The Wreckage of Flowers – Music of Michael HerschMiranda Cuckson / Blair McMillen
Musical Concepts aims to bring to the public exceptional value with a select line of high-quality classical repertoire carefully chosen from the vast array of first class recordings in existence. In addition to reissuing urgently worthy titles, Musical Concepts is also engaged in producing new repertoire with a new dimension.
Our acclaimed releases to date include a trio of DVDs called Karaoke Opera which present opera highlights in a self-described new way, ideal for students and designed to bring the opera singer out in all of us!
The Wreckage of Flowers – Music of Michael HerschMusical Concepts continues its survey of recent music by prominent contemporary composer Michael Hersch with a collection of his music for violin. Violinist Miranda Cuckson and pianist Blair McMillen, two of the most exciting new music interpreters of today, perform the world premiere recording of these exciting, appealing pieces. More…
Richter in Spoleto 1967 First authorized release of Sviatoslav Richter's legendary Spoleto recital of 14 June 1967, carefully remastered from original archival materials. A must have for Richter fans, and an ideal introduction to Richter's thrilling live recorded legacy. More…
Bruckner: Symphony No. 8This wartime performance of Anton Bruckner's towering symphonic masterpiece is considered one of the greatest recordings made by one of the the composer's most important champions, Wilhelm Furtwängler. Utilizing archival master tapes, this new remastering brings this legendary concert preformance to life as never before. More…
György Sándor – Bartók and KodályBrilliant Hungarian pianist György Sándor's definitive recordings of the complete solo piano music of Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók's challenging Baroque transcriptions make their CD debut at last! More…
The Very Best of Gilbert & Sullivan VintageLegendary recordings from the late 1940s of essential selections from seven Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, newly remastered and released at a value price. A must-have for G&S fans! More…
Michael Hersch: Sonatas for Unaccompanied CelloThis disc is the first in an ambitious three-part series surveying Michael Hersch's complete solo works for strings. The current recording focuses on the demanding early sonatas for unaccompanied cello, both of which were written while the composer was still in his twenties. The second installment, to be released in 2010, will feature his music for violin, performed by violinist Miranda Cuckson. The final installment, scheduled for a 2011 release, will comprise unaccompanied works for double bass and viola. More...
Sonatas for FluteEssential solo flute repertoire, evocative preformances, superb sound – all at a bargain price. More…
Davidov: Cello ConcertosPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dubbed Karl Yulievich Davydov the "tsar of cellists" – and influenced the virtuoso's own unabashedly romantic music for his instrument. More…
Scriabin: Preludes and MazurkasEssential Scriabin at a budget price, played with brilliance by Artur Pizarro. More…
Alexander Gretchaninov: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom No. 4Rare, evocative sacred Russian music from the late romantic era returns to the catalogue. More…
Waltzes & Polkas of Vienna – Strauss Family FavouritesCritics were stunned by these superb Strauss recordings – returning to the catalogue at a super budget price. More…
Offenbach FavouritesErich Kunzel leads the Cincinnati Popos in a virtuoso Offenbach spectacular. More…
Smetana / Janacek / Suk: Music for String QuartetEssential Czech quartets from two outstanding ensembles. More…
Schubert: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13 & 14 / Impromptus Nos. 2 & 4One of the incomparable Sviatoslav Richter's most sought-after recordings returns to the international catalogue – in a program of music for which he had a particular affinity. More…
Allegri: Miserere / Renaissance Polyphony and Consort SongsAllegri's most popular work – a world-class performance – at a super-value price. More…
Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 1 "Classical" & 5The essential Prokofiev symphonies conducted by one of the composer's beloved colleagues – now available at super-value price!. More…
Ravel: Boléro / Daphnis et Chloë Suite No.2 / Ma mère l'oye Suite / La ValseEssential Ravel conducted by a master French maestro – first release at super-value price!. More…
Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 / Karelia Suite / The Swan of Tuonela / FinlandiaA Gramophone Sibelius favorite returns to the catalogue – at super value price for the first time!. More…
Favorite Schubert SongsAn acclaimed recording of essential Schubert lieder returns to the international catalogue. More…
Favourite Baroque AriasEssential Baroque arias with periodinstrument accompaniment – a Gramophone rave at an unbeatable price. More…
Brendel Plays Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 17 & 27Legendary Vox recordings by the master of Viennese pianjo repertoire – now available again on one CD!. More…
Lassus: Requiem / Music for Easter SundayAn acclaimed Hyperion recording of early polyphonic masterpieces returns – at an unbeatable value price!. More…
Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello SuitesA celebrated recording of Bach's masterpieces for solo cello – the undisputed best bargain in this popular repertoire. More…
Vlado Perlemuter Plays SchumannLegendary recordings from the Vox catalogue, newly remastered from archival materials, showcase the great French pianist in colorful repertoire for which he had a clear affinity. More...
Guiomar Novaes Plays SchumannGreat recordings from the early years of Vox, newly remastered from archival sources. More...
Bach: Violin SonatasFirst CD release! Unavailable for three decades, the complete set of Bach's sonatas for violin and piano performed by Susanne Lautenbacher and Martin Gallling return to the catalog in high-definition remastering. More...
The Vanishing Pavilions, a towering solo piano cycle by composer-pianist Michael Hersch that bears comparison to the large-scale works of Olivier Messiaen and Kaikosru Sorabji, is now available on Musical Concepts.
Pavel Kogan Conducts Sergei RachmaninovFirst CD release! Alto is pleased to present Pavel Kogan's cycle of the Rachmaninov Symphonies. Two releases are presently available: Symphony No.3 and the Symphonic Dances (click here for details) and Symphony No.2 and the famous Vocalise (click here for details).
Nikolai Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonic Works,
Volumes 10-17In partnership with UK-based independent label Olympia, Alto is pleased to complete the authorized release of 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. The final seven volumes are now available! Click for more information on volumes: 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17
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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Alfred BrendelThe classic Vox recordings of the grrreat Beethoven Sonatas – newly remastered using JVC's K2 technology! More...
Also available: classic recordings of Schubert and Schumann.
Baroque Bohemia & BeyondFour volumes of music from the late Baroque — and dawn of what came to be known as the "Classical style."
Volume 1: Benda, Bárta, Richter, Stamic, Vaňhal
Volume 2: Vaňhal, Dušek, Brixi, Vranický
Volume 3: Linek, Koželuh, Brixi, Rejcha
Volume 4: Sinfonias by Josef Myslivecek, Jan Adam Gallina, Josef Bárta, Jan Vent and Josef Fiala
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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ludwig van beethoven : the six last piano sonatas Performed on a restored Conrad Graf pianoforte — the complete, long-sought-after Pro Arte recordings from the 1980s are available again!
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Sonatas with RichterThree sought-after recordings by the legendary Sviatoslav Richter, two with one of his favorite artistic collaborators, violinist Oleg Kagan – available again! Click here for details.
Mozart: The Complete Piano SonatasThe legendary 1956 VOX recordings — available again!
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