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Celibidache conducts Mozart Symphony No. 39 & Schubert No. 2

Celibidache conducts Mozart Symphony No. 39 & Schubert No. 2

"His intense, finely balanced and deeply felt interpretations made him one of the greatest names in twentieth century orchestral conducting. Above all, he was a superb technician." (All Music Guide)

Celibidache conducts Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 & Strauss Death and Transfigurati

Celibidache conducts Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 & Strauss Death and Transfigurati

"...Celibidache foregoes the work’s usual sweet, playfulcharm for a different kind of 'classical' grace, serious yetlight, and suffused with nobility. In the process he conjures inner voices and intricate rhythms that emerge with both extraordinary delicacy and convincing power... While transitions are continuous and smooth, Celi creates a kaleidoscope of shifting colours that we don’t often associate with Prokofiev." (classicnotes.net)

Elgar: Elgar's Enigma Variations (BBC)

Elgar: Elgar's Enigma Variations (BBC)

"Sir Andrew Davis's fine performance of the Enigma Variations, with Nimrod hushed, slow and steady, was recorded in the atmospheric surroundings of Worcester Cathedral, where Elgar said everyone should hear his music. Davis introduces a highly enjoyable documentary about the work and 'the friends pictured within'. In the documentary he suggests that each variation, as well as reflecting the character of a particular friend, reveals much about Elgar himself, 'like an actor playing many roles'." (The Penguin Guide)

Handel: Water Music - Recreating a Royal Spectacular

Handel: Water Music - Recreating a Royal Spectacular

"... a fine combination of documentary with top-class music-making." (BBC Music Magazine)

Haydn: Cecilia Bartoli Sings Haydn

Haydn: Cecilia Bartoli Sings Haydn

Cecilia Bartoli (Mezzo);

"...her interpretation [is] fervent, committed, but intensely natural...some melting mezza voce...production values are superb, with excellent surround sound and Brian Large’s atmospheric visuals...once again, even the booklet notes are good." (Gramophone)

Holst: The Planets (BBC)

Holst: The Planets (BBC)

"With the BBC NOW musicians playing as if these were their own lives on the line, the passion and commitment was total...it could hardly have been more alive and compelling." (The Guardian)