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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - All-Night Vigil

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
All-Night Vigil, "Vespers"
The Clarion Choir
Steven Fox (Director)
Pentatone PTC5187019
8717306260190
Released : January 2023

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Piano Concertos 1 and 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos 1 & 2
Jeremy Filsell (Piano)
Peter Richard Conte (Organ)
Raven OAR-155
034069615523
Released : July 2018

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Symphony No. 1

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Symphony No. 1
Gürzenich Orchestra of Cologne
Dimitri Kitajenko (Conductor)
Oehms Classics OC440
4260034864405
Released : January 2015

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Sergei Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concerto No. 2, Op.18
Sviatoslav Richter (piano)
Stanislaw Wislocki (conductor)
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Deutsche Grammophon 447420

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Sergei Rachmaninov - Symphony No. 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Symphony No. 2
Vocalise
Leonard Slatkin (Conductor)
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Naxos 8.572458

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Sergei Rachmaninov - Piano Concertos 2 & 3

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3
Simon Trpceski (Piano)
Vasily Petrenko (Conductor)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Avie AV2192
822252219227

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Rachmaninov - Preludes

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Preludes from Opp. 3, 23 and 32
Variations on a Theme by Corelli
Vassily Primakov (Piano)
Bridge 9348
090404934827
Released : May 2011

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Rachmaninov - Etudes-Tableaux

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Etudes-Tableaux
Howard Shelley (Piano)
Helios CDH55403
034571154039

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RACHMANINOV - Piano Concertos 1 & 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos 1 & 2
Krystian Zimerman (Piano)
Seiji Ozawa (Conductor)
Boston Symphony Orchestra
DG 4596432
028945964324

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Piano Trios 1 and 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Trios 1 & 2
Trio Wanderer
Harmonia mundi
HMM902338
3149020937235
Released : May 2019

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Piano Sonata No. 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36
10 Preludes, Op. 23
Emre Yavuz (Piano)
TYXart TXA20147
4250702801474
Released : November 2020

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Symphony No. 1

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Symphony No. 1
Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor)
Deutsche Grammophon 4839839
028948398393
Released : February 2021

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Symphonies 2 & 3

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Symphonies 2 & 3
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor)
Deutsche Grammophon
028948647750
Released : June 2023

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Symphony No. 2

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Symphony No. 2
London Symphony Orchestra
Simon Rattle (Conductor)
LSO Live LSO0851
0822231185123
Released : March 2021

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Jean-Paul Gasparian

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Various Piano Works
Jean-Paul Gasparian (Piano)
Evidence Classics EVCD085
5051083175500
Released : January 2022

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Piano Sonata No. 1

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Sonata No. 1
Moments musicaux
Steven Osborne (Piano)
Hyperion CDA68365
034571283654
Released : May 2022

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SERGEI RACHMANINOV - Piano Concertos 2 & 3

SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos 2 & 3
Abbey Simon (Piano)
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin (Conductor)
Vox Classics VOX-NX-3014CD
Released : March 2023

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JOSEPH JOACHIM RAFF - Orchestral Works

JOSEPH JOACHIM RAFF
Orchestral Works
Hans Stadlmair (Conductor)
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
9 disc box (636 min)
Tudor 1600
812973016007

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JOACHIM RAFF - Chamber Music Vol. 1

JOACHIM RAFF
Chamber Music Vol. 1
Leipzig String Quartet
MDG 3072187-2
760623218724
Released : December 2020

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JOACHIM RAFF - Symphonies 8 & 9

JOACHIM RAFF
Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9
Slovak State Philharmonic
Urs Schneider (Conductor)
Naxos 8.555499
747313549924
Released : July 2023

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RAMEAU - Keyboard Pieces

RAMEAU
Keyboard Pieces
Alexandre Tharaud (Piano)
Harmonia Mundi 901754
794881650224

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John Ramsay - String Quartets

JOHN RAMSAY
String Quartets 1-4
Fitzwilliam String Quartet
2-Disc Set
Métier MSV28528
809730852824
Released : February 2012

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Gunter Raphael - String Quartets

GÜNTER RAPHAEL
String Quartets 1, 2 & 6
Acacia Quartet
Querstand VKJK-1906
4025796019063
Released : April 2020

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EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA - Towards the Horizon

EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA
Cello Concerto No. 2
Truls Mørk (Cello)
John Storgårds (Conductor)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Ondine ODE1178-2
Released : February 2012

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Maurice Ravel - Orchestral Works - Yannick Nézet-Séguin

MAURICE RAVEL
Daphnis et Chloé - Suite No. 2
Valses Nobles et Sentimentales
Ma Mère L'Oye - Suite
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor)
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Warner Classics 5099996634226

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MAURICE RAVEL - Jeux de Miroirs

MAURICE RAVEL
Jeux de Miroirs
Javier Perianes (Piano)
Orchestre de Paris
Josep Pons (Conductor)
Harmonia mundi HMM902326
Released : November 2019

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RAVEL/RACHMANINOV - Hélène Grimaud

RAVEL/RACHMANINOV
Piano Concertos
Hélène Grimaud (Piano)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Denon/MDG 6502165-2
760623216522
Released : October 2020

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MAURICE RAVEL - Piano Works

MAURICE RAVEL
Piano Works
Clément Lefebvre (Piano)
Evidence Classics EVCD083
5051083171908
Released : December 2021

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Alfonso Rega - Symphony No. 4

ALFONSO REGA
Symphony No. 4
"L'olocausto"
Heinrich Unterhofer (Cond)
Orchestra Cantelli
Constanzo Porta Choir
Alfonso Rega Music

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MAX REGER - Maximum Reger

MAX REGER
The Last Giant
Maximum Reger
6-DVD Box Set
Fugue State Films FSFDVD011
0714686850186
Released : June 2017

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Ottorino Respighi - La Sensitiva

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
La Sensitiva / Aretusa
La Pentola Magica
Marzio Conti (Conductor)
Palermo Teatro Symphony Orch.
CPO SACD 777071

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Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Pines of Rome
Fountains of Rome
Roman Festivals
Riccardo Muti (conductor)
Philadelphia Orchestra
Warner Classics 5099909798823

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Ottorino Respighi - Roman Trilogy

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Roman Trilogy
John Neschling (Conductor)
Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra
Hybrid Super Audio CD
BIS SACD1720
Released : October 2010

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI - Sinfonia Drammatica

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Sinfonia Drammatica
Liège Philharmonic Orchestra
John Neschling (Conductor)
BIS BIS-2210
7318599922102
Released : July 2016

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI - Roman Trilogy

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Roman Trilogy
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta (Conductor)
Naxos 8.574013
747313401376
Released : February 2019

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI - Songs

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Songs
Timothy Fallon (Tenor)
Ammiel Bushakevitz (Piano)
BIS BIS-2632
7318599926322
Released : June 2022

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OTTORINO RESPIGHI - Orchestral Works

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
Orchestral Works
Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra
George Hanson (Conductor)
MDG 1022299-6
760623229966
Released : November 2023

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Silvestre Revueltas - La Coronela

SILVESTRE REVUELTAS
La Coronela
(The Lady Colonel)
Gisèle Ben-Dor (Conductor)
Santa Barbara Symphony
Naxos 8.572250
747313225071

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Joseph Rheinberger - Piano Concerto

RHEINBERGER / SCHOLZ
Piano Concertos
Simon Callaghan (Piano)
Ben Gernon (Conductor)
Hyperion CDA68225
034571282251
Released : June 2018

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MARGA RICHTER - Orchestral Works

MARGA RICHTER
Works for Orchestra
Gerard Schwarz (Conductor)
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Ravello Records RR7867
713757698313
Released : February 2013

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RILEY - In C - Various Performers

TERRY RILEY
In C
Various Performers
Sony 884977039719

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Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Scheherazade
Kirill Kondrashin
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Philips 4757570 or 000708802

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Rimsky-Korsakov - Orchestral Suites

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Orchestral Suites
Mikhail Pletnev (Conductor)
Russian National Orchestra
Hybrid SACD
Pentatone PTC5186362
827949036262

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Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Scheherazade
Russian Easter Festival Overture
Charles Dutoit (Conductor)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Onyx 4064
Released : October 2010

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NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV - Scheherazade

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Scheherazade, Op. 35
Jonathan Crow (Violin)
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Peter Oundjian (Conductor)
Chandos CHSA5145
Released : August 2014

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CHRISTIAN HEINRICH RINCK - Chamber Music Vol. 1

CHRISTIAN HEINRICH RINCK
Chamber Music Vol. 1
Trio Parnassus
MDG 9032171-6
760623217161
Released : June 2020

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CHRISTIAN HEINRICH RINCK - Chamber Music Vol. 2

CHRISTIAN HEINRICH RINCK
Chamber Music Vol. 2
Trio Parnassus
Helen Dabringhaus (Flute)
MDG 9032188-6
760623218861
Released : December 2020

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JOHN ROBERTSON - Symphony No. 1

JOHN ROBERTSON
Symphony No. 1
Janàcek Philharmonic Orchestra
Anthony Armoré (Conductor)
Navona Records NV6167
896931004671
Released : July 2018

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RODRIGO - Concierto de Aranjuez

JOAQUIN RODRIGO
Concierto de Aranjuez
Sharon Isbin (Guitar)
José Serebrier (Conductor)
New York Philharmonic
Teldec/Warner Classics 60296
825646029624

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JOAQUIN RODRIGO - Fantasia para un gentilhombre

JOAQUIN RODRIGO
Fantasia para un gentilhombre
And works for solo guitar
Dale Kavanagh (Guitar)
Naxos 8.51388
730099138833
Released : July 2019

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JOSE ROLON - Piano Works

JOSE ROLON
Piano Works
Piano Quartet
Claudia Corona (Piano)
TYXart TXA18120
4250702801207
Released : April 2019

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John Rose - String Quartets

JOHN ROSE
String Quartets 1 & 2
Piano Works
The Edinburgh Quartet
Robert Melling (Piano)
Divine Art DDA25092
Released : November 2010

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Hilding Rosenberg - Symphonies 3 & 6

HILDING ROSENBERG
Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6
Mario Venzago (Conductor)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
BIS CD1383

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Nikolay Roslavets - Violin Concertos 1 & 2

NIKOLAY ROSLAVETS
Violin Concertos 1 & 2
Alina Ibragimova (violin)
Ilan Volkov (conductor)
BBC Scottish Symphony
Orchestra
Hyperion CDA67637

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Nino Rota - Symphonies 1 & 2 - Marzio Conti (Conductor)

NINO ROTA
Symphonies 1 & 2
Marzio Conti (Conductor)
Filharmonica 900 del Teatro
Regio di Torino
Chandos 10546

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HANS ROTT - Orchestral Works Vol. 1

HANS ROTT
Orchestral Works Vol. 1
Gürzenich Orchester Köln
Christopher Ward (Conductor)
Capriccio C5408
845221054087
Released : September 2020

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HANS ROTT - Orchestral Works Vol. 2

HANS ROTT
Orchestral Works Vol. 2
Gürzenich Orchester Köln
Christopher Ward (Conductor)
Capriccio C5414
845221054148
Released : January 2021

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ROTT - Symphony in E major

HANS ROTT
Symphony in E major
Gerhard Samuel (Conductor)
Hyperion (Helios Series) CDH55140
034571151403

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HANS ROTT - Symphony No. 1

HANS ROTT
Symphony No. 1
Bamberger Symphoniker
Jakub Hruša (Conductor)
Deutsche Grammophon
028948629329
Released : October 2022

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Albert Roussel - Le festin de l'araignée

ALBERT ROUSSEL
Le festin de l'araignée
Padmâvatî (Suites)
Stéphane Denève (Conductor)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Naxos 8.572243
Released : January 2012

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ANTON RUBINSTEIN - Piano Concertos 1 & 2

ANTON RUBINSTEIN
Piano Concertos 1 & 2
Anna Shelest (Piano)
Neeme Järvi (Conductor)
Music & Arts MA-1308
017685130823
Released : September 2023

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Poul Ruders - Concertos

POUL RUDERS
Concertos
Erik Heide (Violin)
Mathias Reumert (Percussion)
Thomas Sondergård (Conductor)
Aarhus Symphony Orchestra
Dacapo 8.226034

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Poul Ruders - Vol 6

POUL RUDERS
Music of Poul Ruders Vol. 6
Vassily Primakov (Piano)
Thomas Søndergård (Conductor)
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Bridge 9336
Released : March 2011

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POUL RUDERS - Music of Poul Ruders Vol. 7

POUL RUDERS
Music of Poul Ruders Vol. 7
Flemming Dreisig (Organ)
Robert Minczuk (Conductor)
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Bridge 9375
Released : February 2012

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POUL RUDERS - Dream Catcher

POUL RUDERS
Dream Catcher
Bjarke Mogensen (Accordion)
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Sebastian Lang-Lessing (Conductor)
Bridge Records 9553
Released : March 2021

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JAKE RUNESTAD - Choral Works

JAKE RUNESTAD
Choral Works
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson (Director)
Delos DE3578
013491357829
Released : August 2019

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RUTTER - Gloria - The Sacred Music of John Rutter

JOHN RUTTER
Gloria
The Sacred Music of John Rutter
The Cambridge Singers
Collegium CSCD515
040888051527

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Jeffrey Ryan - Orchestral Works

JEFFREY RYAN
Orchestral Works
Bramwell Tovey (Conductor)
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Gryphon Trio
Naxos 8.572765
Released : September 2011

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Frederic Rzewski - The People United Will Never Be Defeated

FREDERIC RZEWSKI
The People United
Will Never Be Defeated!
Ole Kiilerich (Piano)
Bridge 9392
090404939228
Released : December 2012

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