The Music Pages | February 2010


	Cat. No.: 476 3529 Barcode: 0028947635291 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Jacqueline Ogeil \| Bach: Goldberg Variations ARTISTS Jacqueline Ogeil, harpsichord TRACK LISTING JS BACH: Goldberg Variations, BWV988 This recording by Australian keyboard authority Jacqueline Ogeil presents the work in its original context for harpsichord. Bach’s Goldberg Variations are considered to be one of the greatest keyboard works of all time – a single theme is transformed over and over again into a rich tapestry. Presented on harpsichord, the dazzling virtuosity of the piece is revealed in all its glory from the sublime opening aria to the intricate complexities of the later variations. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3522 Barcode: 0028947635222 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 and Symphony No. 2 ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 2 Two great Beethoven symphonies – a must for any collection of fine music! RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3517 Barcode: 0028947635178 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Sir Charles Mackerras \| Beethoven: Missa Solemnis ARTISTS Rosamund Illing, soprano Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo-soprano Christopher Doig, tenor Rodney Macann, bass Sydney Philharmonia Choir Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Missa Solemnis Beethoven himself once described this setting of the Mass as his ‘greatest work’. A marvellous collection of Australian performers demonstrate the glorious, uplifting qualities of this splendid music. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3526 Barcode: 0028947635260 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra \| Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 ARTISTS Sharon Prero, soprano Elizabeth Campell, mezzo-soprano Keith Lewis, tenor Bruce Martin, baritone Opera Australia Chorus Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 ‘Choral’ Beethoven’s final symphony offers a mighty and enduring message – a call to peace, and an acknowledgement of the universal concerns of all humanity. The Finale, often called ‘Ode to Joy’, is unrivalled in its emotional power and popular appeal. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3523 Barcode: 0028947635239 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 'Eroica' & 4 ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’ BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ symphony changed the course of Western music through its drama and powerful message. No. 4 is gentler but full of melody. Two of Beethoven’s best on one beautifully performed CD. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3524 Barcode: 0028947635246 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 'Pastoral' ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’ Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins with possibly the most famous four notes in music, and is an essential part of any music collection. His ‘Pastoral’ Symphony is a gorgeously descriptive work, presenting musical depictions of nature. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3525 Barcode: 0028947635253 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8 Two magnificent Beethoven symphonies, performed with flair! An essential part of any music collection. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 470 3520 Barcode: 0028947635208 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Melbourne Symphony Orchestra \| Bizet: Spirit of France ARTISTS Melbourne Symphony Orchestra John Lanchbery, conductor TRACK LISTING BIZET: L’Arlésienne Suite No.1 La Jolie fille de Perth Roma – Symphonie Patrie - Overture A delightful disc of Bizet’s orchestral music conducted with panache and piquancy by the great balletomane John Lanchbery. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3527 Barcode: 0028947635277 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Gary Karr \| Double Bass Concertos ARTISTS Gary Karr, double bass Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Patrick Thomas, conductor TRACK LISTING GRIEG arr. KARR/HOROVITZ: Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra in A minor JOSEPHS: Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra, Op. 118 SANKEY: Carmen Fantasy after Bizet The double bass, largest of the standard string instruments, may surprise you with its expressiveness! This fascinating and highly enjoyable disc of rarities was recorded with one of the world’s greatest bass players, Gary Karr. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3532 Barcode: 0028947635321 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Australian String Quartet \| Dvorak: String Quartets ARTISTS Australian String Quartet TRACK LISTING DVORAK: String Quartet No. 12 ‘American’ String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major Cypresses: No. 1 I know that on my love to thee No. 2 In many a heart is death No. 3 In the sweet power of your eyes No. 11 Nature is held in light sleep Two of Dvorák’s most tuneful quartets are joined by selections from the wonderfully expressive collection known as ’12 Cypresses’. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3535 Barcode: 0028947635352 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Nicholas Braithwaite \| Elgar ARTISTS Li-Wei, cello Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo-soprano Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Nicholas Braithwaite, conductor TRACK LISTING ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E minor Sea Pictures Prelude to The Kingdom Essential Elgar! Two of his best-loved and most often performed pieces are followed by the rarer beauty of the Prelude from The Kingdom. The haunting beauty of the Cello Concerto is matched by the descriptive power of Sea Pictures in these quintessentially English works. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3521 Barcode: 0028947635215 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Sydney Philharmonia \| Great Choral Masterpieces ARTISTS Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir Sydney Philharmonia Symphonic Choir Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra Antony Walker, conductor TRACK LISTING CD 1 MONTEVERDI Deus in adiutorium from Vespers VIVALDI Gloria in Excelsis Deo from Gloria BACH Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from BWV147 BACH Magnificat from Magnificat HANDEL Zadok the Priest HANDEL Hallelujah from Messiah MOZART Ave Verum Corpus MOZART Lacrimosa from Requiem HAYDN The Heavens are Telling from The Creation BEETHOVEN Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 CD 2 MENDELSSOHN Thanks Be to God from Elijah VERDI Dies Irae from Requiem FAURÉ Pavane FAURÉ In paradisum from Requiem BORODIN Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor ELGAR Land of Hope and Glory GRAINGER Irish Tune from County Derry (Danny Boy) RACHMANINOV Virgin, Mother of God from Vespers ORFF Ave Formosissima from Carmina burana ORFF O Fortuna from Carmina burana A superb and satisfying 2CD collection of the most famous choral favourites! RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3528 Barcode: 0028947635284 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Alice Giles \| Harp Concertos ARTISTS Alice Giles, harp Adelaide Symphony Orchestra David Porcelijn, conductor TRACK LISTING GINASTERA: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra JOLIVET: Concerto for Harp and Chamber Orchestra GLIÈRE: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra Internationally acclaimed Australian harpist Alice Giles shows off the beautiful and varied character of her instrument – the one angels play! RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3515 Barcode: 0028947635154 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Queensland Symphony Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker – Complete Ballet Music ARTISTS Queensland Symphony Orchestra Queensland University Ladies’ Choir Werner Andreas Albert, conductor TRACK LISTING TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker One of Tchaikovsky’s best-loved ballets is presented in its complete form in this delightful 2CD set. All the magic of this fairytale story can be heard in such classic moments as Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers! RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3519 Barcode: 0028947635192 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Queensland Symphony Orchestra On the Beautiful Blue Danube – Favourite Strauss Waltzes and Polkas ARTISTS Queensland Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Ponkin, conductor TRACK LISTING JOHANN STRAUSS II Thunder and Lightning Polka Voices of Spring: Waltz At the Hunt Gallop Emperor Waltz Tales from the Vienna Woods Excursion Train Polka On the Beautiful Blue Danube: Waltz Cuckoo Polka Vienna Blood Waltz (Wiener Blut) JOSEF STRAUSS Fireworks Polka Chatterbox Polka JOHANN STRAUSS I Radetzky March The spirit of Vienna comes alive in these superb performances that will have you longing to dance! RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3530 Barcode: 0028947635307 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra \| Rossini: Opera Overtures ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Ola Rudner, conductor TRACK LISTING ROSSINI Overtures to: La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder) Eduardo e Cristina L’italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) Semiramide Tancredi La donna del lago (The Lady of the Lake) Guillaume Tell (William Tell) Rossini’s best overtures all on one disc! If you don’t know these tunes by name, you’ll know them from countless soundtracks and TV commercials, as they seem to capture the vivacity and colour of Italy. The exhilarating William Tell Overture makes a fitting finale. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3510 Barcode: 0028947635109 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Vladimir Verbitsky \| Russian Extravaganza ARTISTS Queensland Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor TRACK LISTING RIMSKY-KORSAKOV The Tale of Tsar Saltan (excerpts) PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op.60 LIADOV The Enchanted Lake, Op.62 RACHMANINOV Capriccio on Gypsy Themes, Op.12 SHOSTAKOVICH Tahiti Trot, Op.16 Experience the rich melodies, captivating colours and infectious rhythms of these great Russian masterpieces. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra is in fine form under the direction of popular Russian maestro Vladimir Verbitsky. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3534 Barcode: 0028947635345 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Ian Holtham \| Schumann: Piano Works ARTISTS Ian Holtham, piano TRACK LISTING SCHUMANN Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82 Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 Toccata, Op. 7 You will find here some of Schumann’s most charming and romantic works for solo piano. Australian pianist Ian Holtham offers remarkable and expressive readings of these 19th-century classics. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3531 Barcode: 0028947635314 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Geoffrey Payne \| Trumpet Concertos ARTISTS Geoffrey Payne, trumpet Melbourne Symphony Orchestra John Hopkins (CD1), conductor Michael Halász (CD2), conductor TRACK LISTING CD 1 LOVELOCK Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra TOMASI Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra MILLS Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra ARUTYUNYAN Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra CD 2 BELLINI Concerto in E-flat for Oboe and Orchestra HAYDN Concerto in E-flat for Trumpet and Orchestra, Hob.VIIe:1 CIMAROSA Concerto for Oboe and Strings HUMMEL Concerto in E for Trumpet and Orchestra WEBER Concertino in C for Oboe and Wind Ensemble ARBAN Fantasy and Variations on a Cavatina from Beatrice di Tenda by Bellini Renowned Australian trumpeter Geoffrey Payne offers these dazzling interpretations of great trumpet concertos on two thrilling CDs. RETURN TO THE TOP

	Cat. No.: 476 3508 Barcode: 0028947635086 Label: ABC Classics Release Date: February			Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players \| Vivaldi: The Four Seasons ARTISTS Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players Barbara Jane Gilby, violin Geoffrey Lancaster, director, harpsichord TRACK LISTING VIVALDI La Primavera (Spring), RV269 L'Estate (Summer), RV315 L'Autunno (Autumn), RV293 L'Inverno (Winter), RV297 Vivaldi’s most famous pieces brings to life the characters of the seasons, from the stark beauty of a frozen winter landscape to the thrilling might of a summer storm. RETURN TO THE TOP