 | Vincent Persichetti: Complete Piano Sonatas
Buy new: $35.98 / Used from: $63.23 Wonderful PnoSonata's, most of which receive their world premiere performances. These delightful works are like a blend of Stravinsky of the Serenade and Prokofiev, with a hint of the Schumann Toccata in their propulsion. Extememly enjoyable and surprisingly accessible for all[with one exception.]
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 | Kurt Atterberg: The Symphonies (Box Set)
Buy used from: $50.00 Maybe the best group of Symph's almost no one has heard of. Every one is a gem and deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Sibelius. Luscious sound and texture. Masterfully Crafted. Inexpensive.
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 | Peteris Vasks: Violin Concerto 'Distant Light'; Musica Dolorosa; Viatore
Buy new: $20.98 / Used from: $68.64 The Violin Concerto is one of the finest among living composers and is expertly crafted, with an uncanny economy of sound. Viatore is an exceptional work, both enjoyable and intriguing at once. Musica Dolorosa is one of Vasks more famous works, rounding out a must have.
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 | Alina - Arvo Pärt by Vladimir Spivakov
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $13.62 Entire disc should be listened together, in order. Highly hypnotic.
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 | Vagn Holmboe: Preludes for Sinfonietta, Vol. 1
Buy used from: $46.60 My fave works by Holmboe. Entertaining, quirky, and often beautiful.
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 | Creston: Symphonies 1-3
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $1.12 Wonderul discoveries. The 1st mvmt of symp1 will blow your socks off. Creston is a fabulous composer and these works are a perfect intro.
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 | E. J. Moeran: Cello Concerto; Cello Sonata; Prelude
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $11.99 Georgeous Cello Concerto from the golden age of English composition.
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 | George Lloyd: Symphony No. 5
Buy used from: $6.77 Lloyds greatest Symphony and one of the finest from the Isle's. Just try to get the opening theme out of your head.
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 | Magnard: Symphonies No. 2 & 4 / Sanderling, Malmo SO by Thomas Sanderling
Buy new: $20.98 / Used from: $12.98 Soon these will be released for 12.00 on Brilliant classics. Worth five times as much. Like Debussy mixed with the Germanic Symphony.
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 | Georgi Sviridov: Petersburg a Vocal Poem by Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $8.00 Hvoro is a perfect exponent for these dark and beautiful songs.
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 | Valentin Silvestrov: Bagatellen und Serenaden
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $9.98 Wonderul, hynotic and spiritual music that are perfect for late night relaxation.
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 | Rautavaara - Rasputin / Salminen, Hynninen, Paasikivi, Franck, Finnish National Opera
Buy used from: $29.99 Finest opera of the last thirty years.
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 | Poulenc: Concerto pour 2 pianos; Concerto pour piano; Aubade
Buy new: $22.98 / Used from: $47.55 LeSage is perfect for these underrated masterpieces.
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 | Grigory Sokolov - Live in Paris
Buy used from: $89.95 Playing of the highest order. Tic Toc Choc is worth the price of admission alone.
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 | George Tsontakis: Violin Concerto No. 2; Clair de Lune; The Past, The Passion
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $11.35 great disc from an up and coming composer
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 | Sibelius, Lindberg: Violin Concertos
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $7.50 Lindberg's VlnCto is his finest work and an absolute masterpiece that will appeal to all. Highly complex yet beautiful. The best from all aspects of modern music
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 | Salonen - LA Variations · Five Images After Sappho · Mania · Gambit · Giro / Upshaw · Karttunen · L.A. Phil. · London Sinfonietta · Salonen by Esa-Pekka Salonen
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $5.99 Fantastic conductor is an even better composer.
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 | Medtner: Complete Piano Sonatas, Forgotten Melodies / Hamelin by Marc-Andre Hamelin
Buy new: $67.98 / Used from: $41.49 Medtner's music is similar to Rach's in texture though without the natural lyricism. Repeated listening reaps incredible rewards.
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 | Kaikhosru Sorabji: 100 Transcendental Studies, Nos. 1-25
Buy new: $20.98 / Used from: $15.99 Incredible pieces. Extraordinary virtuosity.
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 | Alkan: Esquisses, Op. 63
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $8.51 intriguing pieces. Alkan, like liszt, was way ahead of his time.
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 | Piano Concerto & Sonatas
Buy new: $45.98 / Used from: $30.00 Tippets piano concerto is a neglected masterword.
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 | Debussy: Préludes
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $13.05 Osbornes Preludes are one of the finest version available. This underappreciated pianist is at home in both the outer regions of the piano rep and the standard.
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 | Shostakovich: 24 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87
Buy new: $33.98 / Used from: $17.79 I adore these pieces, which I consider the intellectual masterworks of the 20th century keyboard rep. I feel this is the real shostakovich.
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 | First Takes by String Orchestra of New York City
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $39.36 This is a remarkable album, pure enjoyment from the first track to last, with composers you most likely will not have heard of.
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 | Paul Moravec: The Time Gallery; Protean Fantasy; Ariel Fanstasy
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $6.68 Moravec is a very enjoyable composer and at naxos price this is a steal. A great way to be introduced to modern, accessible music.
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 | Chopin: Préludes
Buy new: $19.98 / Used from: $34.95 Finest set of Preludes I have ever heard. EVER. And I have heard quite a few.
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 | Sergio Fiorentino: The Early Recordings, Vol. 6: Schumann
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $44.67 The rediscovery of Sergei Fiorentino has provided some of the finest piano discs since the end of the golden era. This Schumann recital adds to the already bloated Carnaval discography one of the finest accounts since Rach.
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![Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 8 [Hybrid SACD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FraYYZCAL._SL75_.jpg) | Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 8 [Hybrid SACD] by Deutsche Kammerphilharmie Bremen
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $8.93 This, along with Volume 2, have been the two most exciting BeethSym releases in years. Different interps, but unlike most attempting such a thing, these are interesting, unique and, as in the case of the last mvmt of Sym4[volii] jaw droppingly thrilling.
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 | Scarlatti: Piano Sonatas
Buy new: $20.98 / Used from: $16.66 The finest young pianist alive. Everything he touches turns to gold and it all started with the most exceptional disc of Scarlatti ever. I have owned it since it came out and still listen to it every week.
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 | Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Buy new: $57.98 / Used from: $100.68 My favourite Meister. This is a real treat. Also, Kubelik's Parsifal is the finest modern version, and his Lohengrin is way up there.
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![Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen [Box Set]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61XUG6GSMUL._SL75_.jpg) | Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen [Box Set] by Wagner
Buy new: $206.98 / Used from: $125.00 THe whole legendary set now released. This takes its place as the finest ring available[due to the cast and 55 Bayreuth being caught in great sound]
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 | Rachmaninov: Etudes-Tableaux; Corelli Variations; Six Poems
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $16.07 Underappreciated piano works played by one of the finest virtuosi on the planet. Melnikov is an absolute beast. The songs are also a treat.
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 | Boldemann/Gefors/Hillborg by Anne Sofie von Otter
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $6.87 Beautiful album
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 | Evgeny Kissin & James Levine: The Carnegie Hall Concert
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.12 The best kissin album in years. Great Underappreciated rep.
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 | Music of Howard Hanson, Vol. 1
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $7.32 Vol I and II provide all of Howard Hansons wonderful symphony's. These are gems and, in my opinion, the finest symphonic cycle by an american composer.
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 | Berlioz: Les Troyens
Buy new: $47.98 / Used from: $9.99 AAaaaah--that opening aria.
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 | Lepo Sumera: Symphony No. 6; Cello Concerto; Music profana
Buy new: $20.98 / Used from: $16.98 Sumera was quite a talent before his early demise. I recommend this, along with symphony 5[bis], and a disc of sym 1-3[bis]
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 | Poul Ruders: Symphony No. 2 "Symphony & Transformation" (1995-96) / Piano Concerto (1994) - Michael Schonwandt / Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / Rolf Hind, Piano / Markus Stenz by Poul Ruders (Composer)
Buy used from: $13.84 Exellent Sym, nice introducttion to a good composer.
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 | Bridge: Isabella, Enter Spring, Mid of the Night, Vol. 1
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $11.73 Mid of the Night is absolutely incredible. Bridge is a wonderful composer. Also Highly recommended is Oration and his chamber works.
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