Browse: Masters (series)
EMI Masters is a collection of legendary performances comprising definitive recordings by the twentieth century's greatest artists. All titles have been digitally remastered from the original master tape at EMI's Abbey Road Studios. These are landmark recordings in beautifully presented packaging.
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There is a feeling of one-ness between orchestra and conductor which is the hallmark of a great recording. But it is surely the adagio that will convert the listener with Jack Brymer's clarinet... — More…
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Building a Library, February 2012, First Choice
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Building a Library, June 2012, First Choice
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1970s
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Building A Library, June 2022, Also Recommended
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Elgar: Violin Concerto & Introduction and Allegro
RecommendedNigel Kennedy (violin)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Kennedy's first recording of the Elgar Concerto is aflame with a young man's passionate inspiration, though never lacking subtler nuance, while Handley simply breathed Elgar like no-one else. — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 1985, Recording of the Year
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Gramophone Awards, 1985, Winner - Concerto
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1980s
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Sir Adrian Boult conducts Elgar & Holst
London Symphony Orchestra, The Geoffrey Mitchell Choir & London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult
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English String Music
RecommendedSinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet, Sir John Barbirolli
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records — More…
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1960s
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Haydn: Cello Concertos No. 1 & 2
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
This is a quite extraordinary achievement. Not the least of its merits is that it leaves you loving the music as never before. The orchestra gives splendid support and the sound is warm and ingratiating. — More…
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Building a Library, March 2016, First Choice
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Mozart: Horn Concertos Nos. 1-4 & Quintet K452
Dennis Brain (horn), Colin Horsley (piano)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Dennis Brain Wind Ensemble, Herbert von Karajan
self-recommending. Boyd Neel once said that Dennis was the finest Mozart player on any instrument. — More…
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Verdi: Requiem & Four Sacred Pieces
RecommendedElisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Nicolai Gedda (tenor) & Nicolai Ghiaurov (bass)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus, Carlo Maria Giulini
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1960s
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Sir John Barbirolli conducts English String Music
Sinfonia of London & New Philharmonia Orchestra, with the Allegri String Quartet
Sir John Barbirolli
This is almost certainly the very finest recording of English string music...Moreover it might also be considered one of Barbirolli's very finest records — More…
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