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Summer 2025
Boult’s Elgar: The Forgotten Recordings [2 CDs]
The continuing collaboration of SOMM Recordings and Lani Spahr has produced another exciting release of long forgotten and neglected recordings, which highlight Sir Adrian Boult’s life-long championing of the music of Edward Elgar. This double CD also features three insightful interviews with Boult from the BBC. These include Sir Adrian talking with Elgar’s daughter about the Enigma Variations and also his perceptions of working with Elgar on his 2nd Symphony and In the South. (Somm) 2CD# ARIADNE 5037-2 $29.99
Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Before the publication of his Hungarian Dances in their original version for piano four hands, Johannes Brahms was hardly known to the educated middle classes, but the works ensured that the composer became a household name. In their subsequent orchestral versions, the Dances entered the repertoire of prestigious concert orchestras and, after music had become technically reproducible, went on to become even more massively popular. On this CD, BR-KLASSIK presents Brahms’ 21 Hungarian Dances in their orchestral versions, in a studio production with the Munich Radio Orchestra under its former chief conductor Roberto Abbado. (BR Klassik) 1CD# BRK900360 $19.99
Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1 / Ariel Quartet [2 CDs]
Formed in Israel almost three decades ago and now based in the United States, the Ariel Quartet has built a reputation for tackling challenging repertoire with bold interpretations and deep musical insight. This suitably ambitious new project, timed to coincide with the quartet’s 30th anniversary in 2028, highlights their dedication to Beethoven’s transformative works, tracing his journey from the classical brilliance of the early quartets to the spiritual profundity of his later ones. (Orchid Classics) 2CD# ORC100378 $16.99
Jatekok / Pierre-Laurent Aimard [2 CDs]
Star pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard presents an anthology from György Kurtág’s Játékok (Games), recorded in the composer’s presence and under his artistic guidance. In his extensive series of Játékok, Kurtág realizes the spontaneity of a child exploring the piano with the compositional means of his adventurous, avantgarde idiom. Recording such an extensive collection of Játékok is an important statement for Aimard, who has developed an intimate artistic friendship with the composer over decades. (Pentatone) 2CD# PTC5187030 $26.99
Italiana! / Riccardo Muti; Philharmonic Brass
What happens when the illustrious brass sections of the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic come together? The answer: The Philharmonic Brass. Comprising some of the best-known faces in the brass world from Berlin, Vienna, and their friends, the group includes Sarah Willis (horn) and Paul Halwax (tuba). Their newest release is Italiana! Conducted by Maestro Riccardo Muti, it includes virtuoso arrangements of some of the best-known music, including Verdi’s Sinfonia di Nabucco, Rossini: Guillaume Tell – Overture, and many more. (Supreme Classics) 1SACD# SMGG001 $21.99
Angel of Peace / The Sixteen
In an age of resurgent conflict and frenetic demands on our attention, Angel of Peace offers a slice of tranquillity in many forms, courtesy of luminous, purifying music traversing six centuries. This album centres on the power and beauty of poetry in music, bringing together the exquisite simplicity of the songs of 12thcentury Abbess Hildegard of Bingen with John Taverner’s joyous large-scale antiphons composed some 400 years later. These timeless voices resonate with our deepest need for stillness, and with each work, we hope to share a moment of peace and connection through the timeless language of music. (Coro) 1CD# COR16210 $18.99
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NEW French Cello Sonatas, Vol. 3: Alkan & Farrenc
1CD# BRI97223
Cello Concertos from the Netherlands
This third installment in Brilliant Classics’ French Cello Sonatas series features the phenomenal composer Louise Farrenc (1804–1875), who is enjoying a much-deserved revival amid contemporary focus on women composers, and the enigmatic and formidable Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813–1888), renowned for his complex compositional language and extreme piano virtuosity. (Brilliant Classics)
1CD# BRI97001
$12.99
GRAMMY®-nominated composer Benedict Sheehan’s Ukrainian War Requiem is a powerful tribute to Ukraine’s enduring spirit, honoring lives lost in war through music. Rooted in the tradition of the panakhyda (a memorial service for the dead), it blends ancient Ukrainian prayers, Latin texts, and Jewish melodies, symbolizing Ukraine’s complex past, present, and future. (Cappella)
1CD# AV2756
$19.99
Bach: Goldberg Variations [2 CDs]
2CD# ALPHA1116
$26.99
1CD# SIGCD885
This new album from the London Choral Sinfonia breathes fresh life into the works of Malcolm Arnold, celebrating his vibrant and masterful writing from symphonies to choral pieces and concertos, highlighting the often overlooked genius of one of Britain’s most versatile composers. The album also features Jack Liebeck and Alexander Sitkovetsky in the Concerto for Two Violins, a piece rich in contrast. (Orchid Classics)
1CD# PTC5187232
Their second album for Signum Classics, Christopher Gabbitas and the Phoenix Chorale present Sun Moon Stars Rain – a new album of vocal works all linking how these pivotal elements shape our cultures, beliefs, and understanding of the world. “The Catalonian folk songs reveal the Chorale’s enviable smoothness and sumptuosity of tone...” – BBC Music Magazine (Signum Classics)
$20.99
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director, Jader Bignamini, present Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony. The piece is a triumphant ode to the power of the blues and the scope of America’s musical heritage. With a blend of influences from ragtime to habanera, the piece takes listeners on a sonic journey through America’s history. (Pentatone)
$17.99
Klaus Tennstedt Live, Vol. 6 [2 CDs]
$16.99
Celebrated violinists Maria Milstein and Mathieu van Bellen pair Béla Bartók’s 44 Duos for Two Violins with Luciano Berio’s 34 Duetti per Due Violini. Bartók’s miniature masterpieces, originally written for children, have inspired and delighted countless musicians. (Channel Classics)
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Marsalis: Blues Symphony / Detroit SO
Bartók & Berio: Duos for Two Violins [2 CDs]
2CD# CCS47425
San Francisco-based Cantata Collective continues its exploration of J.S. Bach’s major choral masterworks with a third in the ongoing series, pairing the composer’s Easter Oratorio and Magnificat. Released for Holy Week, both works are lavishly scored and feature some of Bach’s most festive and popular vocal writing. With celebrated baroque music specialist Nicholas McGegan on the podium. (Avie)
Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain / Phoenix Chorale
A genuine masterpiece inspires musicians to adopt, adapt, or transcribe it without losing any of its greatness. Nevermind’s four baroque aces, Anna Besson, Louis Creac’h, Robin Pharo, and Jean Rondeau, have taken a creative look at Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations and have made their own stylishly insightful ‘variations’ on the work. (Alpha Classics)
Arnold: Organ Concerto, The John Clare Cantata
1CD# ORC100362
$14.99
J.S. Bach: Easter Oratorio – Magnificat / Cantata Collective
Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem
1SACD# CR432
Henriëtte Bosmans, Leo Smit, Willem Pijper, and Hans Kox represent a vibrant Dutch legacy of pianists-turned-composers shaped by bold harmonic expression and international influence. Their works span atonality, neoclassicism, and French aesthetics, reflecting a century of innovation and mastery. (Brilliant Classics)
2CD# DHR-8253/4
$29.99
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Few conductors of Klaus Tennstedt’s generation demonstrated such complete mastery of the Classical and Romantic repertoire. In Doremi’s 6th volume of live performances conducted by Klaus Tennstedt are three symphonies by Beethoven: numbers 6 and 9 with the Minnesota Orchestra (1989 and 1982), and number 8 with the Boston Symphony (1975). (Doremi)
$37.99
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RELEASES Bach: St. John Passion 1725 Version [2 CDs]
A Percussionist’s Songbook / Joby Burgess
Bach revised his St. John Passion time and again – indeed making it one of his most enigmatic and fascinating compositions. On the 300th anniversary of its world premiere, MDG is reissuing the highly acclaimed recording for the first time in full three-dimensional sound on Super Audio CD for the Preziosa series. (Preziosa)
2SACD# 1022351-6
“Percussionist extraordinaire Joby Burgess” returns with his fifth album on Signum Records, A Percussionist’s Songbook – a collection of specially commissioned ‘songs without words’ from John Metcalfe, Tunde Jegede, Dario Marianelli, Yazz Ahmed, Graham Fitkin, Dobrinka Tabakova, and Gabriel Prokofiev. (Signum Classics)
$49.99
1CD# SIGCD722
French Violin Sonatas [2 CDs]
The great Salzburg violinist Thomas Albertus Irnberger and the German pianist Michael Korstick present further works from the French and Belgian repertoire in their usual masterly and spirited interpretations. (Gramola)
2SACD# GRAM99336
$36.99
Le Beau: Chamber Music and Songs
1CD# OC 1732
1CD# PTC5187162
Since its beginnings, the Le Beau Ensemble has specialised in the works of the composer of the same name, Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850–1927). Le Beau left behind more than 65 opus-numbered compositions in almost all genres: songs, choral music, piano pieces, and more. This debut album combines important song compositions and cycles with chamber music and the central work, the Piano Quintet, Op. 28. (Oehms)
Twilight is the third album of tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Saskia Giorgini, dedicated to Robert Schumann song cycles, all written in the miraculously productive year of 1840. The album title and cover photography were inspired by the song Zwielicht, which, together with Mondnacht from the same Op. 39 cycle, is often considered to be the epitome of German 19th-century Romanticism. (Pentatone)
$17.99
Dvorák: 4 Romantic Pieces – Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5
$19.99
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 / Leonard Bernstein; Bavarian Radio SO
1CD# BRK900228
$20.99
Twilight – Schumann Songs / Ian Bostridge; Saskia Giorgini
1CD# ORC100369
Hailed as “fresh, different and exhilarating” by the San Francisco Chronicle, violinist Grace Park, winner of the prestigious Naumburg International Violin Competition, presents her debut solo recording with the Prague Philharmonia directed by Emmanuel Villaume.The album features a new orchestration of Dvorák’s Four Romantic Pieces. (Orchid Classics)
$16.99
Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Sarasate: Violin Concertos
Leonard Bernstein conducted regularly in Munich from the 1980s onwards. In October 1976, Bernstein had appeared with an all-Beethoven program, and in 1983, he began a series of annual concerts with the orchestra. This CD presents the live recording of the Beethoven concert on October 17, 1976, in which Bernstein conducted Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the Leonore Overture No. 3. (BR Klassik)
$19.99
1CD# CHAN 20333
Pablo de Sarasate, the Spanish violin prodigy turned Parisian legend, dazzled audiences worldwide and inspired some of the 19th century’s most beloved concertos. This program includes Lalo’s vibrant Symphonie espagnole and SaintSaëns’ elegant Third Violin Concerto. It concludes with his own Carmen Fantasy, a virtuosic showpiece brought to life in a thrilling performance by James Ehnes. (Chandos)
$20.99
NEW RELEASES IN BRIEF Ruehr: Songs for Stephen Songs for Stephen represents a nearly three-decade collaboration between esteemed composer Elena Ruehr and celebrated baritone Stephen Salters. (Avie)
1CD# AV2672
$19.99
Dietrich Buxtehude: Complete Organ Works III [2 CDs] This is the final release of CPO’s complete recordings of Buxtehude’s organ works. Here, Friedrich Flamme shows his compositional skills in an area that is justly called the ultimate discipline of Baroque keyboard players. (CPO)
2SACD# 555408-2
$36.99
Habanera – Music for Eight Cellos & Voice Led by Roderick Williams and Ana Beard Fernandez, this spirited recital from the Endellion Cellists also includes works by Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich, closing with a rambunctious duet. (SOMM)
1CD# SOMMCD 0699
$18.99
Gershwin, Montsalvatge, Bernstein & Jenny Peña Campo Musical fireworks flare and dazzle in this New Year’s concert! This live recording of the 2024 New Year’s concert is a very different New Year’s concert, with Latin rhythms and American dance in the foreground. (Fuga Libera)
1CD# FUG832
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BOX Bruckner: The Symphonies – Complete Versions Edition [18 CDs]
18CD# 8501804
Reger: Complete Works for Piano Solo [12 CDs]
Released to coincide with Bruckner’s 200th birthday in 2024, this 18-CD set brings together the entire recorded cycle of Bruckner’s symphonies in the Capriccio label’s The Complete Versions Edition. Markus Poschner’s acclaimed recordings of Bruckner’s symphonies are the most comprehensive Bruckner Symphonies cycle available today. (Naxos)
$99.99
12CD# HC24064
Klara Wurtz Celebration [34 CDs]
34CD# BRI97522
$69.99
26CD# BRI97423
$55.98
3CD# 19658792362
Supplemented and completed collection of works of C.P.E. Bach! The different interpretations are also convincing; original sound ensembles underline the mastery of Bach’s son. The CPE Bach Edition brings together beautiful music played by outstanding musicians. Ideal for anyone who wants to get to know the work of this composer. (Haenssler Classic)
$117.99
8CD# CDR 1005
Between January and April 1975, the classically trained, multi-awardwinning jazz pianist and composer Dick Hyman went into RCA’s Studio A in New York City and set down the definitive recording of ragtime legend Scott Joplin’s piano works. Now at last, Sony Classical is issuing Hyman’s entire Joplin album on three well-filled silver discs. (Sony)
$24.98
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet’s critically acclaimed epic traversal of Beethoven’s Complete String Quartets, including Vol. 1: The Opus 18 Quartets (2020), Vol. 2: The Middle Quartets (2021), and Vol. 3: The Late Quartets (2022), is now available as an 8-disc boxed set. (Cedille)
$35.99
Itzhak Perlman: Complete RCA and Columbia Album Collection [18 CDs]
Louis Lane leads the Cleveland Orchestra in this stunning 14-CD collection. From Gershwin’s rhythms to Copland’s landscapes, every note shines with precision. Spanning 1959–1972, these historic recordings capture a maestro in his prime. A symphonic journey through American classics, rich with passion and depth. (Sony)
$59.98
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Beethoven: Complete String Quartets / Dover Quartet [8 CDs]
Louis Lane Conducts the Cleveland Orchestra [14 CDs]
14CD# 19658833742
The most comprehensive tribute ever issued on record to the art of the Italian pianist Sergio Fiorentino. Many recordings here newly remastered and receiving their first-ever issue in the digital age. A landmark set for pianophiles.This set has been curated by the collector Ernst Lumpe, who contributes a lengthy appreciation and introduction to the booklet of the set. (Brilliant Classics)
Joplin: The Complete Works for Piano [3 CDs]
Sony Classical celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg’s birth with the reissue of Boulez’s interpretations in a 13-CD box set. Arguably no recordings have done more to further the cause of Schoenberg’s orchestral and vocal works than those of Pierre Boulez. (Sony)
C.P.E. Bach Edition [68 CDs]
68CD# HC24045
$38.99
Sergio Fiorentino – The Legacy [26 CDs]
Hungarian-born pianist Klara Wurtz has amassed an astounding catalogue of recordings for Brilliant Classics, celebrated this year with this rich set of piano solos, song and chamber music collaborations, and concertante outings. The contents, on 34 CDs, spans the musical eras from baroque to modern, from a discography covering more than 25 years. (Brilliant Classics)
Boulez Conducts Schoenberg / Pierre Boulez [13 CDs]
13CD# 19658831502
Max Reger: Complete Works for Piano Solo on12 CDs! “Reger was, after all, a concert pianist, and he clearly had a good ear for the instrument’s capabilities. Working in the 20th century meant that the instrument he had in mind was closer to today’s grands than anything Beethoven, Schumann, or even Brahms would have known.” – Music Web International (Haenssler Classic)
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In celebration of the great IsraeliAmerican violinist’s 75th birthday, Sony Classical is proud to present the first-ever collection of Itzhak Perlman’s complete recordings for RCA and CBS/Sony in a single box set: 18 CDs spanning the years 1965 to 2012. Itzhak Perlman has dominated the world of violin virtuosos for half a century. (Sony)
$59.98
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SETS Guarneri Quartet: The Complete RCA Album Collection [49 CDs]
49CD# 19658886002
The Ring of the Nibelung [12 CDs] The 1953 Bayreuth Ring Cycle features a stellar cast with Hans Hotter as Wotan, Martha Mödl as Brünnhilde, and Wolfgang Windgassen as Siegfried, conducted by Clemens Krauss and Joseph Keilberth, capturing the pinnacle of Wagnerian performance, a tribute to its enduring greatness. (Pan Classics)
For 45 years, with only one change of personnel, the Guarneri Quartet performed all over the world and amassed a large, wide-ranging, prize-winning discography. Sony Classical now presents, for the first time in a single collection, all the recordings made by the Guarneri Quartet for RCA between 1965 and 2005. (Sony)
12CD# PC10461
$199.98
Haydn: Complete Symphonies / Heidelberger Sinfoniker [36 CDs]
36CD# HC24042
Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphonies are arguably the most impressive symphonic cycle of the 20th century–certainly, if you don’t count Gustav Mahler. The depth and variety of these 15 Symphonies, so closely tied to Shostakovich’s personality and the times he lived in, make it particularly rewarding to listen to varying interpretations. (Capriccio)
Conductor Johannes Klumpp celebrates the completion of the Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra’s monumental Haydn symphony cycle, blending idealism, musical love, and technical brilliance. This groundbreaking project offers a deep dive into Haydn’s evolution, bringing to light rare early compositions and showcasing the orchestra’s unparalleled artistry. (Haenssler Classic)
12CD# C7435
$84.99
This collection presents Saint-Saëns’s instrumental sonatas in acclaimed Italian recordings, showcasing his mastery of melody and form across five decades. From the dramatic First Cello Sonata to the refined First Violin Sonata, these works highlight his evolution while maintaining his commitment to tonality and melodic elegance. (Brilliant Classics)
6CD# ICAB5183
$16.99
Lorin Maazel Conducts the Cleveland Orchestra [15 CDs]
15CD# 19802819982
$47.99
Leopold Stokowski: Great Recordings, Vol. 2 [6 CDs]
Saint-Saëns: Complete Sonatas [3 CDs]
3CD# BRI97625
$49.99
Shostakovich: Complete Symphonies [12 CDs]
Leopold Stokowski’s eminence as one of the truly great conductors of the 20th century, in a career spanning six decades, is exemplified in this second 6-CD set featuring live BBC performances of many of the works he performed in concert during his final years. This set includes eight new BBC broadcasts not officially released before, as well as 3 CDs from the BBC Legends series. (ICA Classics)
$53.99
Buxtehude Collection [17 CDs]
This is the first release of Lorin Maazel’s complete commercially released Cleveland recordings in a single 15-CD edition. Includes the first release on CD of two special records once distributed through Columbia Special Products with recordings from Blossom Music Festival and Sydney Opera House. This set includes original LP sleeves and labels, booklet with full discographical notes. (Sony)
17CD# BRI97085
$69.98
With this exemplary set, Brilliant Classics has formed a vivid picture of the composer Dietrich Buxtehude across the most important sectors of his output, drawing on a rich back catalog crowned with new recordings. More than half of the set is devoted to the ambitious, monumental recording cycle of the complete keyboard music on 10 CDs undertaken by organist–harpsichordist and label stalwart Simone Stella in 2010–11. (Brilliant Classics)
$68.99
BOXES IN BRIEF Sacred Choral Works [3 CDs] Jan Dismas Zelenka, a key figure in Dresden’s 18th-century court orchestra, composed a rich legacy of symphonies, sacred music, and trio sonatas, revitalizing Catholic church music in the region. (Haenssler Classic)
3CD# HC24063
$24.99
Nelson Freire: The SWR Recordings [3 CDs] This collection features Nelson Freire’s studio and live recordings for SWR from 1968 to 1999, highlighting his elegant, charming, and refined style as one of the world’s most significant pianists. (SWR Music)
3CD# SWR19161CD
$42.99
Cilea Collection (Italian Romantics) [5 CDs] This set presents the most complete collection of non-operatic music by Francesco Cilea, whose passion for music led to a prolific yet brief compositional career before his retreat from opera in 1907. (Brilliant Classics)
5CD# BRI97197
$19.99
Beethoven: The Early Quartets [3 CDs] The third and final installment in their award-winning series, the Calidore Quartet return with a three-disc release of Beethoven Early Quartets. (Signum Classics)
3CD# SIGCD883
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BRILLIANT J.S. Bach Complete Edition [142 CDs]
Haydn Edition [160 CDs]
Bringing together all of J.S. Bach’s works, this dynamic 142-CD set offers a resounding impression of this great spirit of our Western culture, presenting dynamic performances that are divided according to genre, thus making for a highly user-friendly compendium. (Brilliant Classics)
142CD# BRI97509
$246.99
160CD# BRI97512
Vivaldi Edition [66 CDs]
$267.99
Handel Edition [65 CDs]
The master of Italian Baroque music is indisputably Antonio Vivaldi. This is the most comprehensive edition of Vivaldi’s music yet, bringing together 66 CDs showcasing hundreds of different performers and ensembles. (Brilliant Classics)
66CD# BRI97510
This box is an update of Brilliant Classics’ acclaimed Haydn Edition, with an additional 10 CDs of content including classic performances of the Trumpet and Horn concertos and the Cello Concertos. The set of Haydn’s Masses is now complete, with renditions of the ‘Nelson’, ‘Creation’, and ‘Little Organ’ Masses. (Brilliant Classics)
The most comprehensive Handel Edition on the market! Excellent performances by leading ensembles, soloists and choirs: Concerto Köln, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum, English Chamber Orchestra, King’s College Choir, and many others. (Brilliant Classics)
$149.99
65CD# BRI97511
Mozart Complete Edition [170 CDs]
$149.99
A more varied, colorful output of Mozart’s works you could not find, one that is enhanced in this release by the multitude of talented performers assembled. This 170-CD box set is not to be missed, affording hours of pleasurable listening that will satisfy both Mozart aficionados and novices. (Brilliant Classics)
170CD# BRI97508
$278.99
Beethoven Edition, Vol. 1 [85 CDs]
85CD# BRI95510
Boccherini Edition [52 CDs]
This box is the 2017 reissue of Brilliant Classics’ acclaimed Beethoven Complete Edition, with updates including Beethovenian pianist par excellence Alfred Brendel now in the complete cycle of Piano Concertos, and a definitive Mass in C from Stuttgart’s Gachinger Kantorei and Bach-Collegium. (Brilliant Classics)
$171.99
52CD# BRI97172
Alkan Edition [13 CDs]
13CD# BRI95568
17CD# BRI96906
$59.99
This year sees a refreshed Chopin Edition from Brilliant Classics; retaining many of the definitive recordings from its predecessor of 2015 but boasting some exiting updates. The Concertos and piano concertante music are consolidated in a bright new cycle from Czechia; recorded last autumn by Siberian superstar Ekaterina Litvintseva. (Brilliant Classics)
$64.99
Monteverdi Edition [30 CDs]
This release is the first and only Complete Locatelli Edition ever! Locatelli composed in the tradition of the Italian Baroque, in the well-known forms of the concerto grosso, solo concerto, and trio sonata. Locatelli’s style is inventive, flamboyant, and extremely virtuosic. (Brilliant Classics)
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Chopin Edition [17 CDs]
Reclusive and eccentric, the French pianist–composer Charles-Valentin Alkan was also undoubtedly one of the greatest pianists who ever lived. Organist Kevin Bowyer demonstrates that Alkan was as much an organ prodigy as anything else, with performances of the Prieres and Little Plainchant Preludes, as well as music for Alkan’s beloved pedalpiano transcribed for the organ. (Brilliant Classics)
Locatelli: Complete Edition, Vol. 1 [21 CDs]
21CD# BRI94358
Boccherini’s greatest legacy is an enormous body of chamber works, but his output also includes around 30 symphonies, a dozen concertos for his own instrument, the cello, and a smattering of vocal works. This monumental set gathers all of the above, in lavish performances by artists who are among the greatest champions of the composer’s art in recent decades. (Brilliant Classics)
$77.99
30CD# BRI96910
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This substantial set dedicated to the vocal music of Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) features the great cycle undertaken by Krijn Koetsveld and the singers of Le Nuove Musiche: all nine books of madrigals, the music in Monteverdi collections such as the Selva Morale e Spirituale and the posthumous Messa a quattro voci ed salmi. (Brilliant Classics)
$87.99
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BOX SETS
Martynov Edition [7 CDs] 7CD# BRI96380 $50.99
Baroque Edition [5 CDs] 5CD# BRI96440 $28.99
Reger Collection [18 CDs]
Martucci Collection [10 CDs]
Italian Violin Sonatas [7 CDs]
Franco: Music for Guitar [3 CDs]
18CD# BRI97579 $63.99
7CD# BRI97323 $32.99
10CD# BRI96920 $51.99
3CD# BRI96481 $19.99
Sweelinck: Psalms [3 CDs]
Baroque Piano Collection [12 CDs]
Nordic Symphonies [10 CDs]
Female Composers [25 CDs]
Bach: A Guitar Collection [6 CDs]
Couperin Dynasty [19 CDs]
Italian Cello Sonatas [6 CDs]
Reger: Complete Organ Music [17 CDs]
3CD# BRI96928 $16.99
25CD# BRI97434 $71.99
Langlais: Organ Music, Vol. 2 [5 CDs] 5CD# BRI96361 $26.99
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12CD# BRI97483 $52.99
6CD# BRI97289 $29.99
6CD# BRI97278 $39.99
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10CD# BRI96936 $42.99
19CD# BRI97051 $64.99
17CD# BRI97066 $58.99
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classical New Year’s Concert 2025 / Riccardo Muti; Vienna Phil [2 CDs]
2CD# 19802875582
Bruckner: Mass No. 3 / Mariss Jansons
The 2025 New Year’s Concert, live from Vienna under the baton of Riccardo Muti! Few concerts in the world are awaited with as much excitement as the New Year’s Concert from Vienna. Muti leads the orchestra in a program that celebrates the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, exploring new perspectives on the musical world of the Strauss family. (Sony)
1CD# BRK900017
The Sound of Heaven / Andre Rieu [2 CDs] André Rieu’s latest album The Sound of Heaven presents a selection of the most beautiful and romantic pieces of music of all time. The new album delights with melodies from musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music or West Side Story, as well as popular and contemplative classical titles such as the Benedictus by Gounod and Jenkins and the famous Canon in D by Pachelbel. (Andre Rieu)
2CD# SIGCD896
$24.98
This album brings the glowing, cinematic Violin and Cello Concertos of Ukrainian composer Thomas de Hartmann, an important compositional voice in his own time, back into the limelight. Using an international all-star cast, the recording not only aims to reestablish de Hartmann’s oeuvre, but also to bring musicians together in times of war. (Pentatone)
$17.99
1CD# BRI97390
Eleven Famous Cathedral Organs features performances from renowned English cathedrals, including Westminster Abbey, York Minster, and King’s College Chapel. The compilation includes pieces like Meyerbeer’s Coronation March, Sibelius’s Finlandia, and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. Released on April 19, 2024, this collection offers a rich auditory tour of England’s majestic organs. (Alto Music)
3CD# BRI96390
$10.98
$14.99
J.S. Bach: Cello Suites features Giovanni Sollima performing Bach’s six iconic suites on the violoncello piccolo. This 3-CD set offers a fresh perspective on these masterpieces. Sollima’s interpretation provides a unique listening experience for both new and seasoned listeners. This collection is a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast’s library. (Brilliant Classics)
$16.99
Their names were Laura, Livia, and Anna. Together, they were known in the late 1500s as the Tre Donne di Ferrara – the three ladies of Ferrara. Their ensemble was praised by contemporary poets and won highest renown throughout Italy and Germany. (Avie)
This large-scale rhapsody, based on a dozen Beatles songs, pays tribute to a group of musicians who were greatly influenced by Classical and Romantic composers. To accompany this first recording, two English works for violin and orchestra are included: “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughan Williams and the rarely performed Violin Concerto of Frederick Delius. (Alpha)
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Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ features the Residentie Orkest The Hague, conducted by Hans Vonk, with soloists Maria Orán and Jard van Nes. This 1986 recording presents a powerful interpretation of Mahler’s monumental work. The Dutch Theatre Choir adds depth to the performance. Experience a rare and compelling rendition of Mahler’s testament of faith. (Brilliant Classics)
Le Tre Soprano / Apollo’s Fire
Guy Braunstein: Abbey Road Concerto
1CD# ALPHA869
$32.99
J.S. Bach: Cello Suites [3 CDs]
Eleven Famous Cathedral Organs
1CD# AOTL1489.2
Elgar’s unjustly neglected ‘greatest choral masterpiece’ (Jeremy Dibble) is given an outstanding new recording by conductor David Temple, Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Mozart Players, and soloists Francesca Chiejina, Dame Sarah Connolly, Benjamin Hulett and Ashley Riches. Recorded in the recently restored Victorian Theatre at Alexandra Palace, its fluid musical narrative is both arresting and profoundly moving. (Signum Classics)
Mahler: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
Hartmann Rediscovered / Joshua Bell
1CD# PTC5187076
$19.99
Elgar: The Kingdom [2 CDs]
$16.98
2CD# AREU240101.2
At the end of January 2019, for the first time in his Munich era, Mariss Jansons, highly regarded as an expert on Anton Bruckner’s symphonies, conducted one of the composer’s masses: the magnificent Mass No. 3 in F minor (1867/68) for vocal soloists, chorus, organ and orchestra. (BR Klassik)
1CD# AV2544
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favorites Mahler: Symphony No. 6 / Sir Simon Rattle; Bavarian Radio SO
1CD# BRK900217
Ives: Orchestral Works
Among Simon Rattle’s first concert programs as the new chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was Gustav Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. The performances marked the beginning of a new chapter in Mahler interpretation, for Rattle, like his predecessors Jansons, Maazel and Kubelík, is an ardent admirer of the composer. (BR Klassik)
1CD# 8559954
$19.99
400 years ago, in 1623, England lost two of its greatest composers: William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes. In a program marking this double anniversary, The King’s Singers and Fretwork turn their focus to the bold personalities of these two men, Will and Tom. Featuring well-known gems by the two composers, alongside works which had never ben recorded before and which are rarely heard live. (Signum Classics)
1CD# BRI96375
$19.99
The King’s Singers celebrate 55 years with Wonderland, blending magic and myth through commissioned works. Ligeti’s Nonsense Madrigals, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, highlight the album. Also featuring The Musicians of Bremen and Time Piece, this release is a journey into musical storytelling. (Signum Classics)
1CD# 8574538
$19.99
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This album presents a selection of Suppé rarities and classics. Poet and Peasant and Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna are two popular examples of Suppé’s mastery. The previously unrecorded Fantasia Symphonica was rediscovered in Viennese archives by Ola Rudner who conducts the Tonkünstler-Orchester on these recordings. Includes two world premiere recordings. (Naxos)
$19.99
High Heels – Favourite Light Classics
Brahms: Piano Quartets Nos. 2–3 [2 CDs]
2CD# ODE 1448-2
Gabriele Pieranunzi brings Paganini’s genius to life in Music for Violin & Strings, featuring fresh chamber arrangements. With “La Campanella” and “Le Streghe,” this album highlights both lyrical beauty and fiery virtuosity. Innovative string settings by Francesco Fiore and Salvatore Lombardo add new depth to these timeless works. (Signum Classics)
Suppé: Fantasia Symphonica, Orchestral Overtures & Preludes
Wonderland / The King’s Singers
1CD# SIGCD739
$19.99
Paganini: Music for Violin & Strings
Tom + Will – Weelkes & Byrd: 400 Years
1CD# SIGCD731
This album showcases a selection of Ives’ shorter works for orchestra. Experiments, marches, arrangements, and enticingly incomplete fragments are included alongside the Four Ragtime Dances and Chromâtimelôdtune, one of Ives’ most startling creations. Ives specialist James Sinclair conducts. Includes seven world premiere recordings. (Naxos)
This new album of two piano quartets by Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) consists of pianist Lars Vogt’s last recordings. Violinist Christian Tetzlaff, violist Barbara Buntrock and cellist Tanja Tetzlaff offer stellar performances in these landmark recordings and fulfill Lars Vogt’s late wish to have these performances released. (Ondine)
$24.99
1CD# AOTL1492.2
TITLES IN BRIEF
Iain Sutherland’s Concert Orchestra performs 23 Light Classics including “Rhythm on Rails,” “Holiday for Trombones,” “Pink Champagne,” “Holiday for Strings,” “Irish Suite,” “Sapphires and Sables,” the title track, and more. Sutherland was awarded the Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for LIfetime Achievement. (Alto)
$10.98
American Century This is an album of great American Piano works, spanning a century. Evan Mitchell plays these works with great aplomb. (Centaur)
1CD# CRC4120
$15.99
Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 7, 8, & 9 [2 CDs] The Czech Philharmonic presents a new recording of Antonín Dvorák’s Symphonies 7, 8, and 9, coupled with the composer’s concert overtures In Nature’s Realm, Carnival, and Othello. (Pentatone)
2CD# PTC5187216
$26.99
Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 [2 CDs] For her 24th recording for Cedille Records, violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins forces with period instrument specialists David Schrader, John Mark Rozendaal, and Brandon Acker. (Cedille)
2CD# CDR 232
$19.99
Byrd: Sacred Works [2 CDs] Marking the quadricentenary of Byrd’s death in 2023, the Men & Boys Choir of Saint Thomas, Fifth Avenue, New York, recreates the Catholic Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi. (Signum Classics)
2CD# SIGCD776
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PENTATONE Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 29 & 33
1CD# PTC5187208
Kaleidoscope – Beethoven Transcriptions
The Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin continues its Pentatone Mozart series with the composer’s 29th and 33rd symphonies. These works are coupled with his ravishingly beautiful Clarinet Concerto, performed by Ernst Schlader in the original edition for basset clarinet. Schlader, a specialist in historical instruments, has written an essay on the basset clarinet for the album booklet. (Pentatone)
After her acclaimed complete recording of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, Mari Kodama returns with a program consisting of Beethoven string quartets transcribed for piano by Saint-Saëns, Mussorgsky and Balakirev, as well as Beethoven’s variations on the finale of Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet. Most pieces are recorded for the first time. (Pentatone)
1SACD# PTC5186841
$17.99 $13.49
Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana
Around Gershwin / Richard Galliano
1CD# PTC5187229
Marek Janowski and the Dresdner Philharmonie present a new recording of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, the verismo opera par excellence. Mascagni’s debut opera turned him into an overnight world star and continues to captivate listeners today. (Pentatone)
Around Gershwin is star accordionist Richard Galliano’s tribute to George Gershwin, intertwining his music with works by early twentieth-century composers such as Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Satie, Ravel, and Faure, as well as new compositions of his own. Seen through the lens of Galliano’s masterful musicianship, these pieces create the sensation of a sonic odyssey. (Pentatone)
1SACD# PTC5186772
$17.99 $13.49
This stereo re-issue returns Vladimir Jurowski’s exceptional complete recording of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake from 2018 to the physical market in an attractively-priced edition. Upon its first release, it was equally praised for its impeccable performance and the origami techniques used for the artwork. Swan Lake is the first of the three great ballets that Tchaikovsky wrote, and arguably the most famous. (Pentatone)
2CD# PTC5187090
Magdalena Kožena presents a recital of Czech songs, together with the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. The first impression of Czech songs may be atmospheric nature scenes, or stories about pretty peasant girls and village pranks, but the selection on this album demonstrates that the imagination of Czech song composers stretched far wider. (Pentatone)
4CD# PTC5187355
Six Shades of Bach / Max Lilja Finnish cellist Max Lilja, one of the founders of Apocalyptica, takes us on an immersive journey across Johann Sebastian Bach’s life. Through merging the iconic Cello Suites with an ambient composition, Lilja enlightens the space around the solitary voice. (Pentatone)
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In celebration of his 80th birthday, this four-disc set spans more than five decades of Michael Tilson Thomas’ compositional career. It features 18 works, from premiere recordings to remastered archival recordings available for the first time. The deluxe collection also includes an extensive booklet containing composer’s notes, original essays, and a timeline of archival photos. (Pentatone)
$96.99 $72.74
J.S. Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1–6 [2 CDs]
$17.99 $13.49
1CD# PTC5187204
Julia Fischer and Martin Helmchen’s interpretation of Schubert’s music for violin and piano has been highly successful from the onset, and now returns in an affordable stereo reissue. The release uniquely features Fischer as a pianist in the Fantasia for Piano Duet D. 940. She had previously performed as a pianist in concert, but this was her recording debut. (Pentatone)
Tilson Thomas: Grace / San Francisco Symphony [4 CDs]
$26.99 $20.24
Czech Songs / Magdalena Kozena; Czech Philharmonic
1CD# PTC5187077
$21.99 $16.49
Schubert: Complete Works for Violin [2 CDs]
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (stereo re-issue) [2 CDs]
2CD# PTC5187349
$21.99 $16.49
2CD# PTC5186751
After her acclaimed Pentatone debut with Transfigured Night, Alisa Weilerstein returns with a complete recording of Bach’s Cello Suites. These pieces present the highest mountain to climb for any cellist, and one of the most transcendent and rewarding experiences for listeners alike. (Pentatone)
$26.99 $20.24
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Schubert: Last Piano Sonatas [2 CDs]
Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3 & 4 1CD# PTC5187016 $17.99 $13.49
1CD# PTC5186732 $17.99 $13.49
Rachmaninov: All-Night Vigil, ‘Vespers’
Bruckner & Stravinsky: Mass
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7
Martinu: Complete Cello Sonatas
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Part 2 [2 CDs]
Handel: Concerti grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 7–12
2CD# PTC5186742 $26.99 $20.24
1CD# PTC5187019 $17.99 $13.49
1CD# PTC5187007 $17.99 $13.49
1CD# PTC5186774 $17.99 $13.49
2CD# PTC5186824 $26.99 $20.24
Mahler: Symphony No. 5
Luna Pearl Woolf: Fire and Flood
Brahms: Complete Symphonies [3 CDs]
J.S. Bach: Sonatas & Partitas / Julia Fischer [2 CDs]
1CD# PTC5187021 $17.99 $13.49
3CD# PTC5186978 $32.99 $24.74
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2CD# PTC5186994 $26.99 $20.24
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Schubert: Ins stille Land
1SACD# PTC5186814 $21.99 $16.49
1SACD# PTC5186738 $21.99 $16.49
Silk Baroque
1SACD# PTC5186800 $21.99 $16.49
Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn: Works for Cello and Piano 1SACD# PTC5186781 $21.99 $16.49
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PIANO TITLES An Afternoon in Van Swieten’s
1CD# CC 720004
Dualities / Invencia Piano Duo
An exciting journey through time: Mozart played on a fortepiano, according to 19th-century performing style, with today’s sensitivity. Keiko Shichijo introduces us to Baron van Swieten’s salon, where Mozart used to play the piano in the early ‘80s. Keiko constructs a clever program of great masterpieces somehow related to these years and to the new influence Bach exerted on Mozart. (Challenge)
1CD# DDX21122
$16.99
Dedicated to Lyatoshynsky, Valentin Silvestrov’s Piano Quintet dates from the start of his Modernist odyssey of the 1960s, while Victoria Poleva’s withdrawn and secretive Simurgh-quintet is part of a style that embraces spiritual themes and musical simplicity defined as ‘sacred minimalism’. (Naxos)
$19.99
1CD# 8574687
Mendelssohn: Guess Who? / Olga Pashchenko
1CD# ALPHA1119
$20.99
1CD# FB2401261
1CD# 0303672BC
In the 18th century, the term “clavier” was used to refer to almost all keyboard instruments. For this Bach recital, the Austrian harpsichordist Johannes Maria Bogner has taken precisely this into account and uses the harpsichord and the clavichord for his interpretations, whereby he performs the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue BWV 903 here on both the harpsichord and the clavichord for direct comparison. (Fra Bernardo)
$21.99
This release features Ravel’s works alongside pieces from composers who inspired him, including Chabrier, Haydn, Borodin, Couperin, and more. Marina Baranova seamlessly blends classical and neoclassical elements, creating a unique musical language that is distinctly her own. (Berlin Classics)
$19.99
Malipiero: Piano Works
$16.99
British Piano Concertos, Vol. 3 Philip Cannon’s Concertino for Piano and Strings and John Addison’s Concertino for Piano and Orchestra showcase inventive, neo-classical approaches, while Francis Chagrin’s Piano Concerto and Addison’s Conversation Piece reveal an engaging balance of light-hearted and serious music. These works demonstrate a commitment to accessible, yet sophisticated musical expression across diverse styles. (Lyrita)
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Baranova – Salon de Ravel
The recent ‘discovery’ of the music of Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944) belies the fact that, in the early years of the 20th century, she was immensely popular. Many of her most popular pieces were recorded multiple times, but this set presents, chronologically, at least one version of every work recorded on 78s and introduces as many different pianists as practical. (APR)
1CD# SRCD444
Sergey Rachmaninov’s two Elegiac Trios became the pinnacle of Russian musical symbolism, forming an epigraph to the revolutionary upheavals that split Russian civilization and Rachmaninov’s life in two. The moods of nostalgia and echoes of soulful longing found in these works are infused with ideas of death. (Naxos)
Bach: Keyboard Works
Pianist Olga Pashchenko creates musical narratives with selections from Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words. The Graf piano, a brand favoured by Felix, has a recitative-like quality that Pashchenko uses to perfectly articulate the poetry inherent in these Lieder ohne Worte or, as Fanny called them, Lieder für das Pianoforte. (Alpha)
Cecile Chaminade & Contemporaries play Chaminade
1CD# APR5647
$18.99
History of the Russian Piano Trio, Vol. 6 – Rachmaninov / Brahms Trio
Ukrainian Piano Quintets
1CD# 8579098
The critically acclaimed Invencia Piano Duo make their Divine Art debut with Dualities, a dazzling album that expands the possibilities of the piano duet and duo repertoire. Drawing on their virtuosity and innovative spirit, the duo explores works that transcend the boundaries of traditional solo piano, delivering arrangements that demand the synergy of four hands. (Divine Art)
1CD# PCL10323
Gian Francesco Malipiero’s works, including 6 Morceaux and Tre danze antiche, reflect his expressive freedom, blending modal influences with 19th-century trends. His unique voice is also captured in the Preludi autunnali and Three Homages, where he balances melancholy with playful irreverence. (Piano Classics)
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ORGAN TITLES Bach: Organ Landscapes IX (Naumburg) [2 CDs]
2CD# 0303619BC
Pachelbel: Organ Works, Volume 4
The large-scale Bach Organ Landscapes project, featuring J.S. Bach’s entire organ oeuvre recorded on a range of instruments, aims to provide an overview of organ-playing and organ-building traditions that were key to Bach’s composing. With a keen eye on the unique cultural organ legacy of the places associated with Bach, Halubek has placed Bach’s original sound at the heart of his project. (Berlin Classics)
1CD# RES10353
$29.99
William Byrd, a key figure of late Renaissance music, influenced composers across England and Europe, earning the title “father of music.” The St Teilo organ in Cardiff, with its unique soundboard and medieval pipes, is a perfect fit for his compositions, brought to life by renowned organist Jangoo Chapkhana. (Brilliant Classics)
Bruckner 8 for Organ
1CD# PH25002
1CD# TCD0125ORC
$12.99
Richard Elliott, principal organist of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, performs composer Robert Cundick’s Organ Concerto on the Lively-Fulcher Organ at Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah. Elliott also performs four hymn settings arranged by Cundick on the Schoenstein Organ at The Conference Center on Temple Square, Salt Lake City. (Tantara)
$15.99
Byrd: Organ Works [2 CDs]
Bruckner 8 For Organ features Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony transcribed for organ by Schaller, highlighting Bruckner’s admiration for Cavaillé-Coll’s instruments, with rich, sweeping tones that amplify the symphony’s grandeur. This stunning rendition transforms the work into an immersive organ experience, capturing its deep emotional power. (Haenssler)
2CD# BRI97125
$20.99
In 2023, Brilliant Classics released a 9-CD box of the complete keyboard music by William Byrd, marking the tercentenary of the composer’s death. Extracted from that critically acclaimed set, the present album presents all the pieces recorded bv Pieter-Jan Belder on the Albert Kiespenning organ of the Grote Kerk in Wijk bij Duurstede. (Brilliant Classics)
$14.99
Bach: Six Sonatas for Organ [2 CDs]
Kodály: Organ Works / Iain Quinn
1CD# 8574544
$16.99
Cundick: The Organ Music / Richard Elliott
Byrd: Complete Fantasias for Organ
1CD# BRI97558
Organist Matthew Owens continues his major exploration of the many extant organ works of Pachelbel with this fourth volume, recorded on a recent instrument by the renowned French organ builder, Bernard Aubertin. This recording sheds fresh light on Pachelbel’s ingenious counterpoint and inventive chorale preludes, revealing layers of seventeenth-century Lutheran devotion and compositional mastery. (Resonus)
In Johann Sebastian Bach’s six organ sonatas, three independent voices sound interchangeably. A world opens up to the listener, in which it is hardly imaginable that there is anything more beautiful than a trio sonata by Bach. (Challenge)
This album brings together all of Kodály’s extant pieces for organ, along with works by his contemporaries. The performances take place on the Chancel Organ at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta, featuring the acclaimed Welsh organist Iain Quinn, who is also a professor of organ at Florida State University. (Naxos)
2SACD# CC 72992
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ORGAN TITLES IN BRIEF Bach: Chaconne 1927 / Mona Hartmann Mona Hartmann, a rising star in the organ world, showcases the Walcker organ of 1927 in Chaconne 1927, where the chaconne form’s variations create a dynamic, ever-evolving soundscape with its 89 stops. (Aeolus)
1SACD# AE11451
$21.99
Bruckner: The Symphonies (Organ Transcriptions) [13 CDs] This series to mark the 200th birthday of Anton Bruckner in 2024 is dedicated to his symphonic works. Hansjörg Albrecht performs all of Bruckner’s symphonies in many new transcriptions for organ. (Oehms Classics)
13CD# OC 499
$75.99
Howard Skempton: 50 Preludes and Fugues for Organ [2 CDs] Howard Skempton’s major new work, 50 Preludes and Fugues for Organ, is given its world premiere recording by Matthew Owens on two of the finest organs in the UK. (Resonus)
2CD# RES10336
$22.99
Erb: Organ Works, Vol. 2 / Jan Lehtola This second Jan Lehtola/Toccata Classics album devoted to his organ music sandwiches six short pieces intended for liturgical use between two monumental works. (Toccata)
1CD# TOCC0698
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CHORAL/ Mozart: Concert Arias
1CD# ALPHA1114
Echoing Across the Centuries / Monteverdi Choir
Fresh from his triumphant onstage success in Paris, Berlin, and Brussels singing leading roles in the operas of Rameau and Mozart, tenor Reinoud Van Mechelen presents his long-awaited first Mozart recording. Together with his ensemble A Nocte Temporis, he has devised a highly imaginative program. (Alpha)
$20.99
1CD# SDG736
Heaven to Earth is a collection of tuneful, singable, sacred choral pieces by the best-selling RSCM composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange. Joanna began her musical life as a chorister in her local parish church choir and although she became a professional soprano, singing with ensembles including The Swingles, Tenebrae and London Voices. (Signum Classics)
1CD# ODE 1459-2
$20.99
“This new collection of my choral music features recent commissions from choirs near and far. The overall theme of the album is one of hope but also concern for our relationship with living things and the planet we inhabit. Thus, in Earthificat I have based a new secular, environmental text on the words and structure of The Magnificat.” – Will Todd (Signum Classics)
1CD# CHR77484
$20.99
This recording highlights the oftenoverlooked virtuose of 17th-century Rome, whose talents greatly influenced celebrated composers, with Carlotta Colombo’s debut paying tribute to their creativity, including a version of Monteverdi’s Lamento d’Arianna. (Arcana)
2CD# AN953
$20.99
Electric Fields offers modern arrangements of centuries-old vocal music, as well as new compositions, all involving soprano, pianos, and live electronics. The meditative compositions of medieval polymath Hildegard von Bingen are the point of departure for this album. Hildegard’s texts soar to the spiritual realm both in Latin and in her invented lingua ignota. (Alpha Classics)
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The motet Lord, make me an instrument of your peace by the young composer Noah Roloff (1999) was the catalyst for the founding of the chamber choir Voces Palatinae and also for this CD. The piece was written at the beginning of the war in Ukraine and reflects the mood of this event and the associated longing for peace. (Christophorus)
$20.99
For nearly 74 years from the death of J.S. Bach in 1750 to Mendelssohn’s 15th birthday in 1824 the Matthäus Passion had all but disappeared. A first complete reconstruction of Mendelssohn’s material by Malcolm Bruno and Caroline Ritchie was published in December 2023, and the first recording by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is presented here. (Analekta)
$26.99
The Lamb’s Journey: A Choral Narrative from Gibbons to Barber
Von Bingen: Electric Fields
1CD# ALPHA980
$16.99
Bach: Matthaus-Passion / The Bach Choir of Bethlehem [2 CDs]
Arias, Cantatas and Laments for the Seventeenth-Century Virtuose
1CD# A576
This new album by the award-winning Latvian Radio Choir, conducted by Sigvards Klava – recently hailed by the New York Times as “astonishing,” “superlative” by BBC Music Magazine, and “perhaps the finest chorus singing today” by NPR – is focused on the sacred choral works by one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847). (Ondine)
Songs of Peace (Choir Music by Elgar, Chilcott, Rutter)
All Will Be Well
1CD# SIGCD891
$20.99
Mendelssohn: Sacred Choral Works
Heaven to Earth / London Voices
1CD# SIGCD790
Recorded live in concert in October, this release marks the Monteverdi Choir’s 60th birthday and the 200th anniversary of Bruckner’s birth with an album that combines his celebrated a cappella motets with the sacred motets of Carlo Gesualdo (1566–1613). (SDG)
1CD# ALPHA1029
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The American countertenor Christopher Lowrey founded the vocal ensemble Altera ‘to form the beating heart of professional choral music in the United States’. Altera has devised this musical tour through sacred territories which focuses on epic narratives from various periods, from Renaissance music to the present day. (Alpha)
$20.99
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VOCALS Mendelssohn: Choral Works
1SACD# CHSA 5318
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
David Temple conducts the Crouch End Festival Chorus and London Mozart Players with a formidable group of soloists on this album celebrating the works of the siblings Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Hensel (nee Mendelssohn). Fanny’s cantata Hiob, based on the Book of Job, is the second of three cantatas composed between February and November 1831, although it remained unpublished until 1992. (Chandos)
1SACD# CHSA 5271
$25.99
Under the direction of Anne Kohler, the National Youth Choir explores the forest and nature musically and presents its first CD with this project. The CD features works composed especially for the Federal Youth Choir, such as Jan Kopp’s Ode to Sawdust. (Carus)
1CD# ORC100317
$20.99
Giovanni Battista Velluti, born in 1780, was the last heir of the great Italian castrati. Franco Fagioli immerses himself in Velluti’s theatricality to recreate the full extent of his genius and gives a superb performance of his most famous roles, accompanied by the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal de Versailles. (CDV)
$20.99
1CD# GIACD-1136
Canzonettas & Cantatas for 2 Voices
1CD# BRI96504
The London Choral Sinfonia presents a captivating blend of French choral music under the direction of Michael Waldron, with soloists Nick Pritchard and Miriam Allan. The London Choral Sinfonia is “fast becoming the go-to champions for contemporary British choral music.” – Gramophone (Orchid Classics)
$16.99
Radiance Untethered: The Choral Music of John Wykoff
The Last Castrato – Arias for Velluti / Franco Fagioli
1CD# CVS162
$21.99
The French Album / James Orford; London Choral Sinfonia
Waldeslust / Anne Kohler; Bundesjugendchor
1CD# CAR83539
Composed between 1865 and 1868, Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem has become a repertoire staple for choirs around the world, amateur and professional alike, possibly because it relies so much more on the choir than its soloists to convey the texts, unlike other works. Edward Gardner and his Bergen forces are joined by soloists Johanna Wallroth and Brian Mulligan in this exciting new recording. (Chandos)
Poetry and music accomplish together what neither can accomplish alone. For the majority of the works on this album, John Wykoff collaborated with one of the best choral lyricists of our time. In writing the words for many of the works, Charles Anthony Silvestri was finely sensitive to the ways in which music transforms a text and is transformed in return. (Gia)
$18.99
Rheinberger & Mendelssohn: Choral Works
This disc presents the first recording of the Canzonettas & Cantatas Op. 3 by Giovanni Battista Mazzaferrata (c.1640–1681), an Italian composer and organist from Pavia, a pupil of Tarquinio Merula. These vocal works are set to secular poetry, mostly dealing with love, expressing both blissful happiness and tormented frustration. (Brilliant Classics)
$12.99
1CD# PTC5187039
TITLES IN BRIEF
The Netherlands Radio Choir and its chief conductor Benjamin Goodson bring together choral works by Josef Rheinberger and Felix Mendelssohn, presenting some of the greatest choral compositions of the nineteenth century. This recording begins with Rheinberger’s rarely-recorded Mass in E-Flat Major and closes with the composer’s stirringly beautiful Abendlied. (Pentatone)
$17.99
Grosz, Gund: Be Still My Heart This program, conceived and performed here by Christian Immler and Helmut Deutsch, both masters of the German Lied, includes many songs that are recorded for the first time. (Alpha)
1CD# ALPHA1117
$20.99
A Serenity of Soul (Westminster Choir 100th Anniv. Recording) This recording celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Westminster Choir in 1920 by John Finley Williamson. (Gia)
1CD# GIACD-1145
$18.99
Stanford: Te Deum & Elegiac Ode By the time Stanford received a commission from the Norfolk and Norwich Festival to write a choral work. The Elegiac Ode was, however, his first mature foray into the world of major British choral festivals. (Lyrita)
1CD# SRCD435
$20.99
Messiaen: Vocal Works / Bertrand Chamayou, Barbara Hannigan Soprano Barbara Hannigan and pianist Bertrand Chamayou unite to record the vocal music of Olivier Messiaen, presenting his two major song cycles from the 1930’s. (Alpha)
1CD# ALPHA1033
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OPERA Beyond / BBC Scottish SO
1CD# ORC100368
Vivaldi: Il Bajazet [DVD or Blu-ray Video] Bajazet was a work of Vivaldi’s late maturity, a dramatic tale that recounts the capture of the Turkish sultan Bajazet by the all-conquering Tartar, Tamerlane. It is a pasticcio, a well-established form in which Vivaldi incorporated arias by some of the greatest young composers of his time to form a generous buffet of musical fireworks. (Dynamic)
This album celebrates the music of four of today’s most distinguished opera composers. The Three-Piece Suite from Thomas Adès’s modern classic Powder Her Face sparkles and sizzles; Nico Muhly’s Liar Suite from Marnie is a taut psychodrama in symphonic form; Matthew Aucoin distills his moving operatic version of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice into a haunting tone poem. (Orchid Classics)
2DVD# DYN-38056 1BLURAY# DYN-58056
$16.99
Donizetti: Lucie de Lammermoor [2 CDs]
2CD# 8660578-79
Philidor: Ernelinde, Princesse de Norvège [2 CDs]
Acknowledged as a definitive model of Italian Romantic melodrama, Lucia di Lammermoor was one of Donizetti’s greatest triumphs, and its popularity led him to produce a French version for Parisian audiences. This new Lucie de Lammermoor made its debut in 1839 with enormous success, becoming a cornerstone of French culture. (Naxos)
$29.99
2CD# CVS161
Bartok: Duke Bluebeard’s Castle The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and its chief conductor Karina Canellakis continue their Bartók journey with the composer’s only opera, Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, starring mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham (Judith) and bassbaritone Gábor Bretz (Bluebeard). One man, one woman, and a dark castle with seven mysterious doors are all it takes to create a psychological thriller full of suspense and intense emotion. (Pentatone)
1CD# PTC5187225
1CD# FCR924
$17.99
1CD# PTC5187409
The first Scottish opera. The first ballad opera. A pastoral masterpiece which was ubiquitous on London and Edinburgh stages throughout the eighteenth century. Allan Ramsay’s The Gentle Shepherd is perhaps the most important work from the British Isles that you’ve never heard of! (Olde Focus)
$19.99
On her solo debut album Indomita, soprano Eleonora Buratto pays tribute to the greatest composers and most insurmountable heroines of Italian nineteenth-century opera, together with the Orchestra & Coro dell’Opera Carlo Felice Genova under the baton of Sesto Quatrini. (Pentatone)
$17.99
The Ghosts of Hamlet (Lost Arias from Italian Baroque operas)
$29.99
Greene: Jephtha [2 CDs] Maurice Greene’s Jephtha, his second attempt at oratorio, marks the first successful English venture into the genre, brimming with varied airs, emotive recitatives, and spirited orchestral movements. Under Christian Curnyn’s direction, the Early Opera Company presents a captivating performance with soloists Andrew Staples, Mary Bevan, Michael Mofidian, and Jeremy Budd. (Chandos)
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Indomita / Eleonora Buratto
Barthold Heinrich Brockes was an influential German poet who added reflective and descriptive poetry into the texture of his Passion. Among several musical settings, the most famous is the one by Handel. This acclaimed staged version transports Handel’s Brockes Passion into the opera house, widening the work’s historical narrative to embrace the creation of the world. (Naxos)
2SACD# CHSA 0408(2)
Torn between her love for the King of Denmark, Sandomir, and her duty to her father, Rodoald, King of Norway, Princess Ernelinde finds herself caught up in a political whirlwind in the heart of medieval Scandinavia. Beyond the exotic setting of this lyrical tragedy, the boldness of Philidor’s composition reflects an unprecedented modernity, paving the way for Gluck’s reforms. (CVD)
Ramsay: The Gentle Shepherd
Handel: Brockes Passion [2 CDs]
2CD# 8574552-53
$29.99 $29.99
1CD# A574
The surviving arias from these lost operas are brought back to life by the Concert de l’Hostel Dieu and the charismatic soprano Roberta Mameli, who lends her supple voice to the titular Danish Prince and to the strong women around him: his courageous lover Veremonda (Shakespeare’s Ophelia) and his tormented mother Gerilda (Gertrude). (Arcana)
$20.99
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GUITAR/LUTE Harris: Complete Works for Guitar
1CD# BRI96929
Chamber Sonatas with Guitar
Albert Harris, an English musician who worked in Hollywood for decades as an orchestrator and composer, contributed to film scores and collaborated with artists like Barbra Streisand and Cher. A versatile musician, he also composed guitar pieces, with his Variations & Fugue on a Theme by Handel recorded by Andrés Segovia. (Brilliant Classics)
$12.99
1CD# BRI97148
Mandora: The Lute of the Monasteries
1CD# DYN-CDS8038
$20.99
Born in 1984, Krzysztof Meisinger is one of the most fascinating and charismatic classical guitar players of our time, his artistic development having benefited from the profound influence of such teachers and music authorities as Aniello Desiderio (Italy) and Christopher Parkening (USA). His talent has led him to perform all over the globe. (Chandos)
$20.99
1CD# 555039-2
Trigos: Guitar Works, Vol. 1
1CD# 8574664
Nicolò Paganini’s 24 Caprices are considered to be his masterpiece, with a perfect blend of stunning virtuosity and inexhaustible creativeness. In this unique performance, mandolin virtuoso Dor Amran plays the Caprices with breathtaking technical skill, superb musicality, and a vibrant sense of instrumental colour. (Dynamic)
$16.99
Capponi: 6 Sonatas for Mandolin & Basso continuo
The Spanish Album / Krzysztof Meisinger
1CD# CHAN 20382
$14.99
Paganini’s 24 Caprices Op. 1 on the Mandolin
The mandora is a lute instrument that gradually disappeared with the advent of the guitar and has been completely forgotten since around 1820 – until today. The lutenist Jakub Mitrík has set himself the goal of reviving this instrument and its repertoire with this CD. (Pan Classics)
1CD# PC10463
Franco Margola (1908–1992) was an Italian composer who was active throughout the 20th century. Margola’s sonatas often provide opening movements that are diatonic and atonal, followed by lyrical cantabile second movements that culminate in sparkling third movements evoking a medieval or baroque feel. (Brilliant Classics)
Led by the excellent and awardwinning mandolinist Anna Torge, the ensemble on this album is dedicated to the small but exquisite legacy of a musician about whom, apart from his name and the key dates of his life, almost nothing is known – Abbate Ranieri Capponi (1680– 1744). (CPO)
Guitar Music from Serbia
The Mexican-American composer, Juan Trigos, has developed the concept of ‘abstract folklore’, a process by which he assimilates various literary and musical traditions in his method of composition. This first volume of his guitar works shows the process in all its breadth, not least in the large-scale Twelve Variations and Fugue on the Folía de España, where old-world dances meet syncopated new-world rhythms. (Naxos)
1CD# BRI97145
$19.99
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Vlastimir Trajkovic studied with Olivier Messiaen. His 10 Preludes for guitar is a work of refined melodies and subtle harmonies containing reminiscences of Serbian, Brazilian, and Spanish traditional music, as well as jazz. Isidora Žebeljan possesses a musical capability to organically fuse musical elements from from old Balkan folk traditions to rock and pop music. (Brilliant Classics)
$14.99
TITLES IN BRIEF The Charm of the Lyre-Guitar The Charm of the Lyre-Guitar features Domenico Lafasciano performing early 19th-century works on a rare lyre-guitar crafted by Henry Lejeune in 1806. (Brilliant Classics)
1CD# BRI97346
$12.99
A Parisian in Paris – Contemporary Works for Guitar This album presents a diverse selection of world premieres commissioned by the award-winning guitarist Gabriel Bianco, from composers who have lived and worked in his native Paris. (Naxos)
1CD# 8579161
$19.99
A Tribute to Maria Luisa Anido / Cinzia Milani Maria Luisa Anido, the ‘grande dame of the guitar’ remembered through a new recording of her own music. This is only the second album ever dedicated to Anido’s music. (Brilliant Classics)
1CD# BRI95954
$14.99
Krouse & Pearl: East Meets West – Solo Guitar Works East meets West offers a series of geographical and musical connections that bind the music of composers Ian Krouse and Ronald Pearl. (Naxos)
1CD# 8559948
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DVD/ Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 / Herbert Blomstedt [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Royal Shakespeare Company Collection [37 DVDs]
2024 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. For the Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt, Bruckner is a genius and the greatest symphonist since Beethoven. No composer is more closely associated with Herbert Blomstedt than Anton Bruckner, and no conductor has dealt with Anton Bruckner more intensively than Herbert Blomstedt. (Accentus)
1DVD# ACC20661 1BLURAY# ACC10661
The world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company presents the most complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays to be captured in widescreen. Filmed onstage in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratfordupon-Avon, this collection contains 35 unforgettable dramas, with iconic performances by leading actors. (Opus Arte)
37DVD# OA 1357BD
$32.99 $39.99
Schumann & Brahms: Love Songs / Damrau; Kaufmann [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
J.S. Bach: Messe en si mineur [Blu-ray Video]
A radiant concert at the Great Golden Hall of the Wiener Musikverein: Diana Damrau and Jonas Kaufmann, luminaries of the classical realm and celebrated interpreters of Lieder, breathe life into love songs of two titans of romanticism, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. (C Major)
If Bach had composed only the Mass in B minor, he would still be regarded as the leading composer of sacred music in the Baroque period. The Monteverdi Choir, undoubtedly one of the finest choirs in the world, delivers an extraordinary musical experience. Filmed in the Chapelle Royale at the Château de Versailles, this exceptional moment captures the grandeur and majesty of this masterpiece of sacred art. (CVD)
1BLURAY# CVS135
1DVD# 766008 1BLURAY# 766104
$34.99
Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery, and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage. Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon. (Opus Arte)
Discover the brilliance of the iconic John Neumeier in this captivating double feature. The Glass Menagerie, showcases Neumeier’s extraordinary talent for storytelling through movement. Complementing this masterpiece is John Neumeier – A Life for Dance, Andreas Morell’s intimate documentary that offers a glimpse into the passion of one of the greatest choreographers of our time. (C Major)
1DVD# OA 1389D 1BLURAY# OA BD7326D
$51.99 $45.99
In this documentary by Jan SchmidtGarre, filmed over one year, Franceco Piemontesi talks with some of the world’s leading performers, including his mentor Alfred Brendel, Maria João Pires, Stephen Kovacevich, and Antonio Pappano, in a series of revealing encounters that illuminate their individual approaches to the instrument, its colour and form. (Naxos)
La Caravane du Caire became the greatest success of its composer, André Grétry, as soon as it premiered in 1783. This flamboyant opéra-ballet takes us to a fantasised Orient, where colourful characters meet: an ambitious slave trader, an idle Pasha, and distraught lovers experience a thousand adventures in a sumptuous setting, to the sound of Grétry’s superb instrumentation. (CDV)
1DVD# 2110778 1BLURAY# NBD0186V
$34.99
In this interpretation of Verdi’s Macbeth, stage director Christof Loy skillfully navigates the interplay of light and dark, infusing the opera – based on Shakespeare’s work – with remarkable depth and drama. The outstanding vocal ensemble vividly captures the psychological nuances of the characters, featuring Ludovic Tézier as the paranoid Macbeth and Martina Serafin as Lady Macbeth. (C Major)
Few concerts in the world are awaited with as much excitement as the New Year’s Concert from Vienna. Under the direction of Riccardo Muti, the Vienna Philharmonic ushers in the New Year with a concert in the magnificent Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein. (Sony)
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Verdi: Macbeth [Blu-ray Video]
New Year’s Concert 2025 [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
1DVD# 19802875599 1BLURAY# 19802875609
$32.99 $42.99
The Alchemy of the Piano [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Gretry: La Caravane du Caire [DVD + Blu-ray Video]
1DVD/BR# CVS114
$32.99 $45.99
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Neumeier: The Glass Menagerie [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
2DVD# 769008 1BLURAY# 769104
$247.99
1BLURAY# 768804
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BLU-RAY The Sound of Movies: Prague Concert 2024 / Jonas Kaufmann [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Langgaard: Antikrist [DVD or Blu-ray Video] Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen (1932–2016) managed to unite every faction of progressive Danish music in admiration. After their acclaimed first volume in this new chronological cycle of the composer’s complete string quartets, the Nordic String Quartet arrives at the works that reveal the composer’s musical imagination in all its unbridled joy, brilliance, and eccentricity. (Naxos)
In this enchanting concert, Jonas Kaufmann, one of today’s finest tenors, brings his passion for film music to life. Accompanied by the renowned Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Kaufmann takes his audience on a cinematic journey that transcends the silver screen. Spanning decades of cinematic history, this unforgettable program promises to captivate film and music lovers alike. (C Major)
1DVD# 768708 1BLURAY# 768604
1DVD# 2110764 1BLURAY# NBD0176V
$32.99 $45.99
The Vienna Recital / Yuja Wang [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Schumann: Piano Concerto – Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Pianist Yuja Wang has become an integral part of the world‘s major stages, inspiring young and old alike. Her playing displays technical brilliance and a seemingly endless range of emotions. The Piano Recital from the Wiener Konzerthaus allows her to display her fiery virtuosity as well as her mature musicality and imagination with an eclectic, personally chosen program. (C Major)
The Subscription Concert Series of the Wiener Philharmoniker from the Golden Hall of the famous Musikverein, are special concerts reserved for subscribers, hence the name. With Zubin Mehta and Martha Argerich “two veteran musicians gave rise to real storms of enthusiasm in the Musikverein.” (Wiener Zeitung) (C Major)
1DVD# 764508 1BLURAY# 764604
1DVD# 767308 1BLURAY# 767404
$32.99 $45.99
Three documentaries on the Stuttgart Ballet and its outstanding dancers Marcia Haydée and Friedemann Vogel. Programs include Of Miracles & Superheroes – The Stuttgart Ballet; Marcia Hardee – The Seduction to Dance; and Friedemann Vogal – Incarnation of Dance. (Unitel)
As a counterpoint to Carl Nielsen’s exciting experimentation, Greek star violinist Leonidas Kavakos interprets Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto, one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in the violin concerto repertoire. Kavakos, together with the Philharmoniker, makes this beautiful work a true celebration. (C Major)
2DVD# 808508 1BLURAY# 808604
$32.99 $45.99
Teeming with comedy, wit, and an abundance of bravura choreography, Carlos Acosta’s production brings the Spanish heat and romance of Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel Don Quixote to life. Often regarded as the first modern novel, Cervantes’ epic regales the chivalrous adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. (Opus Arte)
Internationally celebrated as both a soloist and conductor, Florian Krumpöck has more than proven his outstanding capability in the international concert scene. After an audition, no less a person than Daniel Barenboim judged him simply “a wonderful pianist” and thus paved the way for a promising international career. (Gramola)
$32.99 $42.99
1DVD# GRAM20006
Springtime in Amsterdam is a joyful feature film created by director Christof Loy, world renowned for his work in international opera houses. A richly varied musical score that includes Viennese operetta, Dutch and French chansons, and songs from the American song book, is performed by a renowned cast of singers and conducted by Marko Letonja. (Naxos)
The Teatro La Fenice opened in 1792 and is one of the most renowned and most beautiful theaters in the world. First performed in 2004, the New Year’s Concert at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024 with an extravagant program. (C Major)
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$38.99
Springtime in Amsterdam [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
New Year’s Concert: Teatro la Fenice 2024 [DVD]
1DVD# 768508
$35.99 $45.99
Florian Krumpöck Piano Recital at the Musikverein Wien [DVD]
Minkus: Don Quixote [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
1DVD# OA 1320D 1BLURAY# OA BD7279D
$32.99 $45.99
The Stuttgart Ballet Documentary Collection [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
Brahms: Violin Concerto; Nielsen: Symphony No. 5 [DVD or Blu-ray Video]
1DVD# 766508 1BLURAY# 766604
$29.99 $29.99
1DVD# 2110757 1BLURAY# NBD0169V
$32.99
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SONY STAGE
My Fair Lady (Original Broadway Cast)
Oklahoma! (1964 Studio Cast)
Children of Eden (Original Cast) [2 CDs]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Original Broadway Cast)
Sweeney Todd Highlights (1979 Broadway Cast)
On the Town (1960 Studio Cast Recording)
Barnum (Orginal Broadway Cast Recording)
Annie Get Your Gun (Original Cast)
Oliver Twist (Original Score)
I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road
Two by Two (Original Broadway Cast)
Mrs. Henderson Presents (The New Musical)
Kinky Boots (Original West End Cast)
On Your Toes (1952 Studio Cast Recording)
Bombay Dreams (2002 London Original Cast)
1CD# SMK89997 $11.98
1CD# SK97763 $11.98
1CD# SK89999 $11.98
1CD# 88985345242 $11.98
1CD# 88985313902 $11.98
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1CD# SK61876 $11.98
1CD# RCD15033 $11.98
1CD# 88697657252 $11.98
1CD# SK30338 $11.98
1CD# SONY88804 $17.99
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2CD# 88691974732 $16.98
1CD# SK60538 $11.98
1CD# SK96506 $11.98
1CD# 88985304072 $11.98
1CD# SK87776 $11.98
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MUSIC
The King & I (1964 Studio Cast)
Carousel (1965 Lincoln Center Cast)
Over Here! with The Andrews Sisters
Paint Your Wagon (NYC Encores! Cast)
A Christmas Carol / Original Broadway Cast
Here’s Love (Original Broadway Cast)
How to Succeed in Business (1961 Broadway Cast)
Bye Bye Birdie! (1960 Broadway Cast)
Candide (Original Cast Recording)
Jesus Christ Superstar (New Stage Production)
The Most Happy Fella (Original Broadway Cast) [2 CDs]
Man of La Mancha (Studio Cast Recording)
Beggar’s Opera (Original London Cast)
Flower Drum Song (1959 Studio Cast)
1CD# SONY50134 $17.99
1CD# 88985334092 $11.98
1CD# 82876560512 $11.98
1CD# SK89645 $11.98
Li’l Abner – Original Cast Recording 1CD# SONY2373 $17.99
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1CD# 88985385382 $11.98
1CD# 88697499132 $11.98
2CD# S2K48010 $19.98
1CD# 88875115512 $11.98
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1CD# SONY48204 $17.99
1CD# 88691974722 $11.98
1CD# SK46436 $11.98
1CD# SONY50136 $17.99
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FILM & Shostakovich: Film Music Edition [7 CDs]
7CD# C7450
Ingmar Bergman: Music from the Films
Dmitri Shostakovich is best known for his symphonies and string quartets, which paint him as a very serious composer, indeed. But he was also one of the most prolific film composers of the 20th century, with 36 films for which he wrote the music and which span virtually his entire professional career. Shostakovich never took composing lightly, and the musical merits are always impeccable. (Capriccio)
$36.99
1CD# BIS-2377
Schnittke: Film Music, Vol. 6 – Little Tragedies
1CD# C5496
1DVD# 730308
$21.99
1CD# SOMMCD 0640
$43.99
$20.99
The Son of Kong & The Most Dangerous Game
Austrian composer Hanns Eisler is best known for composing the national anthem of the German Democratic Republic, for his long partnership with Bertolt Brecht, and for his film scores. In addition to the Oscar-nominated score for Fritz Lang’s film Hangmen Also Die, this release contains other rarely heard works by Hanns Eisler. (Capriccio)
“While not quite to the level of King Kong, Son of Kong, still has that wonderful Steiner music including ‘Runaway Blues’ a great theme that is weaved throughout the entire score and is every bit as good as anything from King Kong.” – Goldenscores.com (Naxos)
$21.99
1CD# 8570183
$19.99
The Way of Light – The Music of Nigel Hess
William Perry’s Gemini Concerto draws cleverly on themes created for films of the 1920s; for example the ‘New York: Broadway and Finale’ quotes music written from: Show People (1928), Fine Manners (1928) starring Gloria Swanson and from King Vidor’s 1928 masterpiece, The Crowd. The Gemini Concerto was written for the Swiss identical twin sisters, Fiona and Ambra Albeck, featured on this recording. (Naxos)
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SOMM Recordings is delighted to mark the 100th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s birth with seven first recordings of arrangements for violin and piano. A prolific composer with a prodigious gift for memorable melodies and technical brilliance, Malcolm Arnold – A Centenary Celebration reflects both the serious and lighter sides of one of the most distinctive voices of post- war British music. (SOMM)
Following the success of last year’s release of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, John Wilson and Sinfonia of London turn their attention to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel. As in the case of the previous release in the series, this world premiere recording of the complete score features every note of music played at the first Broadway performance. (Chandos)
Perry: Music for Great Films of the Silent Era, Vol. 1
1CD# 8572567
This DVD includes selections from some of John Williams’ beloved movie hits performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel and very special musical performances by Itzhak Perlman: Star Wars, Jaws, Schindler´s List, Catch Me If You Can, Amistad and Fiddler On The Roof, plus bonus interviews with Gustavo Dudamel, John Williams and Itzhak Perlman. (C Major)
Malcolm Arnold: A Centenary Collection
Hanns Eisler: Film Music
1CD# C5289
$21.99
A John Williams Celebration [DVD]
Alfred Schnittke’s film music encapsulates almost everything that characterizes the Russian composer’s compositional style. He began writing for film in the 1960s, penning 66 film scores between 1962 and 1984 for Soviet film companies. Volume six in this CD Edition of Schnittke’s film music presents music from the film series “Little Tragedies” (1979), based on popular novels by Alexander Pushkin. (Capriccio)
Carousel / John Wilson; Sinfonia of London [2 CDs]
2CD# CHSA 5342(2)
One of Ingmar Bergman’s favourite Swedish pianists was Roland Pontinen, who here performs a number of pieces featured in Bergman’s films, by composers including Mozart, Chopin and Schumann. Pontinen is joined by the Stenhammar Quartet in the second movement of Schumann’s piano quintet, used by Bergman to great effect in the award-winning Fanny and Alexander. (BIS)
1CD# ORC100153
Stage and screen would be the poorer without the award-winning soundtrack scores of Nigel Hess. The Way of Light – The Music of Nigel Hess boasts a stellar cast of performers, among them pianists Piers Lane and Nicholas McCarthy, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the BBC Singers and Sir Derek Jacobi. (Orchid Classics)
$18.99
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STAGE MUSIC Hollywood Soundstage / John Wilson; Sinfonia of London
1SACD# CHSA 5294
Oklahoma! / John Wilson; Sinfonia of London [2 CDs or 2 LPs]
Sinfonia of London and John Wilson present an album that celebrates the golden age of Hollywood. Sinfonia of London rose to fame in the 1950s as the leading recording orchestra of the day, appearing in the musical credits of more than 300 films, including the 1958 soundtrack by Bernard Herrmann for Hitchcock’s Vertigo. (Chandos)
$23.99
2CD# CHSA 5322(2) 2LP# ABRD 5322(2)
French Music for the Stage
1CD# CHAN 20151
For their latest album, Neeme Jarvi and his Estonian National Symphony Orchestra present a delightful program of lesser-known stage music from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Overtures by Thomas, Auber, and Boieldieu were all composed for works staged at the Opera-Comique in Paris, and are wonderful examples of the period. (Chandos)
$22.99
1CD# 88985383572
$19.99
1CD# A495
Excellent selection of memorable songs from classics war films. Songs include Aces High (from Battle Of Britain), The Generals Suite (from MacArthur / Patton), The Night of the Generals (from The Night Of The Generals) Colonel Bogey (from The Bridge On The River Kwai), Where Eagles Dare (from Where Eagles Dare), and more. (Silva Screen)
For twenty years Marco Serino was Ennio Morricone’s violinist, the soloist on his film soundtracks and on world tours where they were reworked for the concert hall. In January 2020, after his last public concert, Morricone finished the transcription of this magnificent collection, which recasts the themes of his most famous scores in suites transcribed for violin and orchestra. (Arcana)
$20.99
Shostakovich Film Series, Vol. 5, originally produced by Orbelian, is available on Delos as part of the DRD (Delos Russian Disc) series. The symphonic suite from Golden Hills, Shostakovich’s first score for a sound film, contains the famous Waltz. (Delos)
1CD# DRD 2005
Music for Stage and Screen: The Red Pony, Born on the Fourth of July
$18.99
Wilson: The Thief of Bagdad
Collection of film works from Aaron Copland and John Williams. Includes music from The Red Pony, Born on the Fourth of July, Quiet City, and The Reivers. Classic film music from two iconic American composers! (Sony)
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$11.98
Shostakovich: Film Music, Vol. 5
$16.98
1CD# SONY 64147
The Crown (Season One Soundtrack) features music from the Netflix series composed by Rupert GregsonWilliams, with the main title theme by Hans Zimmer. The album includes tracks like “The Letter,” “Head of the Family,” and “The Anointing.” This collection captures the regal and emotive tones of the series, enhancing the viewing experience. (Sony)
Morricone: Cinema Suites for Violin and Orchestra
“As Dreams Fall Apart is the second in a series of recordings devoted to the repertory of European Jewish song in the 20th century by Chicago’s Cedille label; the New Budapest Orpheum Society is an American ensemble despite its name, and the singers are Americans often associated with the group.” – AllMusic (Cedille)
The Longest Day – Music from the Classic War Films
1CD# SLA1036.2
$47.99 $94.99
The Crown (TV Soundtrack)
As Dreams Fall Apart: Golden Age of Jewish Stage & Film Music 1925–1955 [2 CDs]
2CD# CDR 151
First performed in 1943, Rodger & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! was a significant turning point in the history of musical theatre. John Wilson’s long-held fascination for researching musical scores of this period reaches a milestone with this world-premiere recording of the original score in it’s entirety, and in the original orchestrations. Available on CD or LP. (Chandos)
1CD# FHR126
$17.99
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Written almost 100 years ago, The Thief of Bagdad is one of the greatest ever film scores and incredibly, has never been recorded untill l now – this is the first recording of this wonderful score. Recorded in 2019, this recording features one of greatest European orchestras, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony. (First Hand)
$17.99
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CHANDOS Film Music of B. Herrmann
Film Music of Clifton Parker
The Film Music of Bernard Herrmann features compositions from Citizen Kane and Hangover Square, conducted by Rumon Gamba with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. This CD offers a deep dive into Herrmann’s cinematic artistry. (Chandos)
1CD# CHAN 10577
$22.99
1CD# CHAN 10279
Film Music of Vaughan Williams, Vol. 1
1CD# CHAN 10007
1CD# CHAN 10306
$22.99
1CD# CHAN 10336
$22.99
Gerard Schurmann: Film Music offers a sweeping journey from the British horror of Konga and Horrors of the Black Museum to the historical drama of Claretta and The Gambler, with Rumon Gamba capturing the full cinematic flair of Schurmann’s distinctive voice. (Chandos)
1CD# CHAN 10418
The Film Music of Bernard Herrmann presents timeless scores from Citizen Kane and Hangover Square, demonstrating Herrmann’s iconic cinematic sound. With sweeping orchestral arrangements, this collection showcases his powerful influence on film music. Available through Chandos Records, it is a must-listen for film score enthusiasts. (Chandos)
$22.99
Film Music of John Addison features compositions from A Bridge Too Far, Tom Jones, and Sleuth, highlighting Addison’s cinematic versatility. Conducted by Rumon Gamba with the BBC Concert Orchestra, this 2007 Chandos Records release is essential for film score aficionados. (Chandos)
$22.99
Film Music of Richard Addinsell
$22.99
Film Music of Ron Goodwin The Film Music of Ron Goodwin is a collection of the composer’s notable film scores performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under Rumon Gamba. This album features themes from classics like 633 Squadron, Where Eagles Dare, and Battle of Britain, showcasing Goodwin’s significant contributions to film music. (Chandos)
1-800-222-6872
$22.99
Film Music of John Addison
Film Music of Gerard Schurmann
1CD# CHAN 10262
The Film Music of Stanley Black showcases the composer’s dynamic scores from films like Battle of the Sexes, Sands of the Desert, and Jack the Ripper, performed by the BBC Philharmonic under Rumon Gamba. This collection highlights Black’s versatility and significant contributions to mid-20th-century British cinema. (Chandos)
Film Music of Erich Korngold, Vol. 1
The Hungarian composer Miklos Rozsa scored ninety-five films during his lifetime, including some of the most famous cinematic works of all time. Rumon Gamba, a great champion of film music, conducts the BBC Philharmonic in suites from several of these films, among them Ben-Hur, regarded by many as the composer’s magnum opus among the film scores, which won Rozsa an Oscar in 1960. (Chandos)
1CD# CHAN 10979
$22.99
Film Music of Stanley Black
Of all the recent issues in Chandos’ excellent series of film scores by British composers, this may well be the most interesting and important, not just because of the stature of Vaughan Williams himself, but also because of his work in recasting the score of Scott of the Antarctic as his Seventh Symphony. Also included are works from The People’s Land and Coastal Command. (Chandos)
Film Music of Miklós Rózsa
1CD# CHAN 10806
The Film Music of Clifton Parker highlights thrilling scores from Treasure Island and Sink the Bismarck! with Rumon Gamba leading the BBC Concert Orchestra. Parker’s bold, expressive writing for mid-century British cinema comes vividly to life in this sweeping collection. (Chandos)
1CD# CHAN 10046
Chandos’ Film Music series continues with The Film Music of Richard Addinsell. Rumon Gamba leads the BBC Philharmonic in this excellent collection of works. Tracks include the Suite from Goodbye Mr. Chips, the Warsaw Concerto from ‘Dangerous Moonlight,’ and works from Tom Brown’s Schooldays, Love on the Dole, Blithe Spirit, and more! (Chandos)
$22.99
$22.99
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Film & TV Music of Christopher Gunning
Film Music of Erich Korngold, Vol. 2
Film Music of Richard Rodney Bennett
Film Music of Brian Easdale
Film Music of Constant Lambert & Lord Berners
Film Music of Sir Arthur Bliss
Film Music of Arthur Benjamin & Leighton Lucas
Film Music of Sir Malcolm Arnold, Vol. 2
Film Music of Nino Rota: Film Music (arr. for piano)
Film Music of William Walton, Vol. 2
Film Music of William Alwyn, Vol. 2
Film Music of George Auric
Film Music of Sir Malcolm Arnold, Vol. 1
Film Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Vol. 2
1CD# CHAN 10625 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 10636 $22.99
Film Music of Alan Rawsthrone 1CD# CHAN 9749 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 9771 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 9774 $22.99
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1CD# CHAN 10459 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 10713 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 8870 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 9100 $22.99
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1CD# CHAN 9896 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 9851 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 9959 $22.99
1CD# CHAN 10244 $22.99
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HBDIRECT Haydn: String Quartets Nos. 22, 30 and 42
Dvorák, Novák, Mozart, Martinu [3 CDs]
The Bennewitz Quartet explores the evolution of Haydn’s string quartets with Op. 17, Op. 33 “Gli Scherzi”, and Op. 54, showcasing their transparent sound and attention to detail. (Supraphon) 1CD# SU4326-2
Martin Ballý and the Ars Trio showcase their mastery in performances of Czech and global repertoire, with previously unreleased recordings from the Czech Radio archives. (Supraphon) 3CD# SU4325-2
$26.99 $13.50
$38.99 $19.50
Three Violin Concertos
Dvorák: Slavonic Dances Dvořák: Slavonic Dances presents the Prague Symphony Orchestra under Tomáš Brauner in a vibrant, tradition-rich performance of both Op. 46 and Op. 72. (Supraphon)
Lena Neudauer brings her virtuosic clarity and emotional depth to three violin concertos by Antonio Rosetti, showcasing his exuberant freshness and technical demands. (CPO)
1CD# SU4332-2
1CD# 555381-2
$26.99 $13.50
Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin
Jarrell: Orchestral Works
Daniel Matejca tackles Ysaÿe’s six sonatas, a century after their creation, with virtuosity and a new commission, Obsession II by Jana Vöröšová. (Supraphon)
Jarrell: Orchestral Works presents three works rich in texture, featuring Ilya Gringolts and Florent Jodelet. (BIS) 1SACD# BIS-2672
$21.99 $11.00
1CD# SU4313-2
$23.99 $12.00
Elmas: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 1
Rodrigo: Guitar Works, Vol. 1
Mikael Ayrapetyan begins his exploration of Stephan Elmas’s complete piano works, showcasing the ease and Romantic craftsmanship of this rediscovered Armenian composer. (Grand Piano)
uitarist Jérémie Jouve performs Joaquín G Rodrigo’s “3 Piezas Españolas,” “Sonata Giocosa,” and “Por los Campos de España.” (Naxos) 1CD# 8570286
$18.99 $9.50
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1CD# GP914
Schürmann: Jason oder die Eroberung des Goldenen Vließes [2 CDs]
Ferguson, Bliss & Holloway: Octets & Clarinet Quintet The Wigmore Soloists present Ferguson’s Octet, Bliss’s lyrical Clarinet Quintet, and Holloway’s playful Serenade in C. (BIS)
The Barockwerk Hamburg ensemble presents an abridged recording of Schürmann’s Jason, a bilingual Baroque opera featuring expressive arias and nuanced recitatives. (CPO)
1SACD# BIS-2547
2CD# 555339-2
$21.99 $11.00
Maurice Ravel: Cantates pour le prix de Rome [2 CDs]
Glass: Glassworlds, Vol. 6 This album presents Philip Glass’ single most demanding piano piece, the ferocious, but lyrically meditative Piano Concerto No. 2. (Grand Piano) 1CD# GP817
This set features Ravel’s vocal works for the Prix de Rome, including cantatas and choral pieces, performed by Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire and Pascal Rophé. (BIS)
$19.99 $10.00
2SACD# BIS-2582
J.S. Bach: Sonatas & Partitas, Vol. 2
Paul Stewart continues his acclaimed Medtner cycle with Sonata-Ballade, Sonata in A minor, and the monumental Night Wind Sonata. (Grand Piano)
$21.99 $11.00
1CD# GP888
20th Century Foxtrots, Vol. 5: Switzerland
$19.99 $10.00
Palmgren: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 5
20th Century Foxtrots – 5 brings evocative piano rarities from Switzerland, performed by Gottlieb Wallisch with world premiere recordings and rare gems. (Grand Piano) 1CD# GP922
$42.99 $21.50
Medtner: Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3
Frank Peter Zimmermann concludes his critically acclaimed Bach cycle with Sonata No. 1 in G minor, Partita No. 1 in B minor, and Sonata No. 3 in C major. (BIS) 1SACD# BIS-2587
$36.99 $18.50
The fifth volume of Palmgren’s complete solo piano music features Exotic March, Aftonröster, and Snöflingor, alongside the nostalgic Sonatine in F major. (Grand Piano)
$19.99 $10.00
1CD# GP908
A Vaughan Williams Anthology [8 CDs]
$19.99 $10.00
Brahms: Quintets Op. 34 & 111
Vaughan Williams’ works are showcased in this collection, featuring symphonies, chamber music, and choral works performed by renowned artists. (Naxos)
The Pavel Haas Quartet, joined by Boris Giltburg, performs Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor and String Quintet in G major, capturing a “symphonic” chamber music sound. (Supraphon)
8CD# 8508021
1CD# SU4306-2
$56.99 $28.50
Kornauth & Fuchs: Works for Viola and Piano
Felix Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3
Andrew and Katharina Litton explore works by Fuchs and Kornauth, alongside a personal arrangement of Arirang, showcasing deep emotional color and musical beauty. (BIS) 1SACD# BIS-2574
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$25.99 $13.00
The Swedish Chamber Orchestra and Thomas Dausgaard return to Scotland with Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony and Symphony No. 1, capturing the spirit of nature’s landscapes. (BIS)
$21.99 $11.00
1SACD# BIS-2469
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Dubugnon: Klavieriana – Chamber Symphonies 1 & 2
Andrew Manze and the NDR Philharmonie continue their Mozart cycle with Symphonies No. 38 and 39, capturing the works’ expansive energy and urgency. (Pentatone) 1CD# PTC5186765
Richard Dubugnon’s Chamber Symphony No. 1 & 2 and Klaveriana showcase his fusion of Swiss, Viennese, and French influences, with Noriko Ogawa as the piano soloist in the latter. (BIS)
$17.99 $9.00
1SACD# BIS-2229
Motets, Psalms & Organ Works
Vivaldi: Vivaldi’s Seasons [2 CDs]
The Weser Renaissance ensemble and Manfred Cordes return to Andrea Gabrieli with madrigals, psalms, and organ works, showcasing his versatility and experimentation. (CPO) 1CD# 555291-2
Bolette Roed and Arte dei Suonatori present Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with recorder, blending familiar and lesser-known concertos for a fresh perspective on these iconic works. (Pentatone)
$18.99 $9.50
2CD# PTC5186875
Solitude – Piano Works by Florent Schmitt
Gottlieb Wallisch continues his exploration of jazz-influenced piano music, focusing on the post-WWI Black craze in Paris and Brussels, where jazz swept through the cafés and bistros. (Grand Piano)
$19.99 $10.00
1CD# GP855
Anton Edvard Pratté: Grand Concert
Alex Freeman’s “Under the Arching Heavens,” a requiem for choir, commemorates the Finnish Civil War with poems in multiple languages, exploring themes of war and human suffering. (BIS)
$21.99 $11.00
1SACD# BIS-2592
Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
The Smetana Trio’s new recording of Beethoven’s Piano Trios, including the “Ghost Trio” and “Archduke Trio,” showcases their acclaimed interpretation of Beethoven’s groundbreaking chamber works. (Supraphon)
$17.99 $9.00
2CD# SU4288-2
Dutilleux: Piano Works
Ian Bostridge continues his exploration of Schubert song cycles with a recording of Die schöne Müllerin, together with pianist Saskia Giorgini. (Pentatone)
$19.99 $10.00
1CD# PTC5186775
Respighi: Songs
Jeffrey McFadden’s guitar arrangements of Bach’s Cello Suites add harmonic depth and complexity, offering a fresh interpretation of these iconic works. (Naxos) 1CD# 8573626
Ismo Eskelinen’s recital disc features modern guitar works by Fagerlund, Aho, Mustonen, Tan Dun, and Tiensuu, showcasing their distinct approaches to the instrument. (BIS)
Lachner’s Symphony No. 6 showcases organic development, with Chia-Hua Hsu premiering his 1824 Concertino for Bassoon. (CPO) $18.99 $9.50
1SACD# BIS-2395
Saša Vectomov’s 1984 recording of Bach’s Cello Suites highlights his exceptional technique and deep musical understanding. (Supraphon)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard returns to Pentatone with Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata and Eroica Variations, showcasing his mastery of these monumental works. (Pentatone)
2CD# SU4275-2
$25.99 $13.00
$17.99 $9.00
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
Bottiroli: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 2 – Nocturnes
Maestro Marek Janowski and the WDR Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven’s Fifth and Sixth symphonies. (Pentatone)
This world première recording of the second volume of Jose Antonio Bottiroli’s complete piano music, is performed once again by his awardwinning protégé Fabio Banegas. (Grand Piano)
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$21.99 $11.00
Bach: Cello Suites [2 CDs]
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29, ‘Hammerklavier
1CD# GP871
$19.99 $10.00
Kromos: 21st-Century Guitar Music
Lachner: Symphony No. 6; Concertino
1CD# PTC5186724
$17.99 $9.00
J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. for guitar)
After their acclaimed recording of Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin, Ian Bostridge and Saskia Giorgini present a program of rarely-recorded songs by Ottorino Respighi. (Pentatone) 1CD# PTC5186872 $17.99 $9.00
1CD# 555210-2
$31.99 $16.00
Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin
The music in this album spans a 40 year period from 1948 to 1988 and reflects Dutilleux’s stylistic development as a composer. (Grand Piano) 1CD# GP790
$21.99 $11.00
Beethoven: Piano Trios / Smetana Trio [2 CDs]
Arabella Steinbacher and the Festival Strings Lucerne complete their Mozart concerto cycle with Concertos 1 & 2, Adagio, and Rondos. (Pentatone) 1CD# PTC5186952
$19.99 $10.00
Freeman: Under the Arching Heavens
Delphine Constantin-Reznik presents the first-ever recording of Anton Pratté’s harp works, including the Grand Concert and two solo pieces inspired by Swedish and Norwegian folk tunes. (BIS) 1SACD# BIS-2570
$26.99 $13.50
20th Century Foxtrots, Vol. 4: France & Belgium
Biljana Urban presents a selection of neglected gems from Florent Schmitt’s piano works, including the Spanish-infused Gitanella, and the witty Ritournelle. (Grand Piano) 1CD# GP850
$21.99 $11.00
1SACD# PTC5186809 $21.99 $11.00
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HBDIRECT Shostakovich: String Quartet Nos. 2, 7 & 8
Prague Classics – Musical Souvenir from Prague
The Pavel Haas Quartet brings Shostakovich’s emotional depth to life, with performances of String Quartets Nos. 2, 7, and 8 that reflect both personal and historical turmoil. (Supraphon)
Prague Classics – A Musical Souvenir from Prague marks the revival of Supraphon’s ARTONA label with beloved works by Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, Mozart, and Mahler. (Supraphon)
1CD# SU4271-2
1CD# SU4249-2
$26.99 $13.50
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Part 1 [2 CDs]
Satie: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 3
One of the most admired pianists of his generation, Inon Barnatan kicks off his complete Beethoven piano concertos cycle with this double album. (Pentatone) 2CD# PTC5186817
This third volume of Erik Satie’s complete solo piano music using Satie scholar Robert Orledge’s new Salabert Edition focuses on music composed between 1892–1897. (Grand Piano)
$26.99 $13.50
1CD# GP763
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 15, 24, 25 & 27 [2 CDs]
Dvorák: Moravian Duets features all 23 works performed on the composer’s own 1879 Bösendorfer, blending folk charm with historical authenticity. (Supraphon) 1CD# SU4238-2
$26.99 $13.50
The incomparable playing of the veteran Russian pianist Nelly Akopian-Tamarina is captured with this luminous performance of Brahms’s towering Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, Op. 24. (Pentatone)
Lorenda Ramou explores Nikos Skalkottas’s evolution from jazz-influenced piano solos to mature works and The Gnomes. (BIS) $21.99 $11.00
1CD# PTC5186677
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
$17.99 $9.00
Grand Piano – The Key Collection [3 CDs]
Beethoven’s Concerto No. 2 in B flat major marries energy with elegance, reserving poetic breadth for its slow movement and quirky wit for the finale. (Naxos) 1CD# 8574151
$23.99 $12.00
Brahms: Handel Variations & 4 Ballades
From Berlin to Athens: Piano Works
1SACD# BIS-2364
$19.99 $10.00
Antonín Dvorák: Moravian Duets
This release features the 7th and 8th volumes of the Naxos Idil Biret Concerto Edition, highlighting her masterful interpretation of Mozart’s K. 482, praised for its balance and emotional depth. (Naxos) 2CD# 8571349-50
$18.99 $9.50
Grand Piano: The First 5 Years celebrates rare keyboard works from across centuries and continents in this anniversary survey of overlooked composers and vibrant premieres. (Grand Piano) 3CD# GP753-55
$19.99 $10.00
$35.99 $18.00
A Tribute to Benny Goodman
Béla Bartók: The Wooden Prince – Bartók’s The Wooden Prince and The Miraculous Mandarin showcase his orchestral innovation in contrasting settings in this debut release with the Helsinki Philharmonic and Susanna Mälkki (BIS)
A Tribute to Benny Goodman highlights the clarinet’s expressive range in a genre-crossing tribute to the King of Swing and his boundarybreaking musical legacy. (Dux)
1SACD# BIS-2328
1CD# DUX1266
$21.99 $11.00
Verdi – Donizetti: Opera Arias
$21.99 $11.00
Michael Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway
Michael Fabiano’s debut album on Pentatone features rare arias from Donizetti and Verdi operas, with the London Philharmonic and London Voices conducted by Enrique Mazzola. (Pentatone)
Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway pairs the Nashville Symphony with soloists Zuill Bailey and Paul Jacobs in vivid portraits of Hemingway, Grant Wood, and Hearst Castle. (Naxos) 1CD# 8559798
1SACD# PTC5186750 $21.99 $11.00
$19.99 $10.00
Dohnányi: Piano Works
Beethoven: 6 Bagatelles & Piano Sonatas 31 & 32 Yevgeny Sudbin’s BIS ecopak features Beethoven’s final sonatas and Six Bagatelles, showcasing the composer’s warmth, generosity, and cheeky humor in these late works. (BIS)
This new release features Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnanyi’s works for piano, including his Passacaglia op. 6, Four Rhapsodies, and Three Singular Pieces. (CPO)
1SACD# BIS-2208
1CD# 777970-2
$21.99 $11.00
Nativitas – Christmas Carols
Borkowski: Solo Works
Dagmar Pecková’s Christmas album blends Bohemian carols, Baroque hymns, and European festive songs, with Musica Bohemica and conductor Jaroslav Krcek. (Supraphon) 1CD# SU4244-2
Marian Borkowski: Solo Works surveys his expressive writing for piano, organ, cello, and percussion across a range of modern styles and sonic textures. (Dux)
$23.99 $12.00
1CD# DUX1279
Beal: House of Cards Symphony [2 CDs]
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Handel: Acis and Galatea, HWV 49 [2 CDs]
Jeff Beal’s Flute Concerto, written for Sharon Bezaly, is complemented by the House of Cards Symphony and additional works, including Six Sixteen and Canticle. (BIS) 2SACD# BIS-2299
$18.99 $9.50
Handel: Acis and Galatea captures the 1718 version with BEMF soloists and period ensemble, tracing the roots of Handel’s English oratorio style. (CPO)
$42.99 $21.50
2CD# 777877-2
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Dvorák & America
Hollywood Blockbusters 2 showcases the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in iconic film scores from Skyfall, The Theory of Everything, Frozen, and more. (RPO) 1CD# RPO050
Dvořák: Hiawatha Melodrama features the world premiere recording of the work blending the New World Symphony with Longfellow’s poem. (Naxos) 1CD# 8559777
$18.99 $9.50
$19.99 $10.00
Borkowski: Choral Works
Gershwin: Porgy & Bess (Highlights)
This CD brings together for the first time Marian Borkowski’s entire output of a cappella choral compositions in performances by the Polish Chamber Choir Schola Cantorum Gedanensis. (Dux)
The Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop present a live recording with highlights of Gershwin’s self-proclaimed American “Folk Opera” Porgy and Bess. (Pentatone) 1SACD# PTC5186883 $21.99 $11.00
1CD# DUX995
Chopin: Piano Works
Moravian Folk Songs
$21.99 $11.00
Janáček: Moravian and Hukvaldy Folk Poetry in Songs unveils the composer’s purest folk-inspired works, with piano accompaniments highlighting their enchanting simplicity. (Supraphon)
Maria Korecka-Soszkowska’s album features a stunning selection of Chopin’s piano works, showcasing her expressive and nuanced performance. (Dux)
1CD# SU4183-2
1CD# DUX760
$23.99 $12.00
Ruzicka: Works for Cello
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 21 & 32
Peter Ruzicka’s contemporary compositions are showcased in this album, featuring cellist Valentiu Radutiu premiering Rezitativ. (Thorofon)
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas features Boris Giltburg in masterful performances of the Pathétique, Waldstein, and Op. 111, capturing the composer’s dramatic range from stormy intensity to spiritual depth. (Naxos) 1CD# 8573400
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1CD# CTH2608
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Berlioz & Strauss / Berlin SO
Baroque Moments Bach, Vivaldi & Franck features the Amadeus Guitar Duo in dynamic guitar arrangements of Baroque masterpieces, showcasing their virtuosity and expressive interpretations. (Naxos)
Historic concert recordings of the Berlin Symphonic Orchestra from 1955 and 1961, led by its first and chief conductor for 24 years, Carl A. Bünte. (Bella Musica)
1CD# 8573440
1CD# BM312450
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Vivaldi & Piazzolla: 8cho Estaciónes
Christmas in Prague Cathedral Sehling: Christmas Music presents the world premiere of Josef Antonín Sehling’s festive compositions, blending Baroque charm with early Czech Christmas traditions. (Supraphon)
The NFM Wrocław Chamber Orchestra Leopoldinum is acclaimed for its performances at top venues like the Berlin Philharmonie and Tivolis Koncertsal. (Dux)
1CD# SU4174-2
1CD# DUX904
$23.99 $12.00
Wagner: Die Walküre [4 CDs]
Beethoven: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
This eighth release in Pentatone’s Wagner Edition features the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Marek Janowski with top Wagner singers, continuing their acclaimed project. (Pentatone)
Pianist Mario Galeani joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Nowak, in performing Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 in C major, Op. 15, and 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19. (RPO) 1CD# RPOSP028
4SACD# PTC5186407 $64.99 $32.50
$18.99 $9.50
Britten: War Requiem – Spring Symphony [2 CDs]
Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Sonatas [34 CDs]
his 2-CD set features Benjamin Britten’s “War T Requiem” and “Spring Symphony,” offering a profound musical reflection on the tragedies of war. (Supraphon)
Scarlatti – Complete Keyboard Sonatas is a landmark 34-CD re-release celebrating the first full recording of Scarlatti’s 555 sonatas, with deluxe packaging and extensive documentation. (Erato) 34CD# 2564620922
$21.99 $11.00
2CD# SU4135-2
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Prokofiev - Smetana - Janácek
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition features vibrant organ and trumpet arrangements of the iconic work, with encore pieces by Mussorgsky and Ravel. (Antes)
26 year old violinist Josef Špaček is fast emerging as one of the most talented virtuosos of his generation, and for his Supraphon debut he’s chosen works by Slavonic composers. (Supraphon)
1CD# BM319291
1CD# SU4129-2
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Ravel: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1
Scriabin Plays Scriabin, Vol. 4
Ravel: Orchestral Works, Vol. 4 presents the composer’s vibrant orchestrations of Alborada del gracioso, Pavane, Rapsodie espagnole, and the iconic Boléro. (Naxos)
Pervez Mody: Scriabin Piano Works highlights the virtuoso’s passionate, expressive interpretations of the composer’s piano repertoire, praised by critics and Martha Argerich alike. (Thorofon) 1CD# CTH2612
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1CD# 8572887
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WORLD MUSIC Music of the Nordeste
1CD# C 560275
The Three Seasons of the Andes: Kimsa pachanaka
Music of the Nordeste by the Pernambuco Quartet immerses listeners in the rich musical traditions of Brazil’s Pernambuco region. This debut album features Antonio Marinho’s vocals, Cesar Michiles’ flute, Breno Lira’s guitar, and Lucas dos Prazeres’ percussion. The ensemble’s name, “Pernambuco,” pays homage to the northeastern Brazilian state known for its vibrant cultural heritage. (Ocora)
$20.99
1CD# EUCD2965
Tel ve Ten / Ozan Baysal
1CD# EUCD2976
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# C 561145
This CD presents an anthology of traditional Sicilian music, highlighting the island’s most remarkable vocal and instrumental forms shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. Influenced by Greek, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman traditions, Sicilian music blends diverse ethnic legacies into its unique sound. The collection offers a deep dive into the rich and varied musical heritage that defines Sicily today. (Ocora)
1CD# EUCD2922
$20.99
$16.99 $12.74
Café Danube
Award-winning record producer, composer, and tabla player, Kuljit Bhamra MBE, brings together celebrated Bollywood singers, lyricists, and musicians for Namaste Bombay. With 38 original songs inspired by the origins and developments of ‘Bollywood’ music over the decades, it features lush instrumentations with traditional strings performed by the Bombay Gold Orchestra. (ARC Music)
1CD# NXW76168-2
$23.99 $17.99
Roll up, roll up! All aboard the 19th century ZRI celebration cruise from Vienna to Odessa! Our legendary house band are as stylishly up-tothe-moment as ever, reimagining the latest hits by Herr Rossini, Strauss, Schubert, and even Dr. Brahms with an intoxicating Romani twist! (Naxos World)
$20.99
Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean
Tanya Ekanayaka presents a stunning array of 43 works for solo piano composed between 2021 and 2022, drawing inspiration from 40 languages ranging from rare and critically endangered languages spread across Earth’s six continents, home to permanent human habitation, to some of the most famous and unusual languages of South Asia. (Naxos World)
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A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain with some of flamenco’s finest awardwinning artists. This album was recorded live at a flamenco bar in the heart of Andalusia. (ARC Music)
18 Piano Sutras & 25 South Asian Pianisms [2 CDs]
2CD# NXW76163-2
This CD highlights the crystal-clear tones of the langeleik zither, a tradition that has endured since the 15th century. Featuring lively dances like springar and halling, along with melodic lydarlåtter, performers skillfully use rhythmic plectrum strokes and finger techniques to create a hypnotic, flowing sound that captures the essence of this ancient instrument. (Ocora)
Flamenco Live
A Musical Tribute to Hindi Cinema [2 CDs]
2CD# EUCD2952
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Norway – Art of the Langeleik
Tel ve Ten is the debut album by Ozan Baysal. Discover the diverse sounds of the double-necked baglama, a modified Turkish instrument which has evolved from the traditional Anatolian baglama style, selpe. Featuring improvisations, original compositions, and arrangements of traditional Anatolian melodies. (ARC Music)
Italy – Sicily, Folk Music
1CD# C 561185
Carrying Los Ruphay’s ambition to develop awareness and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Bolivian heritage, this album highlights the three seasons of the Aymara annual cycle. An uplifting album conveying the wind and grandeur of the high plateaus of the Andes through the entrancing melodies of panpipes, charangos and other traditional instruments. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2936
A vibrant mix of creole heritage. The music of Sakili is from the island Rodrigues, a small volcanic island just east of Mauritius. The island’s European and African influences – waltzes, polka, mazurka, Scottish – all blend harmoniously to intertwine the past musical traditions of Africans. The purpose of the group’s formation was for a European tour to introduce the rarely heard music of the Rodrigues island. (ARC Music)
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OCORA RADIO FRANCE Vietnam
1CD# C 561160
In Concert in Paris, Vol. 2 / Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Traditional Vietnamese music, shaped by numerous cultural influences linked to its geography, is characterized by movement and abundant variation. It is an art form where dynamism appears to be a permanent feature. Each composition is played from memory, and improvisation is a primary form of musical creation. Once the melodic canvas is fixed in memory, performers can execute extremely complex and daring variations. (Ocora)
1CD# C 581659
$20.99
The members of the Ensemble Hougaku Shijyuusoudan explore the art of sankyoku: a refined repertoire of instrumental chamber music, to which singing often adds a poetic touch. The practice of this trio music was established as early as the end of the Edo era (late 19th c.), and underwent a major growth with the secularization of shakuhachi flute playing (formerly reserved for itinerant Zen monks of the Fuke sect). (Ocora)
$20.99
Russia: Traditional Instruments
Norway – Song & Hardingfele
Russia: Tradition of Wind Instruments features a rich selection of Russian folk music performed with traditional wind instruments. This compilation immerses listeners in the country’s vibrant musical heritage, from folk melodies to historic performances. (Ocora)
This CD highlights traditional Norwegian music, featuring ancient ballads, love songs, and hardingfele melodies, passed down for centuries. The hardingfele, with its sympathetic strings and rich regional styles, is accompanied by vocal traditions like stev, vise, and the rhythm-focused slåttestev. (Ocora)
1CD# C600025
$20.99
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North India: Sitar
Funeral & Shamanic Chants
1CD# C 560271
This CD offers a musical journey through the history of the galoubettambourin, from the Middle Ages to today, exploring baroque, classical, and traditional repertoires. Led by Michel Montanaro and André Gabriel, it reinterprets centuries of whistle-anddrum traditions, blending historical authenticity with a modern perspective, and reflects the evolution of regional and national identities in music. (Ocora)
1CD# C 561073
$20.99
1CD# C 561157
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France Provence | Le galoubet-tambourin
Japan
1CD# C 560286
The tradition of qawwali, once confined to Sufi mausoleums, has spread globally through the extraordinary performances of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. His passionate renditions of Sufi poetry, filled with emotion and lyricism, have made qawwali a central part of Hindustani music, inspiring audiences with every vocal variation and rhythmic movement. (Ocora)
Jindo is the third largest of many islands situated to the south-west of the Korean peninsula. It had long preserved a unique traditional culture until a bridge was built, connecting the island to the mainland in 1984. Thanks to its temperate climate, Jindo Island is rich in agricultural and maritime resources. (Ocora)
$20.99
1CD# C561154
North India: Sitar features virtuoso Kushal Das performing traditional Indian ragas, including “Alap,” “Jhor,” and “Sitarkhani,” offering an immersive exploration of classical Indian sitar music. This album showcases the intricate techniques and emotive power of the sitar, capturing the essence of North Indian music with depth and grace. (Ocora)
$20.99
OCORA IN BRIEF Italy: Traditional Music Italie – Musiques Traditionnelles offers a collection of traditional Italian music, providing listeners with a rich cultural experience. (Ocora)
1CD# C600016
$20.99
South India: Anthology [4 CDs] Anthologie De La Musique Classique is a 4-CD compilation curated by L. Subramaniam, featuring a selection of classical Indian music. (Ocora)
4CD# C591001.04
$40.99
Greece: Paralogues Paralogues by Grece is a 2006 compilation of traditional chants, offering listeners a rich tapestry of cultural melodies. (Ocora)
1CD# C600018
$20.99
Hungary: Popular Music Folk Music is a 2006 compilation curated by Ocora Radio-France, featuring 25 tracks of traditional Hungarian folk songs performed by various artists, offering a rich tapestry of Hungary’s musical heritage. (Ocora)
1CD# C600013
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Best of Welsh Choirs 1CD# EUCD2865 $16.99 $12.74
Mariachi Mexico 1CD# EUCD2847 $13.99 $10.49
Irish Folk
1CD# EUCD2830 $16.99 $12.74
Celtic Festival
Best of the London Jewish Male Choir 1CD# EUCD2775 $20.99 $15.74
Amália Classics on Portuguese Guitar
Journey to Morocco
Pow Wow: Round Dances & Sacred Ceremonies
Tango Argentino
Native Chants
Most Famous Cuban Classics
1CD# EUCD2890 $20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2672 $20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2698 $20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2872 $13.99 $10.49
Classics on the Accordion
Calypso Legends
1CD# EUCD2650 $20.99 $15.74
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Samba Brazil
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1CD# EUCD2853 $16.99 $12.74
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1CD# EUCD2848 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# EUCD2844 $13.99 $10.49
Music from Costa Rica 1CD# EUCD2843 $16.99 $12.74
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Orthodox Chants From Russia
Famous Fados on Portuguese Guitar
The Art of the Oud
Caribbean Moods 1CD# EUCD2916 $13.99 $10.49
1CD# EUCD2888 $16.99 $12.74
20 Best of Island Music
Music from Argentina
Celtic Essentials
Pure Africa
Best of Folk Music From Latvia
1CD# EUCD2850 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# EUCD2894 $20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2735 $16.99 $12.74
Yiddish Songs With Chutzpah!
1CD# EUCD2931 $20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2917 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# EUCD2902 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# EUCD2903 $16.99 $12.74
Latin Lounge
Son Real Orchestra: Salsa
1CD# EUCD2910 $13.99 $10.49
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Gipsy Dance
1CD# EUCD2896 $20.99 $15.74
ARABIC CAFÉ
1CD# EUCD2887 $13.99 $10.49
1CD# EUCD2882 $16.99 $12.74
The West African Blues Project 1CD# EUCD2873 $16.99 $12.74
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RELAXATION Peaceful Guitar [3 CDs]
Classical Tranquility / John Rutter; Manchester Camarata
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Spain with a captivating 3-CD collection of peaceful guitar music, crafted by some of the country’s most iconic composers. This unique compilation brings together over three hours of enchanting melodies that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Spain. Perfect for creating a serene atmosphere, this collection will transport you to a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. (Brilliant Classics)
3CD# BRI97523
1CD# CSCDS 402
$18.99
Fairy Fantasy / David Arkenstone
1CD# 8578358
$15.98
Calm Romantic Piano Music / Peter Breiner
1CD# 8574256
$19.99
1CD# 8557651
This release is an album of blissful relaxation music specifically curated for meditation, yoga, and stress relief in a busy lifestyle. Crossing oceans and cultures, the music on this release comes from all over the globe including traditional music from Nepal, Russia, Egypt, Native America, India and the United Kingdom. (ARC Music)
1CD# 8557652
$13.99 $10.49
Soothing selections from Mozart guaranteed to create a restful atmosphere. Works include Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. Adagio, Andante in C Major, K. 315 (arr. N. Mercz), Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361, “Gran Partita”: IV. Adagio, Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618 and more. (Naxos)
$19.99
This diverse collection of preclassical (medieval to baroque) era works was, if taken literally, tied together with a purpose; music for meditation. What you’re sure to get from this compilation is a lovely single-disc collection of peaceful music to simply enjoy and experience some quietude. (Naxos)
$19.99
Chill With Beethoven
This new installment in the Naxos Lifestyle Series is titled Music for Book Lovers: Classical Music for Reading. This is an ideal special edition for book lovers. Nestle into your favorite reading spot and experience how this music speaks volumes as the perfect accompaniment to your pageturning. Works include pieces from composers like Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Boulanger, Ravel, Godowsky, and more. (Naxos)
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Early Music for Meditation
Music for Book Lovers: Classical Music for Reading
1CD# 8578359
Enjoy this full-flavored selection of music whilst sipping on a coffee from your favorite cup. Let our blended brew of aural aromas bring you down to earth from your busy day. This release features works from famous classical composers like Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms, as well as more modern composers like Bernstein and Scriabin. (Naxos)
Mozart for Meditation
The tranquil and serene pieces for Caressing Your Soul meld melodic substance with musical expression to provide solace, relief and peace of mind in an oasis of calming music. Peter Breiner is one of the world’s most recorded musicians, with over 200 albums released and multiple streams and downloads. (Naxos)
Tranquility: Music for Relaxation
1CD# EUCD2814
$10.99
Coffee & Classical
David Arkenstone whisks listeners away to a fantasy fairy land with an ethereal melodic journey to another world. David has recorded over sixty albums, has toured extensively including performances at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, scored dozens of films and documentaries, and composed music for the Olympics that is used to this day. (Green Hill)
1CD# GEHM17212393.2
John Rutter writes: “Music has an extraordinary power to evoke tranquillity – as is revealed in the eleven pieces I have chosen to make up this collection. Ten of them happen to be among my personal favorites, drawn from the music of seven composers, plus the treasure trove of anonymous folk music.” (Collegium)
1CD# 8556790
Chill with Beethoven is a 2006 compilation featuring various artists performing Beethoven’s compositions, offering listeners a relaxed and contemporary interpretation of his classical works. Released by Naxos, this album presents pieces like “Für Elise” and “Adagio Molto Espressivo,” blending traditional melodies with a modern twist. (Naxos)
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CELTIC PIPES, DRUMS & SONG Homecoming – Live from Ireland / Celtic Woman
Celtic Psalms, Vol. 1
Grammy-nominated global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to touch the hearts of a huge audience that spans the globe. Each of Celtic Woman performances are a uniquely inspiring live experience. Filmed in Dublin, Ireland in September 2017, Homecoming: Live From Ireland represents the next chapter of their extraordinary musical journey. (Manhattan)
1CD# MANH709394.2
1CD# GIACD-1015
$13.99
Celtic Thunder Greatest Hits showcases decades of wonderful Irish music! Irish favorites include “Heartland,” “Galway Girl” and “Whiskey in the Jar.” On the spiritual side, the globally touring group sings “Hallelujah” and “Amazing Grace.” Garnering hundreds of millions of streams and tickets sold, Celtic Thunder has been hailed as Billboard’s Top World Music Artist. (Green Hill)
Scottish Pipes and Drums
1CD# EUCD2295
$13.49
1CD# EUCD2832
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Discover Music from Ireland is a 2-CD set released in 2015, featuring a variety of Irish music performed by various artists. The compilation includes 28 tracks, blending traditional and contemporary pieces that showcase Ireland’s rich musical heritage. Notable tracks include “The Irish Rover,” “Molly Malone,” and “Danny Boy.” (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2570
$16.99 $12.74
The Celtic Lute
This release presents Irish fiddle music performed by musical virtuoso Florie Brown, a fiddle player who has toured the world and cultivated her own flair and unique playing style. She performs Celtic, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Blues and Swing. Here she presents traditional Irish classics that will be loved by all fiddle music fans. (ARC Music)
1CD# DSL-92225
Best of Irish Fiddle
Scotland the Brave: Pipes & Drums features the Dan Air Scottish Pipe Band performing traditional tunes like “Amazing Grace” and “Scotland the Brave.” This album showcases the band’s exceptional artistry. These timeless compositions capture the essence of Scottish musical heritage. Experience the rich traditions that have been passed down through generations. (ARC Music)
Discover Music from Ireland [2 CDs]
The Kinross & District Pipe Band was formed in the summer of 1946 to play at local galas, festival events and pipe band competitions. During its long history the band has been awarded at World Championships and ceremony galas. A truly Scottish, beautiful album of pipes and drums. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2879
$18.99
Scotland the Brave – Pipes & Drums
Celtic Thunder Greatest Hits
1CD# GHIL167510.2
Celtic Psalms, Volumes 1 and 2, promises to be a long-standing resource for meditation and worship. By pairing the wisdom of the psalms with timeless melodies, delicate harmonies, and instrumentation, these arrangements bring to mind the Celtic landscapes of Ireland and Scotland with sincerity, integrity, and tenderness. (Gia)
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$16.99 $12.74 The Celtic Lute by Ronn McFarlane is a captivating album that brings the rich traditions of Scottish and Irish music to life. Released in 2018, it features 26 tracks, including compositions by Turlough O’Carolan and traditional pieces like “The Butterfly.” McFarlane’s mastery of the lute offers listeners an immersive journey into Celtic melodies, blending historical authenticity with contemporary flair. (Sono Luminus)
$17.99
TITLES IN BRIEF Bagpipes of Celtic Galicia Bagpipes of Celtic Galicia by Os Rosales is a 2016 album that showcases the rich musical heritage of Galicia, Spain. Featuring traditional instruments like the gaita (Galician bagpipes). (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2681
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Celtic Harp Margie Butler presents this album of beautiful, haunting Celtic pieces that conjure a calm, relaxing, romantic atmosphere. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2831
$16.99 $12.74
Celtic Reflections Barry Douglas explores the melodies of his native Ireland, from ancient folk tunes passed down through the ages to pieces by contemporary songwriters. (ARC Music)
1CD# CHAN 10821
$22.99
20 Best Irish Songs Noel McLoughlin presents a new recording of old and new Irish songs by one of the most acclaimed singers of Irish and Scottish folk. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2556
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CHINA, JAPAN AND THE FAR EAST Music of Japan: The Legacy of Myoonten
1CD# EUCD2897
Korea – Gayageum Sanjo
Performing traditional Japanese music on traditional instruments, Yamato Ensemble honors the legacy of Myoonten. Myoonten (also known as Benzaiten) is the goddess of learning, of beauty, of the arts, of eloquence. She is originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music and art. (ARC Music)
1CD# C 561247
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The guzheng, also called “zheng,” is a horizontally-played harp (or a plucked “half tube zither”) with a sound box. It looks similar to the Japanese koto, with an arched sound board of soft wutong wood, approximately six feet long and less than one foot wide. The sides and the bottom of the sound box are made of red sandal wood. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2826
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Nature, the cosmos and humanity are the inspirations for Joji Hirota’s latest solo album, Prayer’s Tale. Single-handedly playing 40 different Japanese and Asian instruments, combined with vocals, he weaves sounds of nature, emotions and colors of the universe into a beautiful soundscape. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2928
Japanese Taiko Joji Hirota’s prolific career spans over thirty years and sixteen albums, sculpting dynamic landscapes of rhythm and haunting melodies with the themes of nature and the beauty in every-day life. The music featured on this release was used in the recent Martin Scorsese film Silence, released in 2017. (ARC Music)
1CD# EUCD2863
$20.99 $15.74
The Heart of the Dragon ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present this elegant union of ‘East meets West’. Featuring the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation’s joyous hulusi, they seamlessly blend a range of traditional Chinese music with western drums, bass, guitar, piano and strings. (Naxos World)
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Hunting Eagles Catching Swans is a 2020 release featuring unedited, live performances of traditional Chinese pipa music by masters Lin Shicheng and Gao Hong. This historic recording showcases exceptional virtuosity and includes a unique rendition of the classic “Moonlight over the Spring River.” (ARC Music)
$20.99 $15.74
Chinese Festivals is a 2019 compilation by the Heart of the Dragon Ensemble, led by Jiang Li, celebrating traditional Chinese festivals such as Harvest, Lantern, Dragon Boat, and Spring. The ensemble’s performances offer listeners a vibrant journey through China’s rich cultural heritage. (ARC Music)
$16.99 $12.74
Taiko Do: Echo of the Soul
The Art of the Chinese Xiao & Hulusi
1CD# NXW76161-2
$20.99 $15.74
Chinese Festivals
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# EUCD2713
Tri Nguyen is a master of the Vietnamese zither, the dan-tranh. With ancient techniques and teachings from the different regions of the country, while occasionally incorporating other instruments from Vietnam and around the world, Tri shows us the beauty and versatility of the dan-tranh. (ARC Music)
Hunting Eagles Catching Swans
Prayer’s Tale – Taiko Drums and Asian Percussion
1CD# EUCD2961
$20.99
The Art of the Vietnamese Zither
The Art of the Chinese Harp
1CD# EUCD2692
Korea – Gayageum Sanjo features virtuoso Kim Hae-Sook performing traditional Korean sanjo compositions on the gayageum zither. This 2023 release by Ocora Radio-France offers listeners a captivating journey through Korea’s rich musical heritage. (Ocora)
1CD# EUCD2884
Echo of the Soul is a 2020 compilation featuring the Italian taiko group KyoShinDo, who uniquely blend traditional Japanese drumming with martial arts movements. Produced by Joji Hirota, the album offers dynamic tracks like “Hinode” and “Raijin,” reflecting their innovative approach to taiko music. (ARC Music)
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Musical Journey DVD Series EACH DVD IS ONLY
You can now arm-chair travel to the most thrilling cities and countries on Earth with these beautifully filmed musical journeys. These DVDs combine stunning visual images backed by lovely classical music. Itʼs time to pack your bags and travel! Each DVD is full color and recorded in Dolby and DTS surround sound. Each Musical Journey DVD only $13.99!
$13.99!
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Austria: Viennese Vinyards – Steyr and Gmunden
2110332
Beijing Tour with Traditional Chinese Music
2110551
Berlin: Tour of Germanyʼs Capital City
2110340
Rome: Piazzas, Fountains, and the Remains of the Empire
2110239
Rome: Tour of the Cityʼs Past and Present
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Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Czech Republic: Prague and Lednice Castle
2110309
Finland: Helsinki, Lake Haapavesi, Savonlinna, Kerimaki
2110316
Salzburg: The City of Mozart Scotland and its Castles
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France: A Musical Tour of Provence
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France: Brittany & Normandy
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Scotland: Edinburgh – The Highlands and the Hebrides
France: Musical Tour of the South of France
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Scotland: Musical Tour of the Countryʼs Past and Present
2110519
Gardens and Parks of Europe Germany: Bavarian Lakes and Schloss Herrenceiemsee
2110244
Sicily: Tour of the Islandʼs Past and Present
2110518
Spain: Madrid, La Mancha, Toledo
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Spain: Musical Tour of Seville
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Italy: Brixen & Austria: Innisbruck
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Italy: Seina and Pisa
2110322
St. Petersburg: Palaces of the Tsars
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Summer Palaces of the Tsars
Moscow: The Golden Ring
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Switzerland: From Zurich to Zermatt
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Norway: From Gaupne to Sogndal
2110240
Switzerland: The Canton of Ticino
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Norway: The Peer Gyny Road, Lake Mjosa, and Oslo
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Switzerland: Tour of the Graubunden
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Oxford: Visit to the Town & University
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Tibet: Cultural Tour with Traditional Chinese Music
Italy: Verona, Romeo and Juliet, Florence, Naples
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Tuscany: Tour of the Past and Present
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Venice: A Musical Visit to the Lagoons and Islands of Venice
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Venice: City of Water and Light
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RETRO The Early Years 1956–1962 / Nancy Wilson [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3156.2
The Singles Collection 1949–1962 / Ray Charles [5 CDs]
Nancy Wilson is one of the finest vocalists to emerge in the post-war era to take over the mantle of great jazz, cabaret and pop singers such as Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. This collection takes a thorough look at the formative years of her career, showcasing the breadth and distinctiveness of her talent. (Acrobat)
$20.99
5CD# ACBT7516.2
Singles Collection Plus 1969–1977 / Aaron Neville
$12.99
Tiger Rag – Singles Collection, Vol. 1 1931–1947 / The Mills Brothers [4 CDs]
4CD# ACBT7185.2
2CD# ACBT3180.2
$30.99
5CD# ACBT7519.2
James Brown was a singer songwriter and bandleader who was one of the primary originators of funk and souls music in the 1950s and ‘60s and became known as “The Godfather Of Soul”. This 57-track 2-CD set features all his nineteen pop and R&B hits from this era, including his Top 5 R&B debut “Please Please, Please,” “Try Me,” “Lost Someone,” “Baby You’re Right” and more. (Acrobat)
$20.99
2CD# ACBT3441.2
Big Joe Williams was a Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist famous for the distinctive sound of his unique nine-string guitar. This 115-track 5-CD set comprises most of the A & B sides of his releases on the Bluebird, Columbia, Bullet, Trumpet & VeeJay labels from 1935 to 1957. (Acrobat)
$31.99
Gene McDaniels was an AfricanAmerican singer, who started out performing gospel, before turning to jazz, and came to the fore as vocalist with the Les McCann Trio in Los Angeles. This 58-track 2-CD collection features all his chart entries from this era including the Top 10 hits “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay”, “Tower Of Strength” and “Chip Chip”, plus “Point Of No Return”, “Spanish Lace” and others. (Acrobat)
$20.99
The Xavier Cugat Collection 1933–1958 [2 CDs]
The Soul Stirrers were one of the most important and influential of the gospel quartets, their career spanning many decades. This 54-track 2-CD set includes the A and B sides of all the Specialty singles released during the period plus the A and B sides of their releases on Sam Cooke’s own SAR label through 1960 and into 1961. (Acrobat)
$20.99
2CD# ACBT3094.2
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Singles & Albums Collection 1959–1962 / Gene McDaniels [2 CDs]
Singles Collection 1950–1961 / The Soul Stirrers [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3169.2
The Coasters were one of the vocal groups of the ‘50s and early ‘60s who bridged the gap between the doowop and R&B eras of the early ‘50s through to the rock ‘n’ roll explosion and beyond. This greatvalue 56-track 2-CD set includes the legendary US and UK hits “Searchin’”, “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown” and “Poison Ivy,” plus other memorable US successes. (Acrobat)
Baby Please Don’t Go – Collection 1935–1962 / Big Joe Williams [5 CDs]
The Mills Brothers were a pioneering vocal quartet, who performed in a jazz-flavored barbershop style and were forerunners of the doowop groups of later years. This 104-track 4-CD collection comprises includes the No. 1s “Tiger Rag,” “Dinah,” “Paper Doll,” “You Always Hurt The One You Love,” and more. (Acrobat)
Federal & King Singles 1956–1962 / James Brown [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3242.2
$31.99
Complete Singles As & Bs 1954–1962 / The Coasters [2 CDs]
This 2007 collection by the New Orleans legend and member of the Neville Brothers, features all his A-sides spanning the years 1969–79 plus even more great cuts from the man. 22 tracks including ‘Tell It Like It Is’, ‘You Don’t Love Me Anymore’, ‘Cry Me a River’ and more. (Acrobat)
CD# ACBT703.2
Ray Charles was one of the most iconic and influential artists in the annals of pop as a singer, songwriter and pianist.This 125-track 5-CD collection includes the pop No. 1s “Georgia On My Mind”, “Hit The Road Jack” & “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and the R&B No. 1s “I’ve Got A Woman”, “A Fool For You”, “What’d I Say”, “Unchain My Heart”, “One Mint Julep” & “You Are My Sunshine.” (Acrobat)
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It seems that Cuban and LatinAmerican rhythms have been here forever, but it was the impeccably suave Xavier Cugat who first brought them to our big-band bandstands. Here are 2 CDs of his pre- and postwar essentials: his hits “The Lady in Red,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Quierme Mucho (Yours),” “Brazil,” “Thanks for the Dream,” “Amor,” “Good, Good, Good,” “Cuanto Le Gusta” and more! (Acrobat)
$20.99
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MUSIC Complete Singles 1952–1962 / Jackie Wilson [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3227.2
Collection 1953–1961 / The Harptones [2 CDs]
Jackie Wilson earned the nickname “Mr. Excitement” for his performances as one of the most dynamic and electrifying soul singers of the ‘50s and ‘60. This 55-track 2-CD set features the Top 10 hits “To Be Loved”, “Lonely Teardrops”, “Night” & “Alone At Last” along with his other chart entries from the era. Also included are bonus tracks from six of his albums released during from these years. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3374.2
$20.99
Huey ‘Piano’ Smith was one of the many influential musical figures to emerge from New Orleans during the 1950s. This 58-track 2-CD set features his Top 10 US pop and R&B hits “Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Don’t You Just Know It”, along with his other career chart entries “Don’t You Know, Yockomo” and “Pop-Eye.” (Acrobat)
Led by the legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson, The Miracles were one of the first groups to sign to Berry Gordy’s newly-established Tamla label in 1959, and went to become one of Motown’s most successful acts. This 47-track 2-CD set comprises all the A & B sides of their fifteen singles for the End, Chess and Tamla labels during these crucial formative years. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3399.2
$20.99
Acrobat has a significant catalogue of gospel collections by many of the leading quartets of the classic era in the immediate post-war decades, and this release adds a further dimension to that repertoire with the highly-regarded Miami-based husband and wife duo of Sullivan and Iola Pugh, who performed as The Consolers, Their original repertoire was based on the traditional spirituals and songs of the Holiness Church. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3472.2
$20.99
Collection 1930–1938 / Kokomo Arnold [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3355.2
$20.99
Complete Singles 1958–1962 / Marv Johnson [2 CDs]
Collection 1952–1962 / The Consolers [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3119.2
$20.99
Singles & Albums Colleciton 1953–1962 / Huey Smith [2 CDs]
Singles & Albums Collection 1958–1962 / The Miracles [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3264.2
The Harptones were one of the many doowop vocal groups to emerge from New York City in the early ‘50s, and although they did not have an illustrious chart career, they were one of the most consistently admired and popular groups. This 54-track 2-CD set features their best-known recordings such as “A Sunday Kind of Love”, “Why Should I Love You?”, “Life is But a Dream”, “The Shrine of St. Cecilia”, and more. (Acrobat)
This collection offers a comprehensive overview of Marv Johnson’s early years, as well as an entertaining showcase for his distinctive talent. It features all his chart entries from these years, including the pop and R&B Top 10 hits “You Got What It Takes” and “I Love The Way You Love” and his other pop and R&B hits “Come To Me”, “I’m Coming Home”, “Ain’t Gonna Be That Way”, and more. (Acrobat)
$20.99
Complete Motown Releases 1960–1962 / Mary Wells
James “Kokomo” Arnold was a blues singer, songwriter and left-handed slide guitarist from Georgia, who eventually landed up in Chicago where he ran a bootlegging business during the prohibition years of the 1920s. This greatvalue 49-track 2-CD collection features his most influential songs, including “Original Kokomo Blues”, “Millk Cow Blues”, “Sagefield Woman Blues”, and more. (Acrobat)
$20.99
1CD# ACBT4400.2
RETRO IN BRIEF
Mary Wells occupies a unique niche in pop music in that she was the first female artist on any of Motown’s labels to have a hit record. This collection comprises the A and B sides of all he singles from these formative years, plus all the tracks from her two albums during this era, “Bye Bye Baby - I Don’t Want To Take A Chance” and “The One Who Really Loves You,” (Acrobat)
$20.99
Raindrops, Singles & Albums Collection 1956–1962 / Dee Clark [2 CDs] Two-disc collection of songs from the great Dee Clark, from recordings made from 1956–1962. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3446.2
$20.99
The Flamingos Collection 1953–1961 [3 CDs] This 80-track 3-CD set from the Flamingoes includes tracks from their first three LPs “The Flamingos”, “Flamingo Serenade” and “Flamingo Favourites.” (Acrobat)
3CD# ACBT9068.2
$24.99
Complete Singles 1953–1962 / The Moonglows [2 CDs] This 56-track 2-CD set features all The Moonglows’ chart entries, including the R&B Top 10 hits “Most Of All,” “Sincerely,” “We Go Together,” “See Saw,” and “The Ten Commandments of Love.” (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3188.2
$20.99
Singles Collection 1951–1962 / Tommy Edwards [2 CDs] Tommy Edwards was a sophisticated R&B vocalist, best-known for his landmark US and UK No. 1 “It’s All In The Game”, but who also had many other pop and R&B hits, many of which are included here. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3192.2
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$20.99
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FREMEAUX Powell: The Girl from Ipanema / Baden Powell
1CD# FA8607
Fathers & Sons / Dany Doriz; Michel Pastre
Recorded live at the 1987 International Guitar Festival in Liège, this solo recital by Brazilian guitar legend Baden Powell transcends bossa nova, blending jazz, classical, and MPB with his masterful virtuosity. A rare artistic achievement, it captures Powell’s unique ability to balance passion and serenity, showcasing his unparalleled skill at the peak of his career. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# FA8598
Christmas in Swing / Louis Prima Forever
1CD# FA8597
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# FA8589
Louisiana Blues / Various Artists DVD
$21.99 $16.49
1CD# FA8593
Paris Musette 1990–1997 [3 CDs]
1CD# FA8579
$32.99 $24.74
Tap That Jazz (formerly Les Oignons) is the most modern of trad jazz bands, fronted by the daring trumpet of Julien Silvand and a group that’s adopted the codes of the genre: brass, banjo, sousaphone, washboard and… tap dancing. The band provides a rare and efficient New Orleans setting for the power and soul in the voice of the wonderful June Milo. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
After shaking cocktail music (and Fifties exotica) wide awake in his impossibly “cult” first album, Karl Zero made his musical comeback in 2005 when he hatched this “HiFi Calypso” after rising to meet a sizeable challenge: to lure Bob Marley’s legendary Wailers away from Jamaica, and then have them play mento and calypso, the genres that gave reggae its sources. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
Soundscapes of Southern India
Fado 1950–1999 [2 CDs] This box-set portrays the Fado of the latter half of the twentieth century. A true form of blues with distinct Latin colours, Fado expresses the cultural amotion of Portugal. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes. (Fremeaux)
$32.99 $24.74 1CD# FA715
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Hi-Fi Calypso / The Wailers; Various
Each album in the 3-CD set Paris Musette is a reference for every fan of “musette” accordion in the whole world. The repertoire is nothing less than the ‘world music’ of France in the pre- and post-war years. The first 3 volumes in the series appeared in 1990, 1993 and 1997 respectively, and were phenomenally successful in making the accordion popular again in World and Jazz circles, but also in popular song. (Fremeaux)
2CD# FA190
The Swingin’ Affair quartet brings new colors to the famous melodies heard in films, adding unrivalled freshness with some sumptuous arrangements that draw on different palettes, including swing, cool jazz and bossa nova. The Swingin’ Affair quartet give a marvelous demonstration of how fertile our music heritage can be when it comes to being creative. (Fremeaux)
Respect – Sing That Fight / Tap That Jazz
“This delightful DVD documentary takes you an amazing ride as it celebrates the wonderful variety of French Louisiana’s treasured musical heritage. In the intimacy of their homes as well as in rollicking honky-tonks, we meet an earful of the most reknowned and talented Cajun and Creole musicians. Two minutes in, my toes were already tapping. By the end, I was ready to get up and dance”. – Glen Pitre (Fremeaux)
3CD# LLL342
$20.99 $15.74
A Swingin’ Affair
Christmas in Swing by Louis Prima Forever blends classic Christmas songs with vibrant swing jazz, featuring reimagined versions of “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” This lively album showcases Pauline Atlan’s vocals alongside a talented ensemble, bringing a fresh, rhythmic twist to your holiday favorites. (Fremeaux)
1DVD# FA4007
This album, a tasty tribute to the two revered jazz giants named Lionel Hampton and Illinois Jacquet, brings together a pair of their spiritual sons, the great vibraphone player Dany Doriz (also the legendary owner of the Caveau de la Huchette club in Paris), and Michel Pastre, the international swing sax hero. This album breathes maestria and fire from end to end. (Fremeaux)
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This album is devoted to the sounds of southern India, and more precisely those of the Auroville forest near Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu. This field recording was made by audio naturalist Bernard Fort and documents the natural soundscapes in both day and night, respecting the chronology of the birdsongs and their length, together with the silences and contrasting dynamics. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
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LABEL SALE Minton’s Blues Francis Lockwood Quartet
1CD# FA8559
Cocktail D’Amour
This album celebrates New York’s jazz from the Forties to the Seventies, and swerves from bebop – a tribute to the famous Minton’s Playhouse club with Minton’s Blues – to the later hard bop and soul jazz colours of the Blue Note label, even allowing an incursion into jazz-rock. This album gives Francis Lockwood the chance to express the full palette of his composing talents. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# FA590
Cuisine Au Jazz / Orpheon Celesta
1CD# FA8505
$20.99 $15.74
French Traditional Music Anthology
“This record was produced in the context of the museum work of Guillaume Veillet (a collector and former editor of Trad Magazine), so as to make available to the public a broad panorama of French traditional music. It is one of a collection of 10 CDs, divided geographically by region, that aim to document popular contributions to the history and contem porary nature of our cultural and artistic heritage.” Benjamin Goldenstein (Fremeaux)
Mad in Swing Big Band
1CD# FA577
Urban Gypsy by Daniel John Martin presents an intricate blend of gypsy soul and jazz poetry, offering compositions that capture both vibrant energy and delicate subtlety. The album explores a fusion of styles, weaving together influences from traditional gypsy music, jazz, and contemporary urban sounds, creating a dynamic, soulful soundscape that transports listeners through a rhythmic journey. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
Peru: Folklore & Mythology
$20.99 $15.74
1CD# FA5280
Robeurt Feneck, with his Cab Calloway-like flair and Henri Salvador-inspired charm, brings a unique blend of zany big-band jazz, cool jazz, and playful French chanson to life. Leading the Mad in Swing orchestra, he expertly weaves together everything from Cuban rhythms to New Orleans gospel, creating a lively, captivating record filled with humor and irresistible style. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA597
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Urban Gypsy / Daniel John Martin
The Orpheon Celesta is a musical group whose chef Emmanuel Hussenot has almost thirty years of cooking behind his unique artistic approach. This recording by the unhinged troublemakers of jazz reveals the recipe to which they owe the worldwide success of their cuisine. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA5269
Inspired by the vibrant pop music of Paris’ dancehalls, Love Cocktail by Dominique Cravic and Didier Roussin blends jazz, beguine, and Tzigane with Italian influences, setting the stage for the rise of the ‘Primitifs du Futur.’ This reissue of their first album, which helped cement their international reputation, is followed by Bluestory and The New Blues 4, showcasing compositions from Cravic’s personal tapes. (Fremeaux)
Peru: Folklore & Mythology is an album by François Jouff, released by Frémeaux & Associés. The CD explores the deep cultural roots of Peruvian music, intertwining indigenous sounds with the rich mythology and folklore of the region. (Fremeaux)
$20.99 $15.74
Le Temps Retrouve / Marcel Proust [5 CDs]
$20.99 $15.74
5CD# FA8136
Le Temps Retrouvé is a 2016 five-CD compilation by Frémeaux & Associés, featuring Marcel Proust’s reflections on memory and time, as read by the author himself. This release offers listeners a unique opportunity to experience Proust’s seminal work in his own voice. (Fremeaux)
$32.99 $24.74
SOUNDS OF NATURE Cicadas & Crickets / Sounds of Nature Cicadas and Crickets by The Sounds of Nature captures the diverse songs of over 60 species of crickets, cicadas, and other singing insects, offering a fascinating auditory journey through their unique rhythms and tones. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA663
$20.99 $15.74
Canadian Soundscapes / Sounds of Nature
Canadian Soundscapes is a 2008 CD by The Sounds of Nature, released by Frémeaux & Associés, featuring natural soundscapes from Canada, including bird songs and environmental sounds. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA634
$20.99 $15.74
Birds of Paris / Sounds of Nature
irds of Paris: Soundscape from Île-de-France is a 2007 CD by Natural Atmospheres. It features 46 tracks B capturing the diverse birdlife and natural sounds of the Paris region. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA613
$20.99 $15.74
Day in the Savanna / Sounds of Nature
This record captures a day in the Savanna, where a concentration of fauna can be found at the rare water points: hippopotomi, the white-breasted sundbird, the garden bulbul. (Fremeaux)
1CD# FA1003
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$13.99 $10.49
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JAZZ Southern Nights / Sullivan Fortner
1CD# AWKR11.2
50 / Herb Alpert
Southern Nights is a 2025 jazz album by pianist Sullivan Fortner, featuring bassist Peter Washington and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The trio’s spontaneous chemistry, captured in a raw, unedited live recording at New York’s Village Vanguard, brings fresh interpretations of classics like Allen Toussaint’s “Southern Nights” and original compositions, reflecting Fortner’s deep New Orleans roots. (Harmonia Mundi)
1CD# HBAT248.2
$17.98
Taj Mahal’s Savoy reimagines jazz and blues classics with a modern twist, as he collaborates with producer John Simon to blend vibrant new sounds with timeless genres. The album offers a rich fusion of influences, featuring soulful reworks of iconic tracks alongside fresh interpretations, showcasing Taj Mahal’s enduring musical legacy and innovative artistry. (Stony Plain)
$16.98
1CD# JAH-487
Bigbands Live – Duke Ellington Orchestra
1CD# JAH-403
During Duke Ellington’s travels, he was able to stop off in Stuttgart in March 1967 to present a colorful mixed program made up of a few tried-and-true pieces and many lesser-known compositions. By Ellington’s standards, it was a modern concert, exuberant in mood and at times mischievous in arrangements, which allowed some shrill coloring. (SWR Jazzhaus)
2CD# ICM5.2
$19.99
1CD# CRF159588.2
Ornithology: The Best of Bird is a new compilation bringing together 11 cuts from legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. Designed as an introduction to this influential artist, it covers Bird’s prime years between 1945 and 1953, with cuts including “Ko-Ko,” “Billie’s Bounce,” and “Groovin’ High”. (Craft)
$11.98
Alice Coltrane’s The Carnegie Hall Concert is a previously unreleased recording of a historic 1971 concert. Features an all-star group including Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, Jimmy Garrison, Cecil McBee, Ed Blackwell and others. This was a triple bill placing her in the company of Laura Nyro and The Rascals. (Impulse)
2CD# IMP143913.2
$24.98
$22.98
Late Night Jazz / Various Artists
Clark Terry is one of the greatest and most important trumpeters in jazz history. Now, Storyville Records presents a live recording with his fantastic orchestra, Clark Terry’s Big Bad Band – Live in Holland 1979. The whole band is in great form, and besides Clark Terry himself, this recording showcases many of the very best musicians from the heyday of big bands. (Storyville)
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The Carnegie Hall Concert / Alice Coltrane [2 CDs]
Live at the Blue Note Chicago is a 2024 double-CD capturing Nat King Cole’s intimate performances at Chicago’s Blue Note club in August 1953, showcasing his velvety voice and spontaneous interactions with the audience. The set includes classics like “Unforgettable,” “Route 66,” and “Mona Lisa,” highlighting Cole’s deep connection to his Chicago roots. (IAG)
Live in Holland 1979 / Clark Terry Big Band
1CD# SVL1018529
Since 1966, the SWR NEWJazz Meeting, the legendary sound laboratory for improvised music, brings together musicians so that they can develop their creative ideas free from the constraints of daily business. . Micah Thomas is a visionary among the pianists of the current New York improvisation scene. He became famous as the alert, energetic piano engine of the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet. (SWR Jazzhaus)
The Best of Bird / Charlie Parker
Live at the Blue Note – Chicago / Nat King Cole [2 CDs]
$13.98
SWR New Jazz Meeting 2022: Forest
Savoy / Taj Mahal
1CD# SYPL1470.2
With the release of his latest studio album 50, Herb Alpert hits a tremendous milestone in a storied music career. There is a mix of reimagined classics covered in Alpert’s instantly recognizable style, highlighted by The Chords’ doo-wop classic “Sh- Boom”, Elvis’ “Are You Lonesome Tonight”, “Baubles Bangles And Beads”, and more. (HAP)
1CD# GCDG1195
$17.99
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Sensuous saxophones, muted trumpets, fingers caressing piano keys, brushes on drums . . . this music was made for late night listening and romance. 40 moodsetting classics are performed by some of the biggest names in jazz: Miles Davis Quintet (“Round Midnight”), Sonny Rollins (“There Is No Greater Love”), Erroll Garner Trio (“Misty”), Barney Kessel (“Laura”), and much more. (Gift of Music)
$18.99
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TITLES Live at the Palladium – NYC 1951 / Ella Fitzgerald
Jubilee / Spyro Gyra [2 CDs]
Ella Fitzgerald’s Live at The Palladium – New York City, 1951 captures her unforgettable performance with classic renditions of “Summertime” and “Mack the Knife,” highlighting her vocal brilliance and remarkable stage presence during a landmark moment in her career. The album offers a timeless look at Fitzgerald’s artistry, filled with infectious energy and improvisational mastery. (Good Time)
1CD# GODM14388530.2
2CD# AMH2036.2
$13.98
1CD# ATL1311.2
John Coltrane’s Giant Steps, released in 1960, is a seminal jazz album that showcases his innovative compositions and exceptional saxophone skills. The album features tracks like “Giant Steps,” “Naima,” and “Mr. P.C.,” highlighting Coltrane’s mastery of complex chord progressions and his influence on the jazz genre. (Atlantic)
$10.49
1CD# FON-1804033
Miles in France 1963 & 1964 / Miles Davis [6 CDs]
6CD# SNYL80167.2
2CD# SVL1038315
$79.99
Berlin from Storyville Records, is a welcome memento of the Duke Ellington’s 1959 European tour. The music starts with the “Ellington Medley,” by then a standard concert opener in varied embodiments. The concert has been remastered to modern standards, and is a must own for any Ellington fan. (Storyville)
$20.99
Hans Backenroth discovered jazz at the end of his teens, which led him to play double bass influenced by, among others, Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Scott LaFaro and NHØP. He appears on this album alongside Klas Lindquist, Erik Soderlind, and KarlHenrik Ousback. (Prophone)
The Modern Jazz Quartet was formed in 1952, largely by the rhythm section of the Dizzy Gillespie Band. When these recordings were made, John Lewis was still trying to develop the Modern Jazz Quartet as a jazz chamber group, attempting to make a unique style of jazz, free of cliche. Each of the 13 tracks on this album show the ensemble’s unique and dignified style. (SWR Jazzhaus)
1CD# PCD263
$19.99
$20.99
Lumen / Danilo Perez; Bohuslan Big Band
This live recording of Quincy Jones and his Orchestra was taken in Ludwigshafen in 1961. The orchestra had an all-star roster, including Freddie Hubbard, Benny Bailey, and Sahib Shihab. The program includes classics such as “Summertime” and “Stolen Moments.” (SWR Jazzhaus)
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$19.99
Parker´s Mood
Big Bands Live / Quincy Jones & His Orchestra
1CD# JAH-455
There were many highlights to Blossom Dearie’s musical career: the concerts she gave in the Netherlands between 1968 and 1989 feature prominently among them. This release is a faithful rendition, thanks especially to the remarkable audio quality. Dearie masterfully performed in all the instrumental formations, from solo shows to the great Metropole Orchestra. (Fondamenta)
Berlin / Duke Ellington Orchestra [2 CDs]
Miles In France 1963 & 64 is the eighth installment in the celebrated Miles Davis Bootleg Series and this edition focuses on the birth of the Second Great Quintet in 1963 and 1964. The music heard here represents the sound of an end and a beginning coming through at once. The set contains five separate performances of the Miles Davis Quintet spread over 6 CDs. (Sony)
Lost Tapes / The Modern Jazz Quartet
1CD# JAH-431
$21.98
The Lost Sessions / Blossom Dearie
Giant Steps / John Coltrane
Spyro Gyra, a jazz fusion band from Buffalo, NY formed in 1974 and created the framework for contemporary jazz in the 80s and 90s. Celebrating this milestone 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, comes Jubilee, a new collection featuring 16 songs that capture the band’s ever-expanding palette in it’s first decade of recording (1978–87) and includes fan favorites “Shaker Song” & “Morning Dance”. (Amherst)
1CD# PCD343
$19.99
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Bohuslän Big Band and Danilo Pérez collaborate on a new and unique album. Danilo Pérez and the Swedish jazz orchestra, Bohuslän Big Band have released a record where Pan-American rhythms meet the Nordic big band sound. The album, characterized by improvisation and playfulness, is evidence of music’s power to unite cultures. (Prophone)
$20.99
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DOUBLE Underground Roller Coaster / Diego Pinera
1CD# DMCHR71451
Porgy’s Dream / Reiner Winterschladen, Hans Ludemann
Underground Roller Coaster is a 2024 jazz album by Diego Piñera, released by Double Moon Records. The CD features intricate compositions and improvisational interactions, blending rhythmic complexity with delicate, atmospheric lyricism. Critics have praised Piñera as a musician grounded by a deep, fundamental knowledge of music, capable of creating intricate frameworks. (Double Moon)
$14.99 $11.24
1CD# DMCHR71449
Folklore / Braumer, Keller, Scholer
1CD# DMCHR71448
1CD# DMCHR71454
$14.99 $11.24
1CD# DMCHR71446
1CD# DMCHR71439
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1CD# DMCHR71442
The Leipzig pianist and composer Jonas Timm and his seven-piece band not only captivate the listener with all his senses, but also take him along in the variety of his emotions. Much is reminiscent of Latin American dances, French chansons, soundtracks from old films and sometimes jazz. (Double Moon)
$16.99 $12.74
French drummer Olivier Le Goas’ Sunland blends intricate rhythms with folk-inspired melodies, featuring pianist Kristjan Randalu and bassist Lukas Traxel. The trio’s innovative approach to jazz delivers a fresh perspective on contemporary jazz trio dynamics. (Double Moon)
Rosalie’s Dream is a 2024 jazz album by the Joe Haider Trio and the Amigern String Quartet, featuring pianist Joe Haider, bassist Lorenz Beyeler, and drummer Tobias Friedli.The album includes Haider’s compositions such as “My Grandfather’s Garden,” “Josefa from Palermo,” and “Marcella’s Granddaughter,” blending jazz improvisation with classical string arrangements. (Double Moon)
1CD# DMCHR71443
$18.99 $14.24
Dedication II / Javier Vercher, Borja Barrueta
$14.99 $11.24
35 Years – Bundesjazzorchester is an album by BuJazzO, celebrating the ensemble’s 35th anniversary with a blend of diverse jazz styles. The album features compositions that highlight BuJazzO’s evolution and musical versatility over the years. The ensemble, established in January 1988, continues to influence the jazz scene with its innovative performances. (Double Moon)
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Sunland / Olivier le Goas, Lukas Traxel
35 Years – Bundesjazzorchester
Guitarist and composer Vlado Grizelj’s album Purple Sky blends 1960s and 1970s funk and soul influences with jazz, featuring tracks like “Purple Sky” and “Supernova,” performed alongside musicians Matthias Bublath, Boris Boskovic, and Christian Lettner. (Double Moon)
Narcis / Jonas Timm, Tino Derado
Saxophonist Markus Harm’s Out In Space, released on October 11, 2024, showcases his expressive tone and captivating performances on both alto and soprano saxophones. The album features intense pieces that maintain a warm, narrative quality, marking a significant advancement in Harm’s musical journey. (Double Moon)
Rosalie’s Dream / Joe Haider
1CD# DMCHR71450
$16.99 $12.74
Purple Sky / Vlado Grizelj, Christian Lettner
Folklore is a 2024 jazz album by the Stefan Schöler Trio, featuring pianist Cole Porter, bassist Victor Young, and drummer Simon Braumer. The trio explores traditional folk themes with a modern jazz interpretation, aiming to bridge generational and cultural gaps through their music. (Double Moon)
Out in Space / Markus Harm
Porgy’s Dream is a jazz album by pianist Hans Ludemann and trumpeter Reiner Winterschladen, offering a fresh interpretation of George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess.” The duo delves into selected themes from the opera, crafting an intense and atmospheric experience that honors the original work while presenting a unique jazz perspective. (Double Moon)
1CD# DMCHR71445
Dedication II is a jazz album by pianist Moisés P. Sánchez, featuring saxophonist Javier Vercher, bassist Borja Barrueta, and trumpeter Tono Miguel. Sánchez’s compositions on this album are noted for their diverse influences, reminiscent of Chick Corea’s eclectic musical style. (Double Moon)
$16.99 $12.74
$14.99 $11.24
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Double Trouble / Bobby Previte, Ray Anderson
Unperfect Buildings / Openthebox Trio
From This Moment On / Matyas Bartha
In Between / Florin Kuppers, Juliana Blumenschein
Identity / Arthur Possing
Foresight / Markus Harm
Belonging / Anette von Eichel
Freaky Squash Baby / Kellen Mills
Blink 6 / Marcus Klossek
Beau Gosse / Joe Krieg
1CD# DMCHR71434 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71440 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71435 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71433 $16.99 $12.74
Faces / Mainz04
1CD# DMCHR71432 $16.99 $12.74
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1CD# DMCHR71430 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71427 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71415 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71420 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71423 $16.99 $12.74
Tuuri / Free Swing
1CD# DMCHR71417 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71425 $16.99 $12.74
State of Mind / Gilles Grethen Quartet & Strings
Born In Millennium / Alan Bartus
Marching On / Ray Anderson
1CD# DMCHR71429 $16.99 $12.74
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1CD# DMCHR71414 $16.99 $12.74
1CD# DMCHR71416 $16.99 $12.74
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NOSTALGIC The Hits Collection 1935–1958 / Tommy Dorsey [6 CDs]
6CD# ACBT6009.2
The Complete Recordings 1929–1934 / Charley Patton [3 CDs]
This 146-track 6-CD set comprises just about all of Tommy Dorsey’s recordings which are listed as hits in the standard industry sources or which appeared in the Billboard charts after their introduction in 1940, and includes those by Dorsey’s Clambake Seven as well as his main orchestra. It features a remarkable tally of 13 No. 1 hits. (Acrobat)
$36.99
3CD# ACBT9036.2
The Singles Collection As & Bs – 1939–1950 / Sister Rosetta Tharpe [3 CDs]
3CD# ACBT9149.2
$19.99
3CD# ACBT9158.2
The Singles Collection, Vol. 1 1946–1953 / Lightnin’ Hopkins [3 CDs]
$24.99
4CD# ACBT7158.2
Maynard Ferguson With His Own Bands: Early Years 1954–1957 [2 CDs] The recordings featured here represent Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson’s first forays into recording leading his own bands. This 43-track 2-CD collection comprises all the titles from his albums on the Emarcy label The Maynard Ferguson Octet, Dimensions, Around the Horn with Maynard Ferguson and Boy with Lots of Brass, with line-ups ranging from an octet to a 13-piece big band. (Acrobat)
$20.99
3CD# ACBT9120.2
Perhaps more than any other artist, Ruth Brown helped lead the way in bridging the gap between R&B and pop as far as female artists were concerned, paving the way for the likes of Mary Wells and Aretha Franklin in the ‘60s. This 109-track 4-CD set comprises just about all the A & B sides of her singles on Atlantic and Philips during these years. (Acrobat)
$31.99
Jazz drummer Buddy Rich is famous as one of the most extrovert and impressive instrumentalists of his day, known for his virtuoso technique, power and speed, and one of the most influential drummers in the genre. This 59-track 3-CD set comprises most of his studio recordings with his own band through 1946-47 for Mercury and on V-Disc. (Acrobat)
$24.99
Complete Checker Singles 1952–1960 / Little Walter
Blind Willie Johnson was a singer, songwriter and guitarist who is widely recognized as having been the leading exponent of what was occasionally called holy blues – blues music with religious subject matter that as result could also be termed gospel music. This 30-track 2-CD collection comprises his complete recordings for Columbia across his career. (Acrobat)
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$24.99
Mr. Drums: The Buddy Rich Collection 1946–1955 [3 CDs]
Complete Recordings 1927–1930 / Blind Willie Johnson [2 CDs]
2CD# ACBT3533.2
Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey were both highly successful musicians and bandleaders during the early jazz and swing eras. This 72-track 3-CD collection comprises selected A&B sides from their releases on the Okeh, Banner Harmony, Melotone, Columbia, Brunswick, Vocalion and Decca labels from these years. It includes all their 27 hits from this era. (Acrobat)
The Queen of R&B – Singles Collection 1949–1961 / Ruth Brown [4 CDs]
This substantial collection covering the early years of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ recording career helps to explain and underline that view / Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins was one of the true blues greats, a singer, guitarist, songwriter and occasional pianist from Texas. This 78-track collection comprises the A & B sides of just about all his releases during these years on the Aladdin, Modern, Gold Star and RPM labels. (Acrobat)
2CD# ACBT3522.2
$24.99
All the Hits and More 1928–1935 / The Dorsey Brothers [3 CDs]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a gospel singer, songwriter and guitarist who was unique in her genre as the pioneer of performing gospel using an electric guitar. This 78-track 3-CD collection comprises a significant proportion of the A & B sides of her releases on the Decca label during this era, and includes releases with Lucky Millinder’s Orchestra. (Acrobat)
3CD# ACBT9152.2
Charley Patton is widely regarded as perhaps the archetypal early exponent of Mississippi Delta blues. His recording career was restricted to a few sessions between 1929 and 1934, from which around thirty double-sided ‘78s were released, first on Paramount and latterly on Vocalion. This collection comprises the entirety of that canon. (Acrobat)
$20.99
1CD# ACBT3165.2
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Little Walter Jacobs was blues harmonica player, singer, songwriter and occasional guitarist who revolutionized the way that the harmonica was played and recorded, bringing a new dimension to the blues during the 1950s. This 52-track collection comprises all of his Checker A & B sides from 1952 to 1960, and includes all of his 15 R&B chart hits. (Acrobat)
$20.99
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BLUES & JAZZ
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra – Classic Albums 1947–1956 [3 CDs]
All the Hits and More 1923–1940 / Ben Bernie Orchestra [3 CDs]
Clef, Norgan & Verve Recordings 1952–1956 / Anita O’Day [2 CDs]
Notes from a Jazz Live, Vol. 4 / Digby Fairweather [2 CDs]
Blind Blake: The Paramount Years 1926–1932 [3 CDs]
Before the Cool – The Miles Davis Collection 1945–1948 [2 CDs]
The Clef & Norgran Albums 1951–54 / Johnny Hodges [2 CDs]
The George Shearing Collection 1939–1958 [4 CDs]
Collaborations 1960–1962 / Dizzy Gillespie & Lalo Schifrin [2 CDs]
Solo in New York 1944–1945 / Erroll Garner
The First Decade 1953–1962 / Jimmy Smith [4 CDs]
The ‘50s Collection / Ivory Joe Hunter [2 CDs]
Six Complete Albums 1957–1961 / Quincy Jones [3 CDs]
All The Hits And More 1927–54 / Duke Ellington [4 CDs]
Drummin’ Man: Hits & Classic Recordings 1938–1950 / Gene Krupa [2 CDs]
3CD# ACBT9157.2 $24.99
2CD# ACBT3528.2 $20.99
2CD# ACBT3534.2 $20.99
1CD# ACBT134.2 $11.99
3CD# ACBT9127.2 $24.99
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3CD# ACBT9154.2 $24.99
3CD# ACBT9129.2 $24.99
4CD# ACBT7044.2 $31.99
4CD# ACBT7079.2 $31.99
4CD# ACBT7172.2 $31.99
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2CD# ACBT3315.2 $20.99
2CD# ACBT3363.2 $20.99
2CD# ACBT3408.2 $20.99
2CD# ACBT3413.2 $20.99
2CD# ACBT3475.2 $20.99
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PATRIOTIC MUSIC/ Be Glad Then, America / ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band
1CD# ALT04032
Copland: Appalachian Spring, Clarinet Concerto, Quiet City
The compositions on this new release by The President’s Own Marine Band were all composed during the last century. They draw, however, on traditional American spirituals, ballads, folk tunes, and rags from the American Revolution to the present. The title of this release, “Be Glad Then, America,” is taken from New England Triptych by William Schuman, which is included on this album. (Altissimo)
$18.99
1CD# 8559069
The Music Lover’s Grainger / ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band
1CD# ALT04042
The newest release from Altissimo! celebrates the music of Percy Grainger, both familiar and unknown, recorded live in 2011. The title The Music Lover’s Grainger was borrowed from one of Grainger’s many unfinished publishing projects, reflecting the world premiere recordings featured on the program. These include a version of “The Lost Lady Found”, the final number of Lincolnshire Posy. (Altissimo)
1CD# K77033
1CD# 607002RG
The U.S. Air Force Orchestra remembers the great Glenn Miller with this 22-song collection of jazz & swing favorites. Tracks include “I Sustain the Wings,” “St. Louis Blues March,” “Long Ago & Far Away,” “American Patrol,” “Juke Box Saturday Night,” “Accentuate the Positive,” “Rhapsody in Blue,” “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” and more. (Altissimo)
1CD# ALT72152
Experience the dynamic performances of Arthur Fiedler conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra in Fiedler’s Favorite Marches. This album features a selection of 21 tracks, including Aida: Grand March, Babes in Toyland: March of the Toys, and The Stars and Stripes Forever, showcasing Fiedler’s exceptional interpretation of classic marches. A must-have for enthusiasts of orchestral and patriotic music. (Sony)
1CD# ALT58020
Celebrate our great country with this timeless collection of popular American patriotic songs. America the Beautiful features fantastic songs that represent America and its citizens’ love of country. “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and “God Bless the USA” bring back memories of 4th of July celebrations. (Altissimo)
$18.99
Presidents throughout history have recognized and admired the U.S. Marine Band’s unique legacy. Hail to the Chief pays tribute to its service to the President. The album features a personal, spoken-word tribute by President Reagan, as well as narrative inaugural address excerpts from FDR, JFK, Truman and Eisenhower. (Altissimo)
$14.99
The Spirit of Freedom – Patriotic Songs & Service Hymns
$11.98
Experience a comprehensive collection of military music with Patriotic Salute: Military Family, featuring performances by various U.S. military bands and choruses. This album includes tracks like The Stars and Stripes Forever by the U.S. Marine Band and God Bless America by the U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants. A must-have for enthusiasts of American patriotic music. (Altissimo)
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$18.99
Hail To the Chief – Songs of the Presidents / U.S. Marine Band
$18.99
A Patriotic Salute To the Military Family
1CD# ALT55612
Old ragtime piano player music at it’s best. Featuring classics like: Hello, My Baby!, Tiger Rag, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Satin Doll, Pretty Baby, Yes Sir, That’s My Baby, Bumble Boogie, Me and My Shadow, Yes! We Have No Bananas, Charleston Rag, and more. All passionately played on the Steinway player piano. (Klavier)
America the Beautiful – A Collection of Patriotic Songs
$18.99
Fiedler’s Favorite Marches
$19.99
Please Don’t Shoot the Piano Player
Remembering the Glenn Miller Band / U.S. Air Force Orchestra
1CD# ALT60542
Appalachian Spring features Aaron Copland’s compositions performed by Paul Gambill and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Tracks include “Estribillo,” “Paisaje Mexicano,” “Danza de Jalisco,” “Quiet City,” “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra,” and “Appalachian Spring.” This album offers a fresh perspective on Copland’s work, blending rustic tones with orchestral depth. (Naxos)
1CD# G-49103
Gothic Record’s original recording, The Spirit of Freedom, features the outstanding Washington Men’s Camerata in a spectacular collection of patriotic classics. The 23 selections include the complete “National Anthem” (all 4 verses!), “God Bless America,” “National Hymn (“God of Our Fathers”), “Chester,” “Anchors Aweigh,” “Yankee Doodle,” “Hail to the Chief,” and many more beautifully-sung favorites! (Gothic)
$18.99
$18.99
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AMERICANA What Dreams May Come / ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band
1CD# 8574722
Patriotic Music for all Occasions / U.S. Military Bands
What Dreams May Come features music spanning more than a century, beginning with Gustav Holst’s Suite No. 1 in E Flat, composed in 1909, and ending with Omar Thomas’s Come Sunday that premiered in 2018. Also included are Steven Bryant’s Suite Dreams, first performed in 2007, and David Maslanka’s A Child’s Garden of Dreams, described by the composer as “a symphonic suite for one-on-apart wind ensemble.” (Naxos)
1CD# ALT022323
An American Salute: Spirit of the Nation is a compilation of orchestral pieces celebrating U.S. history. Highlights include Morton Gould’s “An American Salute” and Aaron Copland’s “Hoe Down.” The collection also features Ferde Grofé’s “Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise” and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.” A musthave for classical music enthusiasts. (Naxos)
2CD# ALT03082
At the Symphony offers a refined orchestral take on John Philip Sousa’s works, conducted by Keith Brion. This collection features pieces like Overture to the Irish Dragoons and Bullets and Bayonets. It provides a fresh perspective on Sousa’s legacy, showcasing his contributions to orchestral music. A must-have for classical music enthusiasts. (Naxos)
1CD# ALT70752
$19.99
This delightful album is a collection of works that is fun and exciting. Each track on Carnival was chosen for its upbeat tempo and festive characteristics. The album was recorded live, and represents just a sampling of the United States Army Band’s vast repertoire. (Altissimo)
$18.99
1CD# ALT72022
New Orleans Jazz Funeral
1CD# MG1012.2
The U.S. Navy Band presents a selection of Music for Honors & Ceremonies. Tracks include “God Bless America,” “Semper Fidelis,” “Navy Blue & Gold,” “Taps,” “Reveille,” “Assembly,” “Attention,” “White Hat March,” “Hands Across the Sea,” “Colonel Bogey,” “America the Beautiful,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “The Air Force Song,” and more. (Altissimo)
$18.99
The most iconic image to emerge from a WWII campaign to recruit women into the workforce is Rosie the Riveter. We Can Do It features music from the WWII era, including hits like “In the Mood,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing,” performed by the great musicians of the United States military, including the Airmen of Note. (Altissimo)
$18.99
Front & Center – Great American Marches / U.S.A.F. Band
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Authentic New Orleans Jazz Funeral, a compilation capturing the essence of New Orleans jazz funerals. This album features traditional tracks such as “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Dirge),” and “When the Saints Go Marching In,” performed by the Magnificent Seventh’s Brass Band. (Mardi Gras)
$17.98
1CD# K11149
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$18.99
We Can Do It!: Celebrating Women in WWII
Carnival / U.S. Army Concert Band
1CD# ALT60602
A wide range of bands from the U.S. Military Bands come together for this 2-disc collection of American Classics for Veterans Day. Songs include “The Star Spangled Banner,” “American Fanfare,” “A Salute to Veterans,” “God of Our Fathers,” “Lord, Guard and Guide,” “Hail to the Chief,” “Chimes of Liberty,” Solid Men to the Front,” and more. (Altissimo)
Music for Honors and Ceremonies / U.S. Navy Band
$19.99
Sousa: At the Symphony
1CD# 8559013
$10.99
American Classics for Veterans Day [2 CDs]
$19.99
An American Salute – Spirit of the Nation
1CD# 8559147
A rousing collection of 23 Patriotic songs perfect for a variety of occasions. Performed by the U.S. Military Bands, tracks include “This Land is Your Land,” “The Washington Post March,” “Stars & Stripes Forever,” “Armed Forces Medley,” “Yankee Doodle,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “Hail to the Chief,” and more. (Altissimo)
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Col. Lowell Graham leads the U.S. Air Force Band in this excellent collection of marches from both familiar and lesser-known composers. If you love marches, this album would be a great addition to your collection. Tracks include “American Red Cross,” “Coat of Arms,” “Washington Grays,” “Cyrus the Great,” “Knights of the Road,” and more. (Klavier)
$18.99
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ALTISSIMO! RECORDS 50 American Patriotic Military Songs / U.S. Military Bands [3 CDs or 4 LPs]
3CD# ALT63462 4LP# 84284011444
Safe Harbor / U.S. Navy Band Discover songs to connect, heal, and inspire on the U.S. Navy Band Sea Canter Chorus’ recording Safe Harbor. These musicians have played a vital role in comforting America in times of mourning, and this recording follows in those footsteps. Songs include “Shenandoah,” “Pilgrim’s Hymn,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” and more. (Altissimo)
A best-selling Altissimo favorite is now available on both CD and vinyl! 50 American Patriotic Military Songs is a collection of the greatest patriotic music available. This album features traditional favorites such as ‘This Land is Your Land’, ‘God Bless America’, ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’, and ‘God Bless the USA’, along with all the service songs, and Naval and Air Force hymns. Available in a 3-CD package or as a 4-LP vinyl set. (Altissimo)
1CD# ALT84284011442
Karl King: Greatest Hits / Various Artists
$14.99 $75.99
American Century / U.S. Navy Band After World War I, composers would cast off the moorings of the traditional European styles to create something inexorably new. This was the beginning of the American Century of new music. The four composers featured are the pinnacle of that achievement. Schuman, Persichetti, Ives, and Copland blazed a trail into a new era of distinctly American classical music on this incredible album from the United States Navy Band Washington D.C. (Altissimo)
1CD# ALT84284011437
1CD# ALT04002
$18.99
Fan favorite Airs & Dance is finally available physically! Enjoy our Altissimo! compilation featuring traditional Scottish and Irish music by the United States Military bands including the United States Air Force’s premier Celtic and folk ensemble Celtic Aire. Tracks include “Scotland the Brave,” “Galway Girl,” “Irish Rover,” “Lincolnshire Posey,” “Amazing Grace,” and more. (Altissimo)
2CD# ALT60682
$25.99
John Williams for Band is performed and recorded by the Bands of the United States Armed Forces. Selections include “Sounds the Bells,” “The Cowboys Overture,” “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Music from The Patriot,” “Yoda’s Theme & Main Theme” from the Star Wars Trilogy, “Adventures on Earth,” from E.T. and many more rousing works. (Altissimo)
$20.99
1CD# ALT84284011445
$18.99
United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors: The Legacy of Hank Levy
$18.99
The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band looks into the deeper catalog of “The March King” John Philip Sousa. Enjoy this selection of works including “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine,” “Kansas Wildcats,” “Across the Danube,” “The Golden Star,” “Northern Pines,” “Powhattan’s Daughter,” “Right Forward,” and more. (Altissimo)
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The Legacy of Benny Carter features the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors performing compositions by jazz legend Benny Carter, including Jump Call, Symphony in Riffs, and Back Bay Boogie. This 2-disc set showcases the ensemble’s exceptional artistry and dynamic range. Experience these stirring compositions that honor Carter’s significant contributions to jazz. (Altissimo)
Delve into the heart of naval tradition and innovation as you explore original compositions meticulously crafted by the talented members of the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble. Just as the Navy’s ships and aircraft require the unified efforts of its diverse crew to operate seamlessly, each track on this CD reflects the collective devotion to musical excellence. (Altissimo)
Sousa: Deep Cuts, Vol. 1 / ‘The Presidents Own’ U.S. Marine Band [2 CDs]
2CD# ALT05032
$18.99
By Sea, By Air, By Land / U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble
John Williams for Band / Bands of the U.S. Armed Forces
1CD# ALT05062
Karl L. King wrote more than one hundred and fifty marches over his lifetime, many of which live on and are frequently performed to this day. This recording includes the very best marches from the composer’s repertoire, including Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite, The Big Cage and The Melody Shop, all performed by the bands of The United States Military. (Altissimo)
The Legacy of Benny Carter / U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors [2 CDs]
Airs & Dances / U.S. Military Bands [2 CDs]
2CD# 75442205002
$18.99
1CD# ALT60712
$18.99
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This album is the second in a series of recordings honoring the lives and music of individuals who have made significant contributions to big band jazz and to music education. The Legacy of Hank Levy honors a man who made his life’s work the composition and teaching of a specifically American musical genre, jazz. Levy’s arrangements consistently employed unusual time signatures and harmonies. (Altissimo)
$18.99
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INTERNATIONAL BRANDS Regimental Marches of the British Army, Vol. 1
1CD# CHAN 6563
Old Czech Marches
Excellent collection of British Regimental marches, performed by the Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards. Tracks include “The Life Guard,” “God Bless the Prince of Wales,” “Bonnie English Rose,” “Light Calvary,” “Grand March from ‘Aida’,” “St. Patrick’s Day,” “Scotland For Ever,” “Duchess of Kent,” and more. Vol. 2 also available! (Chandos)
1CD# SU3557-2
$7.99
Regimental Marches of the British Army, Vol. 2 World’s Most Beautiful Melodies / Black Dyke Mills Band
1CD# CHAN 4501
Experience the sublime artistry of Phillip McCann in The World’s Most Beautiful Melodies. This collection features timeless pieces such as “Ave Maria,” “Nessun Dorma,” and “O Mio Babbino Caro,” performed with the renowned Black Dyke Mills Band under Major Peter Parkes. Let these exquisite melodies transport you to a realm of musical beauty. (Chandos)
1CD# CHAN 10847
$12.99
Together on the same CD! The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Pipes & Drums and The Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band of The United States Marine Corps join forces for this collection of 22 songs. Tracks include “Olympic Fanfare,” “O Canada,” “Chariots of Fire,” “Green Hills of Tyrol,” “Highland Cradle Song,” and more. (Altissimo)
1CD# CHAN 6585
$18.99
$7.99
2CD# CHAN 10973(2) X
$23.99
$27.99
Traditionally British / Black Dyke Mills Band
Elgar: Marches / New Zealand SO Elgar: Marches features the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd, performing Edward Elgar’s notable marches, including Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 3 and 5, March from Caractacus, and March of the Mogul Emperors. These marches reflect Elgar’s mastery in crafting stirring and regal melodies. This collection offers a comprehensive insight into Elgar’s march repertoire. (Naxos)
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The Band of the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell presents this stirring collection of songs including “The Dambusters March,” “Battle of Britain March,” “Washington Post,” “Entry of the Gladiators,” “The Champion,” “Under the Double Eagle,” “Pathfinders March,” and more. (Chandos)
To start the many celebrations of the centenary of the Royal Air Force, the finest of their various bands have been gathered together in this unique album. The general collection of recordings, new or never before released commercially, includes such famous works as Goodwin’s Squadron 633 as well as tuneful marches and arrangements for military band of British classics. (Chandos)
The RSNO and its laureate conductor Neeme Jarvi tackle the romantic Czech composer: Julius Fučik, famous for his more than 400 polkas, marches, and waltzes, some of the best of which are featured here. Playing in Austrian regiments, Fučik gained invaluable experience of writing for military band, becoming a very prolific composer of marches, the most famous of these the Entry of the Gladiators (1899). (Chandos)
1CD# 8557273
$22.99
The Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary [2 CDs]
A Festival of Fucík / Royal Scottish NO
1SACD# CHSA 5158
The Central Band of the RAF and conductor Wing Cmdr. Duncan Stubbs here offer up some of the greatest British pieces in the repertoire.The first military band broadcast on BBC Radio, and still the most frequently featured on the airwaves, it is at the forefront of military band and contemporary wind ensemble recording. (Chandos)
633 Squadron / Cranwell Royal Air Force College Band
Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes & Drums / Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band
1CD# ALT55732
$13.99
British Classics / Central Band of the Royal Air Force
$7.99
1CD# CHAN 6564
Old Czech Marches showcases the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under Václav Neumann, performing Florentine March Op. 214 and Fanfare Sounds Op. 278. This collection brings to life the rich musical heritage of the Czech Republic. Immerse yourself in these stirring compositions that celebrate Czech traditions. (Supraphon)
1CD# CHAN 6515
Traditionally British features the Black Dyke Mills Band performing classic British tunes such as The British Grenadiers, Greensleeves, and Jerusalem. This collection showcases the band’s exceptional artistry. These timeless compositions capture the essence of British musical heritage. Enjoy the rich traditions embodied in these classic pieces. (Chandos)
$12.99
$19.99
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MARCHES & Fucík: Dances & Marches
1CD# 8225381
Footlifters: A Century of American Marches
One of the great ‘march kings’ of his time, Julius Fucik gained worldwide fame for his immortal Entry of the Gladiators, but after the composer’s death in 1916 many scores were lost. Painstaking editorial work has been carried out allowing us to hear the full range of Fucik’s works in these premiere recordings. (Marco Polo)
$19.99
1CD# SK94887
Széchényi: Waltzes and Hungarian Marches
1CD# 8574307
$19.99
1CD# CHAN 6517
Marches in Hi-Fi features Arthur Fiedler conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra in a collection of 19 classic marches, including Aida: Grand March, March of the Toys, and Semper Fidelis. Released in 1958, this album showcases the orchestra’s exceptional artistry. These timeless marches capture the spirit of American pride. (Sony)
1CD# MLK66710
West Point on the March features stirring performances by the United States Military Academy Band, capturing the spirit of American military tradition. Includes patriotic favorites like “National Emblem” and “The Official West Point March.” (Altissimo)
1CD# RR-85
$18.99
Marches: Greatest Hits is a compilation album featuring renowned marches performed by various artists, including The Stars and Stripes Forever, The Raiders’ March, and March from First Suite for Military Band in E-Flat Major. Enjoy the energetic renditions of these American classics. (Sony)
$7.98
Marches I’ve Missed features the Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Frederick Fennell, performing tracks like The Vanished Army, The Standard Bearer, and The Dambusters March. These marches exemplify dynamic range and musical prowess. Experience these stirring compositions that honor classical masterpieces. (Reference)
$18.99
Great Marches / London Philharmonic Orchestra
Famous Marches / Black Dyke Mills Band Famous Marches features the Black Dyke Mills Band performing tracks like Colonel Bogey, Coronation March, and Brilliant March. Released in 1991 under Chandos Records, this album showcases the band’s exceptional artistry. These marches exemplify the band’s dynamic range and musical prowess. Experience these stirring compositions that honor classical masterpieces. (Chandos)
$12.99
1CD# SONY63052
1-800-222-6872
$12.99
Marches I’ve Missed / Dallas Wind Symphony
West Point on the March / U.S. Military Academy Band
1CD# CHAN 6516
The Band of the Blues and Royals performs John Philip Sousa’s marches including El Capitan, King Cotton, The Liberty Bell, and The Invincible Eagle. This album showcases the band’s exceptional artistry. Experience these stirring compositions that honor classical masterpieces. This collection offers a unique perspective on Sousa’s enduring legacy. (Chandos)
Marches: Greatest Hits / Various Artists
$11.98
1CD# ALT08220
$11.98
Famous Sousa Marches / Band of the Blues & Royals
Waltzes & Hungarian Marches features pianist György Lázár performing compositions by István Széchényi, including Ungarischer Marsch and several waltzes. This album revives lesser-known Hungarian classical pieces. Lázár’s expressive playing brings these historical works to life. This collection offers listeners a unique glimpse into Hungary’s rich musical heritage. (Naxos)
Marches in Hi-Fi / Boston Pops; Arthur Fiedler
1CD# 09026612492
Footlifters: A Century of American Marches is an album curated by composer Gunther Schuller, featuring a selection of American marches. The compilation includes works such as The Liberty Bell and The Stars and Stripes Forever. This collection is a valuable addition for enthusiasts of American classical compositions. (Sony)
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Great Marches is a compilation album featuring renowned marches performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. The collection includes classic pieces such as Old Comrades, March of the Toys, and Turkish March. This compilation offers listeners a selection of some of the most celebrated marches in the classical repertoire. (Sony)
$17.99
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MARCHING BANDS Demilitarised Zones – Marches / HR Brass
1CD# C5121
Heritage of the March, Vol. 1 (R.B. Hall, Carl Teike) / U.S. Navy Band
The HR brass was founded in 1986 by various brass players of the former Radio Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt Radio. It was the motivation to work together outside of the orchestral work and deepen the fascination of brass music in their own arrangements. The 20th century compositions asssembled on this disc embody the reaction of the ensemble to the political misuse of music. (Capriccio)
Heritage of the March, Volume 1 features The U.S. Navy Band performing great marches of Robert Brown Hall and Carl Teike. Tracks include “General Mitchell,” “Fort Popham,” “The Oberver,” “Greeting to Bangor,” “Headliner,” “Land of Moa,” and more. (Altissimo)
1CD# ALT19852
$16.99
Heritage of the March, Vol. 2 (John Klohr, Alex Lithgow) / U.S. Navy Band
Suppé: Overtures & Marches / Royal Scottish NO
1CD# CHSA 5110
Heritage of the March, Volume 2 features The U.S. Navy Band performing great marches of John Klohr and Alex Lithgow. Tracks include “Arch of Steel,” “Flagship,” “Peace and Progress,” “Headliner,” “Land of Moa,” and more. (Altissimo)
Although the bulk of his operas and operettas have sunk into relative obscurity, his bright and colourful overtures have survived. Suppe; was often referred to as ‘the Viennese Offenbach’, and in fact he was responsible for introducing many of Offenbach’s operettas to the Austrian capital. (Chandos)
1CD# ALT19862
$23.99
Following marches, polkas, and waltzes by Benjamin Bilse, Richard Eilenberg, and Josef Gung’l, this new release is now the fifth CPO album with the conductor Christian Simonis. This time he turns to two members of the Fahrbach family of musicians: to Philipp Fahrbach the Younger and Philipp Fahrbach the Elder. (CPO)
The Heritage of the March, Vol. 3 & 4. This two-disc set contains both Volumes 3 and 4, featuring the marches of Fred Jewell, Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg, William Paris Chambers, and Arthur Wellesley Hughes. (Altissimo)
$18.99
2CD# ALT03172
Riders for the Flag – American Marches / U.S.A.F. Heritage of America Band
1CD# K11139
The Heritage of the March, Vol. 3 & 4. This two-disc set contains both Volumes 3 and 4, featuring the marches of Frank Losey, Gian Mantagazzi, Charles Barnhouse, and Viktor Widqvist. (Altissimo)
2CD# ALT03182
$18.99
$21.99
Heritage of the March, Vols. 7 & 8 (Russell Alexander, Joseph Olivadoti) / U.S. Navy Band [2 CDs]
The Art of the Military Band / London Symphonic Concert Band In January 1920 Elgar began arranging, for Chorus and Military Band, a much-shortened version of ‘For the Fallen’ from his Spirit of England. This new version had been commissioned to be performed at the unveiling of the Cenotaph in London on 11 November 1920 and was arranged, for Military Band, by Frank Winterbottom. (SOMM)
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$21.99
Heritage of the March, Vols. 5 & 6 (Frank Losey, Charles Barnhouse) / U.S. Navy Band [2 CDs]
Riders for the Flag features the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band performing classic marches, including Riders for the Flag, The Stars and Stripes Forever, and The Black Horse Troop. Released under Klavier Music Productions, this album showcases the band’s exceptional artistry. These marches exemplify dynamic range and musical prowess. (Klavier)
1CD# SOMMCD 0170
$18.99
Heritage of the March, Vols. 3 & 4 (Fred Jewell, William Chambers) / U.S. Navy Band [2 CDs]
Waltzes; Marches; Polkas / Nurnberger Symphony
1CD# 555179-2
$18.99
The Heritage of the March, Vol. 7 & 8. This two-disc set contains both Volumes 7 and 8, featuring the marches of Fred Jewell,Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg, William Paris Chambers, and Arthur Wellesley Hughes. (Altissimo)
$20.99
2CD# ALT03192
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$21.99
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