Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD2


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 2 of 12 CD, Covers | 271 MB | TT: 58:05

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD2


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 2 of 12 CD, Covers | 271 MB | TT: 58:05

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD3


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 3 of 12 CD, Covers | 278 MB | TT: 66:58

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD3


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 3 of 12 CD, Covers | 278 MB | TT: 66:58


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD4
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 4 of 12 CD, Covers | 315 MB | TT: 78:08


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD4
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 4 of 12 CD, Covers | 315 MB | TT: 78:08

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD5


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 5 of 12 CD, Covers | 294 MB | TT: 74:58


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD5


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 5 of 12 CD, Covers | 294 MB | TT: 74:58


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD6


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 6 of 12 CD, Covers | 197 MB | TT: 50:15

Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music CD6


Hyperion Brahms Complete Chamber Music
2008 | Classical | APE, CUE & LOG | 6 of 12 CD, Covers | 197 MB | TT: 50:15

Enrico Caruso : The Complete Caruso - Box Set 12 CDs - 2004


Enrico Caruso : The Complete Caruso - Box Set 12 CDs - 2004
APE + CUE / No LOG | 2.7 GB
Total playing-time: 14h 19mins. | front/back cover + booklet | Covers | Booklet | 36 parts

The transfers date from the 1970s and 1980s, made with the "Soundstream" process developed by the late Thomas Stockham, an early type of digital recording. Curiously, there is no mention of Stockham's technical contribution in this set, whereas in previous packages the "Stockham Soundstream" banner was quite prominently featured. The technique puts Caruso's voice front and center, with little or no regard to the instruments behind him, and a high amount of the surface noise is removed. While Naxos' set makes no pretensions toward representing Caruso's recordings as being anything other than what they are sonically, there are plenty of listeners who will prefer the RCA Red Seal version simply because it is less noisy. Also, while priced one dollar above the Naxos set, with RCA's ready availability in retail, sale pricing can take the cost even below the competition. The incomparable recorded treasures of Enrico Caruso have never been so inexpensive to obtain as now, and no matter which complete Caruso set one decides to obtain, there is room for both.



Rapidshare links:

Booklet

CD1-1 CD1-2 CD1-3

CD2-1 CD2-2 CD2-3

CD3-1 CD3-2 CD3-3

CD4-1 CD4-2 CD4-3

CD5-1 CD5-2 CD5-3

CD6-1 CD6-2 CD6-3

CD7-1 CD7-2 CD7-3

CD8-1 CD8-2 CD8-3

CD9-1 CD9-2 CD9-3

CD10-1 CD10-2 CD10-3

CD11-1 CD11-2

CD12-1 CD12-2 CD12-3

Enrico Caruso : The Complete Caruso - Box Set 12 CDs - 2004


Enrico Caruso : The Complete Caruso - Box Set 12 CDs - 2004
APE + CUE / No LOG | 2.7 GB
Total playing-time: 14h 19mins. | front/back cover + booklet | Covers | Booklet | 36 parts

The transfers date from the 1970s and 1980s, made with the "Soundstream" process developed by the late Thomas Stockham, an early type of digital recording. Curiously, there is no mention of Stockham's technical contribution in this set, whereas in previous packages the "Stockham Soundstream" banner was quite prominently featured. The technique puts Caruso's voice front and center, with little or no regard to the instruments behind him, and a high amount of the surface noise is removed. While Naxos' set makes no pretensions toward representing Caruso's recordings as being anything other than what they are sonically, there are plenty of listeners who will prefer the RCA Red Seal version simply because it is less noisy. Also, while priced one dollar above the Naxos set, with RCA's ready availability in retail, sale pricing can take the cost even below the competition. The incomparable recorded treasures of Enrico Caruso have never been so inexpensive to obtain as now, and no matter which complete Caruso set one decides to obtain, there is room for both.



Rapidshare links:

Booklet

CD1-1 CD1-2 CD1-3

CD2-1 CD2-2 CD2-3

CD3-1 CD3-2 CD3-3

CD4-1 CD4-2 CD4-3

CD5-1 CD5-2 CD5-3

CD6-1 CD6-2 CD6-3

CD7-1 CD7-2 CD7-3

CD8-1 CD8-2 CD8-3

CD9-1 CD9-2 CD9-3

CD10-1 CD10-2 CD10-3

CD11-1 CD11-2

CD12-1 CD12-2 CD12-3

Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 10: Martyn Hill, Schubert in 1815


Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 10: Martyn Hill, Schubert in 1815


Monday, February 9, 2009

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 20 · Brüll


The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 20 · Brüll
FLAC | Booklet | 295 MB | 1999

Martin Roscoe (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE

'The most enjoyable and successful pair of revivals since Stephen Hough's award-winning resurrection of Sauer's No 1 and Scharwenka's 4th. Life-enhancing minor masterpieces in superb sound and dashing, committed performances' (Classic CD)

'All of the music on this disc is absolutely delightful' (Fanfare)

'This is a welcome discovery or recovery for lovers of Romantic music' (Contemporary Review)



CD
Piano Concerto No 1 in F major, Op 10 Ignaz Brüll (1846-1907)
Andante and Allegro, Op 88
Piano Concerto No 2 in C major, Op 24


http://rapidshare.com/files/187267204/Vol.20_Brull.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187438749/Vol.20_Brull.part2.rar

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 20 · Brüll


The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 20 · Brüll
FLAC | Booklet | 295 MB | 1999

Martin Roscoe (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE

'The most enjoyable and successful pair of revivals since Stephen Hough's award-winning resurrection of Sauer's No 1 and Scharwenka's 4th. Life-enhancing minor masterpieces in superb sound and dashing, committed performances' (Classic CD)

'All of the music on this disc is absolutely delightful' (Fanfare)

'This is a welcome discovery or recovery for lovers of Romantic music' (Contemporary Review)



CD
Piano Concerto No 1 in F major, Op 10 Ignaz Brüll (1846-1907)
Andante and Allegro, Op 88
Piano Concerto No 2 in C major, Op 24


http://rapidshare.com/files/187267204/Vol.20_Brull.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187438749/Vol.20_Brull.part2.rar

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 9: Arleen Auger, Schubert and the Theatre


Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 9: Arleen Auger, Schubert and the Theatre


The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 19 · Mackenzie & Tovey


The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 19 · Mackenzie & Tovey
FLAC | Booklet | 259 MB | 1998

Steven Osborne (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE BEST OF THE YEAR
GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE

'Another hugely enjoyable release of Scottish music from Hyperion' (The Scotsman)

'A super disc' (Gramophone)

'What a bonanza this Hyperion offering is! If you fancy piano concertos you'll find plenty in these two neglected specimens to challenge and enchant you' (Fanfare, USA)

'A marvellous and magnificent disc' (Hi Fi News)

'A fascinating release. The whole enterprise could hardly wish for a more eloquent or dashingly persuasive exponent than Steven Osborne, who clearly believes in every note' (Piano International)



CD
Piano Concerto in A major, Op 15 Sir Donald Francis Tovey (1875-1940)
Scottish Concerto, Op 55 Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie (1847-1935)


http://rapidshare.com/files/186849121/Vol_19_Tov_Mack.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/186871342/Vol_19_Tov_Mack.part2.rar

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 19 · Mackenzie & Tovey


The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 19 · Mackenzie & Tovey
FLAC | Booklet | 259 MB | 1998

Steven Osborne (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE BEST OF THE YEAR
GRAMOPHONE CRITICS' CHOICE

'Another hugely enjoyable release of Scottish music from Hyperion' (The Scotsman)

'A super disc' (Gramophone)

'What a bonanza this Hyperion offering is! If you fancy piano concertos you'll find plenty in these two neglected specimens to challenge and enchant you' (Fanfare, USA)

'A marvellous and magnificent disc' (Hi Fi News)

'A fascinating release. The whole enterprise could hardly wish for a more eloquent or dashingly persuasive exponent than Steven Osborne, who clearly believes in every note' (Piano International)



CD
Piano Concerto in A major, Op 15 Sir Donald Francis Tovey (1875-1940)
Scottish Concerto, Op 55 Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie (1847-1935)


http://rapidshare.com/files/186849121/Vol_19_Tov_Mack.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/186871342/Vol_19_Tov_Mack.part2.rar

Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 8: Sarah Walker, Schubert and the Nocturne II

Hyperion Schubert Edition ~ Volume 8: Sarah Walker, Schubert and the Nocturne II