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During November and December, harmonia mundi’s dynamic early music group, Stile Antico, supports Sting on his Australian Dowland tour; Vladimir Ashkenazy continues his triumphant Elgar Festival with Sydney Symphony and violin soloist James Ehnes (all concerts recorded by Japanese label Exton); and renowned pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin performs with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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CHANDOS | CHAN10493 | CD
Dance
Shostakovich 3 Fantastic Dances, Ginastera Danza de la moza donoza, Bartok Romanian Folk Dances Nos 1-5, Dvorak Dumka Op 12, Tchaikovsky Polka peu dansante, Sibelius Valse Triste, Lecuona La Conga de Media Noche, Albeniz Tango from Espana, Villa-Lobos Valsa da dor, Brahms Hungarian Dance No 1, Stravinsky Tango, Piazzolla Milonga del angel
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A sparkling and eclectic recital disc from formidable virtuoso Kathryn Stott, themed around traditional and modern dance from Bartok to Piazzolla. 'I was very keen to record repertoire which would reflect my wide taste in music from around the world. The subject 'dance' was in my head from the start and so here we have a musical journey encompassing South American countries, Romanian and Hungarian folk music, and dances from the Polish Mazurka to the Russian Polka, via Finland, France and Spain, to name but a few!' - Kathryn Stott. |
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HARMONIA MUNDI | HMC901984 | CD
Lassus Cantiones Sacrae for Six Voices
Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
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The Cantiones Sacrae are the swansong of one of the masters of the motet, crowning his life’s work. In them Orlande de Lassus deploys with sovereign ease the essence of his art, which distinguishes him from, say, his contemporary Palestrina: the complex technique of vocal polyphony is employed in order to espouse the nuances of the text as closely as possible. In other words, here we have the ideal balance between ‘head’ and ‘heart’, the recurrent feature of most of the greatest masterpieces. |
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BIS | BISCD902022
Bach The Sacred Masterworks | CD10
St Matthew Passion, St John Passion, Mass In B Minor, Christmas Oratorio, Easter and Ascension Oratorios
Carolyn Sampson, Yoshikazu Mera, Peter Kooij, other soloists, Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki
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A limited edition, beautifully packaged collection of Bach’s most moving choral works, including the magnificent Christmas Oratorio. Bach Collegium Japan’s definitive period-instrument recordings are essential listening for any classical enthusiast, and this box set makes an ideal Christmas gift.
Listen to The Christmas Oratorio |
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EXTON | EXCL0018
Rachmaninov Complete Orchestral Works
Symphonies Nos 1-3, Vocalise, Symphonic Dances, Fantasy ‘The Rock’, Symphonic Poem ‘Prince Rostislav’, Youth Symphony in D minor, Caprice Bohemien, Suite From Aleko, 5 Etudes Tableaux orchestrated by Respighi, Scherzo in D minor
Sydney Symphony, Vladimir Ashkenazy
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Live from the acclaimed 2007 Rachmaninov Festival, this milestone box set is Sydney Symphony’s first commercial recording with Maestro Ashkenazy, who is acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost Rachmaninov specialists. Its release celebrates Ashkenazy’s official appointment as Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of Sydney Symphony.
The beautifully packaged 5-CD collector’s edition also includes never-before-heard session recordings that offer new musical insights for listeners reliving the concert experience. Japanese label Exton will record the 2008 Elgar Festival as part of an ongoing series chronicling Sydney Symphony’s brilliant partnership with Vladimir Ashkenazy.
‘It's wonderful to hear how well the Sydney Symphony plays when Ashkenazy is at the helm.’ - The Australian
haydn anniversary boxed sets
2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the most successful and influential composers of classical music, Franz Joseph Haydn. Naxos proudly presents 3 magnificent box sets celebrating his greatest musical achievements in highly praised performances.
ONLY 100 AVAILABLE AT SPECIAL PRICES
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8501042
Complete
Piano Sonatas
‘Jandó is confirming his reputation as a fluent Haydn interpreter, wholly in sympathy with the composer’s musical language’ – Gramophone
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8502400
Complete
String Quartets
‘Naxos is lucky to have such a polished, beautifully balanced group as the Kodály Quartet to record Haydn’
– Gramophone
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8503400
Complete Symphonies
These are first-rate modern-instrument versions of works that you should waste no time in getting to know’
– Classics Today
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gramophone awards |
Several artists and labels distributed by Select have been lauded by the critics this year in the prestigious Gramophone Awards. Winning categories include Label Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Artist Of The Year, The Gold Disc Award and others. read more… |
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select brings you a world of great music |
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Select Audio-Visual Distribution is proud to distribute an A-Z of outstanding labels, from Accords Croisés to Zig Zag. Great new audiobooks, books, blues , classical, easy listening, jazz, nostalgia, shows, soundtracks and world music titles are released each month, and we boast an extensive back catalogue. You’ll find many of the finest CDs, SACDs and DVDs from around the world in stores across Australia.
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NAXOS
CD OF THE MONTH
857801516 | CD2
Burst Forth, My Tears
The Music of John Dowland
An exquisite collection of songs and lute pieces and from the most enduringly popular Renaissance composer, John Dowland. Like Shakespeare’s sonnets, his songs remain deeply resonant today: in December Sting performs them on his Australian tour. This collection explores Dowland’s sweet melancholy at its authentic best. |
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NAXOS | 8507007 | CD7
Children’s Classics Story Box
Including Peter And The Wolf, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Carnival Of The Animals, Babar and more!
A charming and fun-filled musical journey for the whole family, featuring Dame Edna Everidge narrating Peter and the Wolf. An ideal Christmas present for kids!
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NAXOS | 8669019 | CD
Menotti Amahl And The Night Visitors
The first opera written for television, Amahl And The Night Visitors tells of a miraculous journey and encounter on Christmas day. A seasonal classic, this humorous and poignant opera is beloved by people of all ages.
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CHANDOS | CHAN10499 | CD | Brideshead Revisited
Original score of evocative piano, guitar and orchestral music for the new film based on Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel. read more... |
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