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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
2002
SWF Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden / Michael Gielen - Symphony No. 8 / Coptic Light
SWF Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden / Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 / Coptic Light
40
critic score
(1)
77
user score
(1)
2002
Evgeny Mravinsky & Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra - Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Evgeny Mravinsky & Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
69
user score
(1)
Sep 2
Cleveland Orchestra / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Boulez - Sacre du printemps; Firebird
Cleveland Orchestra / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Boulez
Sacre du printemps; Firebird
100
critic score
(1)
60
user score
(1)
Oct 7
Sir Simon Rattle & Berliner Philharmoniker - Mahler: Symphony 5
Sir Simon Rattle & Berliner Philharmoniker
Mahler: Symphony 5
90
critic score
(2)
90
user score
(1)
2002
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo / Hiroaki Ooï - Iannis Xenakis: Orchestral Works, Vol. III
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo / Hiroaki Ooï
Iannis Xenakis: Orchestral Works, Vol. III
64
user score
(1)
2002
Hilary Hahn / Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra - Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Shostakovich: Violin Concertos No. 1
Hilary Hahn / Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Shostakovich: Violin Concertos No. 1
79
user score
(1)
2002
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Wolfgang Sawallisch - Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Overture, Scherzo & Finale
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Overture, Scherzo & Finale
75
user score
(1)
2002
Berliner Philharmoniker / Nikisch / Furtwängler / Karajan / Abbado / Rattle - Berliner Philharmoniker In Aufnahmen Mit Ihren Chefdirigenten
Berliner Philharmoniker / Nikisch / Furtwängler / Karajan / Abbado / Rattle
Berliner Philharmoniker In Aufnahmen Mit Ihren Chefdirigenten
80
critic score
(1)
Oct 14
Hans Vonk / Residentie Orchestra The Hague - Diepenbrock: De Vogels; Suites: Marsyas, Elektra; 3 Hymns; Die Nacht; Im Großen Schweigen
Hans Vonk / Residentie Orchestra The Hague
Diepenbrock: De Vogels; Suites: Marsyas, Elektra; 3 Hymns; Die Nacht; Im Großen Schweigen
70
critic score
(2)
2002
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich / David Zinman - Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen; Vier letzte Lieder; Oboenkonzert
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich / David Zinman
Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen; Vier letzte Lieder; Oboenkonzert
80
critic score
(1)
2002
Christopher Lennertz - Saint Sinner
Christopher Lennertz
Saint Sinner
Jul 23
Louis Lane / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Respighi: Pines of Rome; The Birds; Fountains of Rome
Louis Lane / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Respighi: Pines of Rome; The Birds; Fountains of Rome
2002
Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra / Marco Boni - Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op. 70; Serenade for strings Op. 48
Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra / Marco Boni
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op. 70; Serenade for strings Op. 48
Oct 29
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä - James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie; Tuireadh; The Exorcism Of Rio Sumpúl
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä
James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie; Tuireadh; The Exorcism Of Rio Sumpúl
60
critic score
(1)
Oct 8
BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba - The Film Music Of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Volume 1
BBC Philharmonic / Rumon Gamba
The Film Music Of Ralph Vaughan Williams: Volume 1
100
critic score
(1)
Oct 22
Betsi Morrison / Michael Eldred / Marianne Cooke / Robert Dean / Nashville Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Schermerhorn - Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story
Betsi Morrison / Michael Eldred / Marianne Cooke / Robert Dean / Nashville Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Schermerhorn
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story
60
critic score
(2)
Jul 30
Zdeněk Mácal / New Jersey Symphony Orchestra / Westminster Symphonic Choir - Antonín Dvořák: The Spectre's Bride
Zdeněk Mácal / New Jersey Symphony Orchestra / Westminster Symphonic Choir
Antonín Dvořák: The Spectre's Bride
60
critic score
(1)
Sep 23
London Mozart Players / Howard Shelley - Cramer: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra Nos 2, 7 & 8
London Mozart Players / Howard Shelley
Cramer: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra Nos 2, 7 & 8
100
critic score
(1)
2002
Massis / Beuron / Rouillon / Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg / Jan Latham-Koenig
Jacques Ibert: Persée Et Andromède; La Ballade De La Geôle De Reading; Sarabande Pour Dulcinée
80
critic score
(1)
Sep 1
Jürgen Sonnentheil / Das Neu-Eröffnete Orchestre - Jan Dismas Zelenka: Complete Orchestral Works
Jürgen Sonnentheil / Das Neu-Eröffnete Orchestre
Jan Dismas Zelenka: Complete Orchestral Works
80
critic score
(1)
Nov 19
Nashville Chamber Orchestra / Paul Gambill - Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring (Ballet Suite); Clarinet Concerto; Quiet City
Nashville Chamber Orchestra / Paul Gambill
Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring (Ballet Suite); Clarinet Concerto; Quiet City
40
critic score
(1)
Dec 2
Claudio Abbado / Berliner Philharmoniker - Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande-Suite
Claudio Abbado / Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande-Suite
60
critic score
(1)
Dec 2
Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Petri Sakari - Sibelius: Tone Poems: Tapiola; En Saga; The Oceanides
Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Petri Sakari
Sibelius: Tone Poems: Tapiola; En Saga; The Oceanides
60
critic score
(1)
Sep 2
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Leonard Bernstein - Barber: Adagio for Strings; Bernstein: On the Town; West Side Story; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Leonard Bernstein
Barber: Adagio for Strings; Bernstein: On the Town; West Side Story; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
40
critic score
(1)
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Oct 29
The Philadelphia Orchestra / Leopold Stokowski - Philadelphia Orchestra (1927-1940)
The Philadelphia Orchestra / Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Orchestra (1927-1940)
100
critic score
(1)
2002
Nova Stravaganza / Siegbert Rampe - Christoph Graupner: Orchestral Works
Nova Stravaganza / Siegbert Rampe
Christoph Graupner: Orchestral Works
May 6
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis - Elgar; Payne: Symphony No 3
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis
Elgar; Payne: Symphony No 3
100
critic score
(1)
2002
Russian State Symphony Orchestra / Valery Polyansky - Taneyev: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4
Russian State Symphony Orchestra / Valery Polyansky
Taneyev: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4
40
critic score
(1)
2002
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis - Dvořák: Symphony No. 9
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9
2002
SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden Und Freiburg / Ferdinand Leitner - Symphony No. 6 A major / Symphony No. 6
SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden Und Freiburg / Ferdinand Leitner
Symphony No. 6 A major / Symphony No. 6
Sep 30
SWR Sinfonieorchester / Michael Gielen - Symphony No. 8 / Die Jakobsleiter
SWR Sinfonieorchester / Michael Gielen
Symphony No. 8 / Die Jakobsleiter
Aug 21
USSR State Symphony Orchestra / Evgeny Svetlanov - Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"
USSR State Symphony Orchestra / Evgeny Svetlanov
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"
Aug 12
DR RadioSymfoniOrkestret / Christopher Hogwood - Neils W. Gade: Symphonies Volume Three
DR RadioSymfoniOrkestret / Christopher Hogwood
Neils W. Gade: Symphonies Volume Three
100
critic score
(1)
2002
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / Evgeny Mravinsky - Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / Evgeny Mravinsky
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7
100
critic score
(1)
Aug 27
Paavo Järvi / Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Tubin: Symphony No. 5
Paavo Järvi / Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Tubin: Symphony No. 5
60
critic score
(1)
Oct 22
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones - Ernest John Moeran: Symphony in G minor; Sinfonietta
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones
Ernest John Moeran: Symphony in G minor; Sinfonietta
80
critic score
(1)
Nov 12
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis - Bruckner: Symphony No. 9
London Symphony Orchestra / Colin Davis
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9
80
critic score
(1)
2002
Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen - The Firebird; The Rite of Spring
Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen
The Firebird; The Rite of Spring
Sep
Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan - Beethoven: Symphonies nos. 5 & 7
Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert Von Karajan
Beethoven: Symphonies nos. 5 & 7
40
critic score
(1)
Aug 1
Russian National Orchestra / Mikhail Pletnev - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6; Romeo and Juliet
Russian National Orchestra / Mikhail Pletnev
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6; Romeo and Juliet
80
critic score
(1)
Oct 22
SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart / Carl St. Clair - Heitor Villa-Lobos: Symphonies 3 & 9
SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart / Carl St. Clair
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Symphonies 3 & 9
40
critic score
(1)
Nov 26
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä - Carl Nielsen: Symphonies 3 & 4
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä
Carl Nielsen: Symphonies 3 & 4
60
critic score
(1)
2002
Wilhelm Furtwängler - Live Recordings 1944–1953
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Live Recordings 1944–1953
80
critic score
(1)
Feb
Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones / Claire Rutter - The Planets; The Mystic Trumpeter
Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones / Claire Rutter
The Planets; The Mystic Trumpeter
Jul 2
Esa-Pekka Salonen / Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra - John Adams: Naive and Sentimental Music
Esa-Pekka Salonen / Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
John Adams: Naive and Sentimental Music
85
critic score
(2)
Apr 15
Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR / Eiji Oue / Piano Duo Genova & Dimitrov - Martinů; Schnittke: Concertos for Two Pianos
Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR / Eiji Oue / Piano Duo Genova & Dimitrov
Martinů; Schnittke: Concertos for Two Pianos
Dec 10
Monteverdi Choir / London Symphony Orchestra / John Eliot Gardiner - Symphony of Psalms / Du fond de l'abîme; Psalms 24 & 129; Vielle prière bouddhique
Monteverdi Choir / London Symphony Orchestra / John Eliot Gardiner
Symphony of Psalms / Du fond de l'abîme; Psalms 24 & 129; Vielle prière bouddhique
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