Since you are interested in Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 / Piano Concerto No. 2, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
RICHARD STRAUSS
Strauss, (R.): Orchestral songs (Including 'Four Last Songs') Jessye Norman (soprano) / Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur [ Philips Originals / CD - released 1/Jul/2007 ] "The vocal command is irresistible. Norman brings heart-felt, deeply committed performances, at times larger than life, which satisfyingly expoits the unique glory of her voice. Excellent recording." Penguin Stereo Guide Rosette Recording |
DONIZETTI
L'elisir d'amore (Complete opera) Hilde Gueden, Giuseppe di Stefano, Fernando Corena / Orchestra e coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli [ Decca Heritage Masters / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2011 ] "Hilde Gueden's Adina is properly coy and sweetly sung, Giuseppe di Stefano an affecting Nemorino, but Fernando Corena's Dulcamara steals the show." (BBC Music) |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Der Rosenkavalier (Complete Opera) Maria Reining, Ludwig Weber, Sena Jurinac / Vienna Philharmonic / Erich Kleiber [ Decca Heritage Masters / 3 CD - released 20/Oct/2009 ] Erich Kleiber's landmark recording of Richard Strauss's comic opera! |