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2002 Classical Album Releases

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Feb 1
FLUX Quartet - Feldman Edition 6: String Quartet No. 2
FLUX Quartet
Feldman Edition 6: String Quartet No. 2
100
critic score
(2)
76
user score
(108)
May 27
Max Richter - Memoryhouse
Max Richter
Memoryhouse
79
critic score
(8)
82
user score
(61)
Nov 5
Jon Brion - Punch-Drunk Love
Jon Brion
Punch-Drunk Love
90
critic score
(1)
86
user score
(37)
Jan 1
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Englabörn
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Englabörn
83
critic score
(5)
81
user score
(37)
Dec 10
Howard Shore - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Howard Shore
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
80
critic score
(1)
85
user score
(35)
Apr 23
John Williams - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
John Williams
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
60
critic score
(1)
67
user score
(29)
Nov 12
Rachel Podger - Johann Sebastian Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo
Rachel Podger
Johann Sebastian Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo
89
user score
(27)
Jun 11
Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori - Halo: Original Soundtrack
Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori
Halo: Original Soundtrack
88
user score
(25)
Nov 11
John Williams - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
John Williams
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
80
critic score
(1)
70
user score
(21)
Jun 4
Danny Elfman - Spider-Man
Danny Elfman
Spider-Man
80
critic score
(1)
79
user score
(21)
Jun 11
Berliner Philharmoniker / Jonathan Nott - The Ligeti Project II: Lontano; Atmosphères; Apparitions; San Francisco Polyphony; Concert românesc
Berliner Philharmoniker / Jonathan Nott
The Ligeti Project II: Lontano; Atmosphères; Apparitions; San Francisco Polyphony; Concert românesc
78
user score
(17)
Apr 2
Michael Andrews - Donnie Darko [Original Motion Picture Score]
Michael Andrews
Donnie Darko [Original Motion Picture Score]
80
critic score
(1)
78
user score
(12)
May 1
Jeremy Soule - The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Jeremy Soule
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
87
user score
(11)
Nov 4
David Bergeaud - Ratchet and Clank
David Bergeaud
Ratchet and Clank
90
user score
(11)
Sep
Steven Osborne - Vingt regards sur l'enfant-Jésus
Steven Osborne
Vingt regards sur l'enfant-Jésus
100
critic score
(1)
80
user score
(10)
Mar 28
Various Artists - Kingdom Hearts
Various Artists
Kingdom Hearts
60
critic score
(1)
91
user score
(10)
Oct 8
Olivier Latry // Olivier Messiaen - Complete Organ Works
Olivier Latry // Olivier Messiaen
Complete Organ Works
82
user score
(8)
Nov 4
John Murphy - 28 Days Later
John Murphy
28 Days Later
83
user score
(7)
May 4
Bryan Adams & Hans Zimmer - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (soundtrack)
Bryan Adams & Hans Zimmer
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
82
user score
(6)
Nov 26
Evgeni Koroliov - The Well-Tempered Clavier Vol. II BWV 870-893
Evgeni Koroliov
The Well-Tempered Clavier Vol. II BWV 870-893
80
user score
(5)
Jul 10
Various Artists - Pikmin World ~ The Original Soundtrack Of "Pikmin"
Various Artists
Pikmin World ~ The Original Soundtrack Of "Pikmin"
69
user score
(5)
2002
Martha Argerich - Frédéric Chopin: Preludes; Piano Sonata No.2
Martha Argerich
Frédéric Chopin: Preludes; Piano Sonata No.2
82
user score
(5)
Jul 24
Yuki Kajiura - .hack//SIGN Original Sound & Song Track 1
Yuki Kajiura
.hack//SIGN Original Sound & Song Track 1
80
user score
(4)
2002
The Scratch Orchestra / Chor des Norddeutschen Rundfunks Hamburg / Cornelius Cardew / Helmut Franz - Cardew: The Great Learning / Bedford: Two Poems
The Scratch Orchestra / Chor des Norddeutschen Rundfunks Hamburg / Cornelius Cardew / Helmut Franz
Cardew: The Great Learning / Bedford: Two Poems
83
user score
(4)
Feb 19
Craig Armstrong - As If to Nothing
Craig Armstrong
As If to Nothing
65
critic score
(5)
53
user score
(3)
Jun 10
Kenneth Weiss - 6 Partitas
Kenneth Weiss
6 Partitas
76
user score
(3)
2002
John Williams - Catch Me If You Can
John Williams
Catch Me If You Can
60
critic score
(1)
68
user score
(3)
Nov 27
James Newton Howard - Treasure Planet (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)
James Newton Howard
Treasure Planet (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
71
user score
(3)
2002
Cleveland Orchestra / George Szell - Dvořák: The Slavonic Dances
Cleveland Orchestra / George Szell
Dvořák: The Slavonic Dances
76
user score
(3)
2002
Münchener Kammerorchester / Christoph Poppen / Elsbeth Moser / Boris Pergamenschikow - Sofia Gubaidulina
Münchener Kammerorchester / Christoph Poppen / Elsbeth Moser / Boris Pergamenschikow
Sofia Gubaidulina
79
user score
(3)
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Jun 11
Alan Silvestri - Lilo & Stitch
Alan Silvestri
Lilo & Stitch
71
user score
(3)
Apr 5
Avanti! Chamber Orchestra / Hannu Lintu / John Storgårds - Graal théâtre; Solar; Lichtbogen
Avanti! Chamber Orchestra / Hannu Lintu / John Storgårds
Graal théâtre; Solar; Lichtbogen
84
user score
(3)
Feb 26
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin / MusikFabrik / Peter Rundel / Ken Takaseki / Asako Urushihara / Johannes Ernst - Toshio Hosokawa: Koto-uta; Voyage I; Konzert für Saxophon und Orchester; Ferne-Landschaft II
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin / MusikFabrik / Peter Rundel / Ken Takaseki / Asako Urushihara / Johannes Ernst
Toshio Hosokawa: Koto-uta; Voyage I; Konzert für Saxophon und Orchester; Ferne-Landschaft II
75
user score
(3)
May 21
John Zorn - IAO: Music in Sacred Light
John Zorn
IAO: Music in Sacred Light
82
critic score
(2)
80
user score
(3)
Nov 4
Asko Ensemble / Schönberg Ensemble / Cappella Amsterdam / Amadinda Percussion Group / Reinbert De Leeuw / Daniel Reuss / Siegfried Palm / Katalin Károlyi / Frank Peter Zimmermann - The Ligeti Project III: Cello Concerto; Clocks and Clouds; Violin Concerto; Síppal, dobbal, nádihegedűvel
Asko Ensemble / Schönberg Ensemble / Cappella Amsterdam / Amadinda Percussion Group / Reinbert De Leeuw / Daniel Reuss / Siegfried Palm / Katalin Károlyi / Frank Peter Zimmermann
The Ligeti Project III: Cello Concerto; Clocks and Clouds; Violin Concerto; Síppal, dobbal, nádihegedűvel
90
critic score
(2)
75
user score
(3)
Oct 8
Angelo Badalamenti - Secretary
Angelo Badalamenti
Secretary
60
critic score
(1)
69
user score
(3)
Aug
Håkon Austbö - Piano Music, Vol. 4: La fauvette des Jardins; Prelude; Les Offrandes oubliees
Håkon Austbö
Piano Music, Vol. 4: La fauvette des Jardins; Prelude; Les Offrandes oubliees
73
user score
(3)
Apr 10
Vladimir Ashkenazy / Itzhak Perlman - Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas
Vladimir Ashkenazy / Itzhak Perlman
Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas
82
user score
(3)
Apr 2
Ensemble Intercontemporain / Pierre Boulez / Christine Schäfer - Pli selon pli
Ensemble Intercontemporain / Pierre Boulez / Christine Schäfer
Pli selon pli
100
critic score
(1)
76
user score
(2)
Aug 13
Daniel Pemberton - Prehistoric Park
Daniel Pemberton
Prehistoric Park
85
user score
(2)
2002
Ensemble Oriol Berlin / Ensemble 2e2m / Pellegrini Quartett / Berner Streichquartett / Vieri Tosatti / Luca Pfaff / Michiko H - Giacinto Scelsi
Ensemble Oriol Berlin / Ensemble 2e2m / Pellegrini Quartett / Berner Streichquartett / Vieri Tosatti / Luca Pfaff / Michiko H
Giacinto Scelsi
73
user score
(2)
2002
Maarten Bon / Reinbert De Leeuw - Olivier Messiaen: Visions de l'amen
Maarten Bon / Reinbert De Leeuw
Olivier Messiaen: Visions de l'amen
76
user score
(2)
Jun 1
L' Orchestre Des Champs-Élysées / La Chapelle Royale / Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe / Johannette Zomer / Ste - Fauré: Requiem
L' Orchestre Des Champs-Élysées / La Chapelle Royale / Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe / Johannette Zomer / Ste
Fauré: Requiem
57
user score
(2)
2002
Ensemble Recherche - Morton Feldman: Something Wild: Music for Film
Ensemble Recherche
Morton Feldman: Something Wild: Music for Film
70
critic score
(2)
71
user score
(2)
Mar 12
David Newman - Ice Age (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
David Newman
Ice Age (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
78
user score
(2)
May 14
Takács Quartet - String Quartets: "Razumovsky" Op. 59, 1-3; "Harp" Op. 74
Takács Quartet
String Quartets: "Razumovsky" Op. 59, 1-3; "Harp" Op. 74
84
user score
(2)
Sep 17
Murray Perahia - Chopin: Études: Opus 10, Opus 25
Murray Perahia
Chopin: Études: Opus 10, Opus 25
80
critic score
(2)
72
user score
(2)
Nov 22
Hirofumi Taniguchi - Chulip Original Soundtrack
Hirofumi Taniguchi
Chulip Original Soundtrack
88
user score
(2)
Nov 12
David Arnold - Die Another Day
David Arnold
Die Another Day
60
critic score
(1)
56
user score
(2)
2002
LSO / Klangforum Wien / Pierre Boulez / Emilio Pomàrico - Olga Neuwirth: Clinamen / Nodus; Construction in Space
LSO / Klangforum Wien / Pierre Boulez / Emilio Pomàrico
Olga Neuwirth: Clinamen / Nodus; Construction in Space
80
critic score
(1)
59
user score
(2)
Sep 10
Mstislav Rostropovich / London Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11
Mstislav Rostropovich / London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 11
60
critic score
(2)
89
user score
(2)
May 3
Beethoven's Wig - Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies
Beethoven's Wig
Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies
84
user score
(1)
2002
Ensemble Modern & Peter Eötvös - Helmut Lachenmann: Schwankungen am Rand
Ensemble Modern & Peter Eötvös
Helmut Lachenmann: Schwankungen am Rand
70
critic score
(2)
70
user score
(1)
Sep 23
David Wise - Starfox Adventures
David Wise
Starfox Adventures
80
user score
(1)
Mar 12
Leif Ove Andsnes - Grieg: Lyric Pieces
Leif Ove Andsnes
Grieg: Lyric Pieces
74
user score
(1)
Jan
Holst Singers / Stephen Layton - Schnittke: Choir Concerto; Voices of Nature; Minnesang
Holst Singers / Stephen Layton
Schnittke: Choir Concerto; Voices of Nature; Minnesang
73
user score
(1)
Dec 11
Tan Dun - Hero
Tan Dun
Hero
95
user score
(1)
Mar 19
Brian Tyler - Frailty
Brian Tyler
Frailty
60
critic score
(1)
57
user score
(1)
Jul
Nouvel Ensemble Moderne / Lorraine Vaillancourt - Elliott Carter
Nouvel Ensemble Moderne / Lorraine Vaillancourt
Elliott Carter
74
user score
(1)
2002
Elision Ensemble / Basel Sinfonietta / Experimental Studio Of The South West German Radio / Johannes Kalitzke / Ute Wassermann - Chaya Czernowin: Shu Hai Practices Javelin
Elision Ensemble / Basel Sinfonietta / Experimental Studio Of The South West German Radio / Johannes Kalitzke / Ute Wassermann
Chaya Czernowin: Shu Hai Practices Javelin
80
user score
(1)
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