ica classics
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Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Sibelius
Fairfield Halls, Croydon, London, 27 November 1966
London Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein
Thrilling performances from 1966. The Rite generates tremendous tension, while the Sibelius is liked for drama and lyricism. No wonder Bernstein starts as Jekyll and finishes looking like Hyde. — More…
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Hérold: La Fille mal gardée
Nadia Nerina (Lise), David Blair (Colas), Stanley Holden (Widow Simone), Leslie Edwards (Thomas) & Alexander Grant (Alain)
The Covent Garden Orchestra, John Lanchbery
Featuring the original cast of Ashton's heart-warming romance, this 1962 black and white film is a treasure. Nerina and Blair are sprightly, and there's a touch of genius to Grant's Alain. — More…
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Recorded in 1962, Steinberg is the polar opposite of modern showbiz, inspiring primeval orchestral eruptions with the minimum of fuss as though the orchestra is mesmerised by him. — More…
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Erich Leinsdorf conducts Beethoven, Tchaikovsky & Mozart
Volume 3
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
A hard-driven but very exciting Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 and Beethoven's Egmont from 1969 is countered by a delightful, stylish Mozart's Posthorn Serenade. — More…
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These are worthwhile acquisitions, despite their limitations in sound and picture quality. Munch’s performance of the Second I find preferable to the First, but seeing him in action – well,... — More…
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Exhilarating performances of Mozart's Linz and Prague Symphonies and a splendid Handel Water Music, all from 1959-60. Occasional picture fuzziness. — More…
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