[High Quality] Vivaldi - La Stravaganza Op 4 Concerto 2 For Violin And Orchestra In E Minor - RV 279

Recorded in the vibrant musical heart of Berlin, this album unites the forces of Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra and Musikgymnasium Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in an extraordinary collaboration under the baton of conductor Carl-Oscar Østerlind. The program features two monumental works that contrast the cosmic and the spiritual—Gustav Holst’s The Planets and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem.

Holst’s The Planets takes the listener on a journey through the astrological and emotional landscapes of our solar system, from the relentless war-march of Mars to the ethereal serenity of Neptune. The orchestra brings vivid color and dynamic precision to this iconic suite, capturing its grandeur and mysticism.

In contrast, Fauré’s Requiem offers a deeply intimate and transcendent meditation on life, death, and eternal peace. With its luminous choral textures and serene orchestral writing, this performance embodies the composer’s vision of a gentle and consoling farewell.

This recording is a testament to the power of international collaboration, bringing together young musicians from Copenhagen and Berlin in a shared pursuit of artistic excellence. The result is a moving and immersive experience—one that bridges the cosmic vastness of Holst with the timeless spirituality of Fauré.

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

2-16. Jeremy Soule - Chamber Of Secrets Title Theme (From Harry Potter And Chamber Of Secrets)

Richard Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30

David Loebel conducts the New England Conservatory Symphony in a performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Recorded live at NEC's Jordan Hall April 14, 2011.
For more information: http://necmusic.edu/concerts 

Stravinsky: Firebird Suite - Introduction

Stravinsky: Firebird Suite -  The Princesses  Khorovod  Round Dance

Stravinsky: Firebird Suite -  Lullaby  Berceuse

Stravinsky: Firebird Suite -   Finale

Performer: 't Muziek Frascati, May 14th, 2009, Concert Hall Leuven 
Conductor: Kris Stroobants

http://www.tmuziekfrascati.be/concert/5

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"Prince Igor is an opera in four acts with a prologue. It was composed by Alexander Borodin. The composer adapted the libretto from the East Slavic epic The Lay of Igor's Host, which recounts the campaign of Russian prince Igor Svyatoslavich against the invading Polovtsian tribes in 1185. The opera was left unfinished upon the composer's death in 1887 and was edited and completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov. It was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1890." (source: Wikipedia)

'Polovtsian Dances' from 'Prince Igor' (Alexander Borodin)

Prelude Op. 28, No. 15, by Frédéric Chopin, known as the "Raindrop" prelude. Recorded in March 2001

Chopin - Raindrop Prelude

Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 6 in A minor - Allegro energico, ma non troppo. Heftig, aber markig.

New England Conservatory educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talent and deep reservoir of experience of our distinguished faculty. We are dedicated to inculcating the highest standards of excellence and nurturing individual artistic sensibility and creative growth. Understanding that music is one of the transcendent expressions of human civilization, NEC aspires to ensure it a central place in contemporary society. Additionally, we present over 1,000 free concerts a year in our world class performance spaces which include historic Jordan Hall.