2008 Western Classical Music Album Releases

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Jan 24
Mario Galaxy Orchestra - Super Mario Galaxy: Original Soundtrack
Mario Galaxy Orchestra
Super Mario Galaxy: Original Soundtrack
89
user score
(206)
Jul 16
Joe Hisaishi - Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Joe Hisaishi
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
79
user score
(24)
Nov 1
Evgeni Koroliov - Goldberg Variations
Evgeni Koroliov
Goldberg Variations
73
user score
(5)
2008
Pascal Dubreuil - Partitas
Pascal Dubreuil
Partitas
76
user score
(2)
Jan 8
Pierre-Laurent Aimard - The Art of Fugue
Pierre-Laurent Aimard
The Art of Fugue
59
user score
(2)
Apr 24
Juilliard String Quartet - Complete String Quartets
Juilliard String Quartet
Complete String Quartets
81
user score
(2)
May 27
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo - Orchestral Works, Vol. 5
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo
Orchestral Works, Vol. 5
76
user score
(2)
2008
Wiener Philharmoniker / Daniel Harding - Mahler 10
Wiener Philharmoniker / Daniel Harding
Mahler 10
42
user score
(1)
2008
Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra / Stefan Asbury / Bertrand De Billy / Martyn Brabbins - Luciano Berio: Orchestral Works
Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra / Stefan Asbury / Bertrand De Billy / Martyn Brabbins
Luciano Berio: Orchestral Works
67
user score
(1)
Feb 5
Kronos Quartet and Wu Man - Terry Riley: The Cusp of Magic
Kronos Quartet and Wu Man
Terry Riley: The Cusp of Magic
70
critic score
(2)
76
user score
(1)
Mar 3
The Tallis Scholars / Peter Phillips
Missa Sine nomine; Missa Ad fugam
90
critic score
(1)
64
user score
(1)
Jun 10
Gerhard Weinberger - Choralfantasie "Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"; Die Kunst der Fuge
Gerhard Weinberger
Choralfantasie "Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"; Die Kunst der Fuge
86
user score
(1)
Jun 30
Gould Piano Trio / Robert Plane - Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps; Thème et variations; Les Offrandes oubliées
Gould Piano Trio / Robert Plane
Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps; Thème et variations; Les Offrandes oubliées
100
critic score
(1)
62
user score
(1)
Jul
Les Musiciens Du Louvre - Grenoble / Marc Minkowski - Messe in h-Moll
Les Musiciens Du Louvre - Grenoble / Marc Minkowski
Messe in h-Moll
76
user score
(1)
Jul 7
Accademia Bizantina / Ottavio Dantone - Harpsichord Concertos: BWV 1052, 1053, 1055, 1056
Accademia Bizantina / Ottavio Dantone
Harpsichord Concertos: BWV 1052, 1053, 1055, 1056
82
user score
(1)
Oct 6
Quatuor Ébène - Ravel, Debussy, Fauré: String Quartets
Quatuor Ébène
Ravel, Debussy, Fauré: String Quartets
100
critic score
(1)
78
user score
(1)
Nov 13
Russell Brower / Derek Duke / Glenn Stafford - Wrath of the Lich King
Russell Brower / Derek Duke / Glenn Stafford
Wrath of the Lich King
72
user score
(1)
2008
Alice Ader - Die Kunst der Fuge BWV 1080
Alice Ader
Die Kunst der Fuge BWV 1080
90
critic score
(1)
2008
Ensemble Vocal De Lausanne / Ensemble Instrumental De Lausanne / Michel Corboz / Yumiko Tanimura / Valérie Bonnard / Sébastien Droy / Christian Immler - Messe en Si BWV 232
Ensemble Vocal De Lausanne / Ensemble Instrumental De Lausanne / Michel Corboz / Yumiko Tanimura / Valérie Bonnard / Sébastien Droy / Christian Immler
Messe en Si BWV 232
2008
Staatskapelle Dresden / Bernard Haitink - Symphony No. 8 / Symphony No. 38, "Prague"
Staatskapelle Dresden / Bernard Haitink
Symphony No. 8 / Symphony No. 38, "Prague"
2008
Aapo Häkkinen - Goldberg Variations
Aapo Häkkinen
Goldberg Variations
2008
Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam / Eugen Jochum - A. Bruckner: Symphony No.5
Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam / Eugen Jochum
A. Bruckner: Symphony No.5
2008
Samson François - 11 Polonaises; Fantasie in F minor; Barcarolle in F sharp; Rondo in C
Samson François
11 Polonaises; Fantasie in F minor; Barcarolle in F sharp; Rondo in C
2008
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers - Miserere / Spem in Alium
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
Miserere / Spem in Alium
2008
The Choir Of The Church Of The Advent, Boston - Sacred Music for Double Chorus
The Choir Of The Church Of The Advent, Boston
Sacred Music for Double Chorus
2008
The Choir Of The Church Of The Advent, Boston - Jacobus Clemens non Papa
The Choir Of The Church Of The Advent, Boston
Jacobus Clemens non Papa
Jan 21
Belcea Quartet - Bartók: String Quartets Nos. 1-6
Belcea Quartet
Bartók: String Quartets Nos. 1-6
75
critic score
(2)
Jan 22
Authentic Quartet - Johann Georg Albrechtsberger: Three String Quartets, Op. 7 Nos. 4-6
Authentic Quartet
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger: Three String Quartets, Op. 7 Nos. 4-6
90
critic score
(1)
Jan 22
Dresdner Kammerchor / Hans-Christoph Rademann - Membra Jesu nostri
Dresdner Kammerchor / Hans-Christoph Rademann
Membra Jesu nostri
Feb 4
Florestan Trio - Dvořák: Piano Trio in B flat major, Op 21; Piano Trio in G minor, Op 26; Suk: Elegy, Op 23
Florestan Trio
Dvořák: Piano Trio in B flat major, Op 21; Piano Trio in G minor, Op 26; Suk: Elegy, Op 23
90
critic score
(1)
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Feb 5
Clara Haskil - Schumann: Kinderszenen; Waldszenen; Abegg; Variations; Piano Concerto in A
Clara Haskil
Schumann: Kinderszenen; Waldszenen; Abegg; Variations; Piano Concerto in A
Feb 12
Trio Wanderer - Franz Schubert: Trios op. 99 & 100
Trio Wanderer
Franz Schubert: Trios op. 99 & 100
90
critic score
(1)
Feb 13
Helmuth Rilling - Bach: Bass Arias
Helmuth Rilling
Bach: Bass Arias
30
critic score
(1)
Feb 19
Panocha Quartet - Dvorák: String Quartets No.10 & No.14
Panocha Quartet
Dvorák: String Quartets No.10 & No.14
70
critic score
(1)
Mar 3
Fidelio Trio / Matthew Jones - Hafliði Hallgrímsson: Chamber Music
Fidelio Trio / Matthew Jones
Hafliði Hallgrímsson: Chamber Music
80
critic score
(1)
Mar 6
Philharmoniker Hamburg / Simone Young - Sinfonie Nr. 4 (Urfassung 1874)
Philharmoniker Hamburg / Simone Young
Sinfonie Nr. 4 (Urfassung 1874)
Mar 11
Christian Tetzlaff / Tanja Tetzlaff / Lars Vogt - Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, D929
Christian Tetzlaff / Tanja Tetzlaff / Lars Vogt
Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat major, D929
80
critic score
(1)
Mar 18
Murray Perahia - Bach: Partitas 2, 3 & 4
Murray Perahia
Bach: Partitas 2, 3 & 4
80
critic score
(1)
Mar 25
Philharmoniker Hamburg / Simone Young - Sinfonie Nr. 3 (Urfassung 1873)
Philharmoniker Hamburg / Simone Young
Sinfonie Nr. 3 (Urfassung 1873)
Mar 27
Éric Le Sage - Humoreske, Bunte Blätter & Etudes symphoniques - Klavierwerke & Kammermusik IV
Éric Le Sage
Humoreske, Bunte Blätter & Etudes symphoniques - Klavierwerke & Kammermusik IV
Mar 28
Various Artists - Händel: Greatest Works
Various Artists
Händel: Greatest Works
40
critic score
(1)
Apr 1
Antonio Pompa-Baldi - Grieg: Works for Piano, Vol. 8
Antonio Pompa-Baldi
Grieg: Works for Piano, Vol. 8
Apr 15
William Shatner - Exodus: An Oratorio
William Shatner
Exodus: An Oratorio
Apr 17
Les Folies Françoises / Patrick Cohën-Akenine / Stephan MacLeod / Salomé Haller / François Saint-Yves - Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantates BWV 32, 49, 57
Les Folies Françoises / Patrick Cohën-Akenine / Stephan MacLeod / Salomé Haller / François Saint-Yves
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantates BWV 32, 49, 57
Apr 29
Royal Flemish Philharmonic / Philippe Herreweghe - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3
Royal Flemish Philharmonic / Philippe Herreweghe
Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3
May 1
Cinquecento - Philippe de Monte: Missa Ultimi miei sospiri
Cinquecento
Philippe de Monte: Missa Ultimi miei sospiri
90
critic score
(1)
May 5
Christopher Herrick - Buxtehude: The Complete Organ Works Volume 1
Christopher Herrick
Buxtehude: The Complete Organ Works Volume 1
75
critic score
(2)
May 9
La Chapelle Rhénane / La Maîtrise De Garçons De Colmar / Benoît Haller - Membra Jesu nostri
La Chapelle Rhénane / La Maîtrise De Garçons De Colmar / Benoît Haller
Membra Jesu nostri
Jun 2
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt - Beethoven: Trios for piano, violin and cello
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
Beethoven: Trios for piano, violin and cello
Jun 30
Trio Wanderer / Pascal Moraguès - Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps
Trio Wanderer / Pascal Moraguès
Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du Temps
Jul 8
Mandelring Quartett - Shostakovich: Complete String Quartets, Vol. III
Mandelring Quartett
Shostakovich: Complete String Quartets, Vol. III
80
critic score
(1)
Aug 5
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt - Joseph Haydn: Folksong Arrangements vol. 5: Scottish Songs for William Napier I
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
Joseph Haydn: Folksong Arrangements vol. 5: Scottish Songs for William Napier I
90
critic score
(1)
Aug 18
Les Musiciens Du Louvre / Marc Minkowski - La resurrezione
Les Musiciens Du Louvre / Marc Minkowski
La resurrezione
Aug 25
Pygmalion - Missae Breves BWV 234 & 235
Pygmalion
Missae Breves BWV 234 & 235
Sep
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice - Magnificat; Motets; Lamentations
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice
Magnificat; Motets; Lamentations
Sep 1
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Oleg Caetani - Tansman: Symphonies, Vol. 3: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3; Quatre mouvements
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Oleg Caetani
Tansman: Symphonies, Vol. 3: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3; Quatre mouvements
80
critic score
(1)
Sep 9
Christophe Gaugué / Stéphane Logerot / Trio Wanderer - Franz Schubert: Trout Quintet; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Quintet in E Flat Minor
Christophe Gaugué / Stéphane Logerot / Trio Wanderer
Franz Schubert: Trout Quintet; Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Quintet in E Flat Minor
70
critic score
(1)
Sep 9
Lars Vogt / Christian Tetzlaff / Antje Weithaas / Radoslaw Szulc / Tatjana Masurenko / Gustav Rivinius / Claudio Bohórquez - Schumann, Elgar: Piano Quintets
Lars Vogt / Christian Tetzlaff / Antje Weithaas / Radoslaw Szulc / Tatjana Masurenko / Gustav Rivinius / Claudio Bohórquez
Schumann, Elgar: Piano Quintets
70
critic score
(1)
Sep 9
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Zubin Mehta / Lang Lang - Chopin: The Piano Concertos
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Zubin Mehta / Lang Lang
Chopin: The Piano Concertos
100
critic score
(1)
Sep 15
Silke Avenhaus / Antje Weithaas - Saint-Saëns; Ravel, Fauré: Violin Sonatas
Silke Avenhaus / Antje Weithaas
Saint-Saëns; Ravel, Fauré: Violin Sonatas
80
critic score
(1)
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