Great Naxos recordings

A Listmania! list by C. Quinn "totality denier" (County Louth, Eire)
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 4 & 5
1.  Sibelius: Symphonies Nos 4 & 5 by Jean Sibelius
The list author says:
  "A Mahlerian 4th and Beethovenian 5th that are also perfectly Sibelian."
£5.90   Used & New from: £1.24
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Shostakovich: String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 5
2.  Shostakovich: String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 5 by Eder Qt
The list author says:
  "Beautifully shaped, unhistrionic performances."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.18
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Beethoven - Missa Solemnis
3.  Beethoven - Missa Solemnis by Jay Baylon
The list author says:
  "Fine version of a work that seems unlikely ever to get an 'ideal' performance."
£7.37   Used & New from: £1.45
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Holst: The Planets [DVD AUDIO]
4.  Holst: The Planets [DVD AUDIO] by Claire Rutter
The list author says:
  "Need convincing about DVD-A? This should work. Great interpretation too."
Used & New from: £11.97
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Górecki: Beatus Vir / Symphony No. 2
5.  Górecki: Beatus Vir / Symphony No. 2 by Kilanowicz/Dobber/Polish Radio Choir/Silesian Philharmonic Choir
The list author says:
  "Hats off to Naxos for going beyond the Third. Brutal, stirring and intensely spiritual."
£5.40   Used & New from: £2.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Ligeti: Etudes (Books 1 & 2)
6.  Ligeti: Etudes (Books 1 & 2) by Gyorgy Ligeti
The list author says:
  "Possibly the best recording of this essential contemporary repertoire."
£7.57   Used & New from: £1.85
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Tveitt: Piano Concerto No. 4
7.  Tveitt: Piano Concerto No. 4 by G. Tveitt
The list author says:
  "Tveitt is a true original while recognisably in the Scandinavian tradition. Treat yourself."
£7.92   Used & New from: £1.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7 - Angel of Light
8.  Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7 - Angel of Light by Einojuhani Rautavaara
The list author says:
  "Cantus Arcticus sells better, but this is less gimmicky. Deep and occasionally terrifying."
£5.77   Used & New from: £1.97
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Arvo Pärt : Passio
9.  Arvo Pärt : Passio by Tonus Peregrinus
The list author says:
  "First recording to follow Pärt's instructions fully. Beatifully sung with just the right degree of detachment."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Cage - Music for Prepared Piano, Volume 2
10.  Cage - Music for Prepared Piano, Volume 2 by John Cage
The list author says:
  "If all you know about Cage is 4'33", Naxos have the antidote. Magical and constantly surprising."
£7.94   Used & New from: £4.25
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Bax: Quintet for Harp & Strings, Elegiac Trio, Fantasy Sonata, Sonata for Flute & Harp
11.  Bax: Quintet for Harp & Strings, Elegiac Trio, Fantasy Sonata, Sonata for Flute & Harp by Mobius
The list author says:
  "Wonderful works done by an exciting young group. Franck and Debussy fans, dive in."
£7.22   Used & New from: £2.72
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Bartok - Complete Piano Works, Vol. 1
12.  Bartok - Complete Piano Works, Vol. 1 by Jeno Jando
The list author says:
  "Ignore the 3-star review for supposed 'inaccessibility': Bartok's piano music is like breathing fresh air after air freshener."
£7.64   Used & New from: £1.42
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Son Vn 1/2/Contrasts
13.  Son Vn 1/2/Contrasts by B. Bartok
The list author says:
  "His violin sonatas, though, ARE tricky listening -- but worth it."
£11.35   Used & New from: £3.48

Beethoven, Brahms: Violin Concertos
14.  Beethoven, Brahms: Violin Concertos by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "Technically breathtaking performances, still sounding great."
£8.10   Used & New from: £0.76
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

String Quartets Op.54
15.  String Quartets Op.54 by Haydn
The list author says:
  "The Kodalys' Haydn is justly celebrated. Op 54 is flashier than most and a great intro to this repertoire."
£11.35   Used & New from: £2.89

String Quintet / String Trio
16.  String Quintet / String Trio by Schubert
The list author says:
  "Want to hear the world's most beautiful melody perfectly played? It's here. The finale is a slight let-down though."
£5.05   Used & New from: £3.30
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Piano Pieces Op 117-119 / Scherzo Op 7
17.  Piano Pieces Op 117-119 / Scherzo Op 7 by Brahms
The list author says:
  "Brahms's solo piano works are unfairly neglected. Some lovely stuff here."
£11.35   Used & New from: £4.63

Takemitsu: Chamber Music
18.  Takemitsu: Chamber Music by Toru Takemitsu
The list author says:
  "Definitive performances from a group close to the source. Particularly lovely flute sound."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Penderecki: St. Luke Passion
19.  Penderecki: St. Luke Passion by Krzysztof Kolberger
The list author says:
  "Superbly well-drilled account of a shattering, unforgettable masterpiece."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Vivaldi: Gloria, RV 589; Beatus Vir, RV 597
20.  Vivaldi: Gloria, RV 589; Beatus Vir, RV 597 by Antonio Vivaldi
The list author says:
  "For those ready to explore beyond the concertos and find the 'other' Vivaldi."
£5.56   Used & New from: £1.72
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Olivier Messiaen: Turangalīla Symphony; L'ascension
21.  Olivier Messiaen: Turangalīla Symphony; L'ascension by Thomas Bloch
The list author says:
  "Stiff competition even in this price bracket, but holds its own. And the more Turangalilas the better."
£11.14   Used & New from: £5.19
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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