January 2019
Beethoven’s Symphonies: Abbado’s Masterful Interpretation with the Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor op. 67; Symphony No. 6 in…
Bartók’s String Quartets: Juilliard Quartet’s Historic 1950 Interpretation
Composer: Béla Bartók Works: String Quartets 1-6 Performers: Juilliard Quartet Recording: 1950 Label: Pearl Gems 0147 [2…
Schoeck’s Lyrical Gems: A Captivating Exploration of Freund, Kletzki, Bosshart, and Andreae’s Vocal Works
Composer: Robert Freund, Othmar Schoeck, Paul Kletzki, Robert Bosshart, Volkmar Andreae Works: Five Songs Op. 4 by…
Mahler’s Ninth Symphony: Kondrashin’s Evocative Interpretation with the Moscow Philharmonic
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 9 in D major Performers: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin (conductor)…
Bartók’s Piano Concertos: Bronfman’s Dynamic Collaboration with Los Angeles Philharmonic
Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1926), Piano Concerto No. 2 (1930-31), Piano Concerto No….
Barbirolli’s Eclectic Legacy: Hallé Orchestra’s Captivating Live Performance from Lugano
Composer: Sir John Barbirolli Works: An Elizabethan Suite, Symphony No. 8 in D (Ralph Vaughan Williams), Capriccio…
Rodgers’ Musical Legacy: Walsh and Tormé’s Captivating Performances in a Timeless Compilation
Composer: Richard Rodgers Works: Too Many Girls (1939), The Boys from Syracuse (1938), Higher and Higher (1940),…
Bach’s Life and Works: Siepmann’s Engaging Narration and Ensemble’s Insightful Performances
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Life and Works (Naxos 8.558051-54) Performers: Jeremy Siepmann (narrator), John Shrapnel (Bach),…
Mahler’s Earth Song: Richard Lewis and Lili Chookasian’s Evocative Performances with Philadelphia Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Das Lied von der Erde, Rückert-Lieder Performers: Richard Lewis (Tenor), Lili Chookasian (Mezzo),…
Bach’s Cantatas Volume 2: A Captivating Exploration by Gardiner’s Monteverdi Choir
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantatas Volume 2 – BWV 65, BWV 66, BWV 67, BWV 68,…
Bach’s Complete Flute Sonatas: Beznosiuk’s Artistry Illuminates Timeless Masterpieces
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Complete Flute Sonatas Performers: Lisa Beznosiuk, flute; Richard Tunnicliffe, cello; Paul Nicholson,…
Ramey’s Date With The Devil: Münchner Rundfunk Orchester’s Captivating Journey Through Operatic Darkness
Composer: Samuel Ramey Works: A Date With The Devil – arias from the operas BERLIOZ La Damnation…
Bach’s Chamber Works: Hennessy’s Expressive Interpretation with Parle’s Artful Accompaniment
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1030b; Sonata in E flat, BWV 1031;…
Mahler’s Third Symphony: Abbado’s Majestic Interpretation with Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor Performers: Anna Larsson (Contralto), London Symphony Chorus,…
Bach’s Cello Suites: Jiri Barta’s Captivating Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cello Suites No. 1 in G major BWV 1007, No. 2 in…
Various Composers’ Light Music: Orchestral Ensemble’s Vibrant Celebration of Timeless Melodies
Composer: Various Works: Up with the Lark; Jamaican Rumba; The Voice of London; Rhythm on Rails; Hey…
C.P.E. Bach’s Keyboard Works: An Exquisite Journey through Expressive Miniatures with Mikhail Pletnev
Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Works: 1. Rondo II en do mineur, Wq 69, 1786 6. La…
Bach’s Guitar Transcriptions: Enno Voorhorst’s Masterful Interpretations from Rensoude
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Works: Partita in A minor, BWV 1013; Prelude in E Major, BWV…
Madetoja’s Symphonic Legacy: Finnish Orchestras’ Distinctive Interpretations of Comedy Overture, Kullervo, Symphony No. 2
Composer: Leevi Madetoja Works: Comedy Overture (1923), Kullervo – Symphonic Poem (1913), Symphony No. 2 (1918) Performers:…
French Romantic Operas: A Rich Tapestry of Emotion in Meyerbeer, Berlioz, Thomas, Gounod, Lalo, Saint-Saëns, and Massenet’s Masterworks
Composer: Giacomo Meyerbeer, Hector Berlioz, Charles Louis Ambroise Thomas, Charles Gounod, Edouard Lalo, Camille Saint-Saëns, Jules Massenet…
Arnold’s Diverse Repertoire: Fernández’s Masterful Interpretations with Esteemed Ensembles
Composer: Malcolm Arnold Works: Guitar Concerto Op.67, English Dances Op.27 & Op.33, Symphony for Brass Instruments Op.123,…
Alkan’s Chamber Masterpieces: Kang, Chiffoleau, and Gardon’s Revelatory Interpretation
Composer: Alkan (Charles Valentin Morhange) Works: Grand Duo Concertant for violin and piano Op. 21 (1840), Sonate…
Tubin’s Flute Concertos: Järvi’s Captivating Collaboration with Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Composer: Eduard Tubin, Kundar Sink, Eino Tamberg, Heino Jürisalu Works: Concerto for Flute and String Orchestra (Tubin),…
Machaut’s Messe de Notre-Dame: Ensemble Gilles Binchois’ Captivating Revival under Dominique Vellard
Composer: Guillaume de Machaut Works: Messe de Notre-Dame Performers: Ensemble Gilles Binchois, Dominique Vellard (director) Recording: Rec…