Orchestral & Symphonic

SIRIUS, presents 3 orchestral works by Van der Roost: Sirius, a bright overture commissioned by de Nieuwe Veste; Sinfonia Per Orchestra, a four-movement cyclical piece commissioned by the Lemmensinstituut in Leuven; and Manhattan Pictures, a colorful...

SIRENE, The Esoterics fifteenth CD represents four new pieces that demonstrate 'call and response.' In Eric Banks' setting of a poem by Constantine Cavafy, Voices from our previous life call to us from beyond time to remind, guide, and inspire us. In...

Sir Thomas Beecham's influence on classical music during a span of several decades across the twentieth century was unparalleled. On this album he conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for the most glorious performances of Peer Gynt music ever...

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies's passionate Sixth Symphony is dedicated to the memory of the writer George Mackay Brown with the 'very special musical virtuosity' of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in mind. It is one of his most beautifully expressive works...

Sir John Barbirolli began as an orchestral cellist, and played under Elgar's baton in the premiere of the Cello Concerto. Encouraged by Elgar, he moved into conducting and made his mark with the composer's Second Symphony in 1927. After Elgar's death,...

Sir Georg Solti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with Kiri Te Kanawa the soloist in the fourth. "A formidable bargain" -Penguin Guide.1. Symphony No. 1: I Langsam. Schleppend. Wie Ein Naturlaut 2. Symphony No. 1: II Kraftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu...

Sir Edward Downes enjoyed a long association with the BBC Philharmonic, serving as it's Chief GuestConductor, then Principal Conductor, and finally as Conductor Emeritus. His recording of Gli?re's Symphony No. 3 Ilya Muromets proved the beginning of an...

Sir Arnold Bax wrote his seven symphonies between 1921 and 1939, embracing a prolific period that drew inspiration from a variety of sources. From the dramatic impact of the Second Symphony through to the seascapes of the Fourth and hints of Sibelius in...

Sir Andras Schiff's remarkable recording finds the great pianist reassessing interpretive approaches to Brahms in the inspired company of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Their collaboration in a series of concerts was widely acclaimed and led...

Sir Adrian Boult's first Messiah for Decca, newly remastered and coupled with a rare L'Oiseau-Lyre recording of the Bach Magnificat, new to CD. When this Messiah was released in 1954, critics were quick to recognise it as exemplifying the English...

Sir Adrian Boult was a conductor of much more 'temperament' than is commonly supposed, with ever-frustrated ambitions to lead a complete Ring cycle, and whose consummate professionalism and Edwardian moustache concealed an interpreter of often fiery...

'Singing My Dreams' is the debut album by English/Italian classical singe Carly Paoli. Featuring a rare duet with Jos Carreras (the iconic en Arunjuez Con Tu Amor) this is an enchanting collection of classical and classic pieces, and original...