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There were many great tenors in the second half of the 20th century, but for many, Luciano Pavoratti was the main man., His singing gave more pleasure to more people for a longer period of time than any other classical singer in history. This collection captures the best of Pavoratti's performances live on CD and in concert on a 75 minute DVD. This is a wonderful tribute to the memory of the charismatic tenor in all his glory.

Release Date: 2009-11-15, Audio CD, Regent

Release Date: 2009-10-27, Audio CD, Archipel

Import Hybrid-SACD pressing.

Release Date: 2010-10-26, Audio CD, Apex

Release Date: 2007-07-01, Audio CD, FDS

Christopher Herrick's acclaimed series of Buxtehude's complete organ works continues with a selection of his praeludia, toccatas, ostinato works, and canzonas, interspersed with chorale preludes and variations. For this disc he turns to the magnificent organ of Trondheim Cathedral in Norway, originally built by Joachim Wagner (1690-1749) and restored to its former baroque glory in 1994.

Once Sibelius's protg, Rautavaara is considered to be one of the greatest living Finnish composers. His choral works have made him a household name. Recorded here is a fascinating selection of works, including the Suite de Lorca (one of the most popular Finnish works of all time) and all demonstrating the unique style forged by the composer on his travels through the musical fashions of the twentieth century. Rautavaara's rich and sonorous neo-Romantic textures have a steely modernist edge and the resulting voice if one that is deeply attractive and approachable, yet endlessly captivating.

Release Date: 2010-01-26, Audio CD, Ondine

Release Date: 2009-09-01, Audio CD, Globe