April 2019

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Enescu’s Violin Sonatas: Oprean Duo’s Captivating Journey Through Romanian Heritage

Composer: George Enescu Works: Violin Sonata No. 2 (1899), Violin Sonata No. 3 (1926), Violin Sonata –…

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Florence Price’s Orchestral Legacy: The Women ’ s Philharmonic’s Powerful Interpretation of Underappreciated Works

Composer: Florence Price Works: The Oak, Mississippi River Suite, Symphony No. 3 in C minor Performers: The…

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Emmanuel’s Vocal Works: Katz and Peintre’s Nuanced Performance with an Ensemble of Masters

Composer: Maurice Emmanuel Works: Odelettes Anacréontiques Op. 13 (1911), Musiques Op. 17 (1918), Vocalise-Étude Op. 24 (1926),…

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Russell’s Elgar: A Cinematic Journey Through Musical Legacy

Composer: Ken Russell Performers: Ken Russell (director), Michael Kennedy (commentary), Elgar (archive footage) Recording: Classic BBC TV…

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Elgar’s Masterworks: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Splendid Interpretations of Iconic Compositions

Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Enigma Variations, Cello Concerto, Cockaigne Overture, Five Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Violin Concerto…

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Eckhart’s Symphonic Poems: Moldavian RTV Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance Under Christian Florea

Composer: Edmundo Eckhart Works: Beatus Ille, Anastasis Performers: Moldavian RTV Symphony Orchestra, Christian Florea (conductor) Recording: Recorded…

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Dunstaple’s Sacred Masterpieces: Orlando Consort’s Enchanting Performance from Berkshire

Composer: John Dunstaple Works: “Descendi in ortum meum,” “Ave maris stella,” “Gloria in canon,” “Speciosa facta es,”…

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Dufay’s Sacred Music from Bologna: The Clerks Group’s Devotional Exploration Under Edward Wickham

Composer: Guillaume Dufay Works: Sacred Music from Bologna: Vasilissa, ergo gaude, Kyrie Fons bonitatis, O beate Sebastiane,…

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Puccini’s Tosca Highlights: Gheorghiu and Alagna’s Captivating Performance with Royal Opera House’s Ensemble

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca (highlights) Performers: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Roberto Alagna (tenor), Ruggero Raimondi (baritone), Tiffin…

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Devienne’s Sonates pour le basson: Tanaka’s Artistry with Nakano and Kamizuka’s Supportive Ensemble

Composer: François Devienne Works: Six Sonates pour le basson avec accompagnement de basse Performers: Masahito Tanaka (bassoon),…

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Delius’s Norwegian Inspirations: Lund and Hall’s Expressive Collaboration with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: On the Mountains, Seven Songs from the Norwegian, Norwegian Bridal Procession (orchestrated by…

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Delius’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Anthony Collins’s Evocative Interpretation with the London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: The Song of a Great City, In a Summer Garden, Summer Night on…

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Delius’s Choral Works: Bonde-Hansen’s Ethereal Voices with Aarhus University Choir

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: The Song of the High Hills, Eventyr – Once upon a time, Sleigh…

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Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: Dimitriew’s Insightful Exploration of Turbulent Creativity

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84; Piano Sonata No. 9, Op. 103; Toccata,…

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Danielpour’s An American Requiem: Blythe’s Stirring Performance with Pacific Symphony’s Masterful Execution

Composer: Richard Danielpour Works: An American Requiem Performers: Stephanie Blythe (mezzo-soprano), Hugh Smith (tenor), Mark Oswald (baritone),…

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Daca’s El Parnasso: Hernandez Pastor’s Ethereal Voice Meets Abramovich’s Vihuela Mastery

Composer: Estevan Daca (1537-1590) Works: El Parnasso (1576): Villancicos and Fantasia Performers: Jose Hernandez Pastor, counter-tenor; Ariel…

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Connolly’s Night Thoughts and Beyond: Hodges’ Masterful Interpretation of Diverse Works

Composer: Justin Connolly Works: Night Thoughts, Sonatina No. 2: Ennead Op. 26, Nocturnal Op. 33, Tesserae F:…

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Cecil Coles’ Musical Treasures: A Revelatory Performance by Sarah Fox and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Cecil Coles Works: Music From Behind The Lines: Overture: The Comedy of Errors, Fra Giacomo, Scherzo…

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Flute Sonatas by Poulenc, Hindemith, Prokofiev, Martinů: Valek and Hala’s Expressive Journey in Prague

Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953), Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Works: Sonata for Flute…

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Clementi’s Sonatas and Variations: Tipo’s Masterful Exploration of Classical Elegance

Composer: Muzio Clementi Works: Sonata in B flat major, op. 13 no. 4; Sonata in F major,…

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Chopin’s Cello Sonata: Walton and Owen’s Intimate Dialogue with Rachmaninov’s Masterpiece

Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Works: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65; Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Cello Sonata…

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Chopin’s Piano Masterpieces: Yundi Li’s Passionate Interpretation Captured in Berlin

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Piano Sonata No. 3 op. 58, Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante op….

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Parry’s Choral Masterpieces: A Celebration of Tradition through Modern Orchestration

Composer: Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) Works: I was Glad (orch. Gordon Jacob), Long since in…

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Chopin’s Piano Works: A Collaborative Exploration by Diverse Artists in an Ambitious 13-CD Set

Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Works: The Piano Works Performers: Various pianists, including Frank van de Laar, Folke…