Composed in 1723, Antonio Vivaldis Four Seasons is arguably the most familiar piece of classical music in the world, and one of the most recorded pieces of all time.In a bold move characteristic of his boundary-pushing career, Max Richter has brought the quartet of baroque concertos firmly into the 21st century.Famed for his minimalist post-classical approach, incorporating electronica …
Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. Their debut album features more of the imaginative mash-up arrangements that The Piano Guys are already famous for, including sources ranging from Michael Jackson to Mozart, The Bourne Identity to David Guetta. It also includes …
Nonesuch Records releases an album of three Bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile. Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 1 comprises three works written for solo violin: Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; and Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003. The album …
In the tradition of Appalachian Journey and Obrigado Brazil, Yo-Yo Ma once again embraces styles and traditions that go beyond classical music by bringing together four American string virtuosos and creating a new kind of chamber ensemble. The Goat Rodeo Sessions is a landmark album project which uniquely showcases cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddlers Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer …
Two of Constellation’s acclaimed solo instrumental artists join forces on this tremendous new album of original compositions for horn and violin. Colin Stetson has developed a unique and highly-acclaimed voice as a performer/composer, chiefly on bass and tenor saxophones, rallying an array of technical strengths and innovations to make some of the most captivatingly organic, darkly soulful …
STEREO VINYL LP! Wendy (Walter) Carlos: Switched-On Bach! Electronic performances of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach! 1968 Columbia Masterworks Release! TRACKS: A1. Bach: Sinfonia to Cantata No. 29 (3:20); A2. Bach: Air an a G String (2:27); A3. Bach: Two-Part Invention in F Major (0:40); A4. Bach: Two-Part Invention in B-flat Minor (1:30); A5. Bach: Two-Part Invention …
The major label debut of Icelandic composer Olafur Arnaldss features 12 original breathtaking surreal tracks.On this album, composer Nico Muhly provided orchestral arrangements, and for the first time Arnalds introduces vocals to his soundworld. Icelandic singer Arnor Dan can be heard on four tracks.Fresh off lauded performances at Iceland Airwaves, including an intimate KEXP live broadcast performance, Arnalds …
Dessner: St. Carolyn By The Sea; Greenwood: Suite From ‘There Will Be [2 LP][Limited Edition]
Never before have classical and rock converged in such an organic, compelling and sensual way as they do in the three short orchestral works written by and featuring The National guitarist Bryce Dessner on his new release St. Carolyn by the Sea, performed with the Copenhagen Phil and conducted by Andree de Ridder.Dessner presents three pieces of modern …
Just reading the artist and the title of this work would be more than enough to present this release: the most renowned Italian musician, composer and conductor, followed by one of the most famous Italian films ever: that’s just what they are, after all, Ennio Morricone and “Cinema Paradiso”, a film that in 1990 earned director Giuseppe Tornatore …
Death Waltz Recording Company is proud to bring soundtrack fans a huge classic of Italian horror. With music by one of cinema s greatest composers, Ennio Morricone, Paolo Cavara s LA TARANTOLA DAL VENTRE NERO (BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA) is considered one of the best gialli ever made. Starring celebrated genre actor Giancarlo Giannini, the terrifying film …