Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosice, Robert Stankovsky

Composers

Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904)
Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928)
Smetana, Bedrich (1824-84)

Works

Dvořák: Polonaise (from the opera Rusalka)
Dvořák: Rusalka, Op. 114
Dvořák: Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66
Dvořák: Slavonic Rhapsodies (3), Op. 45
Dvořák: Slavonic Rhapsody, Op. 45 No. 2
Janáček: Moravian Dances, JW VI/7
Smetana: Má Vlast
Smetana: The Bartered Bride
Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture
Smetana: The Bartered Bride: Three Dances (Polka, Furiant, Skocná - Dance of the Comedians)
Smetana: Vltava (from Má Vlast)

Composers

Glazunov, Alexander Konstantinovich (1865-1936)

Works

Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67
Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Gunzenhauser
Recorded: 27-28 September 1993
Recording Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin

Composers

Goldmark, Karoly (1830-1915)
Works

Goldmark: Overture: Im Fruhling (In the Spring), Op. 36
Goldmark: Overture: In Italien, Op. 49
Goldmark: Symphony No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 26 (Rustic Wedding)

Capella Istropolitana, Johannes Wildner

Composers

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91)

Works

Mozart: March in D, K249
Mozart: Serenade No. 7 in D major, K250 'Haffner'

Composers

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)
Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741)

Works

Bach, J S: Magnificat in D major, BWV243
Vivaldi: Gloria in D major, RV589

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Frank W. Asper (organ), Alexander Schreiner (organ), Richard P. Condie (director)

Composers

Billings, William (1746-1800)
Brahms, Johannes (1833-97)
Gounod, Charles François (1818-93)
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)
Holst, Gustav Theodore (1874-1934)
Malotte, Albert Hay (1895-1964)
Steffe, William (1830-90)

Works

trad.: Londonderry Air
Billings: David's Lamentation
Holst: Psalm 148
Malotte: The Lord's Prayer
Steffe: Battle Hymn of the Republic 'Glory Hallelujah'

Karl Ridderbusch (bass), Robert Kerns (baritone), Gundula Janowitz (soprano), Peter Schreier (tenor), Christa Ludwig (contralto), Helmut Froschauer (chorus master)
Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Singverein
Herbert von Karajan
Recorded: 1973-09
Recording Venue: Philharmonie, Berlin

2 CDs

Composers

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)

Works

Bach, J S: Mass in B minor, BWV232

Robert Shaw, Paul Ukena (baritone), James Stover (tenor), Leonard Kranendonk (baritone), Thomas Pyle (baritone), Jack Hotop (guitar), William Diard (tenor)

Works

trad.: Blow the man down
trad.: Lowlands
trad.: Shenandoah
trad.: Swansea Town
trad.: What shall we do with the drunken sailor?

Conductors

Shaw, Robert

Snitte
1 Herbergier
2 Hotel Royale
3 My Kamer
4 Madame Julie
5 Die dag sal kom
6 Hooglied
7 Gees Van Die Kind
8 Martjie
9 Stoom
10 Kom Tog By Die Punt
11 The News At Six
12 Vistenk
13 Whisky, Water, Weemoed
14 Water
15 Rit Huistoe

Snitte
1 Op 'n Klein Blou Ghoen
2 Die Taal Van My Hart
3 Liewe Maan
4 Dagreis Vir 'n Mens
5 Summertime
6 F.A.K.Keurspel
7 Trippe Trappe Trone
8 Sad Lisa
9 Hillbrow
10 Stormy Weather
11 Ons Kan Lat Le
12 When You Call Me Sweetheart
13 Brille En Pille Blues
14 Cry If You Want To
15 Die Vlam

Catalogue No: E4594092
Label: DG
Discs: 2 CDs
Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

Artists

Tomowa-Sintow, Baltsa, Krenn, van Dam, Battle, Cuberli, Seiffert, Moll, Mathis, Troyanos, Laubenthal, Engen

Wiener Singverein · Berliner Philharmoniker, Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor

Wiener Philharmoniker, Regensburger Domchor

Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen

Rundfunks, Herbert von Karajan, James Levine, Rafael Kubelik

Composers

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91)

Works

Mozart: Mass in C minor, K427 'Great'
Mozart: Missa Brevis in C major, K220 'Spatzenmesse'
Mozart: Requiem in D minor, K626

Ursula Buckel, Kieth Engen, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, John van Kesteren, Edith Mathis,
Peter Schreier, Maria Stader, Hertha Töpper
Münchener Bach-Chor & -Orchester, Karl Richter

Discs: 2 CDs

Composers

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)

Works

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV4 'Christ lag in Todesbanden' (Easter Cantata)
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV51 'Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen'
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV56 'Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen'
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV147 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben'
Bach, J S: Cantata BWV202 'Weichet Nur, betrübte Schatten' (Wedding Cantata)

Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan

Composers

Strauss, Johann (1825-99)
Strauss, Josef (1827-70)

Works

Strauss, J, II: Auf der Jagd, Op. 373
Strauss, J, II: Egyptischer Marsch, Op. 335
Strauss, J, II: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Op. 325
Strauss, J, II: Leichtes Blut, polka schnell, Op. 319
Strauss, J, II: Morgenblätter Walzer, Op. 279
Strauss, J, II: Persischer Marsch, Op. 289
Strauss, J, II: Pizzicato Polka
Strauss, J, II: Postillon d'amour, Op. 317 (Polka francaise)
Strauss, J, II: Unter Donner und Blitz, Op. 324
Strauss, J, II: Wiener Blut Waltz, Op. 354
Strauss, Josef: Sphärenklänge, Op. 235

Mirella Freni (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Ghiaurov (bass), Carlo Cossutta (tenor), Helmut Froschauer (chorus master)
Wiener Singverein, Berliner Philharmoniker
Herbert von Karajan

Composers

Bruckner, Anton (1824-96)
Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901)

Works

Bruckner: Te Deum in C major, WAB 45
Verdi: Requiem

Maria Stader (soprano), Sieglinde Wagner (contralto), Ernst Haefliger (tenor), Kim Borg (bass), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Jörg Demus (piano)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, Karel Ancerl

Awards
Penguin Guide Rosette

Composers

Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904)

Works

Dvořák: Biblical Songs (10), Op. 99
Dvořák: Biblical Songs, Op. 99: selection
Dvořák: Requiem, Op. 89