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Introduction to the SCO Collection

Introduction to the SCO Collection


CKD 906

Compact Disc

$75.00
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Mozart Requiem

1. Mozart Requiem


The Levin edition of Mozart's compelling Requiem performed in thrilling splendour by Mackerras/SCO   more >>

CKD 211


Brahms Violin Concerto and Hungarian Dances

2. Brahms Violin Concerto and Hungarian Dances


Another triumphant success for director Joseph Swensen and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra   more >>

CKD 224


Sibelius Theatre Music

3. Sibelius Theatre Music


Sibelius' better-known incidental scores together with music less often heard vividly presented   more >>

CKD 220


Mozart Wind Concertos

4. Mozart Wind Concertos


An excellent performance of Mozart's woodwind concertos, released to mark his 250th anniversary.   more >>

CKD 273


Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

5. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto


An exceptionally beautiful recording of Mendelssohn, with violinist Joseph Swensen.   more >>

CKD 216


A great way to explore the beautiful recordings of this celebrated Orchestra with a selection of their bestselling albums including Mozart Requiem, Brahms Violin Concerto, Sibelius Theatre Music, Mozart Wind Concertos and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.

The long-standing partnership between the Linn Records and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra has yielded a series of compelling and captivating recordings.  If you are new to the Orchestra, this collection is an ideal way to discover five of their bestselling albums for a great price.  Conductors Joseph Swensen, Alexander Janiczek and Sir Charles Mackerras expertly lead the orchestra to some outstanding performances.  With a fantastic repertoire selection and some of the finest performances on disc, this collection of five recordings is a must-have.  

The collection includes:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem in D Minor (Levin edition) and Adagio and Fugue
"The results ... are breathtaking." The Observer

Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto and Hungarian Dances
"Lively and zest-filled performances." The Daily Telegraph

Jean Sibelius: Pelleas & Melisande; Kuolema Valse Triste; Belshazzar's Feast; The Tempest; Suite No. 2 and Andante Festivo "An easy and enthusiastic recommendation!" ClassicsToday.com 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto in G, Bassoon Concerto in B flat, Clarinet Concerto in A
"Very fine, beautifully-paced performances, with the SCO, directed by Alexander Janiczek, in exquisitely sensitive, responsive form." * * * * * The Herald

Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto; Symphony No. 3 "Scottish" and the Hebrides Overture
"Exceptionally beautiful...some of Mendelssohn's loveliest music." Audiophile Audition

Release Date 2007
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Atlanta Audio Society
SCO soloists savor Mozart concertos...
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Hi-Fi Choice
4 Stars
Martin's playing has the easy virtuosity that only top class musicians can achieve.
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Audiophile Audition
4 Stars
Three superb concertos, three superb soloists, and a superb hi-res recording
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The Herald
5 Stars
Very fine, beautifully-paced performances, with the SCO, in exquisitely sensitive, responsive form
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The Scotsman
4 Stars
A recording full of "energetic freshness"
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John O'Groat Journal
The recording is excellent in all aspects
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29 August 2008
Scotland
Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the EIF 2008



30 October 2008
Scotland
Concert Hall, Perth