LP & Tape to CD Transfers - Page 3 < Previous Page, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Next > Charles Munch Serge Koussevitzky, Conductors Boston Symphony BRUCH: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in G Minor Yehudi Menuhin, violin MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A, "ITALIAN" $12.00 per CD Incredible performances and transfers of these very popular works. Charles Munch, Yehudi Menuhin and the BSO Give us a performance of the 1951 recording of the Bruch Concerto that is top notch. Koussevitzky and the BSO let loose again but this time in the 1947 Carnegie Hall recording of the Mendelssohn "Italian". In Carnegie Hall, the BSO sounds similar to the NBC under Toscanini until Roger Voisin blares forth in the heralds at the end of the first movement. HQ MP3 sample here Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony Orchestra SCHUBERT: Symphony Nº 2 HANDEL: Water Music Suite (arr. Harty) MOZART: Marriage of Figaro Overture BERLIOZ: Béatrice et Bénédict Overture SAINT-SAËNS: La Princesse Jaune Overture RAVEL: La valse $12.00 per CD More MUNCH Boston Symphony! ALL Early 1950's. Each work was transferred from mint LPs to CD. The Schubert was transferred from a never-played, 45 rpm set that was still in the plastic wrap! This transfer is from the first play of these discs. The pinched dynamic range of the original sound was fixed to a great degree. MP3 CD sample here Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet / Francesca da Rimini (1956 recordings) SRAUSS: TIll Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks $12.00 per CD These superb Munch recordings are back here in great sound as all were taken from reel-to-reel tapes. The Romeo and Francesca are from the rare half track stereo tapes! Consensus says that the earlier 1956 recording of tHE Romeo and Juliet is much better and realistic in sound than the latter recording . This is must Munch! MP3 CD sample here ALL FROM REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony PISTON: Symphony Nº 6 BLOCH: Schelomo with Gregor Piatigosky, cello STRAVINSKY: Jeu de Cartes (Ballet in 3 deals) $12.00 per CD There is very little to add that has not been written below. Another Munch must-have CD in every respect in superb transfers from mint LPs. This CD is a requirement for all Munch enthusiasts, truly "last word" performances. ALL IN STEREO High Quality MP3 sample here Review found here Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 8 in F Major, Op. 93 BEETHOVEN: Prometheus Overture and Ballet Music BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overtures 1 and 2 BEETHOVEN: Fidelio Overture ALL IN STEREO $12.00 per CD These incredible Munch Beethoven recordings have become quite rare of recent. The Beethoven Leonore and Fidelio Overtures have been mastered according to our rigorous sonic standards from mint stereo LPs. Another Munch must-have! A best seller! Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Vienna Symphony BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 5 "Emperor" Paul Badura-Skoda, piano SCHUBERT: Symphony Nº 8 "Unfinished" $12.00 per CD The Vienna playing and musical traditions speak loudly and clearly with these performances as you would expect from all Scherchen recordings of the early 1950s. The sound of both of these recordings was greatly improved. Balances between piano and orchestra have been greatly improved to a more realistic standards. The "Unfinished is from a Supraphon LP Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Paul Badura-Skoda, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 1 in C Major, Op. 15 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 4 in G Major, Op. 58 $12.00 per CD The Vienna playing and musical traditions speak loudly and clearly with these performances as you would expect from all Scherchen recordings of the early 1950s. The sound of both of these recordings was greatly improved from near new condition Westminster LP sources. Concerto No. 2 is available on p. 17. Eduard van Beinum, Conductor Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam * IN STEREO MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A Major, "Italian" DEBUSSY: Marche écossaise* SIBELIUS: Finlandia*, Valse triste GRIEG: Heart Wounds*, The Last Spring* THOMAS: Mignon Overture NICOLAI: Merry Wives of Windsor Overture BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture $12.00 per CD Another Mendelssohn "Italian" Symphony? Yes, This is the best one ever recorded according to informed consensus. Van Beinum and the Concertgebouw play with commitment of purpose that will leave you "limp-jawed"! The other short work, some in real stereo, receive refreshing accounts of the oft played music. Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Jean Fournier, violin Antonio Janigro, cello BEETHOVEN Symphony Nº 7 in A Major, Op. 92 BRAHMS Concerto in A Minor for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, Op. 102 ("Double") $12.00 per CD A paring of two unique Scherchen recordings on one CD. The approach to the Beethoven is deliberate adding to the drama that is often overlooked in this music by senseless quick tempi. For the Beethoven 7th we have a mint quality green label LP - the earliest issue; and for the Brahms a mint red label LP to make the transfers. This CD is 70 plus minutes in the service of music. A best seller. High Quality MP3 sample here Janos Starker, cello Abba Bogin, piano Jean Fournier, violin Antonio Janigro, cello Paul Badura-Skoda, piano BRAHMS: Cello Sonata Nº 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Janos Starker, cello; Abba Bogin, piano BRAHMS: Piano Trio in B Minor, Op. 8 Jean Fournier, violin; Antonio Janigro, cello; Paul Badura-Skoda, piano $12.00 per CD Brahms Chamber Music in incredible performances. It cannot get any better than this! The mono sound is clean and robust. The Cello Sonata was transferred from a Period LP and the Piano trio from a red label Westminster LP. HQ MP3 collage sample here Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet with Wilhelm Huebner, 2nd viola G. Weiss, 2nd cello Josef Herman, double bass DVORAK: String Quintet in G Major Op. 77 BRAHMS: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36 $12.00 per CD Dvorak and Brahms played with that wonderful Viennese tradition evident in the early 1950's. The Dvorak was transferred from a first edition, green label Westminster LP; the Brahms form a red label Westminster LP. Glorious on all fronts. HQ MP3 collage sample here Jean Martinon Chicago Symphony STEREO GEORGES BIZET: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 ÉDOUARD LALO: Overture to “Le Roi d’Ys” GEORGES BIZET: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 JULES MASSENET: Meditation from “Thaïs” $12.00 per CD Great performances of popular French favorites. Taken from a new condition LP. Transferred to CD with the Haydn House "labor of love" standard sounding better than ever. HQ MP3 collage sample here Philadelphia Woodwind Quintet William Kincaid, flute John deLancie, oboe Anthony Gigliotti, clarinet Sol Schoenbach, bassoon Mason Jones, French horn HINDEMITH: Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24, Nº 2 IBERT: Trois pièces breves BOZZA: Scherzo for Wind Quintet, Op. 48 HAYDN: Divertimento Nº 1 in B-flat "St. Antonii" BEETHOVEN: Sextet in E-flat, Op. 71 $12.00 per CD This transfer to CD was made form a rare, new condition Columbia "six eye" pressing. This release on CD is due to many requests form those who purchased the First Chair Philadelphia Orchestra CD found on page 7 of our on-line transfers catalog. HQ MP3 Sample here Antal Dorati Minneapolis Symphony TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty (complete ballet) $20.00/2 CD's Antal Dorati conducts the Minneapolis Symphony in Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty". This release comes to you after countless requests to carefully restore this historical landmark, Mercury Living Presence recording. This CD transfer was highly praised in a recent American Record Guide issue. A reprint can be found on our "Reviews" web page. HQ MP3 sample here Antal Dorati Minneapolis Symphony Chicago Symphony* TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture, Capriccio Italien Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy* $12.00 per CD The famous mono 1954 Antal Dorati recordings are back! Some say these performances are better than the stereo remakes which were done four years later. These old recordings never sounded as good as what is on this latest LP to CD transfer. The "Italien" and the elusive "Romeo" with the CSO sound better than ever. HQ MP3 sample here Artur Rodzinski, Conductor Philharmonic- Symphony Orchestra of New York TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 6 in B Minor "Pathétique" RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Gyorgy Sandor, pianist $12.00 per CD Recorded in the mid 1940's. Another bonus: Carnegie Hall never sounded so good in a recording that is more up to date sonically than is usually the case thanks to this incredible transfer . One of the very best Pathétique's ever. A very popular issue. HQ MP3 Tchaikovsky sample here Rachmaninov here Serge Koussevitzky, Conductor Boston Symphony TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 4 in F Minor, Op. 36 (1949 Recording) RACHMANINOV: Vocalise RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: The Battle of Kershenetz MUSSORGSKY: Prelude to Khovanschina $12.00 per CD The elusive 1949 BSO/Koussevitzky recording of the Tchaikovsky 4th transferred to CD from a 1st Edition RCA Victor LP. The original sound is typical of the RCA era but improved greatly in terms of dynamic range and overall sound. This is considered the best of the several session recordings of Koussevitzky conducting this familiar Tchaikovky symphony. The Rachmaninov is splendid and boasts the lush string section of the BSO in 1945. The other works were recorded in the 1930's and were transferred from new-condition, RCA Victor 78's. Serge Koussevitzky, Conductor Boston Symphony BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 3, in E flat Major Op. 55 (the 1945 RCA recording) $12.00 per CD The 1945 BSO/Koussevitzky recording of the Beethoven "Eroica" The interpretation is very unique with unusual tempo variations. The BSO plays with total commitment and the transfer is superb. Serge Koussevitzky, Conductor Boston Symphony HAYDN: Symphony Nº 94 in G, "SURPRISE" MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A, "ITALIAN" $12.00 per CD Incredible performances and the best transfers of these very popular symphonies. Koussevitzky and the BSO let loose in both works and matched by some very decent sound for this 1929 "Surprise" and 1935 "Italian". Both were recorded in Symphony Hall, Boston. HQ MP3 collage sample here Eugene Ormandy, Conductor Philadelphia Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 7 in E Flat Major FROM REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPE $12.00 per CD Here Here it is once again. The patched together Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 7! It's a mid 1950's creation from fragments left by the composer which were used in other works such as the 3rd. Piano Concerto and other short works and orchestrated into a symphony by Semyon Bogatyryev. I must say that the ending does not fall short considering what could easily be a Khrushchev-Soviet, political, musical, mindset. A best seller! HQ MP3 sample here Max Rudolf, Conductor Cincinnati Symphony IN STEREO FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5 in D major in D minor ("Reformation"), Op. 107 FRANZ BERWALD Symphony No. 3 in C major, "Sinfonie Singulière" $12.00 per CD One of the most thoughtful performances of these Mendelssohn and Berwald symphonies Reformation ever recorded. All phrasing is beautifully thought out and executed. If you have been deliberating about the world of Max Rudolf in Cincinnati this CD transfer issue would be the best way to find out. More Max Rudolf /CSO below. IN STEREO Max Rudolf, Conductor Cincinnati Symphony Ruggiero Ricci, violin IN STEREO* Willem van Otterloo Hague Philharmonic Herman Krebbers, violin PAGANINI: Violin Concerto Nº 2 in B Minor, Op. 7 'La Campanella' * SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in A Major, Op. 20* PAGANINI: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in D Major, Op. 6 $12.00 per CD Incredible on all fronts! Ruggiero Ricci, known as the violinist's violinist. brings to us performances that are far beyond the usual. Adding to these treasures of Paganini and Saint-Saëns is sensitive and sensible backup by Max Rudolf and the Cincinnati Symphony. Even more! - the stereo sound is full-bodied and spacious. The Herman Krebbers recording is simply beyond belief. Who is better? Ricci or Krebber? The sound is very good and demands no more. This CD deserves your attention! HQ MP3 collage sample here Eugene Ormandy, Conductor Philadelphia Orchestra FIRST CHAIR (Vol. 1) CLARKE: Trumpet Voluntary in D Major Samuel Krauss, soloist GRIFFES: Poem for Flute and Orchestra William Kincaid, soloist HANDEL: Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Strings Marcel Tabuteau, soloist PHILLIPS: Concert Piece for Bassoon and String Orchestra Sol Schoenbach, soloist WEBER: Adagio and Rondo for Cello and Orchestra Lorne Monroe, soloist CHABRIER: Larghetto for Horn and Orchestra Mason Jones, soloist BEETHOVEN: Romance Nº 2 in F Major for Violin and Orchestra Jacob Krachmalnick, soloist WEBER: Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra Anthony Gigliotti, soloist $12.00 per CD One of the early mono Columbia recordings of the Philadelphia Orchestra, first issued in 1952 and features the first chair players of the Philadelphia Orchestra who were among the world's very best orchestra musicians at that time. A super quiet, never played condition "six eye" Columbia LP was carefully re-mastered and then transferred to CD. A best seller! HQ MP3 sample collage here < Previous Page, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Next>
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Charles Munch Serge Koussevitzky, Conductors Boston Symphony
BRUCH: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in G Minor Yehudi Menuhin, violin MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A, "ITALIAN"
$12.00 per CD
Incredible performances and transfers of these very popular works. Charles Munch, Yehudi Menuhin and the BSO Give us a performance of the 1951 recording of the Bruch Concerto that is top notch. Koussevitzky and the BSO let loose again but this time in the 1947 Carnegie Hall recording of the Mendelssohn "Italian". In Carnegie Hall, the BSO sounds similar to the NBC under Toscanini until Roger Voisin blares forth in the heralds at the end of the first movement. HQ MP3 sample here
Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony Orchestra
SCHUBERT: Symphony Nº 2 HANDEL: Water Music Suite (arr. Harty) MOZART: Marriage of Figaro Overture BERLIOZ: Béatrice et Bénédict Overture SAINT-SAËNS: La Princesse Jaune Overture RAVEL: La valse
More MUNCH Boston Symphony! ALL Early 1950's. Each work was transferred from mint LPs to CD. The Schubert was transferred from a never-played, 45 rpm set that was still in the plastic wrap! This transfer is from the first play of these discs. The pinched dynamic range of the original sound was fixed to a great degree. MP3 CD sample here
Charles Munch, Conductor Boston Symphony
TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet / Francesca da Rimini (1956 recordings) SRAUSS: TIll Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
These superb Munch recordings are back here in great sound as all were taken from reel-to-reel tapes. The Romeo and Francesca are from the rare half track stereo tapes! Consensus says that the earlier 1956 recording of tHE Romeo and Juliet is much better and realistic in sound than the latter recording . This is must Munch! MP3 CD sample here ALL FROM REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES
PISTON: Symphony Nº 6 BLOCH: Schelomo with Gregor Piatigosky, cello STRAVINSKY: Jeu de Cartes (Ballet in 3 deals)
There is very little to add that has not been written below. Another Munch must-have CD in every respect in superb transfers from mint LPs. This CD is a requirement for all Munch enthusiasts, truly "last word" performances. ALL IN STEREO High Quality MP3 sample here Review found here
BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 8 in F Major, Op. 93 BEETHOVEN: Prometheus Overture and Ballet Music BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overtures 1 and 2 BEETHOVEN: Fidelio Overture ALL IN STEREO
These incredible Munch Beethoven recordings have become quite rare of recent. The Beethoven Leonore and Fidelio Overtures have been mastered according to our rigorous sonic standards from mint stereo LPs. Another Munch must-have! A best seller!
Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Vienna Symphony
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 5 "Emperor" Paul Badura-Skoda, piano SCHUBERT: Symphony Nº 8 "Unfinished"
The Vienna playing and musical traditions speak loudly and clearly with these performances as you would expect from all Scherchen recordings of the early 1950s. The sound of both of these recordings was greatly improved. Balances between piano and orchestra have been greatly improved to a more realistic standards. The "Unfinished is from a Supraphon LP
Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 1 in C Major, Op. 15 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto Nº 4 in G Major, Op. 58
The Vienna playing and musical traditions speak loudly and clearly with these performances as you would expect from all Scherchen recordings of the early 1950s. The sound of both of these recordings was greatly improved from near new condition Westminster LP sources. Concerto No. 2 is available on p. 17.
Eduard van Beinum, Conductor Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
* IN STEREO
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A Major, "Italian" DEBUSSY: Marche écossaise* SIBELIUS: Finlandia*, Valse triste GRIEG: Heart Wounds*, The Last Spring* THOMAS: Mignon Overture NICOLAI: Merry Wives of Windsor Overture BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture
Another Mendelssohn "Italian" Symphony? Yes, This is the best one ever recorded according to informed consensus. Van Beinum and the Concertgebouw play with commitment of purpose that will leave you "limp-jawed"! The other short work, some in real stereo, receive refreshing accounts of the oft played music.
Hermann Scherchen, Conductor Vienna State Opera Orch. Jean Fournier, violin Antonio Janigro, cello
BEETHOVEN Symphony Nº 7 in A Major, Op. 92 BRAHMS Concerto in A Minor for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, Op. 102 ("Double")
A paring of two unique Scherchen recordings on one CD. The approach to the Beethoven is deliberate adding to the drama that is often overlooked in this music by senseless quick tempi. For the Beethoven 7th we have a mint quality green label LP - the earliest issue; and for the Brahms a mint red label LP to make the transfers. This CD is 70 plus minutes in the service of music. A best seller. High Quality MP3 sample here
Janos Starker, cello Abba Bogin, piano Jean Fournier, violin Antonio Janigro, cello Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
BRAHMS: Cello Sonata Nº 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Janos Starker, cello; Abba Bogin, piano BRAHMS: Piano Trio in B Minor, Op. 8 Jean Fournier, violin; Antonio Janigro, cello; Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
Brahms Chamber Music in incredible performances. It cannot get any better than this! The mono sound is clean and robust. The Cello Sonata was transferred from a Period LP and the Piano trio from a red label Westminster LP. HQ MP3 collage sample here
Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet with Wilhelm Huebner, 2nd viola G. Weiss, 2nd cello Josef Herman, double bass
DVORAK: String Quintet in G Major Op. 77 BRAHMS: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36
Dvorak and Brahms played with that wonderful Viennese tradition evident in the early 1950's. The Dvorak was transferred from a first edition, green label Westminster LP; the Brahms form a red label Westminster LP. Glorious on all fronts. HQ MP3 collage sample here
Jean Martinon Chicago Symphony STEREO
GEORGES BIZET: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 ÉDOUARD LALO: Overture to “Le Roi d’Ys” GEORGES BIZET: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 JULES MASSENET: Meditation from “Thaïs”
Great performances of popular French favorites. Taken from a new condition LP. Transferred to CD with the Haydn House "labor of love" standard sounding better than ever. HQ MP3 collage sample here
Philadelphia Woodwind Quintet William Kincaid, flute John deLancie, oboe Anthony Gigliotti, clarinet Sol Schoenbach, bassoon Mason Jones, French horn
Antal Dorati Minneapolis Symphony
TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty (complete ballet)
$20.00/2 CD's
Antal Dorati conducts the Minneapolis Symphony in Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty". This release comes to you after countless requests to carefully restore this historical landmark, Mercury Living Presence recording. This CD transfer was highly praised in a recent American Record Guide issue. A reprint can be found on our "Reviews" web page. HQ MP3 sample here
Antal Dorati Minneapolis Symphony Chicago Symphony*
TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture, Capriccio Italien Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy*
The famous mono 1954 Antal Dorati recordings are back! Some say these performances are better than the stereo remakes which were done four years later. These old recordings never sounded as good as what is on this latest LP to CD transfer. The "Italien" and the elusive "Romeo" with the CSO sound better than ever. HQ MP3 sample here
Artur Rodzinski, Conductor Philharmonic- Symphony Orchestra of New York
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 6 in B Minor "Pathétique" RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Gyorgy Sandor, pianist
Recorded in the mid 1940's. Another bonus: Carnegie Hall never sounded so good in a recording that is more up to date sonically than is usually the case thanks to this incredible transfer . One of the very best Pathétique's ever. A very popular issue. HQ MP3 Tchaikovsky sample here Rachmaninov here
Serge Koussevitzky, Conductor Boston Symphony
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 4 in F Minor, Op. 36 (1949 Recording) RACHMANINOV: Vocalise RIMSKY-KORSAKOFF: The Battle of Kershenetz MUSSORGSKY: Prelude to Khovanschina
The elusive 1949 BSO/Koussevitzky recording of the Tchaikovsky 4th transferred to CD from a 1st Edition RCA Victor LP. The original sound is typical of the RCA era but improved greatly in terms of dynamic range and overall sound. This is considered the best of the several session recordings of Koussevitzky conducting this familiar Tchaikovky symphony. The Rachmaninov is splendid and boasts the lush string section of the BSO in 1945. The other works were recorded in the 1930's and were transferred from new-condition, RCA Victor 78's.
BEETHOVEN: Symphony Nº 3, in E flat Major Op. 55 (the 1945 RCA recording)
The 1945 BSO/Koussevitzky recording of the Beethoven "Eroica" The interpretation is very unique with unusual tempo variations. The BSO plays with total commitment and the transfer is superb.
HAYDN: Symphony Nº 94 in G, "SURPRISE" MENDELSSOHN: Symphony Nº 4 in A, "ITALIAN"
Incredible performances and the best transfers of these very popular symphonies. Koussevitzky and the BSO let loose in both works and matched by some very decent sound for this 1929 "Surprise" and 1935 "Italian". Both were recorded in Symphony Hall, Boston. HQ MP3 collage sample here
Eugene Ormandy, Conductor Philadelphia Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony Nº 7 in E Flat Major FROM REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPE
Here Here it is once again. The patched together Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 7! It's a mid 1950's creation from fragments left by the composer which were used in other works such as the 3rd. Piano Concerto and other short works and orchestrated into a symphony by Semyon Bogatyryev. I must say that the ending does not fall short considering what could easily be a Khrushchev-Soviet, political, musical, mindset. A best seller! HQ MP3 sample here
Max Rudolf, Conductor Cincinnati Symphony IN STEREO
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5 in D major in D minor ("Reformation"), Op. 107 FRANZ BERWALD Symphony No. 3 in C major, "Sinfonie Singulière"
One of the most thoughtful performances of these Mendelssohn and Berwald symphonies Reformation ever recorded. All phrasing is beautifully thought out and executed. If you have been deliberating about the world of Max Rudolf in Cincinnati this CD transfer issue would be the best way to find out. More Max Rudolf /CSO below. IN STEREO
Max Rudolf, Conductor Cincinnati Symphony Ruggiero Ricci, violin IN STEREO* Willem van Otterloo Hague Philharmonic Herman Krebbers, violin
PAGANINI: Violin Concerto Nº 2 in B Minor, Op. 7 'La Campanella' * SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in A Major, Op. 20*
PAGANINI: Violin Concerto Nº 1 in D Major, Op. 6
Incredible on all fronts! Ruggiero Ricci, known as the violinist's violinist. brings to us performances that are far beyond the usual. Adding to these treasures of Paganini and Saint-Saëns is sensitive and sensible backup by Max Rudolf and the Cincinnati Symphony. Even more! - the stereo sound is full-bodied and spacious. The Herman Krebbers recording is simply beyond belief. Who is better? Ricci or Krebber? The sound is very good and demands no more. This CD deserves your attention! HQ MP3 collage sample here
FIRST CHAIR (Vol. 1) CLARKE: Trumpet Voluntary in D Major Samuel Krauss, soloist GRIFFES: Poem for Flute and Orchestra William Kincaid, soloist HANDEL: Concerto No. 3 in G Minor for Oboe and Strings Marcel Tabuteau, soloist PHILLIPS: Concert Piece for Bassoon and String Orchestra Sol Schoenbach, soloist WEBER: Adagio and Rondo for Cello and Orchestra Lorne Monroe, soloist CHABRIER: Larghetto for Horn and Orchestra Mason Jones, soloist BEETHOVEN: Romance Nº 2 in F Major for Violin and Orchestra Jacob Krachmalnick, soloist WEBER: Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra Anthony Gigliotti, soloist
One of the early mono Columbia recordings of the Philadelphia Orchestra, first issued in 1952 and features the first chair players of the Philadelphia Orchestra who were among the world's very best orchestra musicians at that time. A super quiet, never played condition "six eye" Columbia LP was carefully re-mastered and then transferred to CD. A best seller! HQ MP3 sample collage here