classical music: transcriptions

classical music: transcriptions

classical music:

Transcriptions

Horowitz in Hamburg: The Last Concert

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Liszt, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

A Fond Farewell
For those familiar with Vladimir Horowitz's televised recital from Vienna a few weeks prior to this one, both the repertoire and the manner of performance will be similar. There are a few differences in details, which mainly spring from the differences between ...

Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon

Freddie Washington, Tatsuya Ikeda, ...

RCA, 2003

Simply lovely
I can listen to any Pachabel collection, but this one is great. I play it over and over & can never get sick of it!

Romance of the Violin

Joshua Bell, Giacomo Puccini

Sony, 2003

Romantic Evening Of The Violin
ABOUT THE ALBUM: ROMANCE OF THE VIOLIN, 13 TRACKS, JOSHUA BELL, VIOLIN, CRAIG OGDEN, PIANO, GREGORY KNOWLES, FLUTE STEPHEN ORTON, OBOE JOHN CONSTABLBE, CLARINE ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS, MICHAEL STERN, CONDUCTOR, Released 2003 The 13 pieces on this Joshua ...

The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

Edgar Meyer, Hector Console, ...

Sony, 2005

pure genius
No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does. Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection

Tuscany

Anonymous, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Denon Records, 2004

A great cd
The music selection makes us play the cd over and over. A great setting for the cd. The vocals really make the cd.

Godowsky: Strauss Transcriptions and Other Waltzes

Godowsky

Hyperion UK, 2008

Hamelin triumphs again
Hearing items from this recording on radio recently, it was clear that Godowsky's imaginative approach to transcription and his virtuosic pianistic skills were equally matched by Marc-Andre Hamelin's artistry. Indeed, while I have heard some of these pieces dismissed ...

Music of Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op. 11/Orchestral Music; Leonard Slatkin

Samuel Barber, Leonard Slatkin, ...

EMI Classics, 1990

The Best of Samuel Barber
Samuel Barber's most popular orchestral works have seldom been as well-performed as they were by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin. This wonderful EMI recording is a lasting testament to the great things that Slatkin accomplished during his ...

Itzhak Perlman - A la carte / Lawrence Foster

Jules Massenet, Sergey Rachmaninov, ...

EMI Classics, 1996

Gorgeous playing, beautiful pieces.
This collection of rarely performed pieces is a fantastic record. Perlman's playing, as usual, is a feast for the ears. The lush accompaniment is equally beautiful. The pieces are accessible to the classical connoisseur as well as the novice. This is the perfect ...

Horowitz in Moscow

Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1990

Oh, God...5 stars would be simply unfair...
Upon hearing this record for the first time, I had to pinch myself to make sure I was actually listening to such an amazing, if not perfect display of talent and beauty. After having listened to it over and over again along the years, maybe more than 1000 times, I ...

Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: Canon in D

Norman Fischer, Johann Pachelbel, ...

RCA, 1991

fabulous ~~not enough stars!!
This is probably the best CD we have purchased in ages. There is a variety of artists, each incredibly beautiful. Almost every evening this summer we sit out on the screened-in porch with a glass of wine and unwind from a busy work day listening to this CD. It is ...

Ultimate Rachmaninov: The Essential Masterpieces

Sergey Rachmaninov, Charles Dutoit, ...

Decca, 2007

Wonderful Value, Great Performances
This set combines Zoltan Kocsis' fine set of the piano concertos with his stunning solo recital album (containing one of the best interpretations of the 2nd piano sonata anywhere) along with a fine version of the 2nd Symphony and the Rock. The sent concludes with the ...

William Primrose: Viola Transcriptions

Julian Aguirre, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Naxos, 2006

All in the Family
Although probably not a household name, Roberto Díaz is one of the best violists these days. He was principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra until recently and is the newly-appointed head of the Curtis Institute. Part of what makes this CD so interesting are the ...

Bella Tuscany: Music Inspired by Tuscany

Tomaso Albinoni, Giovanni Gabrieli, ...

Telarc, 2004

Bella Bellisimo
A wonderful compellation of Italian classical music. I love to hear it while I'm driving; it makes road rage disappear.

A Window in Time: Rachmaninoff Performs His Solo Piano Works

Sergei Rachmaninoff, Wayne Stahnke

Telarc, 1998

Rachmaninov performing his own piano pieces
Not only was Rachmaninov a wonderful composer he was also an amazing pianist. His album A Window in Time: Rachmaninov Performs His Solo Piano Works demonstrates his extraordinary combination of both technical skill and his intensely personal artistry. Rachmaniov is ...

Rachmaninoff for Romance: Passionate Music For Love and Desire

Sergey Rachmaninov, Edo de Waart, ...

Philips, 1995

Beautiful
If you are a Rachmaninov fan, this CD is a must. Of all the CD's I have of Rachmaninov, this is my favorite. The orchestra's that perform capture the essence of what he composed. It is a beautiful CD guaranteed to please. As the back of the CD states, "Rachmaninov and ...