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BARBER, S.: Orchestral Works (Complete) (Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alsop) (6-CD Box-set) Orchestral Works, Vol. 1 – Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 / First Essay for Orchestra (Royal Scottish National Orchestra, M. Alsop) 8.559024 Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 – Cello Concerto / Medea Suite / Adagio for Strings (W. Warner, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, M. Alsop) 8.559088 Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 – Violin Concerto / Music for a Scene from Shelley (Buswell, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, M. Alsop) 8.559044 Orchestral Works, Vol. 4 – Piano Concerto / Die Natali / Medea’s Meditation (Prutsman, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alsop) 8.559133 Orchestral Works, Vol. 5 – Knoxville: Summer of 1915 / Essays for Orchestra Nos. 2 and 3 (Gauvin, Trotter, Alsop) 8.559134 Orchestral Works, Vol. 6 – Capricorn Concerto / A Hand of Bridge / Canzonetta / Intermezzo (Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alsop) 8.559135 Samuel Barber is widely known for his famous Adagio for Strings, but his output also includes several concertos, two symphonies, and other works. This 6-CD set brings together acclaimed American conductor Marin Alsop’s Naxos recordings of Barber’s neo-romantic orchestral masterpieces, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and leading soloists. Reviews “Marin Alsop’s performance gives life to her belief in the music.” (The Guardian) |
