Mahler: The complete symphonies Nos. 1-10 [Box Set] [Blu-ray]
The HR-Sinfonieorchester, under the direction of Paavo Järvi, has for decades been numbered among the worlds leading Mahler orchestras. This incredible box set, recorded between 2008-2013, includes Mahler’s ten symphonies and over an hour of intoductions by Paavo Järvi. The recordings were made in the unique space of the Basilica of Eberbach Monastery, in the magnificent …
In 2014 the World Orchestra for Peace returned with its conductor Valery Gergiev for its fourth appearance to the BBC Proms to play a special concert, marking the centennial of the outbreak of World War 1. The concert included Roxanna Panufniks Three Paths to Peace, commissioned by the orchestra, Mahlers Sixth Symphony, and it celebrated the 150th anniversary …
This C Major Entertainment release of Gustav Mahlers Ninth Symphony and the Adagio from the unfinished 10th Symphony concludes the issuance of the complete, acclaimed Mahler cycle with Paavo Järvi and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, which since the 1980s and the release of Eliahu Inbals FRSO Mahler cycle has come to be known as a powerful Mahler …
1957, at the tender age of 16, Paul Anka’s debut hit single Diana immediately catapulted him into Hall of Fame status. For decades now, Anka has been one of the most successful composers around: Tom Jones’ She’s a Lady was written by him, as well as the lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s legendary signature song My Way. He has …
Giuseppe Verdis masterpiece Aida at La Scala in Milan is an experience in itself. Consequently, this new production is an event barely to be surpassed, especially when played before La Scalas notoriously critical audience. Legendary stage director Peter Stein succeeds in delivering a lucid production acclaimed in equal measure by the press and public: a perfect coup de …
Mention Giacomo Puccinis name and opera-lovers all over the world will think of grand opera and passionate love stories. One of the worlds most famous arias comes from the composers final opera, Turandot: Nessun dorma none shall sleep because by morning the Chinese princess is determined to have discovered the name of the unknown prince. The work …
Fierrabras of 1823 is the last of Franz Schuberts stage works. Rarely performed to this day, this heroic-romantic opera has now been staged for the first time ever at the Salzburg Festival by famous director Peter Stein. Based on an old French 12th-century epic, the plot depicts the military conflict between Christians and Moors at the time of …
Jacques Offenbachs La Belle Hélène has always been one of its composers most successful works. Its first performance in Paris was quickly followed by productions in Vienna, Berlin, London, Milan and New York. A satire of middle-class values, this opéra bouffe pillories narrow-mindedness in society. Adopting a pro-active stance, director Renaud Doucet and designer André Barbe treat the …
For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close friend of the LA Phil. Gustavo Dudamel, an awestruck fan of the musical icon, led the orchestra in a crosssection of Maestro Williams’ matchless canon. Featuring Itzhak Perlman with a very special musical performance …