Italian Archive
Brailowsky Rarities on CD: NYC, 1940-1955 = CHOPIN, MUSSORGSKY, SCHUMANN, WEBER, LISZT, BACH, LIADOV, SCRIABIN & FRANCK – Fondazione Stauffer (2 CDs)
Almost 40 years since the passing of Alexander Brailowsky, an enterprising French label resurrects some of his finest recorded efforts.
WAGNER: Overture to Tannhauser; SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 – BSO/ Andris Nelsons – BSO Classics
Vibrant Wagner and Sibelius from the new conductor of the Boston Symphony, Andris Nelsons.
“laReverdie, Laudarium: Songs of Popular Devotion from 14th Century Italy” – laReverdie – Arcana (2 CDs)
Exquisite music-making from this young Italian early music ensemble.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 29 “Hammerklavier”; Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight”; The Ruins of Athens: Chorus of Dervishes; Turkish March – Alessio Bax, p. – Signum
Alessio Bax commands our attentive respect in two Beethoven sonatas, of which his Hammerklavier may rate as a contemporary classic.
AUGUST ENNA: Overture “Cleopatra”; Violin Con. in D major; Symphonic Fantasy – Kathrin Rabus, violin/NDR Radiophilharmonie/Hermann Bäumer – CPO
Some nice works that have a ring of familiarity.
BACH: Violin Concertos = Violin Concerto in A Minor. BWV 1041; Violin Concerto in E Major; Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins; Violin Concerto in G Minor; Violin Concerto in D Minor – Giuliano Carmignola, v./ Mayumi Hirasaki, v./ Concerto Cologne – Archiv
Violinist Giuliano Carmignola pours old Bach into a Venetian bottle, and the effect proves mesmerizing.
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VERDI: Don Carlo (complete opera) (2014)
Kaufmann and company do the 2013 Salzburg Festival proud.
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“Into the Millennium” The Harpsichord in the 20th Century – [TrackList follows] – Elaine Funaro, harpsichord – GasparoANTONIO SOLER: Harpsichord Sonatas [TrackList follows] – Anna-Maaria Oramo, harpsichord – Alba
Two most listenable solo harpsichord albums—one modern and one 18th century.
“Into the Millennium” The Harpsichord in the 20th Century – [TrackList follows] – Elaine Funaro, harpsichord – GasparoANTONIO SOLER: Harpsichord Sonatas [TrackList follows] – Anna-Maaria Oramo, harpsichord – Alba
Two most listenable solo harpsichord albums—one modern and one 18th century.
GLUCK: Orfeo ed Euridice (complete opera), Blu-ray (2014)
A beautifully captivating film of Gluck’s most famous work in its original guise.
VERDI: Otello (complete opera), Blu-ray (2014)ROSSINI: Otello (complete opera) (2014)
Two excellent performances of Otello that do both composers’ intentions justice.
VERDI: Otello (complete opera), Blu-ray (2014)ROSSINI: Otello (complete opera) (2014)
Two excellent performances of Otello that do both composers’ intentions justice.
SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: “Repentance” = Repentance; Serenade for solo guitar; Piano Sonata; Sotto voce – various performers/soloists – BIS
Very interesting collection of chamber works by this characteristically “dark”-sounding composer.
![Avi Avital, mandolin – Between Worlds [TrackList follows] – DGG Grand Fatilla – Global Shuffle [TrackList follows] – Grand Fatilla Records](https://www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/AvitalGrandFatilla2.jpg)
Avi Avital, mandolin – Between Worlds [TrackList follows] – DGG Grand Fatilla – Global Shuffle [TrackList follows] – Grand Fatilla Records
Two interesting world music discs featuring the mandolin.
Avi Avital, mandolin – Between Worlds [TrackList follows] – DGG Grand Fatilla – Global Shuffle [TrackList follows] – Grand Fatilla Records
Two interesting world music discs featuring the mandolin.
BEETHOVEN: Complete String Quartets, Vol. III = Quartet in C Minor; Grosse Fuge in B-flat Major; Quartet in F Major – Quartetto di Cremona – Audite
Wickedly scintillating renditions of Beethoven quartets in this third installment of the cycle make the Cremona players‘ versions irresistible.
BEETHOVEN: Complete String Quartets Vol. II: Op. 59 No. 2 and Op. 127 = Quartetto di Cremona – Audite
The quartet plays as if they themselves were being overcome and seduced by Beethoven’s enormous charm.
![J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concertos (6) [TrackList follows] – Freiburger Barockorchester – Harmonia mundi (2 CDs)](https://www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Brandenburgs.jpg)
J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concertos (6) [TrackList follows] – Freiburger Barockorchester – Harmonia mundi (2 CDs)
The musicianship on this recording is of the very highest order, and every second was an absolute delight to experience.
Il Sorpasso, Blu-ray (1962/2014)
A great Italian road film which provided the impetus for Easy Rider.
LECLAIR: The Complete Sonatas for Violins – Greg Ewer and Adam Lamotte – Sono Luminus (audio-only Blu-ray + 2 CDs)
A reference quality disc in a variety of formats.
Victor de Sabata – The Complete Berlin Philharmonic Recordings = BRAHMS, STRAUSS, RAGNER, VERDI, KODALY, RESPIGHI – Berlin Philharmonic Orch./ Victor de Sabata – Pristine
The complete 1939 Berlin Philharmonic recordings by Victor de Sabata, whom many considered the finest conductor of his generation.
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