KlassikNet: 101 Best Classical CDs
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KlassikNet: 101 Best Classical CDs
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BARBER (1910-1981): Adagio for Strings GERSHWIN (1898-1937): Rhapsody in Blue Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Leonard Bernstein, conductor Deutsche Grammophon Gershwin, Copland, Barber: the Holy Trinity of North American music! Leonard Bernstein and his Californians have definitively settled the issue.
Victoria de los Angeles, soprano Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française Heitor Villa-Lobos, conductor EMI Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos is the only Latin American composer to have earned a place in mainstream repertoire. His music sometimes suggests the generous, luxuriant vegetation of the Amazonian Jungle. The Bachianas Brasileiras are a series of Brazilian homages to Bach. Villa-Lobos made these recordings in Paris shortly before his death. They have since toured the globe.
GLASS (1937-): Façades - Company REICH (1936-): Eight Lines ADAMS (1947-): Shaker Loops HEATH (1956-): The Frontier London Chamber Orchestra Virgin Classics 5611212 The minimalist school, led by American composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass, welcome tonality and popular culture in their composition. This places their works in total opposition to the highly complex, often mathematical-based systems, known as comtemporary music since the '50s, and which meets with ever-dwindling public appeal. The minimalists are determined to fill the concert halls once more. Ardent partisans of both trends are locked in fierce debate with some crying "miracle!", whilst others cry "imposture!" This excellent recording will let you judge for yourself. If you value this page, please tell a friend or join our mailing list. All Rights Reserved |