The Great Recordings: The LSO Years 1971-1980

~ Release by André Previn (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD: Olivier Messiaen : Turangalîla-Symphonie
2CD: Claude Debussy : Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, Images for Orchestra, Nocturnes (3) for Orchestra
3CD: Rachmaninov : Symphony No.2 & Maurice Ravel : Boléro
4CD: Shostakovich : Symphony No.8 & Prokofiev : Symphony No.1
5CD: Prokofiev : Romeo & Juliet
6CD: Tchaikovsky : Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker
7CD: Walton : Belshazzar's Feast & Elgar : Enigma Variations & Vaughan Williams : Fantasia on Greensleeves
8CD: Holst : The Planets & Britten : Four Sea Interludes, Passacaglia from Peter Grimes
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1The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Mars, the Bringer of War
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:00
2The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Venus, the Bringer of Peace
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:45
3The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Mercury, the Winged Messenger
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst3:53
4The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:45
5The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst9:54
6The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Uranus, the Magician
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974, in 1986)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:03
7The Planets Suite, H125 (op. 32): Neptune, the Mystic
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Singers (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger) (in 1973-09)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (from 1973-09-28 until 1973-09-29)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:35
8Four Sea Interludes, op. 33a (from Peter Grimes): I. Dawn (Lento e tranquillo)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: I. Dawn: Lento e tranquillo (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Benjamin Britten3:48
9Four Sea Interludes, op. 33a (from Peter Grimes): II. Sunday Morning (Allegro spiritoso)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Benjamin Britten3:48
10Four Sea Interludes, op. 33a (from Peter Grimes): III. Moonlight (Andante comodo e rubato)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: III. Moonlight: Andante comodo e rubato (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Benjamin Britten4:24
11Four Sea Interludes, op. 33a (from Peter Grimes): IV. Storm (Presto con fuoco)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: IV. Storm: Presto con fuoco (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Benjamin Britten4:28
12Passacaglia, op. 33b (from Peter Grimes)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
recording of:
Passacaglia from Peter Grimes, op. 33b (from 1974-10-27 until 1974-10-28)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 33b)
version of:
Peter Grimes: Act II: Scene I: Interlude IV. Passacaglia
Benjamin Britten7:35
9CD: Orff : Carmina Burana & Barber : Adagio for Strings
10CD: Gershwin ; Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, Piano Concerto in F, Cuban Overture