Classical

The three works on this recording are collections of short pieces that are linked together to form a coherent whole – a form that Schumann himself invented, developed, and refined to perfection....

Soloists: Francoise Joullié (Cendrillon), Dominique Lainé (Stepmother), Jayne Plaisted, Danièle Pater (Sisters) Orchestra, choir: Lyon National Opera Ballet and Orchestra Conductor: Yakov Kreisberg...

The music of Ukrainian-born Soviet composer Yuri Shaporin (1887–1966), rooted in the traditions of Borodin and Mussorgsky, is situated between Scriabin's late Romanticism and the harder sounds...

Shostakovich's two piano concertos span a period of almost thirty years. The youthful first piano concerto is a masterful example of eclecticism, combining incomprehensible humor and seriousness...

Santtu Conductors Shostakovich is Philharmonia Records' fourth album, featuring Shostakovich's colorful Sixth Symphony alongside his subversive and sarcastic Ninth Symphony. Conducted by...

Santtu conducts Shostakovich's symphony: Symphony No. 10 is Philharmonia Records' fifth album. The orchestra is largely interpreted as depicting Stalin's rule in Russia, offering tragedy...

Austrian conductor Hans Rosbaud (1895–1962) is known for his interpretations of Mozart, Mahler, Bruckner, and other composers of the Second Viennese School, but his interpretations of Sibelius are...

Alongside his great symphonies and tone poems, theater music played an important role in Sibelius's development. From the tranquility of the night to the macabre "Dance of Life,"...

This third release of Beethoven's choral and orchestral works by the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leif Segerstam, includes all the incidental music from Egmont. The program ends with...

Pia Pajala, soprano Tuomas Katajala, tenor Nicholas Söderland, bass Mikaela Palmu, violin Cathedralis Aboensis Choir; Turku Philharmonic Orchestra / Leif Segerstam Rarely performed but recognized as...

Jean Sibelius was the most important figure in the formation of Finland's musical identity. In addition to his famous symphonies and tone poems, he was also prolific in other genres, such as...

This third part of Sibelius's orchestral work from Turku contains all the incidental music from the opera Pelléas et Mélisande.

This work concludes the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's recording of all of Sibelius' symphonies, conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvalin. The series has already won numerous awards around the...

Alpha will begin a complete cycle of Sibelius' symphonies (and symphonic poems) with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and its new music director, Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali....

SOMM Recordings is thrilled to announce that the only known live recording of Sir Thomas Beecham conducting Sibelius's First Symphony with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been released on CD...

Following the huge success of the first part (Gramophone Editor's Choice, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, Diapason d'Or, Choc de Classica, FFFF Télérama), the project to record all...

Conductor Nicholas Collon took up his post as the new chief conductor of the Radio Symphony Orchestra in September 2021. This program, carefully selected by the conductor and devoted entirely to...

The new release by the Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hannu Lintu, is entirely dedicated to Sibelius and features the internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter. The album...

The symphonic and ambitious music of Shakespeare's play The Tempest was one of Sibelius's last orchestral works before his mysterious "Järvenpää silence," which lasted until his...

Bach, JS: Cantatas & Sacred Masterpieces, John Eliot Gardiner, released October 20, 2023. This version of Bach, JS: Cantatas & Sacred Masterpieces is available on 22 CDs....

The innovative and captivating mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter already has a successful discography, including the critically acclaimed album Love Songs with Brad Mehldau and the Grammy...

A classic series based on a new concept, aimed at a new audience. These works focus on composers and their most famous works of all time, presented in beautiful, hand-drawn expressionist packaging....

As a composer who lived a dissolute life and was eventually stabbed to death in Genoa, Stradella nevertheless left his mark on music history. He stands at the crossroads of several stylistic paths and...

Santtu conductors Strauss: Ein Heldenleben is Philharmonia Records' sixth album. Conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvalin, it was recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. PRAISE FOR THE...

Singer Asmik Grigorian has decided to record both versions of Richard Strauss's masterpiece, composed in 1948: the orchestral version and the much rarer piano version. For her, this work is...

The two works on this disc were conducted by the late Klaus Tennstedt, who had a long and close collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, including serving as its chief conductor from 1983...