Various Artists - Portrait - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Almost forty years after his first recording on Chandos, this unique limited-edition gathers some of the best and most-awarded recordings on the tag by one of the most prolific conductors of all time Neeme Järvi. It highlights a 200+ discography that explores an astonishingly wide repertoire, from the legendary complete series of Prokofiev's symphonies and Tchaikovsky's ballets to the groundbreaking discoveries of composers such as Atterberg or Suchon. It features nearly a dozen of the numerous orchestras with which he has collaborated, including the RSNO, Chicago Symphony, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, all here celebrated at their best. Offered at a very special price and retaining the original covers, this product also includes very special notes by James Jolly, Editor in Chief of Gramophone, as well as exclusive photos and interviews with figures central to Järvi's extraordinary musical life. Album Tracks DISC 4 1. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Nacht 2. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Sonnenaufgang 3. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Der Anstieg 4. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Eintritt in den Wald 5. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Am Wasserfall 6. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Erscheinung 7. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Auf blumige Wiesen 8. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Auf der Alm 9. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Durch Dickicht und Gestrüpp auf Irrwegen 10. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Auf dem Gletscher 11. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Gefahrvolle Augenblicke 12. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Auf dem Gipfel 13. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Vision 14. Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 (Eine Alpensinfonie)~Nebe

Antony Hopkins is a phenomenon - a fact which escapes much of the public and even press who still confuse him with the actor (Anthony). Composer, pianist, conductor, broadcaster, lecturer, author a true man of music. A livewire at the age of 91, (as we write in May 2012), his genius has suffered from fickle fashion, his 'serious' music being lyrical and tuneful though certainly deep and complex; his lighter music now seen as 'period' - and just ripe for re-discovery. This double album contains much fine music including eight pieces written by top British composers as tributes to Antony. For all interested in the evolution of 20th century music this album will be invaluable, and it's also made with wit and humor, to suit the character of Hopkins himself. Album Tracks 1. Sonata for Viola and Piano March 2. Sonata for Viola and Piano Ground 3. Sonata for Viola and Piano Scherzo 4. Sonata for Viola and Piano Epilogue 5. Ronda from Piano Sonata No 2 in F Sharp minor 6. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Moderato 7. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Andante 8. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Allegro Con Brio 9. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Lento Assai 10. Partita in G minor Andante Fugato 11. Partita in G minor Virgoroso 12. Partita in G minor Moderato Molto Rubato 13. Partita in G minor Mesure 14. Partita in G minor Allegro Glusto 15. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Allegro Vigoroso 16. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Largo 17. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Tranquillo Allegro Glusto 18. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Prelude 19. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Scherzo 20. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Canon 21. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Jig Vicace 22. Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Allegro Molto Glusto 23. Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Alla Sicil

Album Tracks 1. Overture The Wasps - Vaughan Williams 2. The Lark Ascending - Vaughan Williams 3. Fantasia on Greensleeves - Vaughan Williams 4. Oboe Concerto I. Rondo Pastorale - Vaughan Williams 5. Oboe Concerto II. Minuet and Musette - Vaughan Williams 6. Oboe Concerto III. Sherzo - Vaughan Williams 7. Fantasia on a Theme By Thomas Tallis - Vaughan Williams 8. Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus - Vaughan Williams 1. Mass in G minor Kyrie - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 2. Mass in G minor Gloria in Excelsis - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 3. Mass in G minor Credo - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 4. Mass in G minor Sanctus Osanna I - Benedictus - Osanna II - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 5. Mass in G minor Agnus Dei - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 6. Sacred and Secular Songs Valiant-For-Truth [John Bunyan] - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 7. Sacred and Secular Songs The Blessed Son of God [Miles Coverdale, After Martin Luther] - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 8. Sacred and Secular Songs No Sad Thought His Soul Affright (Verse 1 - Anon. Verse 2 - Ursula Vaughan Williams) - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 9. Sacred and Secular Songs Lord, Thou Has Been Our Refuge [Psalm 90] - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 10. Sacred and Secular Songs O Taste and See [Psalm 84 8] - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 11. Three Shakespeare Songs Full Fathom Five - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 12. Three Shakespeare Songs The Cloud-Capp'd Towers - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 13. Three Shakespeare Songs Over Hill, Over Dale - Christ Church Cathedral Choir 1. Phantasy Quintet I. Prelude Lento Ma Non Troppo - V. Williams 2. Phantasy Quintet II. Scherzo Prestissimo - V. Williams 3. Phantasy Quintet III. Alla Sarbanda Lento - V. Williams 4. Phantasy Quintet IV. Burlesca Allegro Moderato - V. Williams 5. String Quartet 1 i