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Sir Neville Marriner & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146 & Magnificat, H. 74 (1991/2024)

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Sir Neville Marriner & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146 & Magnificat, H. 74 (1991/2024)

Kurt Moll, Ann Murray, Dawn Upshaw, Ethna Robinson, John Aler, Sir Neville Marriner & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146 & Magnificat, H. 74 (1991/2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 172 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 99 Mb | 00:40:52
Classical, Choral, Vocal, Sacred | Label: Warner Classics

This recording of Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s two sacred masterpieces is one of the only forays Neville Marriner ever made into French baroque. Full of elegance and refinement, this rendition features great vocal soloists such as Ann Murray, Daw Upshaw or John Aler.

Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.1, 8 & 9 (2008/1979)

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Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.1, 8 & 9 (2008/1979)

Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.1, 8 & 9 (2008/1979)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.58 Gb (DVD9) | 127 min+13 min (bonus)
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

"The poised polished execution of the Vienna Philharmonic, and … the controlled, tasteful vigour of Bernstein's conducting sets standards of Beethoven playing that recall Toscanini's heyday with the New York Philharmonic." - Fanfare

Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Concertgebouw Orchestra - Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Choral Fantasy (2008/1978)

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Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Concertgebouw Orchestra - Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Choral Fantasy (2008/1978)

Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker, Concertgebouw Orchestra - Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Choral Fantasy (2008/1978)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Latin (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.79 Gb (DVD9) | 133 min
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Latin, Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

"Leonard Bernstein succeeded superbly in conveying his own intellectually ferocious vision of what the Missa solemnis truly signifies. His 1978 Concertgebouw performance is one of the greatest utterances of Bernstein's Indian summer on the Yellow Label." (Classics Today.com)

Wolfgang Sawallisch, Orchester der Bayerischen Staatsoper - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2011)

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Wolfgang Sawallisch, Orchester der Bayerischen Staatsoper - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2011)

Wolfgang Sawallisch, Orchester der Bayerischen Staatsoper - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2011)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 615 Mb | Total time: 74:26+73:52 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Warner Classics | # 50999 0 88274 2 | Recorded: 1973

From fairy tale to great opera: With Die Zauberflöte Mozart made the step from simple Singspiel to a full-blown German opera, thus laying the foundations for an independent opera culture in the German language. The 1973 Electrola recording combines a truly legendary vocal ensemble, featuring first and foremost Edda Moser, whom many people still regard as the best Queen of the Night of all time, Walter Berry as a Papageno oozing Viennese charm, Anneliese Rothenberger as the enchanting Pamina and Peter Schreier as her loving Tamino.

James Levine, The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflote (2000)

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James Levine, The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflote (2000)

James Levine, The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2000)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | 169 min | 7,32 Gb (DVD9)
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Deutsch, English, Francais, Italiano, Espanol, Chinese | Rec: 1991

its many virtues include a formidable Queen of the Night in Luciana Serra, an adorable Pamina in Kathleen Battle, and vivid, primary-colour designs by David Hockney. James Levine paces everything to perfection.

50 Years Grosses Festspielhaus Salzburg [25CDs] - Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 (2010)

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50 Years Grosses Festspielhaus Salzburg [25CDs] -  Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 (2010)

50 Years Grosses Festspielhaus Salzburg [25CDs] - Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123 (2010)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 366 Gb | Total time: 01:23:10 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | # 477 9111 | Recorded: 1991

The Grosses Festpielhaus in Salzburg has been the scene of countless memorable musical events - operas, concerts and recitals - for 50 years. Here is a unique chance to celebrate the glories of this distinguished era. In an exceptional collaboration with the Salzburg Festival, we have prepared a 25-CD box set - 5 complete operas, 10 concerts and 2 recitals - featuring many of the world's greatest artists, in recordings with classical status and others that are appearing on CD for the first time. Concerts (five out of ten are first-time releases): with Abbado, Bernstein, B hm, Boulez, Karajan, Levine, Mehta, Muti, Solti. Soloists include Anne-Sophie Mutter and Jessye Norman.

Leonard Bernstein, Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks - Haydn: Die Schopfung (2009/1986)

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Leonard Bernstein, Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks - Haydn: Die Schopfung (2009/1986)

Leonard Bernstein, Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks - Haydn: Die Schopfung (2009/1986)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.45 Gb (DVD9) | 122 min
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

Haydn’s Creation, the culmination of his life’s work, in a legendary 1986 performance conducted by Leonard Bernstein in the exquisite Baroque splendor of the Benedictine Abbey of Ottobeuren, Bavaria, now available on DVD for the first time. This spectacular performance also includes Bernstein’s spoken introduction to the performance —always an invaluable addition to any concert.

Wolfgang Gönnenwein, Consortium musicum, Süddeutscher Madrigalchor - Bach: Johannes-Passion (1989)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Wolfgang Gönnenwein, Consortium musicum, Süddeutscher Madrigalchor - Bach: Johannes-Passion (1989)

Wolfgang Gönnenwein, Consortium musicum, Süddeutscher Madrigalchor - Bach: Johannes-Passion (1989)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 620 Mb | Total time: 64:04+65:44 | Scans included
Classical | Label: EMI | # CZS 7 62592 2 | Recorded: 1969

J.S. Bach's Johannes-Passion, or St. John Passion, BWV 245 – one of just two surviving Bach Passion works out of an original four or five – is, simply put, a headache for editors and performers wishing to recreate the authentic, stamped-and-approved original work. There is no such beast: the work was performed at least four times during Bach's lifetime, and for each new presentation he overhauled the music, adding numbers, deleting numbers, changing numbers, so that today we really have four different St. John Passions through which to pick and choose our way. Happily enough, however, Bach misses the mark in not a single one of those numbers, and the director can hardly go wrong selecting from such a wealth of fine material.

Bruno Maderna, Philharmoniker der Staatsoper Hamburg - Alban Berg: Wozzeck (2008)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Bruno Maderna, Philharmoniker der Staatsoper Hamburg - Alban Berg: Wozzeck (2008)

Bruno Maderna, Philharmoniker der Staatsoper Hamburg - Alban Berg: Wozzeck (2008)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | 106 min | 6,90 Gb (DVD9)
Classical | Label: Arthaus Musik | Sub: English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol, Italiano | Recorded: 1970

In his autobiography Opera Years Rolf Liebermann wrote: “Of all the film versions of operas in which I was involved, my favourite has always been Wozzeck, mainly because the interpreters and location were so convincingly authentic.” And truly, this film adoption of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, recorded in 1970, fascinated with its constantly developing tension from the first tone to the last accord. Indeed the cast could not has been any better than in this production: Toni Blankenheim as Wozzeck and Sena Jurinac as Marie. Clearly and precisely in picture and speech, this film can truly be considered a classic and is now available on DVD for the first time.

Marek Janowski, Staatskapelle Dresden - Richard Wagner: Die Walküre (1989)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Marek Janowski, Staatskapelle Dresden - Richard Wagner: Die Walküre (1989)

Marek Janowski, Staatskapelle Dresden - Richard Wagner: Die Walküre (1989)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 917 Mb | Total time: 64:35+61:26+49:37+44:25 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Eurodisc | # GD69005 | Recorded: 1981

Janowski's unfussy, clearly laid out performances, with the Dresden Staatskapelle on superlative form, may lack the sweep and energy of Solti's, or the compelling beauty of Karajan's, but they still have much to recommend them… Jessye Norman, then at the height of her vocal powers, is a rich-toned Sieglinde.

Wolfgang Sawallisch, Das Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Edita Gruberova, Kurt Moll - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2005/1983)

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Wolfgang Sawallisch, Das Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Edita Gruberova, Kurt Moll - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2005/1983)

Wolfgang Sawallisch, Das Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Edita Gruberova, Kurt Moll - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (2005/1983)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch| LinearPCM, 2 ch | DTS, 6 ch | 7.89 Gb (DVD9) | 160 min
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub.: Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

Mozarts beliebte Oper "Die Zauberflöte" unter der Leitung von Wolfgang Sawallisch - jetzt erstmals auf DVD erhältlich! 1983 live aufgenommen, zeigt diese Produktion aus der Bayerischen Staatsoper eine der bekanntesten Opern überhaupt - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts "Die Zauberflöte" in der Inszenierung von August Everding. Edita Gruberova als begehrteste Königin der Nacht der Welt, Francisco Ariza als einer der berühmtesten Taminos unserer Zeit, machen neben anderen Weltstars der Oper (Kurt Moll, Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, u.a.) diese Produktion zu einem Fest für Augen und Ohren. Eingerahmt und kongenial geleitet wird dieses Ensemble von Wolfgang Sawallisch. "Zeigt das Ernsthafte - vergesst aber den Humor nicht" - mit dieser Einstellung beweist Everding in dieser einzigartigen Inszenierung sein Genie auf dem Gebiet der Opernregie. Diese Zauberflöte ist ein absolutes Muss für alle Opernfans.

James Levine, London Symphony Orchestra, Leontyne Price, Placido Domingo - Verdi: La Forza del Destino (1998)

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James Levine, London Symphony Orchestra, Leontyne Price, Placido Domingo - Verdi: La Forza del Destino (1998)

James Levine, London Symphony Orchestra, Leontyne Price, Plácido Domingo - Verdi: La Forza del Destino (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 839 Mb | Total time: 65:30+69:52+36:00 | Scans included
Classical | Label: RCA | # 74321 39502 2 | Recorded: 1976

Verdi's "La Forza del Destino" is a story of forbidden love, seduction, jealousy, honor and revenge. The opera was composed in 1862 and had its premiere in St. Petersburg. In this recording from 1976 with star cast (Leontyne Price in the role of Donna Leonora, Plácido Domingo as Don Alvaro and Sherrill Milnes as Don Carlo) under the direction of James Levine the beauty and attention to detail Verdi comes out particularly well. The London Symphony Orchestra and the John Alldis Choir provide the perfect musical accompaniment for the ensemble, which includes Fiorenza Cossotto, Bonaldo Giaiotti and Gabriel Bacquier. This recording is considered one of the best of Verdi's La Forza del Destino.

Herbert von Karajan, James Levine, Rafael Kubelik - Mozart: Requiem, Great Mass in C minor, Missa brevis in C major (1998)

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Herbert von Karajan, James Levine, Rafael Kubelik - Mozart: Requiem, Great Mass in C minor, Missa brevis in C major (1998)

Herbert von Karajan, James Levine, Rafael Kubelik - Mozart: Requiem, Great Mass in C minor, Missa brevis in C major (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 571 Mb | Total time: 53:02+74:17 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | # 459 409-2 | Recorded: 1973, 1975, 1987

Two great recordings of two of the greatest choral works. Karajan and Levin swoops the standards of tempi, phrasing and intens music making. Karajan's finest recording of the Requiem. Levin sets the bar a milestone higher. Remastering of the Requiem is confidentional good. Sound quality of K427 is superb.

Georg Solti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Mozart: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (2005/1988)

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Georg Solti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Mozart: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail (2005/1988)

Georg Solti, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail (2005/1988)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Deutsch (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.22 Gb (DVD9) | 142 min
Classical | NVC ARTS | Sub: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Portugues, Japanese

Mozart's comic opera tells the story of Belmonte, a Spanish Nobleman, who arrives at a Turkish palace in search of his beloved Konstanze who has become part of Pasha Selim's harem. Together Belmonte and Konstanze plan her escape. Filmed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in 1988, Georg Solti conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House. Deon van der Walt and Inga Nielsen star. “Solti's effervescence and warmth inspire a splendid cast, especially Nielsen's unusually desperate, passionate Constanze and antagonists Moll and Watson. Richly comic and brilliant sung.” - BBC Music Magazine

Carlos Kleiber, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper - Strauss Richard: Der Rosenkavalier (2001/1994)

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Carlos Kleiber, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper - Strauss Richard: Der Rosenkavalier (2001/1994)

Carlos Kleiber, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Felicity Lott, Ann Sofie von Otter - Strauss Richard: Der Rosenkavalier (2001/1994)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | Deutsch (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | 4.06 Gb+6.87 Gb (DVD5+DVD9) | 193 min
Classical | Deutsche Grammophon | Sub: Deutsch, English, Francais, Espanol, Chinese

The epic grandeur of Der Rosenkavalier stems not just from its immense length (over three hours) but from the all-too-human complexity of its characters–each of whom is smitten with someone else–and the endless stream of graceful melodies the composer conjures. After the tonality-stretching dissonance of Salome and especially Elektra, Strauss moved onto a different musical path here: the music's sheer gorgeousness has given this most heartbreaking of 20th-century operas its pride of place in the repertory.