SACD, RCO Live (label)
-
It remains the most disjointed of Mahler’s works, yet Jansons and the RCO dispel all doubts with the coherence of the conducting and the excellence of the playing: the brass glorious, the woodwind... — More…
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
Horizon 2: A Tribute To Olivier Messiaen
Recorded live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 8, 9 November 2007 (Dukas/Van Keulen, Dalbavie, Messiaen, and 13, 14 June 2008 (Zuidam)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, George Benjamin & Ingo Metzmacher
These masterly performances under the baton of George Benjamin here provide the focus of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's inventive tribute to the composer, captured live at concerts during... — More…
Awards:
-
Gramophone Magazine, March 2010, Editor's Choice
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
-
Honegger: Symphony No. 3
RecommendedLuba Orgonásová (soprano)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, The Netherlands Radio Choir, Mariss Jansons
The Netherlands Radio Choir is impressively well-drilled… The Slovakian soprano Luba Orgonásová soars majestically over the whole, alternately creating serenity and high drama as required.... — More…
Awards:
-
Building a Library, March 2008, First Choice
-
Building a Library, November 2010, First Choice
-
Building a Library, February 2020, Recommended Recording
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
-
Bruckner - Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4
RecommendedRecorded Live at Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 7, 8 February 2007 and 28 August 2008 (Bruckner 3), 17, 18, 19 and 21 September 2008 (Bruckner 4)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (chief conductor)
…excellent sound, and… magnificent playing from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra… — More…
Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 24th August 2009
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
-
Brass Too: RCO Brass
Brass of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Brass and Strings of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Ivan Meylemans, Kurt Masur
Does it succeed? Emphatically, yes. The sheer weight and superior blend of these Dutch players is a wonder to behold. However, all that technique doesn’t count for much unless it’s firmly focused... — More…
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
Dvorak - Requiem & Symphony No. 8
Krassimira Stoyanova (soprano), Mihoko Fujimura (alto), Klaus Florian Vogt (tenor) & Thomas Quasthoff (bass)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, with Vienna Singverein, Mariss Jansons
[Jansons] clearly understands the dynamics of this strongly unified work and nearly everywhere his tempos are well judged. He is also very well served by superb choral singing and orchestral... — More…
Awards:
-
Gramophone Awards, 2011, Shortlisted - Choral
-
Gramophone Magazine, July 2010, Editor's Choice
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
-
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 'Leningrad'
RecommendedRoyal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Awards:
-
BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2007, Orchestral Award Winner
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
-
The magic of Jansons's conducting with the orchestra of which he is chief conductor could not be more compelling. — More…
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
Everything he does helps immaculate articulation; it can be fierce, but it's never wild. If you want to experience a Shostakovich Ten as beautiful sound, this is the recording for you, but it's... — More…
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3? -
The playing is beautiful, especially some of the woodwind solos; the string tone is rich and varied… It is also good to hear an interpretation that reminds one how much the younger Sibelius... — More…
Downloads
What are FLAC and MP3?
