César Franck
Sinfonia in re maggiore • Cantabile, M36 • Pièce héroïque, M37 • Rédemption, intermezzo sinfonico
Simon Johnson, organo
Trascrizioni di Simon Johnson
"Transcribing Franck's D minor Symphony for organ works extremely well. Simon Johnson's instrument at St Paul's Cathedral is deftly paced, and the shorter pieces are also enjoyable."
"This is a truly virtuoso display of organist, organ and, it has to be said, recording engineer...While I remain unconvinced by the Symphony's transcription...I am totally convinced throughout this splendid disc by Johnson's playing, which is superbly poised and magnificently self-assured."
Historical recordings
A collection focusing on historical singers in rare recordings - mostly in the form of “portrayals”. The singers featured here are the ones who have made opera legendary. Hence the name “Il Mito dell’Opera” - “Legendary Opera”
News from the Past
This series features rarely performed operas, symphonic music and chamber works. Many of these recordings were world première recordings. Hence the title “Novità del Passato” – they are all “News from the Past”.
Registrazioni integrali dell'epoca d'oro
Questa serie comprende le registrazioni complete, esclusivamente dal vivo, di opere del periodo d'oro della lirica. Nota anche con la sigla HOC, l'acronimo di Historical Opera Collection, è la continuazione della serie "Golden Age of Opera".