January 2019

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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….

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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…

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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),…

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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),…

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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),…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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;…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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),…

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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…