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Introducing the "Old & New Masters" Series Box Set.
Celebrating the Austrian chamber-music festival's 30th anniversary, this limited-edition five-CD box set presents a revival of long-lost titles under "Edition Lockenhaus." Featuring esteemed musicians like Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, and more from the New Series, this set captures the essence of Lockenhaus's artistic resonance. The collection commences with never-before-heard recordings by Sir Simon Rattle and Roman Kofman conducting Kremerata Baltica in profound renditions of Richard Strauss’s “Metamorphosen” and Olivier Messiaen’s “Trois petites Liturgies de la Présence Divine.” These remarkable interpretations embody the festival's soul. Comprising discs two to five, the set delves into works by César Franck, André Caplet, Francis Poulenc, and other renowned composers. Alongside original liner notes, a feature interview with Kremer, and new texts, this edition stands as a truly exceptional musical experience.