When talents as formidable as Michel Camilo & Tomatito get together to make music it is an event. These two distinct voices from different musical worlds reunite on Spain Again, a scintillating musical conversation between two masters. Camilo, a brilliant pianist and prolific composer, is renowned for combing rich jazz harmonies with the Caribbean flavors and rhythms of …
Accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano has proved himself to be exceptionally versatile, having made his mark in all kinds of musical contexts; from establishing the accordion on the Jazz scene through various collaborations with the likes of Chet Baker, Steve Potts and Jimmy Gourley, to his impressive interpretations of classical repertoire, as found on his previous release for DG.Galliano’s …
The breathtaking virtuosity of the concertos for piano and violin, the grand, sweeping symphonies, the elegant beauty of the great ballets 5 CDs of Tchaikovsky essentials! Includes Piano Concerto No 1 in B Flat Minor; Violin Concerto in D; Serenade for Strings in C; Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture ; (from Swan Lake ) Act 1: No. 2 …
Being that J.S. Bach is arguably the most influential classical composer in history, it’s fair to say that his most crucial works ought to form the foundation of every classical-music collection. This 5-CD set (especially at that price) is the place to start, as it brings together Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6; Violin Concerto No. 1 in A …
Platinum-selling recording artist Deborah Cox reinterprets the classic songs of Dinah Washington on her Decca debut, Destination Moon. The album thrusts the R&B/dance diva into whole new territory, showcasing her range and scope as an artist capable of tackling jazz, blues and big-band with ease and confidence. For the arrangements and the production, Deborah turned to …
Starring JOHNNY DEPP as John Dillinger & Score By Elliot Goldenthal Soundtrack features “Bye, Bye Blackbird” performed by DIANA KRALL In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp) — the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids …
New Zealand superstar Hayley Westenras new album is dedicated to the Royal Baby and new parents everywhere.Hushabye comprises a careful selection of music that will calm and soothe both children and adults alike. Her voice compliments the considered orchestration, with acoustic guitar, piano, flute and warm strings, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. This album includes bedtime …
Cecilia Bartoli returns with another spellbinding adventure exploring the music and mystery of the maverick priest Agostino Steffani. Oliver Simonnet (Sacrificium, 2009) presents his cinematographic vision of Cecilia Bartolis most recent album Mission. This spectacular was filmed at the Chateau de Versailles and features many of its most exquisite rooms and design – including the famous Hall …
The central issue in Capriccio, happily, can never be resolved. The superiority of music over poetry, or vice versa, must always be a matter of personal preference. The Countess, not wishing to sacrifice one by choosing the other, proposes opera as a way to possess both. But this compromise, far from being a solution, sharpens a mere topic …
Dvorak s enchanting fairytale of the water-nymph Rusalka has been a signature role for Renée Fleming for the past 25 years.The Gramophone Classical Music Guide writes: Renée Fleming’s tender and heartwarming account of Rusalka’s Song to the Moon reflects the fact that the role of the lovelorn water nymph, taken by her in a highly successful production at …