"OK, so this is never going to be a staple of the repertoire and that is part of its attraction on disc. Thomas's rarer-than-rare opera, about a woman who seems to enjoy tormenting her multiple suitors, is an outmoded comedy of manners. But it also features a sparkling score and is very ...
Composer: Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Emil Richards and Joe Porcaro have been making music together for over 60 years! When Emil came to the studio to hear the quartet project, Calamari, he simply had to have his and Joe's big band recorded in the same way. This is it...the very best players in L.A. playing all out in one afternoon. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Big Band
Weckerlin: La Laitiere de Trianon
As with a previous issue in Opera Rara’s acclaimed Il Salotto series, which comprised Pauline Viardot's delightful chamber operetta Cendrillon, this release focuses on a single work designed for intimate performance - J.B. Wekerlin’s 'opérette de salon' La Laitière de ...
Composer: Jean-Baptiste Wekerlin (1821-1910)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
"I had an occasional flash of understanding, but then got selfishly wrapped up again in my own problems and pleasures," is a quote from Anne Frank's diary, the book on which The Beauty That Still Remains is based. These are thoughts we must all take heed of, confronting injustice that ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Op. 92 (Remastered)
Conductor, composer and pianist André Previn has received a number of awards and honors for his outstanding musical accomplishments, including both the Austrian and German Cross of Merit, and the Glenn Gould Prize. He is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Kennedy Center, ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Mercadante: Virginia (Remastered)
Many 19th century Italian operatic composers had problems with censors. Verdi's disputes over Rigoletto notorious, but many other works by Rossini and Donizetti were rewritten to appease the arbiters of what was deemed morally, religiously or politically correct. Another victim was Saverio ...
Composer: Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms - Britten: Rejoice the Lamb & Festival Te Deum (Remastered)
Founded in the fifteenth century, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best known choral groups. Every Christmas Eve millions of people worldwide tune into A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service that has been broadcast almost every year by ...
Composer: Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
David Garfield & The Retro Jazz Quintet
David Garfield has appeared on one of our projects previously…The Latin Jazz Trio with Luis Conte and David Carpenter. That disc has been one of our best-selling products because of the amazing playing and the relaxed nature of most of the songs. David approached me and asked whether I would be interested in ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Hatsune Miku Symphony: Miku Symphony 2019 Orchestra Live
The first full orchestra concert featuring the world's most famous vocaloid character Hatsune Miku's popular songs was held at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A on August 26, 2016. Thanks to its great success, it was held twice last year, at Festival Hall in Osaka with Osaka Philharmonic ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
Joined At The Hip (2019 Remastered)
Acclaimed album "Joined At The Hip" from contemporary jazz icons Bob James & Kirk Whalum newly remastered. An undisputed doyen of contemporary jazz, piano maestro Bob James has enjoyed a long and storied career that has produced many fine musical moments along the way. Though as a supporting artist ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Fly From Here: Return Trip (Remastered)
Prog rock icons YES have released a brand-new mix of their album Fly From Here – Return Trip, featuring the Drama line-up and new lead vocals by Trevor Horn, to coincide with their 50th Anniversary celebrations. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 & Prometheus Overture (Remastered)
The Fifth Symphony was finished in 1808, although its composition had occupied Beethoven's attention for many years before. At its first performance, at Vienna, it was numbered on the program as the Sixth ; and the Pastoral appeared as the Fifth. ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Mercadante: I normanni a Parigi (Highlights)
Opera Rara continues to explore the fascinating figure of Saverio Mercadante with this world premiere recording of substantial highlights from I Normanni a Parigi, written for Turin in 1832. With Rossini in retirement, Mercadante was then in competition with Bellini and Donizetti for the ...
Composer: Giuseppe Mercadante (1795-1870)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Bach: Cantata, BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", Motets, BWV 226, 228 & 230 (Remastered)
"In recent years, single-composer programs have become popular on stage and disc, but this may not always be the best way to listen to music, no matter how beautiful. This set presents a mix of Bach's vocal and instrumental works, carefully selected for contrast and variety of character, mood, and texture. ...
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
Continental Jazz (Remastered from the Original Somerset Tapes)
Al Hendrickson became one of the most prolifically recorded studio guitarists in the history of American music following a career as a jazz and dance band guitarist and studies as a classical stringmeister. His name is frequently mutilated in recording credits, leading to the mistaken if ....
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Cool
A HiRes collection of remixed and newly remastered recordings. Throughout 1987 and 1988 the band's live shows became the largest-grossing concert tour ever to that date and produced the critically acclaimed, Grammy Award nominated, 'Delicate Sound Of Thunder'. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Blake Shelton's new album "Fully Loaded: God's Country". This album features four new songs including Blake's #1 hit, "God's Country", along with 9 of his previous hits. Shelton has also included five new offerings on Fully Loaded, including three which are already ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Traditional Country
Jerry Cortez has played on tons of sessions as a seasoned professional guitarist and vocalist. He has toured and recorded with artists like Tom Johnston, Jessie Colin Young, Buddy Miles, Alex Ligertwood, and many others. ...
Genre: Guitar
Subgenre: Classical Guitar
Healing in Harmony, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (Remastered)
Healing in Harmony is Make Music Matter's innovative music therapy program for survivors of sexual violence and other traumas, as well as those who care for them. Working in tandem with a trained therapist and music producer, participants begin the healing process by writing, ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre:
When the Sky Came Down (Live at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester)
Gary’s sold out live show with The Skaparis Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The setlist includes songs from his highly successful ‘Savage’ album and classic tracks including the No.1 single ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’. A breathtaking concert for fans to relive again. ...
Genre: Electronic
Subgenre:
