Jacqueline du Pré: The Complete EMI Recordings – 17 CD Box Set

Product Information

• UPC: 5099909193420
• Product Type: 17-CD Box Set
• Label: EMI Classics
• Format: Stereo/ADD, Compact Disc Compilation
• Release Year: 2012 (Compilation issued by EMI Records Ltd)
• Genre: Classical – Romantic & 20th Century Masterworks

Overview

Jacqueline du Pré’s storied yet tragically brief career is celebrated in this comprehensive 17-CD treasury, encapsulating her entire EMI legacy. This box set includes, for the first time on CD, two Bach sonata movements from her 1962 debut recital, alongside other remarkable recordings. Listeners will discover a selection of classic performances—ranging from intimate recital gems to grand orchestral collaborations with renowned artists such as Daniel Barenboim and the Cleveland Orchestra.

Product Features

• Total Discs: 17 CDs of meticulously remastered recordings
• Audio Quality: Digital remastering by EMI Records Ltd ensuring high-fidelity sound
• Content Highlights:                  Packaging: Deluxe box set collecting a lifetime of EMI Classics recordings
  • Rare live recordings as detailed in the booklet
  • Exclusive inclusion of Bach sonata movements from the 1962 debut recital
  • Iconic performances of cello concertos and sonatas by Elgar, Beethoven, Brahms, and more

Interesting Facts

• A Golden Era Captured:
  Jacqueline du Pré’s recordings stem from a period widely regarded as a golden era of classical music. Despite a career cut short by multiple sclerosis, her artistry left an indelible mark on the music world.

• Rare Musical Treasures:
  This collection not only features well-known masterpieces but also includes rarities such as the Lalo Cello Concerto recorded with Daniel Barenboim & the Cleveland Orchestra in 1973, and Sir Adrian Boult’s interpretation in the recording of Strauss's Don Quixote.

• Legacy of Excellence:
  Every disc in this set reflects du Pré’s extraordinary technical brilliance and emotive expressiveness, making it an essential addition for both longtime fans and newcomers eager to explore the depths of her musical legacy.

Track Listing

• CD1: Elgar, Delius & Saint-Saëns: Cello Concertos – 75.07 minutes
• CD2: Dvořák & Schumann: Cello Concertos – 74.41 minutes
• CD3: Monn & Haydn: Cello Concertos – 78.59 minutes
• CD4: Chopin & Franck: Cello Sonatas; BRUCH: Kol Nidrei (1962) – 67.45 minutes
• CD5: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites 1 & 2; Handel: Sonata in G minor – 52.33 minutes
• CD6: Beethoven: Cello Sonatas – 69.04 minutes
• CD7: Beethoven: Cello Sonatas and Variations – 73.22 minutes
• CD8: Beethoven: Piano Trios – 78.11 minutes
• CD9: Beethoven: Piano Trios – 75.33 minutes
• CD10: Beethoven: Piano Trios – 77.25 minutes
• CD11: Beethoven: Piano & Clarinet Trios; COUPERIN: Les Goûts réünis – 46.52 minutes
• CD12: Richard Strauss: Don Quixote; Lalo: Cello Concerto – 70.41 minutes
• CD13: Brahms: Cello Sonatas; Boccherini: Cello Concerto – 77.18 minutes
• CD14: Beethoven: Cello Sonatas; Falla: Suite populaire espagnole – 63.09 minutes
• CD15: Brahms: Cello Sonatas; BRUCH: Kol Nidrei (1968) – 62.52 minutes
• CD16: Brahms: Cello Sonata No.2; Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio – 70.11 minutes
• CD17: Encore Recital – 60.37 minutes

Publishers

This comprehensive collection is published by EMI Records Ltd. The recordings have been digitally remastered with care to preserve the emotional depth and acoustic clarity of each performance. All copyrights in the sound recordings are owned by EMI Records Ltd, as detailed in the booklet.

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