ica classics
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Effortless Chopin...forming a dramatic contrast with the concentrated intensity of Arrau in Beethoven's sonatas Nos. 23 and 30 — More…
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Nadia Nerina, Robert Helpmann, Margot Fonteyn & Rudolf Nureyev
London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Pro Arte Orchestra, John Lanchbery, Robert Irving, Marcus Dods
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The Finlandia Hall is on the dry side, which sometimes emphasises the size of the orchestra – there were times when I longed for more strings. But there’s some very distinguished playing, especially... — More…
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Vladimir Ashkenazy plays Schubert & Schumann
22 June 1987, Studio A, Glasgow
Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)
This is a monumental performance [of the Wanderer] and brings together sensitive phrasing and formidable technical skill...the camera-work is well-judged, with a variety of close-up and panning... — More…
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Margot Fonteyn & Michael Somes
Margot Fonteyn & Michael Somes
Royal Opera House Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Lanchbery, Robert Irving, Hugo Rignold
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Observing Wand at the head of the Fifth is like seeing an elderly man in love; virtually every phrase inspires a prior response...The BBC Symphony Orchestra deliver magnificently and the performance... — More…
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Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Ives, Sibelius & Wagner
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas
This vintage music-making, captured in slightly faded colour, limited camera angles (big on music stands) and sound officially described as 'enhanced mono', is well worth exploring. — More…
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Sir Georg Solti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
2 February 1985, Royal Festival Hall, London
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Captured in satisfyingly full-blooded 'enhanced mono' sound (with just an occasional patch of pre- and post-echo) both symphonies receive top-class advocacy...What an enviably secure and commandingly... — More…
