Tag: Richard Strauss
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Elisabeth Schumann’s Swan Song
Elisabeth Schumann’s large discography began with acoustical recordings in 1915 and ended with the present recordings, made in New York in 1950. Allegro Records, wanting to record her, obtained permission from HMV, which still had her under contract. The recordings were made at her apartment in Manhattan, the Mendelssohn and Franz in February and April,…
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Jussi Björling in Concert
“Björling was sadly underused as a concert singer; recordings of renowned recitals such as here offer glimpses of his musicianship even in unfamiliar territory …. Included (also) are familiar encores, as well as his famous Lohengrin Farewell : after many decades they are still benchmark performances.” (James Murray)
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R. Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie; Mahler: Adagio from Symphony No. 10 – Judd
“the truly astonishing playing of the Orchestra … all sections cover themselves with glory … exciting sound of the off-stage horns, woodwind full and mellow-toned …the storm is impressive … and perfect tribute to the conducting” (Gramophone)
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25 Thunderous Classics
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Richter Rarities with Orchestra
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Richard Strauss Tone Poems: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Don Juan; Till Eulenspiegel
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The Best of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
“Elisabeth Schwarzkopf possessed one of the most distinctive voices of the post-war era….her range of vocal colouring was quite staggering, and few sopranos before or since have possessed a similar ability to act with their voices.” (J. Murray)
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Richard Strauss: Oboe Concerto; Till Eulenspiegel; Rosenkavalier Waltzes; Lutoslawski: Double Concerto
“sound is clear but never analytical, the perspective unobtrusive and outstandingly natural. One can, in short, concentrate undistracted on the performances which, that of the Lutoslawski in particular, are highly distinguished. Holliger has not always seemed quite at home in the Strauss…..But without abandoning any of his seemingly effortless dexterity…. he has also found a…
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Lisa Della Casa sings Richard Strauss
“these classic performances made when della Casa was in her glorious prime, the voice glowing, creamy and ideally produced” -Gramophone