Orchestral & Symphonic

This is dedicated to the remarkable Russian harpist Tatiana Tower who became a musical legend of Leningrad. Born in Moscow in 1945 she started playing harp at the age of four on the advice of her aunt, soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre. She studied at the...

This is an outstanding compilation of mostly lesser known though certainly worthwhile works spanning Stavinsky's long and colorful life. The fanciful 'Rag-time for 11 instruments' composed in 1918 superbly exemplifies one of his earliest flirtations with...

This is an album of works by American composer David Loeb, with works composed over more than four decades. David Loeb's catalog of compositions is unusually extensive and diverse. In addition to the expected assortment of works for orchestra, various...

This is a special work. It begins with a dialogue between the soloists, cello and viola which seems very elaborated. Then starts a Handel-like concerto grosso sound which is in that context very mad. Soon join drums and electrical guitar to the orchestra...

This is a recording of songs and duets by Danish father and son composers Henrik Rung (1807-1871) and Frederik Rung (1854-1914).1. Gurre (Hvor Nilen Vander ?gyterens Jord) 2. Kong Valdemar Jager Udi Gurre 3. Det Svundne Og Det Vundne 4. Solnedgang 5...

This is a novel document based on commitment and solidarity. It's most perceptive protagonist is the young pianist Luis Gonzez Llad? who, guided by the desire to be coherent with his time, proposed to a heterogeneous group of Spanish, Portuguese and...

This is a live recording from the Munich Herkulessaal and the Philharmonie i'm Gasteig, recorded in 2010 and 2012, featuring young conductor, Andris Nelsons, on his first Dvorak CD.

This is a double album, honoring the 80th birthday of the minimal music pioneer, Steve Reich. Reich is one of the most influential composers of our time and a key founder of the minimalist school of music. This album is not only a celebration of Reich's...

This is a baroque dream: a performance of the sacred drama David and Jonathas, a masterpiece by Charpentier and one of the miracles of French opera, in the Royal Chapel of Versailles! In 1688, the Louis-le-Grand Jesuit school performed this vibrant...

This inventive album presents Tchaikovsky's occasionally heard songs in arrangements for violin and orchestra by Peter Breiner. Although the songs may not often be performed today by singers, these irresistible melodies provide justification enough to be...

This integral represents a great journey through the artistic career of the distinguished Andalusian composer Joaqu?n Turina. From the romantic flavor of the Trio in F, a youthful work, but it already shows a commendable panache. The Trio no.1, dedicated...

This important release once again demonstrates Steven Isserlis's deep commitment to the music of John Tavener. The realization of the album is movingly detailed in a booklet note which provides an eloquent counterpoint and commentary to the performances...