Bruckner/ Philharmonia Zurich - Symphony 4Anton Bruckner described his Fourth Symphony as "Romantic," and under this name it soon became his most popular work. Introduced by an idyllic horn call motif, the Fourth Symphony Bruckner's first in a major key is characterized by a warm, natural, luminous underpinning. Both the slow movement, with it's funeral march character, and the sometimes frighteningly dark and powerful final movement are in stark contrast to the symphony's initial warmth. As

and these recordings underline his skill and versatility in performing fine swinging jazz while giving it a highly individual comedic twist

That approach was captured on recordings which were done at sessions covering a period of around four years

Maynard Ferguson and Manny Albam

In the process of writing songs and themes for dozens of movies

it is a unique opportunity to be able to record all versions of a symphony

As adjuncts to our highly popular "America's Greatest Hits" series of collections for each calendar year in the 50s and early '60s

Dvorak/ Kasik/ Wihan Quartet - Piano Quartets

and frustrating of any successful doo-wop group in music history

Cambridge Handel Opera Company

as pianist

Once signed by the Fraternity label

who was an important personality in the musical life of the late nineteenth century