’roll influences to harmoniously coexist with pronounced classical influences, ELO broadened their skill set while mastering the latest progress in technology. Tracks that had been scattered over singles, compilations, or the following album (Balance Of Power) have finally been re-integrated, with, as a bonus, a handful of previously unreleased songs that are well worth a listen. Only Beatles Forever is missing, the tribute Lynne still doesn’t deign to officially release, despite achieving his dream by producing the Liverpool band during their Anthology period, after collaborating with two of its members (George Harrison and Ringo Starr). – Jean-Pierre Sabouret

Tracklist:
1. Secret Messages 04:44
2. Loser Gone Wild 05:27
3. Bluebird 04:13
4. Take Me On and On 04:58
5. Stranger 04:27
6. No Way Out 03:26
7. Letter from Spain 02:51
8. Danger Ahead 03:52
9. Four Little Diamonds 04:05
10. Train of Gold 04:21
11. Endless Lies 03:25
12. Buildings Have Eyes 03:55
13. Rock ‘N’ Roll Is King 03:09
14. Mandalay 05:19
15. Time After Time 04:01
16. After All (Shorter Version) 00:39
17. Hello My Old Friend 08:31

Personnel:
Jeff Lynne, vocals, backing vocals, guitar, synthesizer, bass, piano, percussion
Richard Tandy, synthesizer, piano, electric piano, harmonica
Kelly Groucutt, bass, backing vocals
Bev Bevan, drums, percussion

Engineered by Bill Bottrell Mastered by Brian Gardner Produced by Jeff Lynne

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Pianist Emanuel Ax was born in Lvov, Poland, and performs in recital and with major symphony orchestras around the world. He appears regularly at the BBC Proms, Blossom Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Mostly Mozart Festival, the Tanglewood Festival, and Ravinia Festival, among many others. Frequent chamber music performance collaborators include Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Young Uck Kim. Among his many world premieres of 20th- and 21st-century music include Joseph Schwantner’s Piano Concerto with the St. Louis Symphony under Leonard Slatkin (1988). He has recorded more than 20 discs for RCA records and has been an exclusive Sony Classical recording artist since 1987. He received Grammy Awards in 1985 and 1986 for recordings of Brahms and Beethoven with Yo-Yo Ma. He was also the winner of the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in 1974, the Michaels Award of Young Concert Artists in 1975, and the Avery Fisher Prize in 1979.

Tracklist:
1. Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 : I. Allegro non troppo 15:46
2. Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 : II. Andante, un poco adagio 08:37
3. Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 : III. Scherzo: Allegro 07:26
4. Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 : IV. Finale: Poco sostenuto; Allegro non troppo; Presto non troppo 10:29

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Robert Schumann rated the string quartet genre very highly, describing it as ‘noble’ and considering it to be one of the most revealing in terms of compositional craftsmanship. Possibly it was the high regard in which he held the genre that for so long stopped him from actually completing a quartet of his own – although he had first seriously considered writing one in 1828, it took almost 15 years before he was ready to fully commit to the idea. Once he had done so, there was no returning: during some hectic summer weeks in 1842, a year which is often called ‘Schumann’s chamber music year’, he completed the three string quartets of his Op. 41, presenting them to his wife Clara on her 23rd birthday in September. In her diary she wrote ‘… they delighted me to the utmost. Everything in them is new, clear, expertly worked out and always idiomatic.’

The Op.41 quartets were to be the only ones from Schumann’s pen, but this is not to suggest that he was dissatisfied with them: in 1847 he wrote to his publisher that he regarded the quartets ‘as my best work from earlier times’. They are here performed by the Norwegian Engegård Quartet, whose latest release on BIS, of quartets by Grieg and Sibelius, has received critical acclaim, for instance in Gramophone: ‘Those seeking the Grieg/Sibelius pairing in modern sound would be hard pressed to find better.’

Schumann gave the three quartets to Clara for her 23rd birthday on 13th September 1842. In the couple’s shared diary she noted: ‘The gift of his three quartets – which he arranged to be performed for me… that very evening… – brought me the greatest joy. About the quartets, all I can say is that they delighted me to the utmost. Everything in them is new, clear, expertly worked out and always idiomatic.’ The fact that Schumann wrote no more string quartets does not indicate that he was dissatisfied with them: in 1847 he wrote to his publisher Härtel that he still regarded the quartets ‘as my best work from earlier times’. And posterity has unanimously shared the view of the eminent Viennese critic Eduard Hanslick that the three Op. 41 quartets ‘are among the all-time jewels of chamber music’. (Horst A Scholtz)

Tracklist:
1. String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41 No. 1 : I. Introduction: Andante espressivo – Allegro 08:46
2. String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41 No. 1 : II. Scherzo: Presto – Intermezzo 03:52
3. String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41 No. 1 : III. Adagio 05:20
4. String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41 No. 1 : IV. Presto 06:17
5. String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41 No. 2 : I. Allegro vivace 04:48
6. String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41 No. 2 : II. Andante, quasi variazioni 07:22
7. String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41 No. 2 : III. Scherzo: Presto 03:05
8. String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41 No. 2 : IV. Allegro molto vivace 07:20
9. String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3 : I. Andante espressivo – Allegro molto moderato 07:00
10. String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3 : II. Assai agitato – Un poco adagio – Tempo risoluto 06:03
11. String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3 : III. Adagio molto 07:27
12. String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3 : IV. Finale: Allegro molto vivace 07:04

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Brussels based French harpsichordist, Frédérick Haas’ passion for the harpsichord started in early childhood and he began playing at the age of twelve. He studied the harpsichord, organ and musicology at Paris and Amsterdam, and was enriched by regular contact with important original instruments and the workshops of harpsichord builders and restorers, and at master classes.

At the age of 26, he recorded his first solo album, dedicated to the harpsichord suites by J.H. Anglebert. His discography, regularly acclaimed by the international press, was soon enriched by recordings of the complete works for harpsichord by J. Ph. Rameau, works by J.S. Bach (English Suites, Goldberg Variations), F. Couperin, D. Scarlatti and others.

Frédérick Haas performs as a soloist worldwide on the harpsichord and fortepiano in addition to directing Ausonia, the ensemble which he co-founded with violinist, Mira Glodeanu, the purpose of which being to give birth to original musical projects.

Frédérick Haas has been the professor of harpsichord at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels since 1997. The harpsichord by H. Hemsch, 1751, and a fortepiano F. Hofmann, Vienna, 1785-1790, have been entrusted into his care.

In 2015, Frederick Haas founded the publishing organisation, Hitasura Productions, a platform for the free deployment of his future projects.

Tracklist:
01. Sonate pour clavier in D Major, K 443
02. Sonate pour clavier in D Minor, K 444
03. Sonate pour clavier in F-Sharp Minor, K 448
04. Sonate pour clavier in G Minor, K 450
05. Sonate pour clavier in F Minor, K 462
06. Sonate pour clavier in F Minor, K 463
07. Sonate pour clavier in F Minor, K 466
08. Sonate pour clavier in F Major, K 469
09. Sonate pour clavier in E-Flat Major, K 474
10. Sonate pour clavier in B-Flat Major, K 503
11. Sonate pour clavier in B-Flat Major, K 504
12. Sonate pour clavier in E-Flat Major, K 508
13. Sonate pour clavier in D Minor, K 516
14. Sonate pour clavier in D Minor, K 517
15. Sonate pour clavier in C Minor, K 526
16. Sonate pour clavier in C Major, K 527
17. Sonate pour clavier in E Major, K 531
18. Sonate pour clavier in F Major, K 540
19. Sonate pour clavier in F Major, K 541
20. Sonate pour clavier in B-Flat Major, K 545
21. Sonate pour clavier in C Major, K 548

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2018 release, the first album in 11 years from the British vocalist. The release of Under My Skin marks 25 years since the release of her debut single, ‘Dreams’. The #1 single stormed the charts all over Europe and Australia, going gold in the UK and cementing Gabrielle as one of the most exciting new names in pop music. Two and a half decades later, Under My Skin, is sure to remind the world of Gabrielle’s signature, heart-warming, soul-stirring voice.

Tracklist:
01. Under My Skin
02. Thank You
03. Show Me
04. Every Step
05. Stronger
06. Put Up A Fight
07. Signs
08. Breathe
09. Young And Crazy
10. Take A Minute
11. Won’t Back Down
12. Shine

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The Galatea Quartet is often touring in South America, where they have a big fan base. During one of the concert tours the idea was born, to transcribe ORIGINAL Argentinian tangos for string quartet. The four musicians could get composers/arrangers such as Pablo Fraguela or Tomás Nine enthusiastic about the idea and it didn’t took long time, until 15 tangos had been transcribed for four string instruments.

The Quartet was founded in 2005 and the members are the siblings Sarah and Julien Kilchenmann, Yuka Tsuboi and Hugo Bollschweiler. Recognition for the quartet came early on with competition prizes in Geneva, Osaka, Bordeaux and Florence. In addition to their competition success, the quartet has performed on tour throughout Europe as well as performances in Japan and India. Their first CD for Sony Classical Switzerland entitled ‘Landscapes’ featuring works of Ernst Bloch has been awarded the „ECHO KLASSIK 2012“. In 2013 they‘ve been given the prize for cultural promotion by the canton Zurich. Their last album for Sony Classical with Debussy’s string quartet has been praised internationally.

Tracklist:
1. Vida mía (Arr. for String Quartet) 04:12
2. Tierra querida (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:14
3. Ave de paso (Arr. for String Quartet) 04:28
4. La llamo silbando (Arr. for String Quartet) 02:51
5. Loca Bohemia (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:59
6. Racing Club (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:52
7. Intimas (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:21
8. Mañana zarpa un barco (Arr. for String Quartet) 02:53
9. Milonguero viejo (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:01
10. Shusheta (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:14
11. Griseta (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:01
12. Madame Ivonne (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:37
13. A Don Agustin Bardi (Arr. for String Quartet) 02:58
14. Corralera (Arr. for String Quartet) 02:35
15. Sueño de juventud (Arr. for String Quartet) 03:44

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Available for the first time on HighResAudio, this set from the Sony Classical Masters Series features George Szell conducting the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D Minor.

Tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 (Remastered) : I. Gemäßigt, mehr bewegt, misterioso 20:08
2. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 (Remastered) : II. Andante. Bewegt, feierlich 15:31
3. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 (Remastered) : III. Scherzo. Ziemlich schnell 07:22
4. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 (Remastered) : IV. Finale. Allegro 12:19

Personnel:
The Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell, conductor
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Brahms’s Hungarian Dances were the model for these Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvorák. Brahms, however, was a German writing in the Gypsy style, while Dvorák composed using elements from his native land. Indeed, much of Dvorák’s work – including his symphonies, string quartets, and operas – has a folklike character. There are two sets of eight dances, and what’s most remarkable about them is their wide range of emotions. Sure, many of them are rollicking and boisterous, but there are also dances that are gracious, some that are nostalgic, and a few that are dripping with gorgeous melancholy. George Szell was actually born in Hungary, but he worked in Prague for a number of years and was a terrific conductor of Czech music. When this recording was made in the early 1960s, many players from the Cleveland Orchestra had emigrated from Central Europe and had this music in their blood; their collective affection is palpable in every note.

“After a slew of second-rate Slavonic Dances recordings, it’s gratifying to once again make acquaintance with this classic Szell reading. Yes, the sound’s a bit harsh and shallow, but boy, you just don’t find performances as exciting and well played as these every day. Szell conducts enthusiastically and enlivens the music with a natural poetic inflection and nuance, while the Cleveland Orchestra takes to these pieces as if bred to play them. Listen to the delightfully bright woodwind tone in Op. 46 Nos. 1, 3, and 4, the sweetly singing strings in Op. 72 No. 1, the dancing lilt of Op. 46 No. 6, or the beautifully sculpted phrasing of Op. 72 No. 8. Plus, Szell is the only conductor on disc to play the opening repeat of Op. 72 No. 7 after the introductory bars (which otherwise is an awkward “restart” that, in the score or no, makes little musical sense). No matter which Slavonic Dances recording you own (even great ones like Kubelik, and Neumann) you simply must not do with out this magnificent Essential Classics release.” (Victor Carr Jr., ClassicsToday)

Tracklist:
1. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 1 in C Major – Presto 03:55
2. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 2 in E Minor – Allegretto scherzand o05:24
3. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 3 in A-Flat Major – Poco allegro 04:59
4. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 4 in F Major – Tempo di Minuetto 07:08
5. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 5 in A Major – Allegro vivace 03:20
6. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 6 in D Major – Allegretto scherzando 05:49
7. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 7 in C Minor – Allegro assai 03:28
8. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (Remastered) : No. 8 in G Minor – Presto 04:02
9. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 1 in B Major – Molto vivace 04:23
10. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 2 in E Minor – Allegretto grazioso 06:02
11. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 3 in F Major – Allegro 03:22
12. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 4 in D-Flat Major – Allegretto grazioso 05:10
13. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 5 in B-Flat Minor – Poco adagio 02:43
14. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 6 in B-Flat Major – Moderato, quasi minuetto 04:09
15. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 7 in C Major – Allegro vivace 02:59
16. Slavonic Dances, Op. 72 (Remastered) : No. 8 in A-Flat Majro – Grazioso e lento, ma non troppo, quasi tempo di Valse 07:23

Personnel:
The Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell, conductor

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Available for the first time on HighResAudio, this set from the Sony Classical Masters Series features George Szell conducting the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in Wagner’s Overture.

Tracklist:
1. Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63: Overture (Remastered) 11:14
2. Eine Faust-Ouvertüre, WWV 59 (Remastered) 11:37
3. Lohengrin, WWV 75: Prelude to Act I (Remastered) 09:18
4. Rienzi, WWV 49: Overture (Remastered) 12:24

Personnel:
The Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell, conductor

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Part of the wave of great Hungarian conductors who took over American musical life just before and after World War II – the others included Fritz Reiner, Antal Dorati, and Eugene Ormandy – George Szell quickly transformed a middling Midwestern orchestra into one of the nation’s Big Five. His cultivation of the Cleveland Orchestra set an example of discipline and hard work that gradually helped raise the standards of orchestras across America.

“The enduring charm and classic status of this performance rest on the beauty and exactitude of the orchestral playing and the grace and poise with which it unfolds. These features, especially for someone who likes a bright sound and transparent textures, are enriched and enhanced by this remastering far beyond what could be heard through the veil of the original engineering and subsequent cleanups. Mahlerites who find Szell’s account emotionally undernourished should give this version a try to hear rhythmic and harmonic details previously smudged.”

Tracklist:
1. Symphony No. 4 in G Major (Remastered) : I. Bedächtig, nicht eilen 17:27
2. Symphony No. 4 in G Major (Remastered) : II. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast 09:17
3. Symphony No. 4 in G Major (Remastered) : III. Ruhevoll (Poco adagio) 20:50
4. Symphony No. 4 in G Major (Remastered) : IV. Sehr behaglich – “Wir geniessen die himmlischen Freuden” 10:21

Personnel:
Judith Raskin, soprano (on track 4)
The Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell, Dirigent

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In a pageant of versatility featuring France’s greatest pre-Renaissance composer we enter the world of a grand New Year’s Day wedding feast, full of optimism and vision, tempered by playful emotional hardship, the music teasingly exploring the relationship between both, solemnised with some of Guillaume Dufay’s greatest motets and a festive use of instruments to mark the splendour of the occasion. From this final flourish of the mediaeval era we hear in Dufay’s quintessential Burgundian virtuosity how its musical richness has reached the point when it is about to burst into the new artistry and ideas of the Renaissance.

The Dufay Spectacle celebrates this artist’s genius with an eclectic show of frolicking and passionate robustness, plaintive devotional ardour, now with slow, dark rhythms, now upbeat cascades of melody, and thrilling complex rhythms. As the central chanson rings out its New Year’s promise ce jour de l’an is indeed a day to celebrate.

Tracklist:
1. Ce jour de l’an
2. Vasilissa, ergo gaude – Concupivit rex decorem
3. Entre vous, gentils amoureux
4. Et pour certain
5. Je requier a tous amoureux
6. Je vous pri – Tant que mon argent – Ma tres douce amie
7. Je me complains piteusement
8. Las, que feray? ne que je devenray?
9. Ce jour de l’an
10. O sancte Sebastiane – O martyr Sebastiane – O quam mira – Gloria et honore
11. Se le fatze ay pale
12. Se la phase pale
13. Vergene bella
14. Salve flos Tuscae gentis – Vos nunc Etruscae – Viri mendaces
15. Portigaler
16. Ecclesiae militantis – Sanctorum arbitrio – Bella canunt – Gabriel – Ecce nomen domini
17. Resvelliés vous et faites chiere lye
18. Apostolo glorioso – Cum tua doctrina – Andreas, Christi famulus
19. Ce jour de l’an
20. Mon bien, m’amour
21. Quel fronte signorille
22. Estrinez moy, je vous estrineray
23. Ce jour de l’an
24. Puisque vous estez campieur
25. Ce jour de l’an

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This young Italian pianist is not only a formidable technician but also an original musical thinker whose performances seek to illuminate, after unconventional ways, the true nature of the repertoire he plays” – Jeffrey Tate (2004).

“In my opinion Giuseppe Albanese is one of the best young Italian pianists who have emerged in recent years. He performed the Mendelssohn Piano Concerto in D minor with me on two occasions, and I was very impressed with his musicianship, pianism and expressive talent. It stands out in my memory.” – James Conlon (2004)

Tracklist:
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 : 1. Allegro maestoso 05:43
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 : 2. Quasi Adagio 05:23
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 : 3. Allegretto Vivace – Allegro Animato 04:22
4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 : 4. Allegro marziale animato 04:24
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 1. Adagio sostenuto assai 05:40
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 2. Allegro agitato assai 01:59
7. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 3. Allegro moderato 05:34
8. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 4. Allegro deciso 02:56
9. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 5. Marziale un poco meno Allegro 04:05
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125 : 6. Allegro animato – Stretto (Molto accelerando) 01:51
11. Malédiction For Piano And Orchestra, S. 121 15:25
12. Mephisto Waltz No. 1, ‘Der Tanz In Der Dorfschenke’ S. 514 11:37

Personnel:
Giuseppe Albanese, piano
Moscow City Simphony
Russian Philharmonic
Fabio Mastrangelo, conductor

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Marielle Nordmann, Alexandra Luiceanu & Clara Izambert – Harp Trio: Romantic Pieces & Transcriptions (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 52:56 minutes | 785 MB | Genre: Classical
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Marielle Nordmann, the internationally celebrated ambassadress of the harp, has throughout her long career delighted music lovers worldwide with her charm and grace. Alexandra Liuceanu and Clara Izambert-Jarry had the good fortune to study with this great musician from their earliest youth; her instruction and her kindness helped them to create artistic identities that reflect the legacy they received from Nordmann who, more than a teacher, has been a veritable guide for them.

Tracklist:
01. Barcarolle (Transcription de Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D.774 pour trio de harpes)
02. Sérénade (Transcription de Ständchen, D.957 pour trio de harpes)
03. La Truite (Transcription de Die Forelle, Op. 32, D.550 pour trio de harpes)
04. Marguerite (Transcription de Gretchen am Spinnrade, Op. 2, D.118 pour duo de harpes)
05. Prélude, Op. 35 (Transcription pour harpe seule)
06. Romance sans parole, Op. 30, No. 7: Andante espressivo (Transcription pour harpe seule)
07. Souvenir du Nord (Duo inspiré du Rossignol d’Alexandre Alabiev)
08. Marguerite au rouet, Op. 19
09. Deux pièces à six mains: Valse (Transcription pour trio de harpes)
10. Deux pièces à six mains: Romance (Transcription pour trio de harpes)
11. Grand Duo de Harpes: Allegro con brio
12. Grand Duo de Harpes: Adagio
13. Grand Duo de Harpes: Allegro con spirito
14. Valse, Op. 43, No. 7 (Transcription pour trio de harpes)

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Huelgas Ensemble & Paul Van Nevel – The Music Prints of Christophe Plantin (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:06:19 minutes | 1,18 GB | Genre: Classical
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The French printer-publisher Christophe Plantin (1520-1589), who has lived in Antwerp more or less all of his adult life, is not just anyone. He is credited with some two thousand publications, an absolutely astounding number in this era in which everything was done by hand, including the press done page after page, and yet he’s managed to publish a new book approximately every week during his 34-year career, with more than a thousand copies for each—up to eight thousand copies for his Hebraic Bible. His workshop included sixteen hand presses, served by thirty-two printers, twenty typographers, three proofreaders and many servants of all kinds: a true company. Hisopus magnum is a Bible in five languages: Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaean and Syriac. He is also credited with works in the fields of medicine, botany, cartography, anatomy, mathematics, religion of course… And yes, also music! Because he published several major partitions, gathering contemporary sacred works from Jacobus De Kerle, Palestrina, Philippus De Monte, as well as several chansonniers gathering pieces from Andries Pervenage, Claude Le Jeune and colleagues. It is in this incredible stock that the beautiful Ensemble Huelgas drew, alternating between profane and sacred, choral and soloist, a sort of condensed musical Renaissance oscillating between ferocious Catholics (Antwerp was then under Spanish domination, and Philip II was very touchy about religion) and rebellious Protestants.

Tracklist:
01. Epitaphe de Christophe Plantin: Pleurez Muses (à 5)
02. Missa da Pacem Domine: Agnus Dei (à 6 & 9)
03. Trois fois heureux et gracieux (Chanson à 5)
04. Missa si ambulavero: Sanctus & Agnus Dei (à 6)
05. Fay que je vive (Chanson)
06. Conditor alme siderum (Hymn à 4, 5 & 6)
07. Sur tous regretz (Chanson à 5)
08. Missa Praeter rerum seriem: Gloria (à 7)
09. Je suis tellement amoureux (Chanson)
10. La nuict le jour (Chanson à 6)
11. Missa Praeter rerum seriem: Agnus Dei (à 7 & 8)
12. Quell’eau, quel air, quel feu (Chanson à 4)

Personnel:
Huelgas Ensemble
Olivier Coiffet, Tenor
Achim Schulz, Cembalo
Axelle Bernage, Sopran
Paul Van Nevel, Leitung

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Recorded in 1958 and released on the Folkways label in 1959, this album introduced American listeners to Joseph Spence’s unique guitar and vocal styles. These field recordings by musicologist Sam Charters capture Spence in a relaxed, expansive mood—only one of the six selections in the set is under five minutes in length. Spence’s guitar style was due in part to the D tuning of his bass string, which produced a lower bass sound. Whereas many critics have called Spence’s vocal style unorthodox, they have found his guitar playing spontaneous and iconic. Some music critics have gone so far as to refer to him as the “Thelonious Monk of folk guitar.”

The vinyl reissue of Music of the Bahamas, Volume 1 includes Sam Charters’ liner notes. This reissue is part of Folkways Records’ 70th anniversary celebration series, revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums released on the record label.

Tracklist:
1. Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer 06:02
2. There Will Be a Happy Meeting in Glory 06:07
3. Brownskin Gal 05:13
4. I’m Going to Live That Life 06:26
5. Face to Face That I Shall Know Him 04:31
6. Jump in the Line 05:32

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Claudio Bohorquez & Peter Nagy – Brahms: Opus 38 & 99 (Sonatas for Piano and Cello) (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Cole Swindell – All Of It (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Concordia String Trio – American Vistas (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/48kHz]

David Gibson – Inner Agent (2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/88,2kHz]

Elan Catrin Parry – Angel (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Electric Light Orchestra – Secret Messages (1983/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Emanuel Ax – Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 (1984/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Engegard Quartet – Schumann: The String Quartets (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Frederick Haas – 21 Sonates de la maturite (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/88,2kHz]

Gabrielle – Under My Skin (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Galatea Quartet – Tango – Argentinian Tangos arranged for String Quartet (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

George Szell – Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor (1966/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

George Szell – Dvorak: The Slavonic Dances (1969/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

George Szell – George Szell Conducts Wagner (1966/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

George Szell – Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (1967/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Gothic Voices – Guillaume Dufay: The Dufay Spectacle (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Giuseppe Albanese – Liszt: Piano Concertos (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Marielle Nordmann, Alexandra Luiceanu & Clara Izambert – Harp Trio: Romantic Pieces & Transcriptions (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Huelgas Ensemble & Paul Van Nevel – The Music Prints of Christophe Plantin (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Joseph Spence – Bahaman Folk Guitar: Music of the Bahamas, Vol. 1 (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]