Cat. No.: 477 5200
Barcode: 0028947752004
Label: DG 6CD
Release Date:
9 September

MARIA JOAO PIRES | MOZART: Piano Sonatas

ARTISTS

Maria João Pires, piano

TRACK LISTING

MOZART: The Piano Sonatas
Sonata in C major K. 279 (189d)
Sonata in F major K. 280 (189e)
Sonata in B flat major A minor K.281 (189f)
Sonata in E flat major K. 282 (189g)
Sonata in G major K. 283 (189h)
Sonata in D major K. 284 (205b) 'Dürnitz'
Sonata in C major K. 309 (284b)
Sonata in D major K. 311(284c)
Sonata in A minor K. 310 (300d)
Sonata in C major K. 330 (300h)
Sonata in A major K. 331 (300i)
Sonata in F major K. 332 (300k)
Sonata in F major K. 533 / Rondo K. 494
Fantasy in C minor K. 475
Sonata in C minor K. 457
Sonata in F major K. 533 / Rondo K. 494
Sonata in C major K. 545
Sonata in B flat major K. 570
Sonata in D major K. 576

These four releases are a welcome return to the familiar capboxes of the Collectors Edition, with the focus this year on Mozart.

The Hagen Quartett's recording of the String Quartets has already been issued; now come four boxes devoted to the Symphonies, Piano Concertos, Wind Concertos and Piano Sonatas.

These are all acclaimed cycles of recordings with Karl Böhm, Maria Joao Pires and   Rudolf Serkin with Claudio Abbado.

'A stylist and fine Mozartian' (Penguin Guide), Maria Joao Pires is at her best in these highly recommended recordings. Refined, full of passion but with plenty of classical poise.'

The 6-CD collection is offered at budget price for the first time (previously only available at top)

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Cat. No.: 477 5214
Barcode: 0028947752141
Label: DG 7CD
Release Date:
9 September

RUDOLF SERKIN | MOZART: Piano Concertos

ARTISTS

Rudolf Serkin, piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra of Europe (K. 451)
Claudio Abbado

TRACK LISTING

MOZART: Piano Concertos
No. 8 in C major K. 246 'Lützow'
No. 12 in A major K. 414
No. 16 in D major K. 451
No. 9 in E flat major K.271 'Jeunehomme'
No. 17 in G major K. 453
No. 15 in B flat major K.450
No. 22 in E flat major K. 482
No. 18 in B flat major K.456
No. 24 in C minor K. 491
No. 25 in C major K. 503
No. 19 in F major K. 459
No. 20 in D minor K. 466
No. 27 in B flat major K. 595
No. 21 in C major K.467
No. 23 in A major K. 488

Rudolf Serkin's famous partnership with Claudio Abbado in the 1980s resulted in some marvellous recordings of classical, magisterial Mozart. Not a complete cycle, the 7-CD set offers an excellent selection of the most famous Mozart concertos, and is brought together now, offered at budget price for the first time.

His integrity and musicianship were among the wonders of 20th-century re-creative artistry. If Serkin, the soloist, claims most of one's attention in this broad selection of the great Mozart concertos, 'Abbado's excellence, and the LSO's, are nicely reflected by the flawless balances and the quality of sound.' The Gramophone.

This is the first release of Rudolf Serkin's DG Mozart as an integral set.

'Perhaps the special attraction of the recordings ...lies in the combination of two such powerful personalities.' (K.271, 453) The Gramophone

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Cat. No.: 477 5222
Barcode: 0028947752226
Label: DG 7CD
Release Date: 9 September

KARL BÖHM | MOZART: Wind Concertos & Serenades

ARTISTS

Bläser der Berliner Philharmoniker

Berliner Philharmoniker
Bläservereinigung der Wiener Philharmoniker

TRACK LISTING

MOZART: Clarinet Concerto K. 622
Flute Concerto in G K. 313
Bassoon Concerto K. 191
Concerto for Flute and Harp K. 299
Oboe Concerto K. 314
Serenade No. 11 in E flat major K. 375
Horn Concerto No. 1 in D major K. 412
Horn Concerto No. 2 in E flat major K. 417
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major K. 447
Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major K. 495
Serenade No. 12 in C minor K. 388
Sinfonia concertante K. 297 b
Serenade (Gran Partita) K. 361
Eine kleine Nachtmusik K. 525
Wiener Philharmoniker
Serenata notturna K. 239
'Haffner' Serenade No. 7 K. 250
Maurerische Trauermusik K. 477
Divertimento in E flat major K. 166
Divertimento in B flat major K.186
Divertimenti for two oboes, two horns and two bassoons in F major K. 213
Divertimenti for two oboes, two horns and two bassoons in B flat major K. 240
Divertimenti for two oboes, two horns and two bassoons in F major K. 253
Divertimenti for two oboes, two horns and two bassoons in B flat major K. 270

The recordings of the Wind Concertos under Karl Böhm from the 1960s and 1970s have always been a mainstay of the DG catalogue - many have passed into the Originals series.

Now they are brought together with the addition of a selection of Serenades and Divertimenti played by distinguished Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic wind soloists, making a new, attractive and comprehensive set.

'The playing of the Berlin Philharmonic wind under Karl Böhm shows impeccable refinement.' (K. 361, 388) The Penguin Guide

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Cat. No.: 477 6134
Barcode: 0028947761341
Label: DG 10CD
Release Date:
9 September

KARL BÖHM | MOZART: The Symphonies

ARTISTS

Berliner Philharmoniker
Karl Böhm

TRACK LISTING

MOZART: The Symphonies
No. 1 in E flat major K. 16
No. 4 in D major K. 19
No. 5 in B flat major K. 22
F major K. 76 (42a)
No. 6 in F major K. 43
No. 7 in D major K. 45
G major K. Anh. 221 (45a) 'New Lambach'
G major 'New Lambach' (attrib. Leopold Mozart)
B flat major K. Anh. 214 (45b)
No. 8 in D major K. 48
No. 9 in C major K. 73 (75a)
No. 10 in G major K. 74
D major K. 81 (73l)
No. 11 in D major K. 84 (73q)
D major K. 95 (73n)
D major K. 95 (73m)
F major K. 75
No. 12 in G major K. 110 (75b)
C major K. 96 (111b)
No. 13 in F major K. 112
No. 14 in A major K. 114
No. 15 in G major K. 124
No. 16 in C major K. 128
No. 18 in F major K. 130
No. 17 in G major K. 129
No. 19 in E flat major K. 132
No. 20 in D major K. 133
No. 21 in A major K. 134
No. 22 in C major K. 162
No. 23 in D major K. 181 (162b)
No. 24 in B flat major K. 182 (173dA)
No. 25 in G minor K. 183 (173dB)
No. 27 in G major K. 199 (161b)
No. 26 in E flat major K. 184 (161a)
No. 28 in C major K. 200 (189k)
No. 29 in A major K. 201 (186a)
No. 30 in D major K. 202 (186b)
No. 31 in D major K. 297 'Paris'
No. 32 in G major K. 318
No. 22 in B flat major K. 319
No. 34 in C major K. 334
No. 35 in D major K. 385 'Haffner'
No. 36 in C major K. 425 'Linz'
No. 38 in D major K. 504 'Prague'
No. 39 in E flat major K. 543
No. 40 in G minor K. 550
No. 41 in C major K. 551 'Jupiter'

Karl Böhm's Symphonies cycle has long been in the catalogue in a bulky multipack set. Now it makes a welcome reappearance in a slim capbox.

Squeezing Symphonies Nos. 1 - 41 into a 10-CD set is an achievement in itself and makes the box competitive already.

All the earlier symphonies were recorded in intensive sessions in March and November 1968, 'a real voyage of discovery, with performances warm and genial, with bold contrasts of dynamic and well-sprung rhythms.' Penguin Guide

'An excellent bargain, and not just for the historical specialist, but for all Mozartians.' Penguin Guide

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Cat. No.: 477 6443
Barcode: 0028947764434
Label: DG 4CD
Release Date:
9 September

PIERRE BOULEZ | LIGETI: Clear or Cloudy

ARTISTS

Matt Haimovitz, cello

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

Hagen Quartett

Weiner Philharmoniker

Ensemble Intercontemporain

Pierre Boulez

Claudio Abbado

TRACK LISTING

LIGETI: Sonata for Solo Cello
Bagatelles for Wind Quintet
String Quartet No. 1 'Métamorphoses nocturnes'
10 Pieces for Wind Quintet

String Quartet No. 2
Atmosphères for large orchestra 2 Volumina for organ (1961-62; rev. 1966)

Lux aeterna for 16 voices
Organ Study No. 1 'Harmonies'
Lontano for orchestra
Ramifications for strings

Melodien for Orchestra

Aventures
Nouvelles Aventures
Cello Concerto
Chamber Concerto
Mysteries of the Macabre
Double Concerto for Flute and Oboe
The Big Turtle Fanfare from the South China Sea  
Monument - Self-portrait - Movement
Piano Study No. 2 'Cordes à vide'
Piano Study No. 4 'Fanfares'
Piano Concerto

Benchmark recordings of 24 works by a master of soundscapes, who stretched the boundaries of the musically conceivable.

The music of György Ligeti (1923-2006) is 'among the most innovative of the last half of the 20th century. Sometimes eerie, sometimes humorous, usually fantastical and always polished' (Paul Griffiths).

In this generous tribute, 24 works, dating from 1948 to 1993, are performed by musicians who consistently championed his art. DG has benchmark recordings of over 20 of his works, whose composition dates stretch from 1948 to 1993, so we can offer a convincing overview of his music.

This compilation includes two pieces used in 2001: A Space Odyssey and an award-winning collection of concertos under Boulez.

Most are currently available at high price (2 in 20/21 echo).

Performances by artists including Boulez, Abbado, Hagen Quartet, LaSalle Quartet, Kontarsky brothers, Matt Haimowitz, Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Saschka Gavriloff

Supplemented by ca. 30' Decca material

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Cat. No.: 475 7930
Barcode: 0028947579304
Label: Decca 6CD
Release Date:
9 September

CHARLES DUTOIT | The Art of Charles Dutoit

ARTISTS

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Philharmonia Orchestra

Orchestre National de France

L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

Toronto Dance Theatre*

Charles Dutoit

TRACK LISTING

MENDELSSOHN: The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave), op.26 -- Overture
BERLIOZ: Les Francs-juges, op.3 -- Overture  

SUPPÉ : Light Cavalry -- Overture                                                                                

SAINT-SAËNS: Le Rouet d'Omphale, op.31

CHABRIER : España

RESPIGHI : Fontane di Roma

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet -- Fantasy overture

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade, op.35

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel)

KODÁLY: Háry János -- Suite; Dances of Galánta

BARTÓK: Concerto for Orchestra

DEBUSSY: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune

IBERT: Escales; Bacchanale

RAVEL: Ma mère l'oye

GERSHWIN : An American in Paris

POULENC : Suite française; Les Biches -- Suite

STRAVINSKY: Symphony in C; Pétrouchka (1911); 4 Études; Le Sacre du printemps

When Ernest Ansermet passed on, the search was on for another conductor who had the grace, elegance and élan of the Swiss conductor. Charles Dutoit was Decca's man. His building of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is fabled and together with them - as well as other orchestras - he remains one of the cornerstones of Decca's catalogue. Now, on his 70 th birthday, Decca pays tribute with a 6CD set, bringing back many items long unavailable and providing a delightful bonus DVD of Prokofiev. Dutoit and the Sydney Symphony have several performances in November/December.

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