Sir John Barbirolli
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New. Elgar From the Archives, Vol. 4
Symphony Orchestra of Radio Leipzig, Hallé Orchestra, Gerhard Pflüger, Sir John Barbirolli
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Jacqueline du Pré was 20 when she recorded Elgar's Cello Concerto with Barbirolli and the LSO August 1965 – an interpretation universally acclaimed for its profound expressiveness (see above).... —
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2006, Disc of the Month
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Building A Library, January 2026, Top Choice (Elgar Cello Concerto)
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Mahler: Song Cycles
RecommendedJanet Baker
Hallé Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, John Barbirolli
The songs of the Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen ('Songs of a Wayfarer') are quoted from Mahler's First Symphony and the fresh, springtime atmosphere is shared by both works. The orchestration... —
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Building a Library, November 2001, Runner-Up
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Building a Library, First Choice
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5, 6, 9 & Lieder
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano), Hallé Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir John Barbirolli
Warner has done a superb job in the restoration of these classic recordings...The sound here is more natural, warmer, and better balanced than all earlier versions. Each disc is packaged in... —
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Ralph Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies
Susan Gritton (soprano), Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), Rebecca Evans (soprano), Mari Eriksmoen (soprano), Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Martin Winter, Radio Announcer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Barbara Hooper, Robert Layton, Ursula Vaughn Williams, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Bergen...
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The Record of Singing – The Very Best of Volumes 1-4
RecommendedFrom 1899 to the end of the 78 era: 1899-1952
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Gramophone Awards, 1989, Winner - Historic vocal
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Gramophone Awards, 1979, Winner - Historical
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Gramophone Awards, 1986, Winner - Historic vocal
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Gramophone Awards, 2009, Finalist - Historic Reissue
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Gramophone Awards, 1977, Winner - Historical
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Mozart & Haydn - Complete Concerto Recordings (1933-1947)
RecommendedEdwin Fischer (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Unnamed Orchestra, Edwin Fischer Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Edwin Fischer (conducted from piano), John Barbirolli, Lawrance Collingwood, Josef Krips
...you will hear a delectably light-fingered virtuosity...combined with a poetic commitment rare in today's chaotic musical marketplace...APR's transfers are admirable and all three discs are... —
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Building A Library, January 2022, Also Recommended - K466
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Special offer. Emil Gilels plays Tchaikovsky & Beethoven
Emil Gilels (piano)
Hallé Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, Kirill Kondrashin
Breathtaking pianism from Gilels: Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 2 is titanic and tender by turns, and his opening phrase of Beethoven Four is near-miraculous. Ropey sound quality, but worth it. —
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In the pantheon of essential Sibelius recordings, Barbirolli's October 1962 account of the Second Symphony with the RPO deservedly occupies a place of honour. Recorded at Walthamstow for Reader's... —
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