classical music: Samuel Arnold

classical music: Samuel Arnold

classical music:

Samuel Arnold

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 "Italian"; Octet for Strings, Op. 20

David Soyer, Leslie Parnas, ...

Sony, 1991

There is no better recording of the Italian Symphony!
I have owned this version of the Italian Symphony since its release on LP in the 60's. Although the Italian Symphony tracks are live recordings, there is almost no audience noise until the well deserved applause at the end of the fourth movement. Casals' chemistry ...

Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4-6; Orchestral Suite No.4

Barbara Wilson, Julius Levine, ...

Sony, 1990

The best recordings I've ever heard of the Brandeburg
I love Bach, and I particularly love the Brandeburg Concertos, and I've never heard a recording of them as good as this one. The sound quality is also first rate. Even if you already own a recording of the Brandenburg Concertos you owe it to yourself to buy this one.

Nominations for the Gramophone Awards 2000
Timothy Hugh, Samuel Barber, ...

Naxos, 2000

Schoenberg: Transfigured Night

Joel Krosnick, Yo-Yo Ma, ...

Sony, 1993

2 very distinct eras of Schoenberg...
This CD presents an opportunity to hear Schoenberg's justly famous and beautiful "Verklärte Nacht" in its original score for string sextet (the relatively more lush arrangement Schoenberg wrote for chamber orchestra - in 1917 and updated in 1943 - typically receives ...

Classical Moods

Classical Moods

Big Eye Music, 2002

Excellent Compilation
We were looking for a good source to introduce our children (4 and 6) to various classical composers and melodies. We had tried one of the Baby Einstein tapes, but all the music was done on synthesizers. This compilation is done with real orchestras. It has been a ...

While Shepherds Watched- English Christmas Music 1740-1830
English Anonymous, Samuel Arnold, ...

CONTRE JOUR, 2008

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

Gerald Corey, Milan Turkovic, ...

Sony, 1990

Beethoven for the first time
Listening to this recording is like discovering well-known music again. The only competetive version of the 7th symhony is Toscanini's old one with the New York Philharmonic (better than the later NBC version) - but the sound is mediocre. Karajan's 7th with the Vienna ...

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Greatest Hits

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

Decca, 2001

Welcome Back PJBE
It is ironic that London/Decca waited until many of the important members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble were dead before finally releasing this collection of highlights from the ensemble's considerable catalog. Don't misunderstand me! I am thankful for this ...

Evocation of the Spirit

Samuel Barber, Henryk Gorecki, ...

Telarc, 1995

The Barber is cathartic beyond measure.
I write this review three days after the tragic September 11 events in New York and Washington, three days which left me numbed, during which I searched and searched for music having cathartic value - "music of healing" - largely in vain. For most of that time, the ...

Martin Luther & The Music

Martin Agricola, Arnold von Bruck, ...

Entree, 1995

Absolutely Magnificent Recording of Sacred Music!
Luther said so well that next to the Word of God, nothing is so powerful in touching us with God's love than music! This CD reverbrates on that theme! Wonderful stuff from Luther's own kantor: Johann Walter, plus the great works by Desprez, Othmayr, Osiander and Von ...

Amelita Galli-Curci: Complete Acoustic Recordings, Vol. 2 (1920-24)
Adolphe Adam, Anonymous, ...

Romophone, 1995

Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible; Alexander Nevsky; Lieutenant Kizheh

Arnold Voketaitis, Samuel Timberlake, ...

Vox (Classical), 1992

Prokofiev: Film Scores 101
This two CD set contains highlights from Prokofiev's most popular Orchestral & Choral scores for Russian cinema. The recording quality is good, a lot of attention paid to dynamics and balance by Slatkin & The St. Louis Symphony / Chorus. This collection serves best as ...

Peace -- A Choral Album for Our Times

Samuel Barber, Frederick Delius, ...

Avie, 2004

Stunningly Beautiful
Glorious Indeed! Robert Levine's above review is 'right on'. Morten Lauridsen's chill-provoking 'O magnum mysterium' brought me to this project after hearing it on public radio at 2AM. Choice of material, quality and sensitivity of performance, and Grant Llewellyn's ...

While Shepherds Watched - Christmas Music from English Parish Churches 1740-1830 /Psalmody * Parley of ...

English Anonymous, Samuel Arnold, ...

Hyperion UK, 1996

Give yourself a real treat for Christmas
I love Christmas music. I always have, and look forward to getting all my favourites out all autumn. There are a few cheesy, modern albums I get some fun out of, but as a fan of early music, I really cherish those recordings of Christmas music that are faithful to ...