Takemitsu: Quatrain; A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden Avantgarde Series Limited Edition / Boston Symphony Orchestra/Seiji Ozawa - Toru Takemitsu's Quatrain (1975) and A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden (1977) exemplify his synthesis of Western avant-garde techniques and Japanese aesthetics. In Quatrain, scored for clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and orchestra, Takemitsu evokes the Japanese concept of ma (the space between things) through fluid shifts of timbre and atmosphere. He likened the work to an emaki, a picture scroll unfolding scene by scene, where each musical idea is independent yet interwoven. Both pieces merge modernist innovation with deeply rooted Japanese sensibility. By embracing his cultural heritage within the structures of Western art music, Takemitsu reshaped the avant-garde, bridging modernism and postmodernism, and offering works that still sound strikingly fresh and timeless today. Avantgarde Series features original artwork and a newly designed, beautifully crafted collector's sleeve with new liner notes by Bradford Bailey. Limited, numbered and pressed on 180grAm vinyl. Tracklist: Takemitsu: Quatrain Takemitsu: A Flock Descends Into the Pentagonal Garden UPC: 028948682225Label: Deutsche GrammophonRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl

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According to Karajan's own account, it was during the summer of 1965, while he was working on Boris Godunov, that he had a vision of the future: "I suddenly sensed a burning desire to stage and conduct Wagner in Salzburg." His dream, very much in the spirit of Wagner himself: "My baton shall teach future ages which road they have to take." The Original Source Series from Deutsche Grammophon features celebrated recordings reissued on vinyl. Remastered by the renowned Berlin-based Emil Berliner Studios using 100% pure analogue techniques to create versions of the highest possible audio quality. Produced on 180g virgin vinyl by Optimal and housed in deluxe gatefold editions, featuring additional photos and/or recording documentation. For the first time, OSS will use the original stereo master 2-track tape as source. Starting with 4-track in 2023 and expanding to 8-track in 2024, the year 2026 will see the first 2-track OSS release. Tracklist: * Wagner: Das Rheingold Prelude * Scene 1 Weia! Waga! Woge Du Welle! He He! Ihr Nicker! Garstig Glatter Glitschriger Glimmer! Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin Lacht in Den Grund Nur Wer Der Minne Macht Entsagt Der Welt Erbe Gewänn' Ich Zu Eigen Durch Dich? Haltet Den Räuber! * Scene 2 Introduction Wotan! Gemahl! Erwache! * Scene 2 So Schirme Sie Jetzt Sanft Schloß Schlaf Dein Aug' Was Sagst Du? Ha, Sinnst Du Verrat? Du Da, Folge Uns! Endlich, Loge! * Scene 2 Immer Ist Undank Loges Lohn! Ein Runenzauber Zwingt Das Gold Zum Reif HÖR', Wotan, Der Harrenden Wort! Schwester! Brüder! Rettet! Helft! Wotan, Gemahl, Unsel'ger Mann! Transformation * Scene * Scene 3 Hehe! Hieher! Tückischer Zwerg! - Schau, Du Schelm! Nibelheim Hier Nehmt Euch in Acht! Die in Linder Lüfte Wehn Da Oben Ihr Lebt Ohe! Ohe! Schreckliche Schlange Dort Die Kröte! Greife Sie Rasch! * Scene 4 Da, Vetter, Sitze Du Fest! Wohlan, Die Nibelungen Rief Ich Mir Nah * Scene 4 Gezahlt Hab' Ich; Nun Lasst Mich Zieh'n! Ist Er Gelöst? Lauschtest Du Seinem Liebesgruß? Lieblichste Schwester, Süsseste Lust! Gepflanzt Sind Die Pfähle Nach Pfandes Maß Weiche, Wotan, Weiche! Soll Ich Sorgen Und Fürchten * Scene 4 Halt, Du Gieriger! Gönne Mir Auch Was! Nun Blinzle Nach Freias Blick He Da! He Do! Zu Mir, Du Gedüft! Bruder, Hieher! Weise Der Brücke Den Weg! - Zur Burg FÜHRT Die Brücke Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge So GRÜSS' Ich Die Burg Rheingold! Rheingold! Reines Gold! UPC: 028948683581Label: Deutsche GrammophonRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl

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Verismo, meaning "realism," was a late-19th century movement in Italian opera that shifted the focus from kings and myths to ordinary people living vivid, emotionally charged lives. These operas confront love, jealousy, betrayal, and longing with unfiltered immediacy. The arias on this album are direct, lyrical, and often explosive, demanding a singer who can deliver both technical brilliance and raw human truth. Originally released in 1971, this reissue comes with new remastered HD audio for the first time. These were taken freshly from the pre-master tapes in the Decca vaults and bring a fresh and beautiful perspective to these historic recordings. UPC: 028948718122Label: DeccaRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl

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Luciano Pavarotti is captured at the height of his expressive power, interpreting the arias that made him a legend. From the soaring lyricism of Verdi to the heartfelt passion of Puccini, this definitive collection reveals Pavarotti's unparalleled gift for shaping a melody, illuminating a character, and touching the soul. Each track glows with renewed depth and presence, drawing listeners closer than ever to the unmistakable warmth and brilliance of the world's most beloved tenor. The album is reissued with newly remastered HD audio for the very first time. These were taken freshly from the pre-master tapes in the Decca vaults and bring a fresh and beautiful perspective to these historic recordings. UPC: 028948718108Label: DeccaRelease Date: 4.10.26Format: Vinyl

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Tracklist: Suite Bergamasque, L. 82: III. Clair de Lune - Cecile Ousset Arabesques, L. 74: No. 1 - Michel Beroff Pour Le Piano, L. 95: III. Toccata - Samson Francois Preludes, L 125, Book 1: VI Des Pas Sur la Neige - Youri Egorov Preludes, L 125, Book 1: VIII la Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin - Youri Egorov Children's Corner, L. 119A: VI. Golliwog's Cakewalk - Samson Francois Estampes, L 108A: II la Soiree Dans Grenade - Claude Debussy Prelude a L'apres-Midi D'un Faune, L 87A - Jean Martinon Petite Suite, L 71B: I en Bateau (Orch Busser) - Jean-Francois Paillard 1 Nocturnes, L 98A: II Fetes - Carlo Maria Giulini 1 La Mer, L. 111A: II. Jeux de Vagues - Carlo Maria Giulini UPC: 190295707477Label: Warner ClassicsRelease Date: 3.9.18Format: Vinyl

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