EMI has released a set of recordings from their huge back catalog devoted to major works (classics, if you will) of the previous century. There is a lot of great stuff to be found on these discs, including some definitive performances. Here’s a rundown and information on where to order or download:
Messiaen
Turangalila Symphony
Quartet for the End of Time
Theme and Variations for cello and piano
Hindemith
Symphony ‘Mathis der Maler’
Concert Music, op. 50
Der Schwanendreher for viola and orchestra
Symphonia Serena
Symphonic Metamorphosis
Nobilissima Visione
Nielsen
Symphony No. 5
Violin Concerto
Flute Concerto
Clarinet Concerto
Wind Quintet in A major
Dutilleux
Le Loup
Cello Concerto “Tout un Monde Lointain”
Violin Concerto “L’Arbe Des Songes”
Metaboles
The Shadows of Time
Symphony No. 2
You can find all of these albums available for download at iTunes here.
And physical CD’s for purchase at Arkiv Music here.
Also featured:
Prokofiev
Suk
Bartók
Schoenberg
3 replies on “20th century classics”
If you live in Seattle, your local Silver Platters has them all.
I’m glad there’s still a Silver Platters up there – I remember taking a long drive from the north end of Tacoma up to Northgate (I think) Mall to go to Silver Platters for their superior (at the time) selection of the then-new compact discs.
I’m still saddened each time I drive out Mercer to I-5 when I pass by the former site of the Tower Records – I spend a lot of hours (and money) at the classical wing of that store!
Ahhhh. But you see, the old Tower is now a Silver Platters! It is music heaven.