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New release March 2015 Nielsen Symphonies Nos 1 - 6 (box-set), Sir Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra These recordings, made during Sir Colin Davis’ ‘Indian summer’ with the Orchestra, are acknowledged to be amongst the finest recordings ever made of this repertoire, receiving numerous awards. The symphonies were originally released between 2011 and 2013 and will now be made available together for the first time as a beautifully packaged 3 SACD box set, including one Pure Audio Blu-ray disc. Despite giving titles to the majority of his symphonies, Danish composer Carl Nielsen was often vague about what influenced each work. Nevertheless he was a master symphonist and his music is mesmerising, combining propulsive energy with lyrical invention. This keenly priced box set is released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Carl Nielsen’s birth, and sure to attract a new audience to these compelling symphonies Reviews and Awards Disc of the Week BBC Radio 3 LSO0715 Symphonies 1 & 6 ICMA Nomination 2014: Symphonic Music LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3 ***** Mail on Sunday LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3 ***** Audiophile Audition LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3 **** Performance BBC Music Magazine LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3 **** (max) Classica LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3 Classical Albums of the Year (2011) The Sunday Times LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 Editor’s Choice Gramophone LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 Choice of the Month Orchestral BBC Music Magazine LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 Disc of the Week The Sunday Times LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 Album Choice of the Month Hi-FI News LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 Best Classical Recordings List The Telegraph LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5 London Symphony Orchestra Nielsen Symphonies Nos 1–6 Sir Colin Davis LSO Live London Symphony Orchestra Release dates UK 9 March 2015 US 10 March 2015 International March 2015 3SACD + 1 Blu-ray audio / digital LSO0789 (822231178927) Available from all good stores and digital music services This recording has been specially Mastered for iTunes Also available from lso.co.uk James Mallinson, producer Classic Sound Ltd, engineering, editing, mixing & mastering DSD recording, live at the Barbican in October 2011 (Symphony No 1), December 2011 (Symphony Nos 2 & 3), May 2010 (Symphony No 4), October 2009 (Symphony No 5), May & June 2011 (Symphony No 6). Audio 2.0 Stereo and multi-channel (5.1) Pure Audio Blu-ray includes 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio 24bit/192kHz & 2.0 LPCM 24bit/192kHz. Also includes downloadable files of the audio. Total playing time 3h 21m Digibox with carton sleeves. (tbc pp) booklet. Notes in English, French and German. For further information contact: Becky Lees, Head of LSO Live LSO Live Ltd, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS, UK T +44 20 7382 2516 E [email protected] lso.co.uk LSO Live
Transcript of New release March 2015 Nielsen Symphonies Nos 1 - 6 (box-set),
New release March 2015
Nielsen Symphonies Nos 1 - 6 (box-set),Sir Colin Davis, London Symphony OrchestraThese recordings, made during Sir Colin Davis’ ‘Indian summer’ with the Orchestra, are acknowledged to be amongst the finest recordings ever made of this repertoire, receiving numerous awards. The symphonies were originally released between 2011 and 2013 and will now be made available together for the first time as a beautifully packaged 3 SACD box set, including one Pure Audio Blu-ray disc.
Despite giving titles to the majority of his symphonies, Danish composer Carl Nielsen was often vague about what influenced each work. Nevertheless he was a master symphonist and his music is mesmerising, combining propulsive energy with lyrical invention.
This keenly priced box set is released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Carl Nielsen’s birth, and sure to attract a new audience to these compelling symphonies
Reviews and Awards
Disc of the Week BBC Radio 3 LSO0715 Symphonies 1 & 6
ICMA Nomination 2014: Symphonic Music LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3
***** Mail on Sunday LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3
***** Audiophile Audition LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3
**** Performance BBC Music Magazine LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3
**** (max) Classica LSO0722 Symphonies 2 & 3
Classical Albums of the Year (2011) The Sunday Times LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Editor’s Choice Gramophone LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Choice of the Month Orchestral BBC Music Magazine LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Disc of the Week The Sunday Times LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Album Choice of the Month Hi-FI News LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Best Classical Recordings List The Telegraph LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
London Symphony Orchestra
NielsenSymphonies Nos 1–6Sir Colin Davis
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
Release datesUK 9 March 2015US 10 March 2015 International March 2015 3SACD + 1 Blu-ray audio / digital LSO0789 (822231178927)Available from all good stores and digital music servicesThis recording has been specially Mastered for iTunes Also available from lso.co.uk James Mallinson, producerClassic Sound Ltd, engineering, editing, mixing & mastering
DSD recording, live at the Barbican in October 2011 (Symphony No 1), December 2011 (Symphony Nos 2 & 3), May 2010 (Symphony No 4), October 2009 (Symphony No 5), May & June 2011 (Symphony No 6).
Audio 2.0 Stereo and multi-channel (5.1) Pure Audio Blu-ray includes 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio 24bit/192kHz & 2.0 LPCM 24bit/192kHz. Also includes downloadable files of the audio.
Total playing time 3h 21mDigibox with carton sleeves. (tbc pp) booklet.Notes in English, French and German.
For further information contact:Becky Lees, Head of LSO LiveLSO Live Ltd, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS, UKT +44 20 7382 2516 E [email protected] lso.co.uk
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LSO Live is the London Symphony Orchestra’s own record label and uses the latest technology to capture the orchestra’s most exciting performances. Launched in 1999 with the aim of reaching new audiences for classical music as well as dedicated listeners, it was the first of the new breed of artist-owned labels which have helped revitalise the market for classical music.
By seamlessly editing together several live performances, LSO Live recordings retain the vitality of the live experience combined with a level of refinement that was previously only possible to attain by recording in a studio. The label releases new recordings on the Super Audio CD format and was a pioneer in digital music, as well as the first classical label to make its entire catalogue available for download.
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Berlioz Harold en Italie & La mort de CléopâtreValery Gergiev, LSO
1SACD LSO0760 (822231176022)
‘These are vividly coloured, gripping live performances. Antoine Tamestit’s viola offers silky sound in the Byron-inspired symphony Harold en Italie. In La mort de Cléopâtre the mezzo Karen Cargill is deeply affecting.’ Sunday Times
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
Antoine TamestitKaren Cargill
London Symphony Orchestra
BerliozHarold en ItalieLa mort de Cléopâtre
Valery Gergiev
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, Overture: WaverleyValery Gergiev, LSO
1SACD + 1Blu-ray audio discLSO0757 (822231175728)
CHOC ‘His (Gergiev’s) Symphonie fantastique is of exceptional narrative dimension - a true epic, set to music! Volcanic, warrior-like, this revolutionary piece is performed with uncommon rage. This is Symphonie fantastique, ridden by Gergiev. One bows in respect.’ Classica
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
BerliozSymphonie fantastique
Overture: WaverleyValery Gergiev
Mendelssohn Symphony No 3 ‘Scottish’,Overture: The HebridesSchumann Piano ConcertoSir John Eliot Gardiner Maria João Pires, LSO
1SACD + 1Blu-ray audio discLSO0765 (822231176527)
Editor’s Choice ‘Gardiner’s Hebrides Overture must be one of the most thrilling ever recorded... Gardiner brilliantly delineates orchestral textures and proves a perfect collaborative partner for Pires (Schumann Piano Concerto).’ Gramophone
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
Sir John Eliot GardinerMaria João PiresLondon Symphony Orchestra
MendelssohnSymphony No 3 ‘Scottish’
Overture: The Hebrides
Schumann Piano Concerto
Brahms Symphonies Nos 3 & 4, Valery Gergiev, LSO
1SACD LSO0737 (822231173724)
High Fidelity - Month Test Disc ‘This pairing of Brahms’ Third and Fourth conducted by Gergiev is a great example of how a recording can have both focus and a live ambience.’ Gramophone
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
BrahmsSymphonies Nos 3 & 4Valery Gergiev
London Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in CBartók Divertimento for String OrchestraRoman Simovic, LSO String Ensemble
1SACD LSO0752 (822231175223)
TchaikovskySerenade in C
BartókDivertimento
Roman SimovicLSO String Ensemble
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
‘A reminder – if reminder were needed – just how world-class the string section of the London Symphony Orchestra is… Both pieces here are given performances of great authority.’ Classical CD Choice
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Symphony No 10Sir Antonio Pappano, Markus Butter, LSC, LSO
Digital only LSO0267 (822231126720)
LSO LiveLondon Symphony Orchestra
Sir Peter Maxwell DaviesSymphony No 10
Sir Antonio Pappano
Markus Butter
Simon HalseyLondon Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
‘What a moving birthday tribute it is, it could so easily have been Max’s Requiem.’ BBC Radio 3 CD Review
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