Building a Library, Building A Library, March 2024
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Puccini: Madama Butterfly
RecommendedAngela Gheorghiu (Butterfly), Jonas Kaufmann (Pinkerton), Enkelejda Shkosa (Suzuki), Fabio Capitanucci (Sharpless), Gregory Bonfatti (Goro) & Raymond Aceto (Bonzo)
Orchestra e Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Antonio Pappano
In many respects Gheorghiu's singing reminds me of Callas's: in Act I they both adopt a 'little girl' voice, and in Act II they both sound more mature… so that by the tragic climax they present... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 2nd March 2009
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Gramophone Awards, 2009, Winner - Opera
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Opera, April 2009, Recording of the Month
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Building A Library, March 2024, Recommended Recording
2 CDs
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Special offer. Schubert: the Symphonies
RecommendedChamber Orchestra of Europe, Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Well known for his deep scepticism and deliberate avoidance of performing tradition, Harnoncourt breathes new life into the music by looking afresh at the sources and encouraging his players... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2021, Reissue/Archive Issue of the Month
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Building A Library, March 2024, Recommended Recording
4 CDs
Original price ($48.00) Reduced price $34.56Downloads
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Special offer. Handel: Concerti grossi Op. 6 Nos. 1-12 HWV319-330
RecommendedAcademy of Ancient Music, Andrew Manze
Widely considered state-of-the-art on their first release, these recordings by the Academy of Ancient Music combine hyper-vivid articulation with wonderful poise and panache, plus a lovely soulfulness... — More…
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Building A Library, March 2024, Recommended Recording
2 CDs
Original price ($13.75) Reduced price $11.00Downloads
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Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 1 'A Sea Symphony'
RecommendedGeraldine McGreevy (soprano). Tommi Hakala (baritone)
MDR Rundfunkchor, MDR Sinfonieorchester, Howard Arman
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Building A Library, March 2024, Recommended Recording
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