Pavel Kogan Conducts Sergei RachmaninovPavel Kogan Conducts Sergei RachmaninovFirst CD release! The first disc in Pavel Kogan's cycle of the Rachmaninov Symphonies features the composer's last two works: Symphony No.3 and the Symphonic Dances. More...
Georgii Sviridov: A Cappella Choral Works“Pushkin’s Garland [is] one of the richest Russian choral works of the 20th century” — Gramophone
Available again by popular demand! An outstanding choral recording featuring the choral works of late 20th century composer Gregorii Sviridov in authoritative, richly emotional performance by the Moscow New Chorus conducted by Elena Rastvorova, returns to availability on Alto.
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Nikolai Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works,
Volume 14In partnership with UK-based independent label Olympia, Alto is pleased to present the latest authorized release in the first complete recorded retrospective of Soviet composer Nikolai Myaskovsky's complete orchestral works, one of the last great recording projects undertaken by Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov prior to his death. More...
Handel: TheodoraA classic Handel recording from the Vanguard Classics archive returns to the catalogue on Alto. More...
The Art of Paula RobisonPaula Robison is “[a] rare artist who can make the flute sound both sensuous and classically pure … An absolute wonder.” — The New York Times
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Nikolai Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works,
Volume 13In partnership with UK-based independent label Olympia, Alto is pleased to present the latest volume in the first complete recorded retrospective of Soviet composer Nikolai Myaskovsky's complete orchestral works, one of the last great recording projects undertaken by Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov prior to his death. More...
John Marsh: Five SymphoniesThe Chichester Concert, under the direction of Ian Graham-Jones, plays five symphonies by an overlooked but vital British composer of the early classical era. This widely-praised recording returns to teh catalog on Alto. More...
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas — Alfred BrendelThe classic Vox recordings – newly remastered using JVC's K2 technology! More...
William Walton — Legendary RecordingsLandmark recordings of music by 20th century British master William Walton – including the legendary recording of Façade featuring narrators Peter Pears and Edith Sitwell – newly remastered!
Ralph Vaughan Williams — Legendary RecordingsLegendary recordings of music by Ralph Vaughan Williams – including the world premiere recording of his Serenade to Music featuring the greatest British voices of his day – newly remastered!
Verdi: La Traviata — Callas / di Stefano / KarajanMaria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano and Herbert von Karajan – three superstar artists in their prime ignite the vocal and dramatic fireworks in arguably the greatest recording of Verdi's Il Trovatore!
Aram Khachaturian: Suites & Dances*** “Khachaturian’s early suite The Valencian Widow is probably his first major score, brimming over with striking tunes as it is, one is surprised it has not been discovered before this. … [Loris] Tjeknavorian and his orchestra play this music with great spirit and they relish its Armenian flavours.” — Penguin Guide
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Nikolai Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works, Volume 12In partnership with UK-based independent label Olympia, Alto is pleased to present the latest volume in the first complete recorded retrospective of Soviet composer Nikolai Myaskovsky's complete orchestral works, one of the last great recording projects undertaken by Russian conductor Evgeny Svetlanov prior to his death.
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The Art of Alfred Deller*** “In songs which demand a simple line, his sweet pure tone is ravishing and the performances are all glorious examples… with the songs played in groups, Deller’s lovely tone and natural artistry will give great pleasure…’ Penguin Guide on The Three Ravens
A one-disc retrospective of legendary countertenor Alfred Deller's acclaimed Vanguard and Bach Guild recordings. Click here for details.
Baroque Bohemia & Beyond: Sinfonias by Josef Myslivecek, Jan Adam Gallina, Josef Bárta, Jan Ventand Josef FialaVolume 4 in this adventurous series focusing on the roots of the Classical style and the fathers of the Mannheim and Berlin Schools. Click here for details.
Music for Tudor KingsThese recordings were among the very first to be made by one of the world’s most successful vocal groups: The Hilliard Ensemble.
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Sacred Brass -- Polyphonic Brass Arrangements"The very best in brass playing, brass-arranging, and brass-recording. ... [S]ome 21 brass and percussion players display every possible skill in the handling of the superlative arrangements by Eric Crees." — Gramophone
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