HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS : Complete Symphonies (Carl St. Clair) 7CD (1997-2000) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

As Sinfonias Completas de Villa-Lobos foram gravadas em 1997-2000 por Carl St. Clair e pela Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR. Este conjunto inovador incluiu estreias de gravação mundial de Symphonies 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11 e 12.

Symphony No. 1 "The Unexpected", Op. 112  

Symphony No. 11  

Symphony No. 2 "Ascenção"  

New York Skyline Melody  

Symphony No. 3 "A Guerra"  

Symphony No. 9  

Ouverture de l'Homme Tel  

Symphony No. 4 "Victory"  

Symphony No. 12  

Symphony No. 6  

Symphony No. 8  

Suite pour Cordes  

Symphony No. 7  

Sinfonietta No. 1  

Symphony No. 10 "Amerindia"

Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

Carl St. Clair, conductor

HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS - The Complete Choros and Bachianas Brasileiras (2009) 7CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

As melhores gravações dessas obras disponíveis! O compositor brasileiro (não precisamos lembrar aos seus mais fervorosos apoiadores que ele é o compositor latino-americano mais significativo de todos os tempos) por trás de inúmeras obras orquestrais, de câmara, instrumentais e vocais permite que seu gênio criativo seja exibido no Choros (do verbo português chorar ", 1-12 e Bachianas Brasileiras ("peças brasileiras de Bach") nos. 1-9. Também inclui um disco bônus de música solo de guitarra tocada pelo ilustre Anders Miolin. Ótimas notas em um livreto de 75 páginas ...


Tracklist 1: Choros Nºs 2-3-10-12
1 Introduction to the Choros, for guitar and orchestra 13:43
Two Choros (bis), for violin and cello
2 1. Moderé 4:30
3 2. Lent - Moins - Lent 4:27
4 Choros No. 2, for flute and clarinet 2:49
5 Choros No. 3, for male choir and wind instruments "Pica-Pau" 3:44
6 Choros No. 10, for orchestra and mixed choir "Rasga o Coração" 13:09
7 Choros No. 12, for orchestra 37:34


Tracklist 2: Choros Nºs 1-4-6-8-9
1 Choros No. 6, for orchestra 25:07
2 Choros No. 1, for guitar 5:19
3 Choros No. 8, for large orchestra and 2 pianos 20:17
4 Choros No. 4, for 3 horns and trombone 5:41
5 Choros No. 9, for orchestra 24:51


Tracklist 3: Choros Nªs 5-7-11
Choros No. 11, for piano and orchestra
1 Allegro preciso ma non troppo (attacca) 21:07
2 Adagio (attacca) 15:39
3 Allegro moderato 26:21
4 Choros No. 5, for piano "Alma Brasileira" 5:08
5 Choros No. 7, for winds, violin and cello "Settimino" 9:50


Tracklist 4: Bachianas Brasileiras Nºs 1-4-5-6
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, for soprano and orchestra of violoncelli
1 1. Ária (Cantilena) 6:33
2 2. Dança (Martelo) 4:44
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, for piano solo
3 1. Prelúdio (Introdução) 7:03
4 2. Coral (Canto do sertão) 3:52
5 3. Ária (Cantiga) 5:04
6 4. Dança (Miudinho) 3:03 
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6, for flute and bassoon
7 1. Ária (Choro) 3:43
8 2. Fantasia 5:34
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1, for orchestra of violoncelli
9 1. Introdução (Embolada) 6:31 
10 2. Prelúdio (Modinha) 8:37
11 3. Fuga (Conversa) 4:33


Tracklist 5: Bachianas Brasileiras Nºs 2-3-4
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2, for orchestra
1 1. Prelúdio (O canto do capadócio) 7:08
2 2. Ária (O canto da nossa terra) 5:27
3 3. Dança (Lembrança do sertão) 5:08
4 4. Toccata (O trenzinho do caipira) 4:53
Bashianas Brasileiras No. 3, for piano and orchestra
5 1. Prelúdio (Ponteio) 7:05
6 2. Fantasia (Devaneio) 7:12
7 3. Ária (Modinha) 7:28
8 4. Toccata (Picapau) 6:21
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, for orchestra
9 1. Prelúdio (Introdução) 4:11
10 2. Coral (Canto do sertão) 4:35
11 3. Ária (Cantiga) 6:02
12 4. Dança (Miudinho) 4:20


Tracklist 6: Bachianas Brasileiras Nºs 7-8-9
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 7, for orchestra
1 1. Prelúdio (Ponteio) 7:20
2 2. Giga (Quadrilha caipira) 4:29
3 3. Toccata (Desafio) 7:03
4 4. Fuga (Conversa) 7:21
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9, for string orchestra
5 1. Prelúdio 2:08
6 2. Fuga 6:14
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9, for choir a cappella
7 1. Prelúdio 2:01
8 2. Fuga 6:43
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 8, for orchestra
9 1. Prelúdio 5:18
10 2. Ária (Modinha) 7:39
11 3. Toccata (Catira batida) 5:37
12 4. Fuga 5:33
13 Quinteto em forma de Choros, for flute, cor anglais, clarinet and bassoon 10:15


The Complete Works for Solo Guitar
Tracklist 7:
Five Preludes, for guitar
1 1. Andantino expressivo. Melodia lírica: Homenagem ao sertanejo brasileiro (Lyric melody: Homage to the Brazilian sertanejo) 4:46
2 2. Andantino. Melodia capadócia - Melodia capoeira: Homenagem ao malandro carioca (Capadocia & capoeira melody: Homage to the carioca hustler) 3:04
3 3. Andante. Homenagem a Bach (Homage to Bach) 3:19
4 4. Lento. Homenagem ao índio brasileiro (Homage to the Brazilian Indian) 3:09
5 5. Poco animato. Homenagem à vida social: Aos rapazinhos e mocinhas fresquinhos que frequentam os concertos e os teatros no Rio (Homage to social life: To the young teenagers who frequent Rio's concerts and theatres) 3:45
Suite populaire brésilienne, for guitar
6 Mazurka-choro 2:59
7 Schottish-choro 3:29
8 Valsa-choro 3:53
9 Gavota-choro 5:06
10 Chorinho 4:49
Twelve Études, for guitar
11 1. Allegro non troppo 2:24
12 2. Allegro 1:47
13 3. Allegro moderato 1:40
14 4. Andante 3:47
15 5. Andantino 3:17
16 6. Poco allegro 2:06
17 7. Très animé 2:43
18 8. Modéré 2:56
19 9. Très peu animé 3:10
20 10. Très animé 3:43
21 11. Lent 4:09
22 12. Animé 2:52
23 Choros No. 1, for guitar 5:12

ARVO PÄRT : Te Deum; Silovans Song; Magnificat; Berliner Messe (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A richly realized collection of prayers that brings deep, resounding enlightenment to the ears. Everything about this compact disc feels like Arvo Pärt's master work, right down to the gorgeous photos in the accompanying booklet. "Te Deum" opens patiently and ominously, then proceeds to run the spectrum between overflowing swells and hushed contemplation. The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir breathe as one under the magnificent direction of Tönu Kaljuste for this and "Berliner Messe," the closing mass that parts the clouds with its stark beauty and pious rejoicing (the third passage within the mass, "Erster Alleluiavers," is a brief teardrop of reverence that even atheists would ponder). Elsewhere, the a cappella chorus of "Magnificat" shines with vocals that embrace the church walls with chills and crispness, like a beam of moonlight through winter. One of the composer's strengths has always been to find the depth in simplicity. To this end, ever-present ECM producer Manfred Eicher's sparse and beautiful sensibilities fit Arvo Pärt like a glove, especially with "Silouans Song," which blossoms in stoic waves of strings. Such bittersweet longing resides here ("My soul yearns after the Lord") that a little sadness seems to slip out through all the reverence. This is uniformly his finest album, but by no means does it encompass all he has to offer. The compositions in Te Deum may not reveal Pärt's more eclectic and thunderous side, but few other albums carry such a consistent theme. by Glenn Swan

Tracklist:

1 - Te Deum (1984-1986)

2 - Silouans Song (1991) - 'My Soul yearns after the Lord...' 

3 - Magnificat (1989) 

4 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Kyrie 

5 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Gloria 

6 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Erster Alleluiavers 

7 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Zweiter Alleluiavers 

8 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Veni Sancte Spiritus

9 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Credo 

10 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Sanctus 

11 - Berliner Messe (1990-1992) - Agnus Dei

RICK WAKEMAN - The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1975-1988) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Rick Wakeman's third solo album is among his best, as he employs his vast array of keyboards to their full extent, musically describing the characters pertaining to the days of King Arthur's reign. With orchestra and choir included, although a little less prevalent than on Journey, he musically addresses the importance and distinguishing characteristics of each figure through the use of multiple synthesizers and accompanying instruments. "Lady of the Lake" is given a mystical, enchanted feel, perpetrated by a more subtle use of piano and synthesizer, while the battle of "Sir Lancelot and the Black Knight" is made up of a barrage of feuding keyboard runs and staccato riffs, musically recounting the intensity of the duel. But it's on "Merlin the Magician" where Wakeman truly shines, as the whimsy and peculiarity of this fabled figure is wonderfully conjured up through the frenzy of the synthesizer. As one of Wakeman's most famous pieces, it is here that his astounding musicianship is laid out for all to hear, a marvelous bisque of keyboard artistry. The album's entirety is a sensational execution of Wakeman's adroitness, and with vocals from Ashley Holt and Gary Pickford Hopkins, it still stands along with Journey to the Center of the Earth and The Six Wives of Henry VIII as one of his most astute pieces. by Mike DeGagne  
Tracklist:
1 Arthur 7:26
2 Lady Of The Lake 0:45
3 Guinevere 6:45
4 Sir Lancelot And The Black Knight 5:20
5 Merlin The Magician 8:51
6 Sir Galahad 5:51
7 The Last Battle 9:41
Credits:
Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar – Jeffrey Crampton
Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements] – Wil Malone
Bass – Roger Newell
Chorus Master [The English Chamber Choir, Choirmaster] – Guy Protheroe
Conductor [Orchestra And Choir] – David Measham
Coordinator [Orchestral Co-ordination] – David Katz
Drums – Barney James
Illustration – Bob Fowke, Dave Bowyer
Narrator – Terry Taplin
Percussion – John Hodson
Vocals – Ashley Hold, Gary Pickford Hopkins
Written-By, Producer – Rick Wakeman

WITOLD LUTOSLAWSKI - Orchestral Works • 1 (2010) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

WITOLD LUTOSLAWSKI - Orchestral Works • 2 (2012) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

WITOLD LUTOSLAWSKI - Orchestral Works • 3 (2012) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

WITOLD LUTOSLAWSKI - Orchestral Works • 4 (2013) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

ERNST KRENEK : Symphony No. 4; Concerto grosso [Alun Francis] FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

JOHN ADAMS - The Earbox : A 10-CD Retrospective (1999) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Track Listing - Disc 1

Harmonium, for chorus & orchestra
1 I. Negative Love 10:32
John Adams
2 II. Because I Could Not Stop for Death 9:41
John Adams
3 III. Wild Nights 11:43
John Adams
Shaker Loops, for 7 strings or string orchestra
4 I. Shaking & Trembling 8:25
John Adams
5 II. Hymning Slews 5:08
John Adams
6 III. Loops & Verses 6:54
John Adams
7 IV. A Final Shaking 3:56
John Adams

Track Listing - Disc 2

1 The Chairman Dances, foxtrot for orchestra 12:36
John Adams
Grand Pianola Music, for 3 sopranos, 2 pianos, winds, brass & percussion
2 First Movement 15:12
John Adams
3 Second Movement 7:50
John Adams
4 Third Movement: On the Dominant Divide 7:59
John Adams
5 Fearful Symmetries, for orchestra 28:02
John Adams

Track Listing - Disc 3

Nixon in China, opera
1 Act 1. Scene 1. Opening 2:53
John Adams
2 Act 1. Scene 1. "Soldiers of heaven hold the sky" 2:48
John Adams
3 Act 1. Scene 1. "The people are the heroes now" 2:49
John Adams
4 Act 1. Scene 1. Landing of The Spirit of '76 2:22
John Adams
5 Act 1. Scene 1. "Your flight was smooth, I hope?" 1:19
John Adams
6 Act 1. Scene 1. "News has kind of mystery:" 7:09
John Adams
7 Act 1. Scene 3. "Ladies & gentlemen, Comrades & friends," 6:37
John Adams
8 Act 1. Scene 3. "Mr. Premier, distinguished guests," 2:36
John Adams
9 Act 1. Scene 3. Cheers 3:50
John Adams
10 Act 2. Scene 1. "This is prophetic!" 8:31
John Adams
11 Act 2. Scene 2. Opening 2:53
John Adams
12 Act 2. Scene 2. "Oh what a day / I thought I'd die!" 4:48
John Adams
13 Act 2. Scene 2. "Whip her to death!" 2:33
John Adams
14 Act 2. Scene 2. "I am the wife of Mao Tse-tung" 6:33
John Adams
15 Act 3. "Let us examine what you did." 2:43
John Adams
16 Act 3. "When I woke up" 1:20
John Adams
17 Act 3. "I have no offspring." 1:54
John Adams
18 Act 3. "I can keep still," 2:11
John Adams
19 Act 3. "After that - / The sweat / Had soaked my uniform" 2:28
John Adams
20 Act 3. "Peking watches the stars," 2:42
John Adams
21 Act 3. "You won at poker." 3:14
John Adams
22 Act 3. "I am old & cannot sleep" 4:24
John Adams

Track Listing - Disc 4

1 The Wound-Dresser, for baritone & orchestra 19:11
John Adams
2 Christian Zeal and Activity, for chamber ensemble 10:06
John Adams
3 Thoreau, song for voice & piano, S. 373 (K. 6B52) 1:56
Charles Ives [John Adams]
4 Down East, song for voice & piano, S. 236 (K. 6B60b) 2:28
Charles Ives [John Adams]
5 Cradle Song, song for voice & piano, S. 233 (K. 6B60a) 1:25
Charles Ives [John Adams]
6 At the River, song for voice & piano, S. 214 (K. 6B54) 1:16
Charles Ives [John Adams]
7 Serenity, song for voice & piano, S. 347 (K. 6B60d) 2:02
Charles Ives [John Adams]
8 Eros Piano, for piano & orchestra 14:52
John Adams

Track Listing - Disc 5

The Death of Klinghoffer, opera
1 Prologue. Chorus of the Exiled Palestinians 8:34
John Adams
2 Prologue. Chorus of the Exiled Jews 8:33
John Adams
3 Act 1. Scene 1. "It was just after 1:15" 8:09
John Adams
4 Act 1. Scene 1. " My Grandson Didi, who was two" 5:10
John Adams
5 Act 1. Scene 1. "Give these orders" 2:01
John Adams
6 Act 1. Scene 1. "So I said to my grandson" 1:17
John Adams
7 Act 1. Scene 1. "We are sorry for you" 1:17
John Adams
8 Act 1. Scene 1. Night Chorus 3:38
John Adams
9 Act 1. Scene 1. Chorus of Hagar & the Angel 5:24 John Adams 10 Act 2. Scene 1. "I've never been a violent man" 3:28 John Adams 11 Act 2. Scene 1. "You are always complaining of your suffering" 5:13
John Adams
12 Act 2. Scene 2. Aria of the Falling Body (Gymnopédie) 7:23 John Adams 13 Act 2. Scene 2. Day Chorus 4:30 John Adams
Track Listing - Disc 6

1 Tromba Lontana, fanfare for orchestra 4:17 John Adams 2 Short Ride in a Fast Machine, fanfare for orchestra 4:19 John Adams 3 Common Tones in Simple Time for orchestra 20:43 John Adams El Dorado, for orchestra 4 Part I. A Dream of Gold 12:39 John Adams 5 Part II. Soledades 16:09
John Adams

Track Listing - Disc 7

Harmonielehre, for orchestra
1 Part I. 17:12
2 Part II. The Anfortas Wound 12:24
3 Part III. Meister Eckhardt & Quackie 10:41
Violin Concerto
4 Part I. 14:56
5 Part II. Chaconne: "Body through which the dream flows" 11:30
6 Part III. Toccare 7:40 John Adams
Track Listing - Disc 8

Chamber Symphony
1 Mongrel Airs 7:50 John Adams 2 Aria with Walking Bass 8:13 John Adams 3 Roadrunner 5:52 John Adams Hoodoo Zephyr, for electronics
4 Tundra 10:34
John Adams
5 Disappointment Lake 8:15 John Adams 6 Hoodoo Zephyr 10:30 John Adams Gnarly Buttons, for clarinet & ensemble
7 The Perilous Shore 10:01 John Adams 8 Hoe-down (Mad Cow) 5:50 John Adams 9 Put Your Loving Arms Around Me 8:31 John Adams
Track Listing - Disc 9

I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, songplay
1 Act 1. I Was Looking at the Ceiling & Then I saw the Sky 8:05 2 Act 1. A Sermon on Romance 3:11 3 Act 1. Consuelo's Dream 4:55 4 Act 1. Mike's Song about Arresting a Particular Individual 3:22 5 Act 1. Tiffany's Solo 4:52 6 Act 1. Song about the On-Site Altercation 2:51 7 Act 1. Song about the Bad Boys & the News 6:20 8 Act 1. Your Honor My Client He's a Young Black Man 5:40 9 Act 1. Leila's Song: Alone (Again or at Last) 4:17 10 Act 2. Three Weeks & Still I'm Outta My Mind 5:12 11 Act 2. Crushed by the Rock I Been Standing On 4:37
12 Act 2. Dewain's Song of Liberation & Surprise 5:29
13 Act 2. Este País! / This Country! 4:27
14 Act 2. One Last Look at the Angel in Your Eyes 2:00
15 Act 2. Finale 4:36 John Adams
Track Listing - Disc 10

1 Lollapalooza, for orchestra 6:47
John's Book of Alleged Dances, for string quartet
2 Judah to Ocean 2:34 John Adams 3 Toot Nipple 1:15 John Adams 4 Dogjam 2:34 John Adams 5 Pavane: She's so Fine 6:34 John Adams 6 Rag the Bone 3:04
John Adams
7 Habanera 4:49
John Adams
8 Stubble Crotchet 2:44
John Adams
9 Hammer & Chisel 1:16
John Adams
10 Alligator Escalator 3:54
John Adams
11 Ständchen: The Little Serenade 4:58
John Adams
12 Judah to Ocean (reprise) 2:38
John Adams
13 Slonimsky's Earbox, for orchestra 13:20
John Adams