One of the most grandiose works in the piano literature written by one of the most important composers in the music history meets here the accomplished mastery of one of the foremost pianists before public today. The great Italian virtuoso Maurizio Pollini plays the Piano Concerto No.1 by Brahms with the orchestral support given by Berlin Philharmonic under Claudio Abbado.

André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry was the greatest French composer of opéra-comique in the eighteenth century. His librettist for Le Magnifique, Jean-Michel Sedaine, took a tale by La Fontaine and fashioned it into a compelling libretto. Grétry responded with an outstanding score, including one of the first programmatic overtures in musical history. His expressive love music, and extended preludes and postludes, add to the theatrical variety of this important and varied opera.

The works of the early Baroque Italian composers featured on this CD all make some kind of use of the new virtuoso violin technique. Thus they enable us to understand how, as a result of untold experiments, a technique that was specifically suited to the violin gradually began to emerge.

Seeing Sounds is the third studio album by N.E.R.D, the innovative group formed by Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley. Released in 2008, the album expands the trio’s signature fusion of hip hop, rock, funk, and alternative production into a bold and energetic statement. Known for its vibrant rhythms, distorted guitars, live instrumentation, and unconventional song structures, the record reflects the group’s desire to challenge genre boundaries. Tracks move between dancefloor intensity, melodic experimentation, and socially aware lyricism, while Pharrell’s distinctive vocal presence anchors the project throughout. The album features memorable singles and deep cuts that highlight the group’s creative freedom and fearless style. Seeing Sounds remains an important release in the late 2000s alternative urban music landscape, admired for blending mainstream appeal with adventurous sonic ideas that continue to influence artists across multiple genres.

KnuffelRock is a classic early 90s double-disc compilation designed around timeless ballads, heartfelt pop songs, and soft rock favorites. Released in 1992, this collection brings together internationally recognized artists whose emotional performances and memorable melodies made them radio staples across decades. The track selection balances romantic slow songs, reflective anthems, and polished adult contemporary classics, creating an ideal listening experience for relaxed evenings and nostalgic moments. Featuring artists such as George Michael, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Toto, Scorpions, Eagles, and many more, the compilation showcases the enduring appeal of strong songwriting and expressive vocals. KnuffelRock became well known for presenting accessible, emotionally resonant hits in one package, making it popular with listeners who appreciate melodic songwriting and warm production. It remains a rewarding retrospective of pop and soft rock’s most cherished era-spanning recordings.

Bombazo Mix 4 is a high-energy late 90s dance compilation that captures the vibrant club culture of the era through a mix of Euro House, Trance, and Italodance sounds. Released in 1998 by Max Music, this two-disc set blends chart favorites, club anthems, and energetic remakes with nonstop momentum. The first disc opens with a megamix before moving through melodic dance tracks and vocal-driven floor fillers, while the second disc continues with upbeat party classics and trance-influenced productions. The compilation reflects the colorful atmosphere of European dance music at the peak of the CD mix era, when compilations were essential for DJs and fans alike. With catchy hooks, driving beats, and polished production, Bombazo Mix 4 remains a nostalgic snapshot of the period and a rewarding listen for collectors of classic late 90s electronic dance music.

Webster Lewis In Norway – The Club 7 Live Tapes is a rare and compelling archival live recording that captures pianist, composer, and vocalist Webster Lewis in an expansive creative setting. Recorded in Norway and released in 2007, this two-disc set documents Lewis at a time when jazz, funk, soul, gospel, and avant-garde influences were merging into bold new forms. The performances are energetic, spontaneous, and deeply expressive, moving from extended improvisations to groove-driven ensemble passages and spiritually charged vocal moments. Lewis demonstrates remarkable versatility as both bandleader and keyboard innovator, guiding the group through long-form compositions full of rhythmic shifts and dynamic interplay. The live atmosphere adds urgency and authenticity, revealing the experimental spirit of the era. For listeners interested in boundary-pushing jazz fusion and soulful progressive music, this release stands as an important and fascinating rediscovery.

The Beatles performed a historic residency at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo from June 30 to July 2, 1966, marking their first and only tour of Japan. The residency consisted of five shows in total, each attended by approximately 10,000 fans. The band played a tight, 30-minute set of 11 songs, which was typical for their 1966 world tour. Notably, they performed their new single "Paperback Writer" but did not include any tracks from the recently finished Revolver album.

"Released" marks the long‑awaited return of legendary vocalist Lou Gramm (Foreigner), delivering his first solo album since 1989’s "Long Hard Look". Rising from a musical family in Rochester and first making waves with Black Sheep, Gramm went on to shape rock history with Foreigner, whose first eight singles all stormed the US Top 20. His solo hits “Midnight Blue” and “Just Between You And Me” cemented his status as one of rock’s great voices. Produced by Gramm himself, "Released" stands proudly alongside his classic work - an album of heart, craft and unmistakable vocal power as he steps back into the spotlight.

In many ways, U2 took their fondness for sonic bombast as far as it could go on War, so it isn't a complete surprise that they chose to explore the intricacies of the Edge's layered, effects-laden guitar on the follow-up, The Unforgettable Fire. Working with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, U2 created a dark, near-hallucinatory series of interlocking soundscapes that are occasionally punctuated by recognizable songs and melodies. In such a setting, the band both flourishes and flounders, creating some of their greatest music, as well as some of their worst. "Elvis Presley and America" may well be Bono's most embarrassing attempt at poetry, yet it is redeemed by the chilling and wonderful "Bad," a two-chord elegy for an addict that is stunning in its control and mastery…

Live in New York 1985 (also known as Live at the Speakeasy) is a live album by singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, documenting a pivotal performance recorded on April 17, 1985. The concert took place at the SpeakEasy club in Greenwich Village, New York, during the same week her self-titled debut album was released.

A few years into the British folk-rock boom, came along a band called the Trees, that got slagged off by the mindless British weekly press as Fairport Convention sound-alike. If those so-called journalist had actually listened, they might have seen their mistake as the Trees were a lot more like the fantastically fabulous The Pentangle but only even more progressive. True the dual guitarist and female singer was a sort of blueprint (almost cliché) for bands of those days into folk-rock, but here the musical interplay got uncommon space to develop and the numbers frequently grew longer in time, something rare in the genre and only followed by Comus. But that SMBWMP (stupid mindless British weekly music press) would keep on deriding this band that folded after two excellent but unsuccessful albums…