Orchestral & Symphonic

A musician with many gifts, Ren? de Cast?ra (1873 - 1955) was witness to a world in radical mutation. During half a century his name was synonymous with elegance and distinction. *** The three sons of Dax magistrate Amand d'Avezac de Cast?ra, grandsons...

A musician as loved as he was admired, the pianist Nicholas Angelich died in Paris in April 2022 at the age of 51. Angelich was a modest, thoughtful man who brought tremendous integrity, depth and insight to the most demanding repertoire. His association...

A musical journey, James W. Iman's latest album, IMAN II, is a stunning blend of Classical and contemporary piano compositions that will leave you spellbound. Four years in the making, this album is the culmination of Iman's passion for Debussy and...

A musical journey to let yourself be carried away by the magic of the violin. The essential pieces of the violin repertoire in a double CD. Did you say violin? The scents and colors of Italy immediately come to you, where this instrument was born with...

A most beguiling release crowning the Britten centenary. Les Illuminations and the Serenade for tenor, horns and strings are two of Britten's most enduringly popular works. Tenor Peter Schrier, heard here at the height of his powers, with Herbert Kegel...

A monumental set of 33 variations built from a simple waltz theme by Anton Diabelli. A stunning performance of a legendary masterwork by one of the great pianists of our time. Pianist Gabriel Chodos has been a revered New England Conservatory faculty...

A model of daring harmonic and contrapuntal treatment, Domenico Scarlatti's extraordinary Stabat Mater is one of the very few surviving examples of his music for the church. To place this unique masterpiece in context, Bertrand Cuiller and members of Le...

A milestone of music making, this 5 CD boxed set collects Maurice Ravel's lush orchestral oeuvre in a collection of defining performances conducted by Pierre Boulez. A vivid testament to the ineffable incalculable role a conductor fills in any...

A masterpiece of Bach's oeuvre seen in a whole new light by composer-pianist Fazil Say.1. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria 2. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation I 3. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variation II 4. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988:...

A master Beethoven conductor in his prime - a 12-CD set presenting the 'London' Beethoven recordings of Sir Colin Davis, including the Symphonies, a selection of Overtures, the five Piano Concertos (Stephen Kovacevich), Violin Concerto (Arthur Grumiaux)...

A marvelous collection of 'rarities'. Selected by producer Gary Hickling from archival radio performances and studio 'test pressings.' Included are 10 previously unreleased recordings. All selections superbly restored in 2013 by Lani Spahr Includes a...

A mandolin for all seasons: accompanied by accordion, harpsichord and a backing band drawn from the strings of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Jacob Reuven brings us Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's 'Seasons' as you've never heard them before.1. Vivaldi:...