Search Results: Music Recordings from bookarrest

USA: EMI Classics - BMG, 1992. CD in Jewel Case. Near Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. EMI D 100379. Verdi's magnificent (and often very adventurous) operatic choral music, here performed by Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano, conducted by Riccardo Muti. SELECTIONS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. CONDITION: A Near Fine CD (with a couple ultra-faint scratches, not affecting playback) with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. CD was played twice and plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Sony - Vivarte, 2012. Audio Book (CD). Fine/Fine. 5.25 x 5.25" 1. Vivarte # 88697963402. A remarkable, beautifully-perfomed selection of Haydn Symphonies, featuring the esteemed chamber orchestra Tafelmusik, conducted by Bruno Weil. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan images of the contents of the seven CDs. (Individual movements are given on each slipcase.) TOTAL TIME: 7:31:23. CONDITION: Fine unscratched CDs in Fine cardstock slipcases and cardstock box. The CDs were played twice and sound beautifully. Will be securely packed and promptly shipped. NOTE: This CD set is enclosed in "economy" cardstock packaging instead of jewelcases - without a booklet, as issued.

Kiel, Germany: JHS Music, 1994. First Edition . CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. Thirteen engaging improvisations, in a broad range of styles, by this remarkable cello/piano duo, formed in Leningrad in 1993. CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image of the Track List. 61 minutes. CONDITION: The CD - now in a fresh new jewel-case - plays perfectly, its surface scratch-fee. The inserts are pristine.

Beverly Hills, California: Telstar Records, 1989. Audio Cassette in Case. Near Fine. 2.75" x 4.25. TRC1003 [Dolby]. Mississippi-born Chicago musician Bo Diddley (1928-2008) was a key figure in the transition from blues/rhythm-and-blues to rock-and-roll - evidenced in this excellent selection of his best songs. Twelve great songs - as fresh as ever! CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image from the Track List. CONDITION: A Fine uncompromised AUDIO CASSETTE with Very Good insert (a faint coffee-stain on the spine and back panel. **See my scan image.), in a Fine "like new" case.

Germany: Philips, 1981. CD in Jewel Case. Near Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. Philips 400 017-2. Six highly imaginative Concerti Grossi by Scarlatti the Elder - the founder of Neopolitan opera and father of Domenico and Pietro Filippo Scarlatti - here performed by I Musici, featuring flutists William Bennett and Lenore Smith, trumpetist Bernard Soustrot, and oboist Hans Elhorst. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. CONDITION: A Near Fine CD (with some faint surface scratches not affecting playback) with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. The CD was played twice and sounds beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

England: Nimbus Records, 1989. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. NI 5154. Engaging orchestral music by the gifted "Pre-Romantic" German composer, here performed on original instruments by the Hanover Band, directed by Roy Goodman. MOVEMENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 55:14. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. CD was played twice and plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Chicago, Illinois: CHQ Music Studios, 2011. CD in Jewel Case. As New (Very Fine). 5.5" x 5. Engaging music for dance, created by one of America's most gifted composers in the genre. CONTENTS: **See accompanying scan image of the track List. CONDITION: A new pristine, unplayed copy with new booklet, insert, and jewelcase. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders. Securely packed and promptly shipped globally.

Germany: Deutsche Grammophon, 1982. CDs in Triple Jewelcase. Fine Minus/Fine. 5.5" x 5" x 1. DGG 415 883-2. All of Mendelssohn's music for string quartet, here persuasively performed by the Stuttgart-based Melos Quartett. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track Lists. Disc Timings: 71:48 + 57:07 + 69:44. CONDITION: Three Fine Minus CDs (CD 2 has some light scratches, not affecting playback) with Fine triple jewelcase, booklet, and tray inserts. The CDs were played twice and sound beautifully. Will be securely packed and promptly shipped.

New York: Vox Turnabout, 1976. LP Record in Jacket. Very Good. 12.5" x 12.5. Turnabout QTV-S 34629. One of the great "old school" violinsts here gives persuasive performances of regrettably seldom-heard gems of the late Romantic Era. The Arensky Concerto (1900) is dedicated to Leopold Auer. The Rimsky-Korsakov Fantasy on Two Russian Themes (1887) was later revised and elaborated by Leopold Auer. The Wieniawski Concert Polonaise (1852-53) displays a level of virtuosity and understanding of the instrument that only a great performr-composer could produce. Contains informative Liner Notes by Richard Freed. CONDITION: Overall Very Good Minus, I'd say, to be safe. The Arensky Concerto side has moderate surface noise, including occasional pops and crackles (less so as the side progresses); the Rimsky-Korsakov track has moderate surface noise, but fewer pops and crackles; the fuller-textured Wieniawski sounds the cleanest of the three. Its jacket has some edge- and corner-wear, as well… Read More

CBS Masterworks, 1977. CDs and Booklet [Boxed]. Fine/Fine. 5.75" x 5. CBS M2K 79310. Cilea's magnificent 1902 verismo opera, loosely based on the life of French actress Adrienne Lecouvreur (1692-1730). This performance stars Renata Scotto, Placido Domingo, Elena Obraztsova, and Sherrill Milnes, with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Ambrosian opera Chorus, conducted by James Levine. It includes an excellent, informative 276-page booklet. Total Time: 2:14:54. CONDITION: Fine unscratched CDs with Fine box, jewelcase, booklet, and tray inserts. CDs were played twice; play beautifully.

London: ASV - RPO Records, 1986. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. CDRPO 7004. Beautiful performances of these sacred choral works, featuring the treble voice (boy soprano) of Aled Jones, with baritone Stephen Roberts, organist John Birch, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus, conducted by Richard Hickox. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. CONDITION: A Fine CD with Fine jewel-case and inserts - played twice; plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Germany: London - Decca - Polygram, 1985. CD in Jewel Case. Fine Minus/Fine. 5.5" x 5. London 414 557-2. Magnificent performances by the artist who is considered to "own" this repertoire. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 56:23. CONDITION: A Fine Minus CD (a single light scratch not affecting playback) with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and insert. CD played twice and plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Cincinnati, Ohio: Record Guide Productions, 1995. Paperback. Very Good. 6" x 9. An excellent issue of America's oldest classical music reviews magazine, founded in 1935. FEATURES: State of the Orchestras - Atlanta; Talk with Michael Tilson Thomas; The Unknown Liszt; Joao Carlos Martins; Organs & Organists; Violins in Indiana; Opera in Chicago; At the Met; Classical Broadway; Overview - Hector Berlioz. NOTE: See my accompanying scan of the complete Table of Contents for additional reference. 304 pages. CONDITION: A solid, square, unmarked copy with moderate shelf-wear and some rubbing on the back cover, compromised only by a crease along the front spine edge and some crinkling at the spine's lower end - its interior pristine. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: American Record Guide, 1996. Large Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The definitive journal offering reviews of classical recordings and music in concert. Concert highlights include Calrisle Floyd's "Susannah" (Houston), Kurt Weill's "The Progagonist"/Hindemith's "Murderer, Hope of Women", Leon Botstein (NYC), Mark Morris, Birtwistle's "Antiphonies" (Boulez/LA), Wagner's "Ring" (Arizona), Conrad Susa "Transformations" (NYC). CONTENTS: ***See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents.*** 288 pages. CONDITION: A bright, solid, square, unmarked Very Good to Very Good Plus copy with light shelf-wear, compromised only by a small bump on the upper-right corner and a vertical crease adjacent to the front spine edge. The interior is pristine. This attractive copy now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: American Record Guide, 1996. Large Softcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The definitive journal offering reviews of classical recordings and music in concert. Concert highlights include Chicago Lyric Opera, Alfred Brendel, Jost Meier's "The Dreyfus Affair", (NYC Opera), William Bolcolm's "Left-Hand Piano Concertos", Aaron Jay Kernis's "Concerto for Violin and Guitar" (Nadja Solerno Sonnenberg & Sharon Isbin). CONTENTS: ***See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents.*** 288 pages. CONDITION: A bright, solid, square, unmarked Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy with light edge-/corner-wear and a vertical crease along the pre-scored line adjacent to the front spine edge. The interior is pristine. This attractive copy now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: Record Guide Productions, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. 6" x 9. An excellent issue of America's oldest classical music reviews magazine, founded in 1935. FEATURES: State of the Orchestras - San Antonio; [Composing] It's a Dirty Job; Mahler in America; Duo Pianists Honor Morton Gould; Festival Miami; Harvey Milk; Chicago Lyric Opera; San Francisco Opera; Ultima '94 [Oslo Festival]; The Bruckner Versions, Once More; Overview Felix Mendelssohn; The New Music. NOTE: See my accompanying scan of the complete Table of Contents for additional reference. 288 pages. CONDITION: A solid, square, unmarked copy with moderate shelf-wear and some rubbing on the front cover, compromised only by a crease along the front spine edge - its interior pristine. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: Record Guide Productions, 1995. Paperback. Near Fine. 6" x 9. An excellent issue of America's oldest classical music reviews magazine, founded in 1935. FEATURES: State of the Orchestras - Indianapolis; John Eliot Gardiner (interview); Houston Grand Opera; Reunified Berlin; Israel Opera; Overview - Beethoven; John Taverner. NOTE: See my accompanying scan of the complete Table of Contents for additional reference. 256 pages. CONDITION: A Near Fine solid, square, unmarked copy with minimal cover-wear, a single vertical crease adjacent to the front spine edge - its interior pristine. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: American Record Guide, 2004. Large Softcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The definitive journal offering reviews of classical recordings and music in concert. Concert highlights include Spoleto, Charles Ives, Ojai Festival, Ravinia, Cincinnati May Festival, and Canadian Ring Cycle. CONTENTS: ***See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents.*** 288 pages. CONDITION: A bright, solid, square, unmarked Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy with light shelf-wear, compromised only by creasing on an outer corner and vertically along the pre-scored line adjacent to the front spine edge. The interior is pristine. This attractive copy now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Cincinnati, Ohio: American Record Guide, 1995. Large Softcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The definitive journal offering reviews of classical recordings and music in concert. Highlights include Boulez 70th birthday concert (Chicago); Hermann Michael, conductor (Seattle Opera); Troy Concert Hall (Troy, NY); New World Symphony (Miami); Aspen Summer Festival; "Mostly Mozart" Festival; American Composers Overview; summer music festivals. CONTENTS: ***See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents.*** 288 pages. CONDITION: A bright, solid, square, unmarked Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy with light shelf-wear, compromised only by a small bump-scuff on an outer corner and a vertical crease along the pre-scored line adjacent to the front spine edge. The interior is pristine. This attractive copy now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

USA: London - Decca - BMG, 1988. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. D 115504. Provocative performances by Andras Schiff of these excellent but somewhat off-the-beaten-path works, with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 53:07. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. The CD was played twice and sounds beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.