Una Bella Serenata - Various Artists - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Sumptuous'…80 minutes of music of the very finest quality, a mix of well-known pieces and no fewer than twelve premiere recordings, symphonic, chamber music, chanson and solo works, instrumental and vocal music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Classical Modern, Jazz and New Music periods. A carefully put-together programme that is best enjoyed in one sitting.' (Lothar Brandt) MagicalThis high-quality collection features breathtaking highlights from the MDG catalogue. A wind quintet by Straesser, a duo by Rinck, a string quartet by Haydn and transcriptions of Schubert songs for guitar and Bach for saxophone quartet - the list of enchanting chamber music masterpieces goes on - exemplary of why MDG continues to fascinate listeners world-wide. OpulentLovingly selected surprises include Alexander Veprik’s symphonic jubilation, Bill Evans on the organ as well as a work for piano by Rossini. Have you heard Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in D Minor (no, not the famous one in E Minor)? MDG's recordings also add new aspects to the familiar, such as the authenticity of Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel' performed with the same orchestra and theatre as its world premiere in 1893!UnrivaledMDG’s natural sound reproduction is legendary and make every MDG recording so unmistakable. The finest quality microphones and studio technology in the world capture the naturalness and vividness of each artistic interpretation and acoustic space. Precise depth gradation, original dynamics, natural tone colours and the avoidance of any artificial manipulation ensure an unadulterated, live listening experience.

Label: Mdg | Origin: Holland