classical music: baden-baden

classical music: baden-baden

classical music:

Baden-baden

The Opera Gala: Live from Baden-Baden

Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

a very pleasant surprise
The Opera Gala: Live from Baden-Baden I had read good reviews of this concert and was familiar with all of the singers except Elina Garanca, but i was still surprised by the quality of this program. Anna Netrebco is, as usual, very good until her encore when she kicks ...

Arnold Schoenberg: Concerto for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 42 / Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 / Chamber Symphony ...

Arnold Schoenberg, Michael Gielen, ...

Polygram Records, 1996

A masterpiece that will last long after "denis" is dust
For decades spoil sports like "denisdiderot" below have been attacking Schoenberg's 12 tone system, saying, for example, that his music has no relation to "natural acoustics" and to the way "human beings make sense of sound". Well, last I checked, ...

Wolfgang Rihm: Dis-Kontur; Lichtzwang; Sub-Kontur
Wolfgang Rihm, Ernest Bour, ...

Hanssler Classics, 2008

This collection documents a critical phase in the stylistic development of one of contemporary music's most versatile and uncategorizable voices. Wolfgang Rihm is a modernist but also a poet, as these orchestral works demonstrate to the adventurous listener. Includes detailed booklet notes by the composer.

More of the Most Relaxing Guitar Music in the Universe

Isaac Albeniz, Leo Brouwer, ...

Savoy Jazz, 2005

I rate this a perfect 10 **********
A Classical guitarist and collector of the genre, I can only rave about this cd. I purchased several of these cd's for my close friends and family. The two Paganini pieces are awsome. Hopefully, Denon will produce more of the same. This time they supply the names ...

Aaron Rosand Plays Sarasate

Pablo de Sarasate, Rolf Reinhardt, ...

Vox (Classical), 1994

Wonderful expressiveness
Rosand is a superb musician. He's a honest , convinced and meticulously artist. I could watch his craft twice in Caracas in 1978 and 1980 and I saw in Paganini No. 1 and Sibelius . I must confess his presence is very far to be arrogant; and gifted with charisma. His ...

Obrigado Brazil

Yo-Yo Ma

Sony, 2003

Obrigado Brazil
The tempos and sensuality of Brazilian music meshed with the artistry and joyous soul of Yo Yo Ma: a recipe for pleasure. I first listened to this on my car CD player and found myself wanting to pull over and get out and dance. The depth of Ma's cello adds just the ...

Symphony (25) Favorites

Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, ...

Vox (Classical), 1997

A Grand symphonic adventure
This album provides a quick exposure to some of the best movements in the best symphonies. Many of the tracks will sound familiar. They are played well and have good sound quality. As a novice musician, i have great appreciation for it.

Opera Gala: Live From Baden-Baden [Blu-ray]
Netrebko, Garanca

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

The Opera Gala Live from Baden-Baden

Marco Armiliato, Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

Opera Gala redux
I bought this for Netrebko's performance but all of them sing beautifully. The foto on the cover mislead me because Vargas is on the right whereas Vargas, being the tenor, is listed first, not that this matters a whole lot. I am surprised to hear Vargas sing "Una ...

Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; In Nature; Serenade for Winds; Serenade for Strings, etc.

Antonin Dvorak, Andrew Davis, ...

RCA, 2005

Great value!
I think this 7 cd set is totally worth the low price. I can't find any review of this set of CDs online, so I did some research after I bought it. It is the first CD release of Sir Andrew Davis's complete Dvorak's symphonies. These recordings were made between ...

Nono: Prometeo, Tragedia dell'ascolto [Hybrid SACD]
Luigi Nono, Kwame Ryan, ...

Col Legno, 2007

Schönberg: Gurrelieder [Hybrid SACD]

Ralf Lukas, Arnold Schoenberg, ...

Hanssler Classics, 2007

Quite simply stunning
Strangely, this magnificent production seems as yet to have gone unnoticed, but I'm sure that will change soon enough. Gielen brings to this monumental piece everything that makes his Mahler so great, and with dazzling success. Indeed, I'd say that for me this is the ...

Donaueschinger Musiktage 2004
Michel van der Aa, Pierluigi Billone, ...

Col Legno, 2006

Brazilian Portrait

Laurindo Almeida, Roberto Baden-Powell, ...

Naxos, 1994

And the price is right, too.
This is an exquisitely beautiful album that captures the very essence of Brazil. Of all the solo guitar albums in my collection, this is the most expressive and poignant. The performance is masterful, intricate and sensitive. There is a wide mastery of inflection and ...

Baden Live a Bruxelles

Johann Sebastian Bach, Roberto / Blanco, Billy Baden-Powell, ...

Sunny Side, 2005

skillful evocative solo guitar
this guy takes a 2-note berimbau riff and turns it into a few guitar chords - then he really launches it. this is a lesson in how to take a little nylon string guitar and, using only your fingers, make it sound HUGE. there is some singing in portuguese - i dont ...