Obras instrumentales clásicas para orquesta

Although not ignored, the Second Edition of Geminiani’s Op. 2 Concertos has received little attention from commentators, editors and performers, compared to the 1732 ‘main version’ of the concertos. G...

Geminiani’s six Concertos Op. 3 were first published in 1732 by John Walsh, in London; the next year, the Amsterdam music printer and publisher Michel-Charles Le Cène issued a revision by the composer...

Writtend for the 1956 Hoffnung Festival this piece is really the stuff of legend. Features solo efforts by 3 Vacuum Cleaners, 1 lonely Floor-Polisher and 4 Rifles.

Franz Liszt's masterpiece *Les Préludes* (Symphonic Poem No. 3) stands as one of the undeniable pinnacles of Romantic orchestral literature. Inspired by the poetry of Alphonse de Lamartine, the work u...

In the fall of 1909, Sibelius wrote in his diary: 'At Koli! One of the greatest experiences of my life. Plans [for] 'La Montagne'! It turned out that these were plans for the Fourth Symphony. The comp...

Experience one of the most powerful and emotionally intense masterpieces of symphonic literature: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65. This monumental orchestral work captivates from its brooding openin...

Immerse yourself in a masterpiece of the 20th century: the Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70 captivates with its surprisingly buoyant, neoclassical character, combined with witty irony and orches...

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Breitkopf Urtext after the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

Immerse yourself in the radiant soundscape of Johannes Brahms’ masterful Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 – often affectionately referred to as his "Pastoral". This high-quality study score from the...

Breitkopf Urtext after the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

Breitkopf Urtext after the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

Breitkopf Urtext after the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

Breitkopf Urtext after the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

Johannes Brahms composed the Tragic Overture op. 81 in the summer of 1880 in Ischl, and the work was premiered that same year on December 26 under the baton of Hans Richter at the Vienna Musikverein....

Viewed closely, Lemminkäinen op. 22 could well be called the 'zeroth' Sibelius symphony, for the early versions of these four tone poems date back to 1895/96, i.e. to the time before the 1st symphony....

Sibelius on the organ today? - More than ever! A look at the history of transcriptions of the famous 'Karelia Suite' reveals something astonishing: when Herbert A. Fricker selected orchestral movement...

CD New Zealand Symphony Orchestr, cond. James Sedares KOCH 3-7191-2H1

With his Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11, Johannes Brahms created a brilliant early masterpiece brimming with youthful freshness, pastoral charm, and symphonic vigor. This six-movement work reflects...