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Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra - Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (2005/1973)

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Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra - Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (2005/1973)

Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Sheila Armstrong, Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig - Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (2005/1973)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.34 Gb+7.03 Gb (2xDVD9) | 246 min
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

"Bernstein stamps his outsize personality on every bar and regularly has you convinced it is Mahler's own" (Gramophone). Beginning with the First Symphony, Bernstein reveals Mahler's position at the hinge of modernism, while emphasizing his emotional extremism. The uplifting Second "Resurrection" Symphony, with which Bernstein had an especially long and close association, is recorded here in a historic performance from 1973, set in the Romanesque splendour of Ely Cathedral. In the Third, Bernstein encompasses the symphony's spiritual panorama like no other conductor - with the Vienna Philharmonic players alive to every nuance.

Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra, Ambrosian Singers - Georg Friedrich Handel: Messiah (1989)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra, Ambrosian Singers - Georg Friedrich Handel: Messiah (1989)

Charles Mackerras, English Chamber Orchestra, Ambrosian Singers - Georg Friedrich Handel: Messiah (1989)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 787 Mb | Total time: 77:30+77:38 | Scans included
Classical | Label: EMI Classics | # 7243 5 69449 2 3 | Recorded: 1966

It was this set which, in company with one from Sir Colin Davis issued by Philips a few weeks earlier, inaugurated the era of 'progressive' Messiah recordings. They had of course been foreshadowed—by Sir Adrian Boult, notably, and by the work of such editors as John Tobin and Watkins Shaw. But this was one of the first to use a chamber orchestra, lively tempos and ornamentation: and between them Davis and Mackerras made us listen afresh to a work whose performance traditions had threatened to become hidebound… The forces aren't 'authentic', but rather larger, and women's voices are used in the chorus. It is however an excellent chorus, well disciplined and clean.

Neville Marriner, Academy and Chorus of St. Martin-in-the-Fields - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1986)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Neville Marriner, Academy and Chorus of St. Martin-in-the-Fields - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1986)

Neville Marriner, Academy and Chorus of St. Martin-in-the-Fields - Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor (1986)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 562 Mb | Total time: 118:13 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 416 415-2 | Recorded: 1977

This Mass in B Minor led by Sir Neville Marriner is an excellent choice for those looking for modern orchestral instruments, lively, full adult choruses, and a solid lineup of soloists. Marriner’s performance lacks the ponderously stodgy tempos of those older recordings, but he does not bypass the beauty, spirituality, or grandiosity inherent in the music in favour of speed.

Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker - George Frideric Handel: Ariodante (1994)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker - George Frideric Handel: Ariodante (1994)

Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra, Janet Baker - George Frideric Handel: Ariodante (1994)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 932 Mb | Total time: 72:38+66:29+62:22 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Philips | # 442 096 2 | Recorded: 1979

Raymond Leppard's recording … has remained for me the benchmark against which other recordings are measured … Janet Baker sings brilliantly as Ariodante. She flies through the coloratura with ease and presents a complete portrayal of the title character … Edith Mathis is a strong Ginevra, beautifully sung. We easily believe that she has the strength to resist Polinesso but is vulnerable enough to despair at the unjust accusations leveled against her … And with Samuel Ramey in his prime we have an excellent King of Scotland.

John Barbirolli - Gustav Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5, 6 & 9; Lieder [5CDs] (2021)

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John Barbirolli - Gustav Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5, 6 & 9; Lieder [5CDs] (2021)

John Barbirolli - Gustav Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5, 6 & 9; Lieder (2021)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1.81 Gb | Total time: 06:00:53 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Warner Classics | # 0190295004286 | Recorded: 1957-1969

"Barbirolli's famous 1969 version on any count is one of the greatest, most warmly affecting performances ever committed to disc, expansive, yet concentrated in feeling: the Adagietto is very moving… A classic version." The Penguin Guide to Classical Music about the 5th Symphony

George Frideric Handel - The Masterworks [30CDs] (2009)

Posted By: ArlegZ
George Frideric Handel - The Masterworks [30CDs] (2009)

George Frideric Handel - The Masterworks (30CDs) [2009]
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 8.52 Gb | Total time: 31:26:48 | Scans included
Classical | Label: DECCA | # 478 1190 | Recorded: 1959-2002

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Handel's death with this impressive box set. 30-CD box set of the composer's most celebrated works–including the Royal Fireworks and Water Music, The Messiah, concerti grossi and much more! Featuring conductors Sir Neville Marriner, Christopher Hogwood, Trevor Pinnock, Mark Minkowski and others. Performances by the Gabrielli Players, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, English Baroque Soloists and others.

George Guest, St John's College Choir, Roger Norrington, Schütz Choir - Pergolesi, D.Scarlatti, Bononcini: Stabat Mater (1995)

Posted By: ArlegZ
George Guest, St John's College Choir, Roger Norrington, Schütz Choir - Pergolesi, D.Scarlatti, Bononcini: Stabat Mater (1995)

George Guest, St John's College Choir, Roger Norrington, Schütz Choir - Pergolesi, D. Scarlatti, A. Bononcini: Stabat Mater (1995)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 645 Mb | Total time: 141:57 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Decca | # 443 868-2 | Recorded: 1966, 1973, 1977, 1978

This anthology of devotional music from 18th-century Venice and Naples offers an interesting and varied programme. Best known is Pergolesi’s Stabat mater, but the settings by Domenico Scarlatti and Bononcini stand well in comparison. The motets by Lotti, Caldara and Alessandro Scarlatti are real discoveries; Norrington’s performances of the latter are particularly fine. Guest’s Pergolesi suffers from a focus of sound which makes the interpretation seem somewhat generalised. However, all these performances give pleasure, while the music is melodically fresh and rhythmically vital.

Tresors des Requiem: Mozart; Brahms; Schumann; Lotti; Cherubini; Berlioz; Bruneau; Verdi; Faure; Saint-Saens; Durufle (2001)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Tresors des Requiem: Mozart; Brahms; Schumann; Lotti; Cherubini; Berlioz; Bruneau; Verdi; Faure; Saint-Saens; Durufle (2001)

Tresors des Requiem: Mozart; Brahms; Schumann; Lotti; Cherubini; Berlioz; Bruneau; Verdi; Faure; Saint-Saens; Durufle [4CDs] (2001)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 1,18 Gb | Total time: 73:54+65:36+73:21+76:22 | Scans included
Classical | Label: RCA | # 74321 840402 | Recorded: 1977-1998

Tout le monde devrait connaitre certaines oeuvres classiques. Les requiems de Mozart ou de de Saint Sens en font parti, à mes yeux.