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Dvorák - Symphony No 8

Widely regarded as the finest recording of Dvorak's Symphony No 8, the LSO and Sir Colin Davis produce a staggering performance - the CD recreates

Holst - The Planets

The Planets became one of the most popular and widely recognised musical works of the 20th century. Holst himself conducted the LSO in two early

Sibelius - Kullervo

Kullervo recounts the story of its eponymous hero. After a lonely childhood, Kullervo grows up to become a determined warrior. He seduces a girl only

Elgar - Enigma Variations & Introduction & Allegro

The Variations on an Original Theme, or ’Enigma’ as it is commonly known, brought Elgar overnight fame when it appeared in 1899. The music is

Beethoven - Mass in C

Commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy II to celebrate his wife’s name-day in 1807, Beethoven’s early Mass in C contains some of the composer’s most sublime

Walton - Symphony No 1

By the time he began working on his First Symphony, William Walton had already established himself as the most exciting young British composer of the

Smetana - Má vlast

Inspired by the mythology and pastoral beauty of his Czech homeland, Smetana's six tone poems that form Ma vlast (My Fatherland) is one of the

Dvorák - Symphony No 9

Sir Colin Davis captures the haunting brilliance of Dvorak's masterpiece and draws a truly virtuosic display from the London Symphony Orchestra. This was LSO Live's

Dvorák - Symphony No 6

Dvorak's Sixth Symphony secured him international fame following its premiere 1881. The influence of his native Bohemia, its sounds and its culture are abundant and

Sibelius - Kullervo

Kullervo recounts the story of its eponymous hero. After a lonely childhood, Kullervo grows up to become a determined warrior. He seduces a girl only

Sibelius - Symphonies Nos 5 & 6

The second instalment in Sir Colin Davis's new LSO Live Sibelius cycle follows hot on the heels of the first critically-acclaimed release featuring the Third

Walton - Belshazzar's Feast & Symphony No 1

Walton’s Symphony No 1 and Belshazzar’s Feast, which were written consecutively, helped him consolidate his reputation as the most exciting British composer of his generation.

Sibelius Symphony No 2 / Pohjola's Daughter

Sibelius was one of the 20th century's greatest and most innovative symphonists, with a musical style evoking beauty, mystery, colour and light. Influenced as much

Handel Messiah (includes bonus DVD)

Bonus DVD: The bonus DVD features highlights from the performances in December 2006 and an interview with Sir Colin Davis.'this one [recording[ definitely belongs in

Berlioz - Béatrice et Bénédict

Berlioz frequently turned to Shakespeare for inspiration, and in Beatrice et Benedict produced a delightful and sensuous score based on Much Ado About Nothing. The

Berlioz - L'enfance du Christ

Described as a ‘sacred trilogy’, Berlioz’s oratorio L’enfance du Christ began as a short piece called Shepherds’ Farewell. It tells the story of the birth

Berlioz - Roméo et Juliette

The definitive recording of one of Berlioz's most popular works from the composer's greatest living interpreter. All the drama and the passion of Shakespeare's epic

Berlioz - Benvenuto Cellini

Berlioz’s flamboyant opera Benvenuto Cellini is inspired by the life of the legendary Florentine goldsmith and Renaissance figure. Its first performances in Paris during 1838-39

Sibelius Symphonies Nos 1-7, Kullervo

Sir Colin Davis conductor / 'this might turn out to be the finest Sibelius cycle on disc ...'The Observer, Symphony No 2

Berlioz - Les Troyens

Sir Colin Davis's extraordinary recording of Berlioz's operatic masterpiece has captured attention all over the world, and won the highest international awards

Berlioz Edition du bicentenaire

Sir Colin Davis's LSO Live Berlioz recordings have been one of the most widely acclaimed series of classical recordings of recent years and collected numerous

Elgar - Symphonies Nos 1-3

Diapason D'or Diapason, Symphony No 1Best Classical CDs of the Year Sunday Times,Symphony No 2Top Ten Discs of the Decade BBC Music Magazine,Symphony No 3Best