Warner Classics

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Wagner: Tannhäuser (Warner Classics)

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

Maria – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Warner Classics)

Callas’ voice restored for a film score; if you love her voice, maybe this is one for you [KT]

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Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & other works (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Something of a mixed bag but On Wenlock Edge is undoubtedly worth the price all on its own [GPJ]

David Oistrakh (violin): The Warner Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)

A massive celebratory David Oistrakh box features strikingly good remasterings of his HMV legacy and a vast array of live and broadcast material [JW]

Chopin: Études – (Transc. Godowsky) (Warner Classics)

Starts with brief, polite applause and finishes with rapturous cheering, something I would have been actively joining in [TH]

Young: Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror (Warner Classics)

A brand-new score for a creepy classic silent movie that really pulls out all the stops [PH]

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Fazil Say (piano): Oiseaux tristes (Warner Classics)

Artistry and insight from Say [PH]

Verdi: Rigoletto (Warner Classics)

An under-rated, somewhat overlooked recording featuring an array of superb voices, very well conducted [RMo]

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Alison Balsom (piccolo trumpet) Baroque Concertos (Warner Classics)

Doesn’t take the place of the Maurice André transcriptions in my affections, but still has much to offer [DJB]

Elgar: Violin Concerto, Carissima (Warner Classics)

An erratic and temperamentally uneven performance [JW]

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Chopin & Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Warner Classics)

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

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Pene Pati (tenor): Nessun Dorma (Warner Classics)

That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]

Donizetti: Don Pasquale (Warner Classics)

A good alternative choice recording featuring some very winning performances among the cast [MP]

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Williams: Reimagined (Warner Classics)

For chamber music lovers and admirers of John Williams alike, this should be fascinating [GF]

Mozart: Concertos (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Definitely one to own – it’s not often that “new” Mozart pieces become available [JR]

Verdi: Rigoletto (Warner Classics)

A powerful recording with much to commend it in spite of a few failings among the cast [MP]

Brahms: Violin Sonata No 1-3 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Versions to return to on a regular basis [CC]

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Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) One of the finest accounts of Das Lied von der Erde ever committed to disc [JQ]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 2 & 4 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Wide-ranging performances that encompass the entire gamut of Rachmaninov’s inexhaustible emotional palette [PL]

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Sibelius: Complete Symphonies and Selected Orchestral Works (EMI Classics)

(Déjà Review) One of the greatest symphonic cycles under a conductor who shows a deep understanding and profound identification with it [CH]

Cherubini Quartet: The Complete Warner Classics Recordings (Warner Classics)

The Cherubini Quartet’s favourite and less well-remembered recordings [JW]

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Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) With splendid standards of music making, recording and presentation, this is a benchmark and self-recommending issue [TB]

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Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano) Poèmes de L’Amour (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Lovers of fine singing can purchase without hesitation now and enjoy an outstanding recording and performance [RJF]

Mahler: Symphonies Nos 2, 4, 7, 9, Das Lied von der Erde (Warner Classics)

An unmissable bargain [JQ]