1989 Western Classical Music Album Releases

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Kronos Quartet / Pat Metheny - Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint
Kronos Quartet / Pat Metheny
Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint
90
critic score
(2)
79
user score
(109)
Aug 10
Joe Hisaishi - Kiki's Delivery Service
Joe Hisaishi
Kiki's Delivery Service
81
user score
(52)
May
Danny Elfman - Batman
Danny Elfman
Batman
90
critic score
(1)
85
user score
(21)
1989
Gustav Leonhardt - J.S. Bach: Das wohltemperierte Klavier 1
Gustav Leonhardt
J.S. Bach: Das wohltemperierte Klavier 1
83
user score
(14)
Oct 19
Howard Ashman & Alan Menken - The Little Mermaid
Alan Menken & Howard Ashman
The Little Mermaid
90
critic score
(1)
84
user score
(14)
1989
Orchestre Et Chœur De La Radio-Télévision Polonaise De Cracovie / Jürg Wyttenbach / Carmen Fournier / Tristan Murail - Quattro pezzi per orchestra; Anahit; Uaxuctum
Orchestre Et Chœur De La Radio-Télévision Polonaise De Cracovie / Jürg Wyttenbach / Carmen Fournier / Tristan Murail
Quattro pezzi per orchestra; Anahit; Uaxuctum
83
user score
(13)
1989
Gustav Leonhardt - J.S. Bach: Das wohltemperierte Klavier 2
Gustav Leonhardt
J.S. Bach: Das wohltemperierte Klavier 2
85
user score
(7)
May 23
John Williams - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
John Williams
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
80
critic score
(1)
80
user score
(6)
Sep
English Baroque Soloists / Monteverdi Choir / The London Oratory Junior Choir / John Eliot Gardiner - St. Matthew Passion BWV 244
English Baroque Soloists / Monteverdi Choir / The London Oratory Junior Choir / John Eliot Gardiner
St. Matthew Passion BWV 244
73
user score
(5)
Jan 1
La Capella Reial / Jordi Savall / Montserrat Figueras / Guy De Mey / Maria Cristina Kiehr - Vespro della Beata Vergine
La Capella Reial / Jordi Savall / Montserrat Figueras / Guy De Mey / Maria Cristina Kiehr
Vespro della Beata Vergine
77
user score
(4)
Jan 1
Yevgeny Kissin / Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan - Tchaikowsky: Klavierkonzert No. 1
Yevgeny Kissin / Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan
Tchaikowsky: Klavierkonzert No. 1
76
user score
(4)
Dec 20
Alan Silvestri - Back to the Future, Part II
Alan Silvestri
Back to the Future, Part II
90
critic score
(1)
66
user score
(4)
Jan 2
Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam / Leonard Bernstein - Mahler: Symphonie No. 1
Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam / Leonard Bernstein
Mahler: Symphonie No. 1
73
user score
(3)
1989
Angelo Badalamenti - Cousins
Angelo Badalamenti
Cousins
60
critic score
(1)
76
user score
(3)
Oct 17
John Carpenter & Alan Howarth - Christine (Original Motion Picture Score)
John Carpenter & Alan Howarth
Christine (Original Motion Picture Score)
60
critic score
(1)
80
user score
(3)
1989
Michael Kamen - Licence to Kill
Michael Kamen
Licence to Kill
50
critic score
(1)
56
user score
(3)
Feb 22
Hans Zimmer - Rain Man (Soundtrack)
Hans Zimmer
Rain Man (Soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
75
user score
(2)
1989
Anner Bylsma - Violoncello Piccolo
Anner Bylsma
Violoncello Piccolo
77
user score
(2)
Jan 1
Keith Jarrett - J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations
Keith Jarrett
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations
60
critic score
(1)
51
user score
(2)
1989
The Tallis Scholars / Peter Phillips - Missa Osculetur me
The Tallis Scholars / Peter Phillips
Missa Osculetur me
72
user score
(2)
1989
Leo Van Doeselaar - St. Laurenskerk Alkmaar
Leo Van Doeselaar
St. Laurenskerk Alkmaar
87
user score
(2)
1989
John Williams - Born on the Fourth of July [Motion Picture Soundtrack Album]
John Williams
Born on the Fourth of July [Motion Picture Soundtrack Album]
90
critic score
(1)
76
user score
(2)
1989
Slovak Philharmonic / Michael Halász - Wagner: The Flying Dutchman; Lohengrin; Tannhäuser (Orchestral Highlights)
Slovak Philharmonic / Michael Halász
Wagner: The Flying Dutchman; Lohengrin; Tannhäuser (Orchestral Highlights)
59
user score
(2)
Feb 14
Wiener Philharmoniker / Wiener Staatsopernchor / Claudio Abbado / Franz Grundheber / Hildegard Behrens / Aage Haugland / Phil - Wozzeck
Wiener Philharmoniker / Wiener Staatsopernchor / Claudio Abbado / Franz Grundheber / Hildegard Behrens / Aage Haugland / Phil
Wozzeck
89
user score
(2)
1989
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Leonard Bernstein - Symphonie No. 9 »Aus der Neuen Welt«; 3 Slawische Tänze
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Leonard Bernstein
Symphonie No. 9 »Aus der Neuen Welt«; 3 Slawische Tänze
42
user score
(1)
1989
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment - The Brandenburg Concertos
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
The Brandenburg Concertos
95
user score
(1)
1989
Franz Liszt - The Best of Liszt
Franz Liszt
The Best of Liszt
70
user score
(1)
Apr
New York Philharmonic / Westminster Choir / Leonard Bernstein / Barbara Hendricks / Christa Ludwig - Mahler: Symphonie No. 3
New York Philharmonic / Westminster Choir / Leonard Bernstein / Barbara Hendricks / Christa Ludwig
Mahler: Symphonie No. 3
78
user score
(1)
1989
Edwin Fischer - The Well-Tempered Clavier
Edwin Fischer
The Well-Tempered Clavier
50
user score
(1)
1989
Kenneth Gilbert - Premier livre de clavecin
Kenneth Gilbert
Premier livre de clavecin
83
user score
(1)
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1989
The Bach Ensemble / Joshua Rifkin / Julianne Baird / Allan Fast / Frank Kelley / Jan Opalach - Cantata BWV 8 "Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben"; Cantata BWV 78 "Jesu, der du meine Seele"; Cantata BWV 99 "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan"
The Bach Ensemble / Joshua Rifkin / Julianne Baird / Allan Fast / Frank Kelley / Jan Opalach
Cantata BWV 8 "Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben"; Cantata BWV 78 "Jesu, der du meine Seele"; Cantata BWV 99 "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan"
74
user score
(1)
1989
Kenneth Gilbert - J.S. Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge
Kenneth Gilbert
J.S. Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge
70
user score
(1)
Sep 8
Münchener Bach-Orchester / Münchener Bach-Chor / Karl Richter - Mass in B minor
Münchener Bach-Orchester / Münchener Bach-Chor / Karl Richter
Mass in B minor
57
user score
(1)
Mar 20
Otto Klemperer - Matthäus-Passion
Otto Klemperer
Matthäus-Passion
57
user score
(1)
1989
Colin Tilney - The Seven Toccatas for Harpsichord
Colin Tilney
The Seven Toccatas for Harpsichord
76
user score
(1)
1989
The Tallis Scholars / Peter Phillips - L'homme armé Masses
The Tallis Scholars / Peter Phillips
L'homme armé Masses
76
user score
(1)
1989
Wieland Kuijken / Gustav Leonhardt - J.S. Bach: 3 Sonaten für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo
Wieland Kuijken / Gustav Leonhardt
J.S. Bach: 3 Sonaten für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo
80
user score
(1)
Mar
Basil Poledouris - Cherry 2000
Basil Poledouris
Cherry 2000
75
user score
(1)
1989
Arditti String Quartet - The Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1
Arditti String Quartet
The Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1
80
user score
(1)
1989
Wiener Philharmoniker / Sir Georg Solti / András Schiff - Piano Concerto No. 1; Variations on a Theme of Schumann
Wiener Philharmoniker / Sir Georg Solti / András Schiff
Piano Concerto No. 1; Variations on a Theme of Schumann
75
user score
(1)
1989
Maria João Pires - Piano Sonata D.784; Moments Musicaux; 2 Scherzi
Maria João Pires
Piano Sonata D.784; Moments Musicaux; 2 Scherzi
74
user score
(1)
1989
Государственный симфонический оркестр Министерства культуры СССР / Геннадий Рождественский / Юрий Башмет - Концерт для альта с оркестром (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra)
Государственный симфонический оркестр Министерства культуры СССР / Геннадий Рождественский / Юрий Башмет
Концерт для альта с оркестром (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra)
84
user score
(1)
Nov
Wiener Philharmoniker / Leonard Bernstein / Thomas Hampson - Mahler: Symphonie No. 6; Kindertotenlieder
Wiener Philharmoniker / Leonard Bernstein / Thomas Hampson
Mahler: Symphonie No. 6; Kindertotenlieder
77
user score
(1)
1989
Vladimir Ovchinnikov - Études d'exécution transcendante
Vladimir Ovchinnikov
Études d'exécution transcendante
80
user score
(1)
1989
Elliot Goldenthal - Pet Sematary (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Elliot Goldenthal
Pet Sematary (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
70
user score
(1)
Apr 17
David Newman - Heathers: Original Soundtrack
David Newman
Heathers: Original Soundtrack
60
critic score
(1)
76
user score
(1)
Aug 18
Ennio Morricone - Casualties of War
Ennio Morricone
Casualties of War
90
critic score
(1)
90
user score
(1)
1989
Jerry Goldsmith - The 'Burbs
Jerry Goldsmith
The 'Burbs
80
critic score
(1)
65
user score
(1)
1989
Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan - Peer-Gynt-Suiten No. 1 & 2; Aus Holbergs Zeit; Sigurd Jorsalfar
Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan
Peer-Gynt-Suiten No. 1 & 2; Aus Holbergs Zeit; Sigurd Jorsalfar
88
user score
(1)
1989
Simon Boswell - Santa Sangre
Simon Boswell
Santa Sangre
77
user score
(1)
Apr 17
Jerry Goldsmith - Leviathan
Jerry Goldsmith
Leviathan
40
critic score
(1)
67
user score
(1)
1989
Berliner Philharmoniker
Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
100
user score
(1)
1989
Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dawn Upshaw & Robert Shaw - Vivaldi: Gloria; Bach: Magnificat
Atlanta Symphony Chorus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dawn Upshaw & Robert Shaw
Vivaldi: Gloria; Bach: Magnificat
Aug 9
Alan Silvestri - The Abyss
Alan Silvestri
The Abyss
80
critic score
(1)
Feb 10
Münchener Bach-Orchester / Münchener Bach-Chor / Karl Richter / Edith Mathis / Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau / Janet Baker / Peter Schreier / Matti Salminen - Matthäus-Passion
Münchener Bach-Orchester / Münchener Bach-Chor / Karl Richter / Edith Mathis / Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau / Janet Baker / Peter Schreier / Matti Salminen
Matthäus-Passion
1989
The King's Singers - America
The King's Singers
America
80
critic score
(1)
Dec 13
Hans Zimmer - Driving Miss Daisy (Soundtrack)
Hans Zimmer
Driving Miss Daisy (Soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
1989
Gustav Leonhardt - Domenico Scarlatti: 14 sonate per clavicembalo
Gustav Leonhardt
Domenico Scarlatti: 14 sonate per clavicembalo
1989
The Borodin Trio / James Campbell - Haydn: Piano Trio in C Hob.XV/27; Mozart: Clarinet Trio in E flat K498; Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in B flat Op.11
The Borodin Trio / James Campbell
Haydn: Piano Trio in C Hob.XV/27; Mozart: Clarinet Trio in E flat K498; Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in B flat Op.11
1989
The Bekova Sisters - Rachmaninov - Shostakovich
The Bekova Sisters
Rachmaninov - Shostakovich
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