Herbert Blomstedt - Complete Decca Recordings
Label: DECCA Catalog: 4853281 Format: CD Jard van Nes, Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, Wolfgang Holzmair, Olli Mustonen, Ruth Ziesak, Charlotte Hellekant, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lynne Dawson, Kevin McMillan, John Daniecki, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Herbert Blomstedtrbert Blomstedt is a celebrated master of interpreting Scandinavian composers such as Grieg, Berwald, Sibelius and Nielsen. Decca collects all of his recordings for the first time in a limited edition: 33 CDs with original covers feature his collaborations with the San Francisco Symphony and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. Highlights span award-winning recordings such as the Grammy-winning recording of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" and the complete cycle of Nielsen's work, as well as inspiring interpretations of some of Richard Strauss' symphonic poems, such as "Ein Heldenleben" and "Also sprach Zarathustra." The recordings are accompanied by a 76-page booklet in English, French and German with photos, detailed recording information and new commentary by Andrew Stewart. Price: $299.98 |