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![Antonio Vivaldi - Viktoria Mullova - Double Concertos (2008, Archiv Produktion # 477 7466) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/87/5f/00245f87_medium.jpeg)
…Mullova and Carmignola provide one of the most consummate displays of period instrument playing that I have heard. True masters of their instruments.
![Antonio Vivaldi - Alberto Zedda - Juditha Triumphans (1964, CD reissue 1997, Sarx Rec. # ANG 97007-2) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/33/76/002f7633_medium.jpeg)
"Italian conductor and musicologist Alberto Zedda is widely recognized as one of the world's most prominent authorities on the operas of Gioachino Rossini. (…) Although his work on behalf of Rossini remains widely appreciated, Zedda's handling of early opera composers has drawn criticism, particularly as he eschews period instruments and prefers to devise modern orchestrations for seventeenth century operas.
![Antonio Vivaldi - I Solisti Italiani - 6 Violin Concerti Op.12 (1994, reissue 2007, Denon "Crest 1000" # COCO-70897) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/63/06/002f0663_medium.jpeg)
…I Solisti Italiani continues, both spiritually and sonically, where the original Virtuosi di Roma left off, with creamy, expert, middle-of-the-road performances of Baroque and Classical period music, and occasional 20th-century pieces as well. The ensemble is small - only 12 players, without conductor - but the sound is full and caloric, the playing dapper and disciplined.
![Wagner - Wiener Philharmoniker, Solti - Der Ring des Nibelungen [1997, Decca # 455 555-2] {14CD-Box} [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/a3/b8/0021b8a3_medium.jpeg)
This first complete studio recording of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, made between 1958 and 1966, was a groundbreaking technical and artistic achievement, the most ambitious and intricately involved opera recording project of the 20th century. Produced for Decca by John Culshaw, whose vision and untiring devotion brought the gargantuan project to completion, the 14 ½-hour release set a new standard for opera recordings. The details Culshaw lavished on the production, which included building new musical instruments, precisely calculating the placement and choreography of each singer to maximize the theatricality of each scene, and creating an array of fabulous special effects resulted in a landmark recording that has lost none of its power with the passage of time.
![Vivaldi - Wispelwey, Florigelium - Concerti For Cello And Orchestra (1997, Channel Classics # CCS 10097) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/75/bc/0022bc75_medium.jpeg)
…This release joins the elite of great recordings, performances that will likely to be enjoyed for as long as music endures. (…) If you think Vivaldi a bore, try this and experience conversion.
![Vivaldi - Yepes - Lute Concertos (1972, 1990, Deutsche Grammophon # 429 528-2) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/26/38/00223826_medium.jpeg)
Narciso Yepes was one of the finest virtuoso classical guitarists of the twentieth century, generally ranked second after Andrés Segovia.
![Wagner - RSO Berlin / Marek Janowski - Das Rheingold (2012, Pentatone # PTC 5186 406) {2x Hybrid-SACD // EAC Rip} [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/50/89/00388950_medium.jpeg)
"…Janowski's pacing and preparation of the orchestra is masterly. Reacting with sensitivity to the score, the tender & reflective scenes are given space to breathe without taxing the singers into strained tone. (…) The more one hears, the more one appreciates the vocal acting as well as the superlative orchestral contribution (make no mistake, there are at least 3 world class orchestras resident in Berlin today). This listener (at least) is eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Ring." ~sa-cd.net
"…Janowski's pacing and preparation of the orchestra is masterly. Reacting with sensitivity to the score, the tender & reflective scenes are given space to breathe without taxing the singers into strained tone. (…) The more one hears, the more one appreciates the vocal acting as well as the superlative orchestral contribution (make no mistake, there are at least 3 world class orchestras resident in Berlin today). This listener (at least) is eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Ring." ~sa-cd.net
![Antonio Vivaldi - Los Romeros - Konzerte für 1, 2 & 4 Gitarren (1960's, 90's, Philips # 432 545-2) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/8c/3a/00273a8c_medium.jpeg)
![Wagner - RSO Berlin / Marek Janowski - Tannhäuser (2012, Pentatone # PTC 5186 405) {3x Hybrid-SACD // EAC Rip} [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/71/60/00386071_medium.jpeg)
"This is the 6th instalment of PentaTone’s successful Wagner Edition. It is the first time in the recording history that a label records all major Wagner opera’s with the same orchestra, choir and conductor. This makes the PentaTone Wagner Edition a great collector’s item. All operas are recorded live in the Philharmonie in Berlin. The first five recordings were awarded with “Editor’s Choice” (Gramophone), Recording of the Month and Opera Choice of the Month (BBC Music Magazine), CD of the week (Sunday Times). Based on the reviews of the concert we expect high scores for the Tannhäuser recording as well." ~prestoclassical
"This is the 6th instalment of PentaTone’s successful Wagner Edition. It is the first time in the recording history that a label records all major Wagner opera’s with the same orchestra, choir and conductor. This makes the PentaTone Wagner Edition a great collector’s item. All operas are recorded live in the Philharmonie in Berlin. The first five recordings were awarded with “Editor’s Choice” (Gramophone), Recording of the Month and Opera Choice of the Month (BBC Music Magazine), CD of the week (Sunday Times). Based on the reviews of the concert we expect high scores for the Tannhäuser recording as well." ~prestoclassical
![Richard Wagner - Karl Böhm - Der Ring Des Nibelungen (1967, 2006, Philips # 446 057-2) {14xCD Box} [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/3b/54/0035543b_medium.jpeg)
"Musikalisch dichte, klanglich prächtig ausbalancierte und das Primat der Sänger wahrende Aufnahme, deren Schönheit aus der Gesamtwirkung resultiert…Im Gesamteindruck setzt diese Aufnahme große Wagner-Tradition mit großer Bestimmtheit und Überzeugungskraft fort." ~Hermes Opernlexikon
![Richard Wagner - Bayreuther Festspiele / Sawallisch - Tannhäuser [Highlights] (1963, CD reissue 1995) [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/0f/e4/002ce40f_medium.jpeg)
Wolfgang Sawallisch (26 August 1923 – 22 February 2013) was a German conductor and pianist. (…) When he debuted at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus conducting Tristan und Isolde in 1957, he was the youngest conductor ever to appear there. (…) For thirty years, he was closely associated with musical events in Munich. Here he conducted practically all of the major Richard Strauss operas, Salome being the sole exception. He also conducted 32 complete Richard Wagner Ring des Nibelungen cycles and is credited with nearly 1200 opera performances in the city alone…
![Wagner - RSO Berlin / Marek Janowski - Lohengrin (2012, Pentatone # PTC 5186 403) {3x Hybrid-SACD // SACD-ISO} [RE-UP]](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/4f/3b/00383b4f_medium.jpeg)
"PentaTone have definitely established a winning formula for success with the ten Wagner operas they are currently recording in association with Deutschlandradio Kultur in Berlin. (…) The presentation of this set is excellent. Thankfully, it includes a well translated German/ English libretto (unlike the travesty supplied with the Bychkov version), a thought provoking essay on the opera by Steffen Georgi and full artist biographies. Though my own allegiance to the Bychkov version among recent recordings remains steadfast this Janowski account is unlikely to disappoint. It will surely be welcomed by avid Wagnerites and makes one eager for the next issue in what is proving to be a superlative series." ~sa-cd.net
"PentaTone have definitely established a winning formula for success with the ten Wagner operas they are currently recording in association with Deutschlandradio Kultur in Berlin. (…) The presentation of this set is excellent. Thankfully, it includes a well translated German/ English libretto (unlike the travesty supplied with the Bychkov version), a thought provoking essay on the opera by Steffen Georgi and full artist biographies. Though my own allegiance to the Bychkov version among recent recordings remains steadfast this Janowski account is unlikely to disappoint. It will surely be welcomed by avid Wagnerites and makes one eager for the next issue in what is proving to be a superlative series." ~sa-cd.net