Experience the thrill of Linn Super Audio CD with this amazing collection of TEN classical SACDs, available at a discounted price for a limited period only. The SACDs have all been specially chosen from Linn's extensive Classical music catalogue to appeal to classical music aficionados and newcomers to the genre.  Our award-winning artists continue to delight listeners with distinctive repertoire choices and outstanding musicality. 

 

CKD 296 'On Wenlock Edge" by James Gilchrist

James Gilchrist's second solo album with Linn Records, On Wenlock Edge, explores the works of the great English composers Vaughan Williams, Gurney, Bliss and Warlock.  This evocative album was awarded several five star reviews as well as being named 'CD of the Week' in the Telegraph and The Observer.  'Beautifully performed.'  (Sunday Telegraph)

 

CKD 294 ‘La Trompette Retrouvée' by Jonathan Freeman-Attwood 

‘La Trompette Retrouvée' thrillingly rediscovers the works of great French composers such as Fauré, Saint-Saëns and Rameau in Jonathan Freeman-Attwood's dynamic second album with Linn Records. This innovative recording is ‘just as striking for the beauty of his lyrical phrasing and his richness of colour'. An adventurous album...

 

CKD 290 The Complete Works of Ravel Vol. 1 by Artur Pizarro

Pianist Artur Pizarro turns to the music of the French impressionist Maurice Ravel for his fifth recording with Linn Records.  'As well as a super-refined approach to sonority, Pizarro has every note where he wants it, plus the power to whip the increasingly opulent decadence of La Valse up to a shatteringly self-destructive climax.'  (Independent on Sunday)

 

CKD 281 'Vivaldi L'Amore per Elvira' by La Serenissima

This superb disc from Baroque ensemble La Serenissima features two world première recordings (of 'Graz' sonatas 2 and 3), in addition to the title material.  'Bright-toned, immaculately articulated vivacity...the recorded sound is nothing short of superb, but then you'd expect nothing less from Linn.'  (BBC Music Magazine) 

 

CKD 280 ‘Fantasia' by Maximiliano Martin

Spanish clarinettist Maximiliano Martin delivers a masterful and effortless recording which includes music from Lutoslawksi, Nielsen, Debussy and Poulenc. Martin, the principal clarinettist for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, received wonderful reviews in abundance following its release in 2006. ‘[A] masterful combination of liquid tone and dazzlingly articulate virtuosity' (The Scotsman).

 

CKD 244 'Beethoven Piano Sonatas' by Artur Pizarro

Beethoven's famous 'Pathetique', 'Moonlight', 'Tempest' and 'Appassionata' sonatas played to perfection by pianist Artur Pizzaro.  This popular album remains Artur's best-selling and best-loved album to date. 'This first disc on the Linn label from Artur Pizarro is a gem' (Hi-Fi Choice)

 

CKD 241 'Dvorak Violin Concerto in A minor' by Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Joseph Swensen, Conductor Emeritus of the SCO, continues to delight fans in his dual role of solo violinst and conductor, in this, the seventh disc in the SCO/Linn series. BBC Music Magazine named this "Orchestral Disc of the Month" and stated: 'This is a recording that does more than give pleasure in its own right (although it does that in spades). It's also of a kind that can take your perceptions of the composer and his music onto a different level.'

 

CKD 238 ‘Songs by Strauss, Walter & Marx' by Emma Bell

This stunning album juxtaposes works by Strauss with premiere recordings of Walter and Marx. This unique programme is supported by the captivating voice of soprano Emma Bell. Hailed as ‘one of the best vocal records of the year' by MusicalPointers.co.uk in 2004 she delivers a performance that is both imaginative and sumptuous.

 

CKD 219 'Prokofiev Violin Concerto' by Scottish Chamber Orchestra 

The SCO turn their attention to the music of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Joseph Swensen shines in the Violin Concerto and his own arrangement of the Five Melodies for Solo Violin and Orchestra. The disc also features the Classical Symphony, one of Prokofiev's finest works.  Awarded 10/10 for both Artistic Quality and Sound Quality by ClassicsToday.com 'Really, this is exceptional by any standard.' 

 

CKD 180 'Poulenc Concerto for Organ' by Gillian Weir

Not to be missed recording, by the world's foremost organist, of works by Poulenc, Petit and Barber.  Dame Gillian Weir gives a spellbinding and absorbing performance with sterling support from the players of the English Chamber Orchestra. 'This gets my vote as the best classical disc of the month, and one of the three or four very best SACD discs yet.' Audiophile Audition

 

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