April 2014 – Alto CD https://altocd.com Classical Music and Nostalgia CDs Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:06:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Khachaturian: Violin & Piano Concertos https://altocd.com/product/khachaturian-violin-piano-concertos/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:29 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51664 Khachaturian: Violin & Piano Concertos Boris Gutnikov (vln) USSR Large S.O / Konstantin Ivanov Annette Servadei (pno) London Philharmonic Orc. Joseph Giunta Catalogue Number: ALC 1255 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: ADD/DDD 73:47 1981/7 ]]>
Piano Concerto: previously on Hyperion) “She is nimble-fingered, clearly revelling in the showy passage-work of the first movement (and sparkling in its final cadenza), but takes a more expansive view of the work than usual” (Gramophone) “Gutnikov’s reading of the Violin Concerto is worthy to stand alongside the Oistrakhs and Kogans. Servadei delivers a most poetic & reflective performance”(MusicWeb 2009)

    Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46

  • [1] I. Allegro con fermezza 14:08
  • [2] II. Andante sostenuto 11:52
  • [3] III. Allegro vivace 10:00

    • Piano Concerto in D flat major, Op. 38

  • [4] I. Allegro ma non troppo e maestoso 16:12
  • [5] II. Andante con anima 10:53
  • [6] III. Allegro brillante 10:24
]]> Johnny Mathis: Hits from the Velvet Voice https://altocd.com/product/johnny-mathis-hits-from-the-velvet-voice/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:29 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51665 Johnny Mathis: Hits from the Velvet Voice Johnny Mathis Catalogue Number: ALN 1946 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Stereo 78:46 1957-62]]>
Johnny ‘the Velvet Voice’ is one of the most successful vocal entertainers of all time, with enormous numbers of successful albums in the USA and many other countries, achieving 350 million sales (Guinness Book of Records / Paul Gambaccini in 2003)

  • 1. Wonderful, Wonderful (Edwards/Raleigh) 2.48
  • 2. It’s Not for Me to Say (Stillman/Allen) 3.04
  • 3. Chances Are (Stillman/Allen) 3.02
  • 4. A Certain Smile (Faith/Webster) 2.47
  • 5. Misty (Garner/Burke) 3.34
  • 6. You are Beautiful (Rodgers/Hammerstein II) 3.07
  • 7. Stairway to the Stars (Malneck/Signorelli) 4.52
  • 8. How High the Moon (Lewis/Hamilton) 3.22
  • 9. Tonight (Bernstein/Sondheim) 3.08
  • 10. Maria (Bernstein/Sondheim) 3.46
  • 11. Secret Love (Fain/Webster) 3.29
  • 12. Teacher, Teacher (Stillman/Allen) 2.39
  • 13. My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/Hart) 3.34
  • 14. Wild is the Wind (Tiomkin/Washington) 2.25
  • 15. Tenderly (Gross/Lawrence) 2.58
  • 16. I’ve Got the World on a String (Arlen/Koehler) 3.10
  • 17. You’d be So Nice to Come Home to (Porter) 2.10
  • 18. All the Time (Livingstone/Evans) 2.40
  • 19. Starbright (Pockriss/Vance) 2.45
  • 20. Small World (Styne/Sondheim) 3.20
  • 21. That Old Black Magic (Arlen/Mercer) 2.51
  • 22. Someone (Tennyson) 2.58
  • 23. My Love for You (Wayne/Silver) 3.06

    • Bonus Tracks

  • 24. Sleigh Ride (Anderson/Parish) 2.58
  • 25. Winter Wonderland (Bernard/Smith) 3.17
]]> The Story of King’s College Choir & Chapel, Cambridge “The Boast of King’s” https://altocd.com/product/the-story-of-kings-college-choir-chapel-cambridge-the-boast-of-kings/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:29 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51666 The Story of King's College Choir & Chapel, Cambridge "The Boast of King's" King's College Choir & Lay Clerks Philip Ledger Catalogue Number: ALDV 101 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Time, 60:00 1982]]>
A visual & musical journey around King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, describing its history as well as the life and work of its world-famous Choir

  • Ave Maria (Robert Parsons) (unpublished) 3:15
  • Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven (hymn, P.D) 2:45
  • God is Our Hope and Strength (P.D.) 3:20
  • Miserere (Grigorio Allegri, arr. Mozart) 5:00
  • Nunc Dimittis (Herbert Howells)* 3:40
  • Fecisti Nos (Philip Radcliffe) 1:15
  • King Henry VI’s Prayer (Henry Ley) 1:35
  • Night & Day (Cole Porter)* 1:45
  • Dayton Ohio 1903 (Randy Newman)* 2:10
  • Plainsong (P.D.) 1:45

    • Organ Music:

  • Psalm Prelude Op.32 (Herbert Howells)* 1:30
  • Prelude & Fugue in B (Marcel Dupré)* 0:25
  • Trio in D minor (J.S.Bach) 0:30
]]> Beethoven: Septet, op.20 / Quintet for Pianos & Winds https://altocd.com/product/beethoven-septet-op-20-quintet-for-pianos-winds/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51658 Beethoven: Septet, op.20 / Quintet for Pianos & Winds Vienna Octet Members incl. Boskovskys, etc Walter Panhofer Catalogue Number: ALC 1243 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Time 66:27 ADD 1959/60]]>
“The Decca recording of the Septet was made by the older generation of the Vienna Octet –which consists of the first desk of the V.P.O. Their performance has elegance but also conveys a sparkle and sense of enjoyment that is exhilarating” (Penguin Guide, 3 stars) (Quintet) “these players now sound as though they know the music inside out … The new version of the Beethoven Quintet has to compete …and the Vienna Octet must surely get nearer to Beethoven’s intentions” (Gramophone, 1960)

    Septet in E flat, Op.20 [40:52]

  • 1. I. Adagio – Allegro con brio 10:24
  • 2. II. Adagio cantabile 8:59
  • 3. III. Tempo di minuetto 3:29
  • 4. IV. Tema con variazioni: Andante 7:30
  • 5. V. Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace 3:30
  • 6. VI. Andante con moto alla marcia – Presto 6:58

    • Quintet for Piano & Winds in E flat, Op.16 [25:24]

  • 7. I. Grave – Allegro ma non troppo 13:04
  • 8. II. Andante cantabile 6:45
  • 9. III. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo 5:34
]]> Bartók – Piano Concertos 1-3 https://altocd.com/product/bartok-piano-concertos-1-3/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51659 Bartók – Piano Concertos 1-3 Géza Anda Berlin R.S.O Ferenc Fricsay Catalogue Number: ALC 1246 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Time: 77:11 ADD, 1961-2]]>
“Anda’s recordings of the concertos have acquired classic status. Anda seems ideally cast as soloist and Fricsay is a natural Bartókian. Performances are refined yet urgent, incisive but red-blooded too….The Berlin Radio Orchestra plays with considerable virtuosity” (Penguin Guide 3 stars) “At long last we have a worthy recording of the Bartók Second Concerto … This will be valuable in helping to spread a knowledge of an important work in Bartok’s output which is rarely heard in the concert hall … Geza Anda in particular is to be congratulated for the way he romps through any difficulties … There is no lack of recordings of the more popular Third Concerto, but the new one is, to my mind, way ahead of the field.” (Gramophone)

    Piano Concerto No.1

  • 1. Allegro moderato – Allegro – Allegro moderato 9:08
  • 2. Andante 8:30
  • 3. Allegro molto 7:10

    • Piano Concerto No.2

  • 4. Allegro 9:43
  • 5. Adagio – Presto – Adagio 12:10
  • 6. Allegro molto 6:09

    • Piano Concerto No.3

  • 7. Allegretto 7:08
  • 8. Adagio religioso – poco più mosso – Tempo I 10:10
  • 9. Allegro vivace 6:44
]]> Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue | An American in Paris Piano | Concerto in F I Got Rhythm https://altocd.com/product/gershwin-rhapsody-in-blue-an-american-in-paris-piano-concerto-in-f-i-got-rhythm/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51660 Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue | An American in Paris Piano | Concerto in F I Got Rhythm Leonard Bernstein New York Philharmonic Eugene List Frederick Fennell Eastman-Rochester Orch. Catalogue Number: ALC 1247 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: stereo ADD, 76:12 1958-62 ]]>
(Piano Concerto:) “no punches are pulled in its presentation at all. Eugene List hammers out the piano part with tremendous skill and conviction, at times handling its bravura moments with very great brilliance indeed …The Eastman-Rochester orchestra offers the ideal blend of concert and intimate style” (Gramophone)

  • 1. Rhapsody in Blue 16:16
  • 2 An American in Paris 18:09

    • Piano Concerto in F Major

  • 3. I. Allegro moderato – Cantabile –
    Poco meno scherzando 12:02
  • 4. II. Andante con moto 11:31
  • 5. III. Allegro con brio 6:33
  • 6. I Got Rhythm 3:04

    • Bonus tracks:

  • 7. Love Walked in 3:29
  • 8. ‘S Wonderful 2:39
  • 9. Fascinatin’ Rhythm 1:55
]]> Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.83 Violin Sonata No.1, Op.78 https://altocd.com/product/brahms-piano-concerto-no-2-op-83-violin-sonata-no-1-op-78/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51661 Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2, Op.83 Violin Sonata No.1, Op.78 Sviatoslav Richter Chicago Symphony O. Erich Leinsdorf (1-4) Oleg Kagan violin (5-7) Catalogue Number: ALC 1248 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Time: 70:24 stereo/DDD, 1958/85 ]]>
(Concerto) “Richter’s 1960 performance has all the intensity of a live occasion and finds him in splendid form. … the basic structure is always kept in sight: there is impressive weight and authority as well as a warm Brahmsian feeling and it is far more dashing and spontaneous than his later recording (with Maazel)” (Penguin Guide 3 stars) (Sonata) ‘This was an extremely successful concert and it really should come out on record’. (Sviatoslav Richter 1985)

    Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat major, Op.83 (46:24)

  • [1] I. Allegro non troppo 16:39
  • [2] II. Allegro passionato 8:33
  • [3] III. Andante 12:34
  • [4] IV. Allegro gracioso 8:37

    • Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No.1 in G, Op.78 (23:49)

  • [5] I. Vivace ma non troppo 8:40
  • [6] II. Adagio 7:54
  • [7] III. Allegro molto moderato 7:14
]]> Twenty Gems of Viennese Operetta https://altocd.com/product/twenty-gems-of-viennese-operetta/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51662 Twenty Gems of Viennese Operetta Anneliese Rothenberger Fritz Wunderlich Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Hilde Gueden Nicolai Gedda Catalogue Number: ALC 1249 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Time 73:18 stereo 1957/1962]]>
re ALC1049 Golden Operetta) “for listeners wanting the lollipops sung by famous singers …With Schwarzkopf, Loose, Kunz and Gedda on top form they are self-recommending and so is Rita Streich … But there are many other tracks to treasure: Wunderlich, fresh & ardent; Rudolf Schock brilliant & heroic; Wilma Lipp, lively & charming; Jussi Björling -uninhibitedly brilliant; Richard Tauber’s caressing of phrases; Sena Jurinac’s lovely tone … readers can safely invest” (MusicWeb)

  • 1. Mein Herr Marquis (Die Fledermaus:J.Strauss IL:Haffner & Génée) 3.20
    Hilde Gueden / Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera / Robert Stolz,1960
  • 2. Komm in die Gondel (Eine Nacht in Venedig:J.Strauss II:Zell & Génée) 4.01
    Sandor Konya / Orchestra conducted by Fried Walter Rec.1962
  • 3. Im chambre séparée (Der Opernball:Heuberger:Léon & Waldberg) 6.03
    Anneliese Rothenberger and Helga Hildebrand
    with the FFB Orchestra / Werner Schmidt-Boelke Rec.1960
  • 4. Wer uns getraut (Der Ziegeunerbaron:J.StraussII:Schnitzer) 3.43
    Karl Terkal, Hilde Gueden /Vienna Philharmonic/ Heinrich Hollreiser, 1961
  • 5. Her die Hand, es muss ja sein (Der Zigeunerbaron:J.Strauss II:Schnitzer) 2.33
    Hermann Prey /Philharmonia Orchestra / Otto Ackermann Rec.1955
  • 6. Ja das schreiben und das lessen (Der Zigeunerbaron) 2.37
    Kurt Boehme / Orchestra conducted Robert Stolz Rec.1956
  • 7. Sei nicht bös (Der Vogelhändler:Zeller:West & Held) 4.16
    Elisabeth Schwarzkopf /Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Ackermann, 1960
  • 8. Soll ich reden?Darf ich schweigen? (Der Bettelstudent:Millöcker)(1956) 3.31
    Karl Terkal, Wilma Lipp/Bavarian Radio Orchestra/Werner Schmidt-Boelcke
  • 9. Grüss mir mein Wien (Gräfin Maritza:Kálmán:Brammer) 2.39
    Fritz Wunderlich / Cologne Radio Orchestra/ Fritz Marszalek Rec.1962
  • 10. Sag ja, mein Lied, sag’ja (Gräfin Maritza:Kálmán:Brammer) 4.13
    Hilde Gueden /Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera / Robert Stolz, 1960
  • 11. Zwei Märchenaugen (Der Zirkusprinzessin:Kálmán:Brammer) 3.40
    Rudolf Schock with orchestra Rec.1958
  • 12. Heut könnt einer sein Glück bei mir machen (Madame Pompadour: Fall) 2.28
    Hilde Gueden /Orchestra of Vienna State Opera / Robert Stolz Rec.1960
  • 13. Hab ein blaues Himmelbett (Frasquita:Lehar:Willner & Reichert) 3.22
    Peter Anders with Orch cond Franz Marszalek Rec.1953
  • 14. Im heimlichen Dämmer der silbernen Ampel (Eva:Léhar) 4.16
    Anneliese Rothernberger /FFB Orchestra/Werner Schmidt-Boelke Rec.1960
  • 15. Du bist meine sonne (Giuditta:Lehár:Knepler&Löhner) 3.23
    Waldemar Kmentt /Vienna State Opera Orchestra /Rudolf Moralt, 1958
  • 16. Hör ich Zymbalklänge (Zigeunerliebe:Léhar:Willner & Bodanzky) 4.07
    Hilde Gueden /Orchestra of Vienna State Opera / Robert Stolz Rec.1960
  • 17. Von Apfelblüten einen Kranz (Das Land des Lächelns:Léhar: Herzer 4.03
    & Löhner) Nicolai Gedda /Philharmonia /Otto Ackermann Rec.1955
  • 18. Barcarolle:Leise erklingen die Glocken vom Campanile
    (Balkanliebe:Kattnig) 3.36
    Anneliese Rothenberger/ FFB Orchestra /Werner Schmidt-Boelke Rec.1960
  • 19. Mein liebeslied muss ein walzer sein (Im Weissen Rössl: Stolz:Gilbert) 2.56
    Hilde Gueden – Vienna State Opera Orchestra / Robert Stolz Rec.1960
  • 20. Ich bin nur ein armer Wandergesell (Der Vetter aus Dingsda:Kunneke: 3.07
    Haller & Oliven) Sandor Konya/ Orchestra conducted Franz Marszalek, 1961
]]> Orient Express – Light Classics: Europe & Beyond https://altocd.com/product/orient-express-light-classics-europe-beyond/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:41:28 +0000 https://amuletts.com/altocd/?post_type=product&p=51663 Orient Express - Light Classics: Europe & Beyond Iain Sutherland Concert Orchestra Catalogue Number: ALC 1250 Number of Discs: 1 Date/Runtime: Hi-Fi stereo, 78:25 1978]]>
“The Iain Sutherland Concert Orchestra conducted by Iain himself, proving that ‘light’ music can be taken seriously”. Classic FM, 2012). The previous albums, both also in superb modern sound are: ALC1192- The Merrymakers – 20 British Light Classics, and ALC1206 Manhattan Playboys-20 American Light Classics

  • [1] Waltz from Murder on the Orient Express 3:31
    (Richard Rodney Bennett arr Iain Sutherland)
  • [2] Cockles and Mussels (Trad arr Peter Hope) 4:19
  • [3] Tea for Two (Vincent Youmans arr Shostakovich) 4:05
  • [4] The Skaters’ Waltz (Emile Waldteufel) 4:53
  • [5] Swedish Rhapsody (Alfven arr Faith) 3:02
  • [6] Tango (Albéniz) 2:46
  • [7] A Star is Born (Robert Farnon) 2:49
  • [8] Fado (Song Dance Suite / Gilbert Vinter) 4:27
  • [9] La Calinda (Koanga / Delius) 4:32
  • [10] Gymnopédie No.1 (Eric Satie arr Debussy) 3:11
  • [11] Procession of the Sardar (Ippolitov-Ivanov) 4:04
  • [12] Automne (Cecile Chaminade arr Robert Docker) 5:39
  • [13] Praeludium (Jarnefelt) 2:39
  • [14] The Holy Boy (John Ireland) 3:03
  • [15] Tango: Jealousy (Jacob Gade) 4:03
  • [16] Humoresque (Dvořák) 2:59
  • [17] Czardas (Monti arr Mantovani) 3:58
  • [18] Intermezzo: Im Chambre Separée (The Opera Ball / Heuberger) 3:34
  • [19] España (Chabrier) 6:38
  • [20] Overture: Susannah’s Secret (Wolf-Ferrari) 3:08
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