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BACH
Magnificat, BWV 243 In D
Cantata No. 31: "Der Himmel lacht! die Erde jubilieret," BWV 31 "Easter"

    $12.00 per CD

Many were first exposed to the Bach Magnificat by way of this recording.  It was first release by Columbia in the USA in the mid 1950's. It was also an early attempt at giving us an "original instrument" version.  The soloists are Friederike Sailer, soprano; Margarethe Bence, contralto; Werner S. Braun, tenor; August Messthaler, bass.  This is a must-have release if for nostalgic reasons alone.   High Quality mp3PRO file here
 

 LESLIE JONES Haydn Symphonies Series

HAYDN - Paris Symphonies
Symphony Nº 82 in C Major,  "L'Ours"
Symphony Nº 83 in D Minor, "La Poule" 
Symphony Nº 84 in E Flat Major

    $12.00 per CD

This release continues the Denis Vaughan Haydn series of Symphonies 82 through 92 plus the Sinfonia Concertante.  Other releases in this series can be found on pager 17.  High Quality mp3PRO file here   IN STEREO

SCHUBERT
Symphony Nº 1 in D Major, D. 82 
Symphony Nº 2 in B Flat Major, D. 125 
Symphony Nº 3 in D major, D. 200

    $12.00 per CD

First CD of the complete cycle of Franz Schubert's Symphonies.  Beautifully paced with plenty of inner detail giving it all a refreshing approach and recorded in the wonderful acoustic of the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy.  The second CD in this series can be found on page 21.    High Quality mp3PRO file here   IN STEREO

JOHANN STRAUSS II: Five Waltzes:
   1. Wine, Woman and Song; 2. Artist’s Life; 
   3. Vienna Blood; 4. Voices Of Spring;
   5. Emperor Waltz 
TCHAIKOVSKY: Marche Slave, Op. 31
HÉROLD: Zampa Overture
BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture
SAINT-SAËNS: Bacchanale from "Samson & Delilah"
SCHUBERT: Ave Maria 
FRANCK: Panis Angelicus 

    $12.00 per CD

These Fiedler gems were all taken from Victor 78 rpm recordings of the late 30's and early 40's.  The Strauss Waltzes are the best recordings of this music ever to come out of Boston, or the entire US for that matter.  The other popular works were done many times at Fiedler's Pops concerts, some of which never made it to a more recent audio medium. All of these recordings are from the golden era of the Pops, making the entire CD a nostalgia trip of unique proportions.  When we hear the young Roger Voisin herald in the Strauss "Wine, Woman and Song, we know this is where it's at, at this very moment, and the performances are wonderful.   Fiedler's contributions to music must be re-evaluated.   High Quality mp3 file here

VAN ANROOY: Piet Hein Rhapsody*
ANDRIESSEN: Kunau Variations
WAGENAAR: Overtures 
    Cyrano de Bergerac Overture
    The Taming of the Shrew

    $12.00 per CD

Amazing music barely known outside of The Netherlands.  It's late 19th, early 20th century with the "Piet Hein Rhapsody being the most popular.  The Wagnenaar Overtures are witty and well crafted.   

  Max Goberman Haydn Symphonies Series

Dimitri Mitropoulos,
Conductor
New York Philharmonic

SAINT-SAËNS: Symphonic Poems
Danse macabre, Op. 40
Le Rouet d'Omphale, Op. 31 
Phaéton, Op. 39
La Jeunesse d'Hercule,  Op. 50
KODÁLY: Háry János Suite 

    $12.00 per CD

These recording have slipped thru the cracks over the years.  Maybe it was because the "honky" recorded sound was a deciding factor. This annoying sonic effect dominated many of these early to mid 1950 Columbia efforts especially with NYPO recordings. Fear not, most has been carefully withdrawn to bring back on CD these great recorded performances in very good sound for the period..  This release is a sure winner as Mitropoulos conducts it all.    

BERLIOZ: Symphonie Funèbre et Triomphale 

HAYDN: Symphony Nº 91 in E Flat Major
     Max Rudolf, Conductor, Cincinnati Symphony 
SCHARWENKA: Finale to Piano Concerto Nº 2
     Eleazar de Carvalho, Conductor, London Symphony
     Raymond Lewenthal, piano

    $12.00 per CD

Finally available on CD for the first time is this Berlioz performance issued some 40 years ago.  It is very good with a Viennese touch and is beautifully played and well paced under Ernst Graf.  The chorus is quite enthusiastic and operatic making it all the more stylistic.  Horn soloist is Josef Rohm.    
The Haydn 91 under Rudolf is at the top of the big orchestra performances list.  The somewhat abrasive sound has been completely tamed to a more realistic effect while maintaining the huge stereo stage of this domestic Decca recording. Woodwind solos are superb.  Rudolf takes all the usual repeats.  (The companion Symphony 102 can be found  on catalog page 18.)   The Scharwenka is the only Lewenthal CBS recording  not released officially. IN STEREO    

Antal Dorati, 
Conductor
Royal Philharmonic
Brighton Festival Chorus

BEETHOVEN 
Symphony Nº 9 in D Minor, Op. 125  "Choral"
Carol Farley, soprano; Alfreda Hodgson, contralto; 
Stuart Burrows, tenor; Norman Bailey, bass

    $12.00 per CD

The performance is detailed yet spacious with wide stereo stage and depth of impressive proportions as below. The chorus sounds youthful and  enthusiastic thus adding to the idealistic message of Beethoven's very popular work along with that typical Dorati incisiveness.  The dullness of the original LP sound has been improved to more realistic levels and amateurish splices evident on the LP have been fixed.  It is a wonderful performance.  Other Beethoven Symphonies from this series can be found in the catalog on page 16.    IN STEREO

BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 
BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 6 in F, Op. 68 “Pastoral”

    $12.00 per CD

There are unique aspects in these recordings: the performances are detailed yet spacious with wide stereo stage and depth of impressive proportions.  Horns are in back but when they are called forth, the effect is truly hair raising.  There is much to learn here as Dorati brings out the hidden phrases and it all makes for a great Beethoven listening experience.  The "Pastoral" is beautifully paced and the sonic dynamics range is up to date in both works.  Other Beethoven Symphonies from this series can be found in the catalog on page 16.      IN STEREO

 LESLIE JONES Haydn Symphonies Series

Edo de Waart, 
Conductor
Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
Arthur Grumiaux, violin

VIOTTI: Violin Concerto Nº 22 in A Minor
MICHAEL HAYDN: Violin Concerto in A Major
Arthur Grumiaux, violin and candenzas

    $12.00 per CD

Arthur Grumiaux, violin

Finally available, the elusive 1960's recording of  two wonderful Arthur Grumiaux playing tow 18th century masterpieces. No senseless recklessness or frantic playing here, but sensitive and informed playing throughout.  De Waart honors the entire project, leading the Amsterdam orchestra in the nostalgic Van Beinum manner and tradition.  It's a must CD with beautiful sound from a mint Philips stereo LP.  
High Quality mp3 file here   IN STEREO

   Max Goberman Haydn Symphonies Series

$20.00 / 2 CD SET