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John Williams in Vienna Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 Ozawa / Argerich: Beethoven Piano Concerto Beethoven: Triple Concerto & In January 2020, John Williams Music Aeterna and their fearless No. 2 Symphony No. 7 CD added to an already incredibly long leader Teodore Currentzis are well Two legends have come together for this Three legends of classical music come list of achievements by making his known for their rousing interpretations recording – renowned conductor Seiji together for this seminal recording – conducting debut with the Vienna of Russian masterpieces, but on Ozawa, and celebrated Martha Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yo-Yo Ma, and Philharmonic. The Hollywood legend this release they tackle a new task – Argerich. The main course is Beethoven’s . A double celebration, and the world-famous orchestra, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major. this album celebrates both the joined by violinist Anne-Sophie Minor. One of the most recognized Martha’s playing is divine, and the Mito composer’s 250th anniversary, as well as Mutter, performed iconic themes pieces in all of classical music, the Chamber Orchestra perfectly supports the 40th anniversary of the West-Eastern from cinematic landmarks including piece is performed here with new her. Programmed alongside the Concerto Divan Orchestra, which was founded by Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. This fervor and panache. are the first movement of Mozart’s Daniel Barenboim and is heard on this recording captures this magical night, as Mutter captivated the CD# SNYC 19075884972 $16.98 Divertimento in D major, and Grieg’s release alongside the three soloists. Musikverein audience with a series of virtuostic arrangements Holberg Suite. written specially for her by Williams. 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He is perfectly able to merge the classical featuring the extraordinary talents of the Long. This work celebrates the sheer piano quintet. A late work by the traditions of the cello repertoire with his own unique style. Pittsburgh Symphony’s own Principal diversity of three composers from three composer, written around the time of Clarinet Michael Rusinek and Principal different continents (USA, , the cello concerto, it inhabits a similar CD# SIG 628 $17.98 Bassoon Nancy Goeres. ) and almost three different emotional landscape. generations. CD# HYP 68295 $19.98 CD# REF 738SA $19.98 CD# SBMG 19439774942 $17.98 4 5 1/800/222-6872 www.hbdirect.com www.hbdirect.com 1/800/222-6872 Classical Favorites

Zubin Mehta: Complete Columbia Haydn: Eight Early Sonatas 2-CD Set Kavakos / Pace: Complete Sonatas – Respighi: Roman Trilogy SACD 97-CD/DVD Set An album of ’s eight Violin & Piano 3-CD Set Following the widespread critical acclaim This comprehensive edition of Zubin delightful early keyboard sonatas Beethoven: Violin Sonatas was Kavakos’s of their first two recordings, John Wilson Mehta’s recordings for RCA Red Seal by Tuija Hakkila performed on two debut recording on Decca Classics and and the Sinfonia of turn to and CBS/Sony documents half a fortepianos. Haydn did not publish was released in January 2013. Sony Respighi’s Roman Trilogy for their third century of outstanding achievement his first collection of six sonatas until is proud to once again present this release. Roman Festivals was premiered by one of the foremost conductors 1774. Of the sonatas selected for this monumental release to the public. in 1928 by the New York Philharmonic of our time. This new box features project, Haydn wrote all of these over “... it’s the probing musicianship he and under Toscanini, who was a great him directing symphonies, concertos, a period of about 15 years before his the excellent pianist Enrico Pace bring supporter of Respighi and regularly symphonic poems, ballets and opera 40th birthday. Hakkila has selected to it that make the ride so thrilling. The performed his works throughout his excerpts by Beethoven, Mozart, an Italian-style instrument for two Sonatas (E major and conversations, arguments and flirtations career. 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Brazilian pianist Roberto Szidon Joshua Bell performs and directs the regarded as one of the top Chopin Jonas Kaufmann returns to disc with perfectly captures their snapping Magyar Academy of St Martin in the Fields interpreters to have ever lived. this new album, Wien. The release is an rhythms and stamping cadences. Jim on this release, where he records the “Rubinstein in Chopin is a magician homage to Vienna and the operetta style, Svejda, host of public radio’s The Record virtuosic “Scottish Fantasyˮ as well as in matters of colour … nuance and and features works from Strauss, Stolz, Shelf calls them “among the most exciting Bruch’s “ No. 1 in G the seeming inevitability of his rubato Kreuder, Leopoldi, and Kreisler. This is performances heard in a generation ... no Minor, Op. 26ˮ. 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Among the banned to the sophisticated atmosphere for his interpretations of British and fresh voice – a vivid, vital display of a works was Katalsky’s own Requiem of a Parisian salon with Chopin, American repertoire in particular. great artist at her peak. Also included for Fallen Brothers. After its banning, to the most magical European He is a favorite of many of the is a revealing 80th birthday interview with Bruno Walter in which he the work lay untouched for more than a opera houses and ballets, and UK’s and festivals including the BBC Proms and discusses his first meeting and subsequent association with Ferrier. everywhere in between. This release Aldeburgh Festival and is currently Associate Guest Conductor century. 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William Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto, William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony Dance Suite was premiered by Nicola Benedetti presents world premiere and the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1934 recordings of two works written especially to huge enthusiasm. Its traditional form for her by GRAMMY-winning jazz icon houses a continuous process of variation Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto in D and and introduces little-known Fiddle Dance Suite for Solo Violin. “Credit in fragmentary form, while the work’s Marsalis with broad ambitions when he turns recurring motifs, remarkable transitions and to classical composition, as in his Pulitzer syncopations are enhanced in Dawson’s Prize-winning oratorio Blood on the Fields, 1952 revision heard here. Arthur Fagen has conducted at the world’s most and again here with a Violin Concerto and Telemann: Michael Daugherty: Beethoven: prestigious opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna Fiddle Dance Suite. Both works are impressive, not least in their idiomatic The Colourful Telemann This Land Sings Canons & Musical Jokes State Opera. writing for the violin; they flatter violinist Benedetti considerably.” CD# NXS 8573900 CD# NXS 8559889 CD# NXS 8574176 – All Music Guide CD# NXS 8559870 $12.98 $12.98 $12.98 $12.98 CD# DEC B003052102 $19.98 Florence Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 Influenced by Dvořák and Coleridge‑Taylor, Florence Price drew on the wellspring of Negro spirituals and vernacular dances, full of lyricism and syncopation. The Symphony No. 4 in D minor demonstrates her tight ensemble writing, her distinct sense of orchestral color, her Ellingtonian ‘jungle style’ language and her penchant for the ‘juba’ dance. Founded in 1923, the Fort Smith Symphony is the oldest orchestra in the state of Arkansas.

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Bach: Goldberg Variations / Debussy: Images, Études / Prayers / Sumi Jo, James Conlon, Shostakovich: String Quartets Nicholas Angelich, piano Pierre-Laurent Aimard Gurzenich-Orchester; Kolner PO Nos. 4, 11 &14 / Hagen Qrt. ...that impulsive, improvisatory feel; the poetry, Aimard plays these works ideally, with liquid Sumi Jo’s lovely rendition of the nun’s chorus ... this group is known for taking risks, and the probity: Angelich made me fall in love with touch, evocative tone, atmosphere, color, and from Johann Strauss, Jr’s ‘Casanova’ is just they defend them brilliantly. Their playing of the work as if for the first time. –The Times masterly pedalling; and the recording faithfully one of the many unusual prayers that make this 14 is worth noting. There is genius in these captures his artistry. – ARG collection a delight. – ARG performances. – ARG

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R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben / Rattle, Kate Royal sings Rodrigo, Delibes, Britten: Cello Suites 1–3 / Truls Mork Motets by Croce; A & G Gabrieli and Berlin PO R. Strauss, Stravinsky, etc ...this work astounds in Mork’s performance...you’re left Bassano / Cappella Marciana chilled, yearning and penitent by the close. Mork always impresses A performance that delightfully captures the light-heartedness of Royal’s voice is just sublime; rich, warm and pure... 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Cole Porter: A Celebration Sarah Brightman: The Andrew Lloyd Katherine Jenkins: Cinema Paradiso Lang Lang at the Movies This album contains a successful Webber Collection The Welsh mezzo-soprano sensation Lang Lang has contributed to the soundtracks set of Cole Porter evergreens in One of the most exciting returns with Cinema Paradiso, a collection of of blockbuster films like My Week with Marilyn orchestral sound garment, featuring collaborations in musical theatre is unforgettable songs from some of the world’s and Kung Fu Panda 3. In this compilation, he Juliane Banse – an international composer Andrew Lloyd Webber best loved movie moments. 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Some of music’s most popular her feature film debut. This release contains Renee Fleming: Broadway Richard Rodgers and Oscar performers present this music, including Yo- highlights from the film soundtrack including GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Hammerstein II together ushered in Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, the Boston Symphony “Memory,” “The Rum Tum Tugger,” “MacAvity” Renée Fleming presents this the golden age of musical theater Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, and more. and more! 18-track release featuring tunes from with their string of hit Broadway Broadway from composers including musicals during the 1940s and 4CD# SBMG 88875127322 $24.98 CD# REPB B003158002 $19.98 Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd 1950s. The duo has been called the Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague 2-CD Set Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, greatest writing partnership of the : The Classic Soundtrack and more. She is backed by the BBC 20th century. 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Grainger: Complete Music for Wind Band, Chestnut Brass Band: Hail to the Chief Tree of Life: The Music of Randy Bailey Tribute: Drake University Wind Symphony Vol. 1 The Chestnut Brass Company and Randy Bailey has created another Tribute is dedicated to the memory collection of outstanding original This is the first volume in a complete friends bring us this excellent collection of Don R. Marcouiller (1925–2018) songs from various genres and sequence of Percy Grainger’s music of American political marches, songs, and to his students, who have had unique styles, entitled Tree of Life. for wind band and it adheres strictly to and dirges of the 1800s. The album a profound effect on music, bands, The album features ten songs with a his instrumental demands, whether for begins with “The President’s March,” and and music education throughout variety of tempos and intensity with Hammond organ, Swiss hand bells or presents tracks chronologically, through the United States. 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She was a powerfully stellar collection of songs and poetry unreleased original demo “The Way I Do” and is accompanied by his own guitar and Gaither’s fiddle, or by the traditional expressive perfomer, and this include “The Old Chisholm Trail,” a special instrumental version of “Okolona combination of fiddle and . Tracks include “Blue Ridge Mountain Blues,” collection, representing her output from a key era of her career, “Unclouded Day,” “My America,” River Bottom Band”. “Bonaparte’s Retreat,” “Corrina,” “Billy in the Low Ground,” and Gaither’s underlines the distinctive nature of her talent as a blues stylist. “Sierra ,” “Way Out West in signature instrumental “Double File.” 2CD# CPT B003214502 $26.98 Tracks include “Hound Dog,” “Big Mama’s Blues,” “I Smell A Texas,” and 15 more songs that will CD# SMIT 40235 $16.98 Rat,” “All Fed Up,” and more. transport you to the open prairie. 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Ruthie Foster: Live at the Paramount Muddy Waters: Defintive Collection Taj Mahal / Keb Mo: Tajmo : Blues 2-CD Set Blues and folk singer-songwriter More than three decades after his TajMo marks the convergence of two One of our era’s finest guitar Ruthie Foster has made a name for death, Muddy Waters is still drawing unique American artists who already musicians, Eric Clapton here returns herself with her unique mixing of listeners and pulling new fans into have impressive individual legacies – to one of his biggest inspirational American song forms – from gospel the blues. This 24-track release is Taj Mahal and Keb Mo. The best of genres – the blues. 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King, Muddy include “Love Struck Baby,” “Texas late 1990s, while Holding On features rock musicians. This 20-track compilation features all of his Waters, John Lee Hooker, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and Flood,” “Long Way From Home,” and five additional tracks from this period biggest hits, including “Help Me,” “Bring It On Home,” “The many more. more. of intense creativity. Tracks include Goat,” and many more. “Baby Blue,” “Temptation,” “Love In CD# POLY 544277 $16.98 3CD# HBIM ACRE902 $22.98 2CD# SBMG 86423 $22.98 Her Eyes,” and more. 2CD# EGLR 863240 $19.98 The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Greatest Hits John Mayall: Blues Breakers w/ Eric Clapton John Lee Hooker: Whiskey & Wimmen Formed in Texas in 1974, The Albert King: Born Under a Bad Sign In the late 1960s, Great Britain Salute the ‘King of Boogie’ with this Fabulous Thunderbirds represent a experienced a “blues boom,” and this 16-track album that features some Born Under a Bad Sign, originally new era in the blues tradition. 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Sierra Hull: 25 Trips & Union Station: Live 2-CD Set Rounder Records Celebrates 50 Years! Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist In the spring of 2002, bluegrass’s most Sierra Hull presents her new album 25 famous crossover band performed live in Trips, co-produced by Hull and Shani Louisville over two nights, and the whole Gandhi. This is her fourth full-length for thing was documented on this two-disc, Rounder and the follow-up to 2016’s 25-track release. You’ll be begging for critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated more of Allison’s feathery-light vocals, Weighted Mind. 25 Trips continues her which are even more appealing live. And musical journey, jumping from Hull’s Union Station’s musicians are equally bluegrass roots into entirely new terrain. as impressive. Tracks include “Let Me Tracks include “Middle of the Woods,” “Everybody’s Talking,” “Father Touch You For Awhile,” “Man of Constant Time,” the title track, and more! 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