classical music: Robert Wagner

classical music: Robert Wagner

classical music:

Robert Wagner

Richard Wagner, Eugene Ormandy, ...

RCA, 1991

A hidden diamond
This unassuming budget classic reissue is among the finest of its genre: The Wagner orchestral highlight album, and features the contents of 1973 LP recital the farthest thing from run-of-the-mill, spaciously recorded with the palpable feeling of the presence of the ...

Tristan und Isolde

R. Wagner, Nina Stemme

BBC / Opus Arte, 2008

To die in order to live: a brilliant performance of Tristan
By Wagner's own written comments, composition of Tristan und Isolde was inspired by his love affair with Mathilde Wesendonck and the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer. Mathilde had married the silk merchant Otto Wesendonck, who was a great admirer of Wagner's music, ...

William Primrose: Viola Transcriptions

Julian Aguirre, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Naxos, 2006

All in the Family
Although probably not a household name, Roberto Díaz is one of the best violists these days. He was principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra until recently and is the newly-appointed head of the Curtis Institute. Part of what makes this CD so interesting are the ...

The Best Opera Album in the World...Ever!

Ernest Blanc, Robert Massard, ...

Angel Records, 1999

Great for the amateur Opera listener
As a long time armchair Opera listener I'm shocked that I hadn't come across this album until recently. I'm not really an Opera connoisseur so my review is based on just the fact that I love Opera, but mostly by listening to arias or occasionally going to the Opera. ...

Classical Wedding Music

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Lumiere Records, 2006

Re-living my wedding music . . . ? Priceless!
Listening to the Lumiere String Quartet's "Classical Wedding Music," I was alternately squealing with delight ("this was played at MY wedding!") and shedding tears of joy ("this was played at MY wedding!"). Lumiere has done a masterful job of translating these classic ...

A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Naxos, 2002

A must have in your music library
I had ordered this cd on the recommendation of the musical director from my Church who has quite an extensive international background. I mistakenly thought I would just use it to pick out songs for the ceremony portion of my wedding. It turns out it has so many ...

Wagner - Tristan und Isolde

Daniel Barenboim, Johanna Meier

Deutsche Grammophon, 2007

An inspired production
This is indeed a very satisfying performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. It is a performance filmed on the stage of Bayreuth, but without the audience, in order to give the camera a greater freedom of movement. The staging of Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, shows you clearly ...

Tannhauser

Heinz Feldhoff, Gwyneth Jones

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

Most solid Tannhauser on DVD
This is a recording of a live performance out of Bayreuth in 1978. Like most (though by no means all) Bayreuth audiences, this one is extraordinarily well-behaved, so coughs at inappropriate times aren't an issue and one gets all the benefits of a live performance ...

Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy-My Favourite Opera For Children

Robert Massard, Sherrill Milnes, ...

Decca, 1994

Fun, accessible opera for you and your child to enjoy
I bought this CD for my then 3 year old son. He loved it then because it was the "Bugs Bunny" music he was familiar with from the cartoons. He listened to it for awhile then we put it away. After he turned 4, he said to me one day -- let's listen to opera, and now ...

25 Concerto Favorites

Ofra Harnoy, Zara Nelsova, ...

Vox (Classical), 1997

Great Concertos from Baroque to Romantic Era
The excerpts from 25 concertos range from the Baroque to Romantic Periods. They are all masterfully performed by virtuoso musicians (example: Brendel is the pianist in the last track, the Beethoven Emperor piano concerto). The violinists are skillful and well-known ...

The Complete Wedding Album

Tomaso Albinoni, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Telarc, 1998

wedding shoes
We had an outdoor wedding and used this CD, along with one other CD (The Knot Collection), for our music selections. Between the two CDs - we had all of our pre-wedding music and our processionals covered. It has a nice selection of various, popular choices for modern ...

Opera's Greatest Love Songs

Friedrich von Flotow, Charles Gounod, ...

RCA, 1993

phenomenal cd!
I have listened to this CD for many years and can tell you it is gorgeous and priceless!! I wore it out and 'am ordering a new copy today. The talent of these wonderful singers is astounding and the pieces written by these AMAZING composers are spellbinding!! If ...

A to Z of Classical Music

Ernst Ottensamer, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Naxos, 2000

Great Tracks -- Great Value -- Great Book, Who Can Complain?
Naxos is a fabulous label -- you will not get samples of the best classical music through the ages at no better price. These tracks are as good as any of the over-priced major orchestras and in some cases better. This is a great starter set for a beginner or anyone ...

The Top 100 Masterpieces of Classical Music (Box Set)

Miklos Perenyi, Bela Kovacs, ...

Delta, 1994

It is the best collection of classic masterpieces.
I had this collection and lost it in 2000 when moving to a new house. I took me a time to find it but after having it again I can say it is the most valuable selection of classic music, it is truly the 100 top masterpieces and the sound is excellent.

Wagner - Der Fliegende Holländer

Simon Estes, Matti Salminen

Deutsche Grammophon, 2005

Intro to Wagner
I have never seen nor heard a Wagnerian opera before and was intimidated, but wanted to try. Dutchman was his shortest opera and most "traditional" so I thought it would be a good introduction for me. I believe that I was correct. I enjoyed this opera a great deal, ...