October 2021
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Paavo Järvi
Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Love Scene from Roméo et Juliette Performers: Cincinnati Symphony…
Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1: Hudecek’s Captivating Performance with Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19; Romeo and Juliet (selections…
Honegger’s Symphony No. 4: Kammerorchester Basel’s Captivating Performance under Christopher Hogwood
Composer: Arthur Honegger Works: Symphony No. 4 “Deliciae Basilienses” (1946), Martinu’s Toccata e Due Canzoni (1946), Stravinsky’s…
Brahms’s Violin Sonatas: Kaler’s Expressive Mastery with Peskanov’s Thoughtful Accompaniment
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (1878); Violin Sonata No….
Rangström’s Divertimento Elegiaco: Camerata Roman’s Evocative Journey Through Introspection
Composer: Ture Rangström Works: Divertimento Elegiaco Performers: Camerata Roman Recording: Recorded at Påskallavik Church, January 1993 Label:…
Walton’s Orchestral Mastery: Cohen’s, Little’s, and Neubauer’s Compelling Performances with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Cello Concerto, Symphony No. 1; Scapino: A Comedy Overture, Violin Concerto,…
Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1: Stokowski’s Masterful Interpretations with Iconic Orchestras
Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Enigma Variations Performers: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Elgar) Recording: House of Artists Prague, September…
Philip Lane’s Orchestral Palette: Verity Butler’s Artistry with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Composer: Philip Lane Works: London Salute; Diversions on a Theme of Paganini; Cotswold Dances; Divertissement for clarinet,…
Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Horenstein’s Timeless Interpretation with Dame Margaret Price
Composer: GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) Work: Symphony No. 4 in G major (1899-1900) Performers: Dame Margaret Price (Soprano),…
Aho’s Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7: Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Under Vänskä’s Baton
Composer: Kalevi Aho Works: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7 Performers: Lahti Symphony Orchestra/Osmo Vänskä Recording: January 1998,…
Brahms’ Violin Concerto: Milstein’s Masterful Performance with Pittsburgh Symphony
Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin…
Wagner’s Siegfried: Melchior and Flagstad’s Timeless Performance with Metropolitan Opera’s Orchestra
Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Siegfried Performers: Siegfried – Lauritz Melchior (tenor), Brünnhilde – Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Mime…
Webern’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Ulster Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Takuo Yuasa
Composer: Anton Webern Works: Passacaglia Op 1 (1908), Five Movements for Strings Op 5 (1929), Six Pieces…
Bartók’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Chailly’s Dynamic Interpretation with Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Concerto for Orchestra Sz 116 (1943), The Miraculous Mandarin (complete ballet) Sz 73…
Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: Marshev’s Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Style
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Volume 1: Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82; Dumka, Op. 65B;…
Mozart’s Missa Solemnis: Galante’s Captivating Performance with Czech Chamber Philharmonic
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Missa Solemnis in C major, KV Anhang C1.20 (attrib. Mozart) Performers: Inessa…
Mahler’s Symphony No. 7: Gielen’s Striking Interpretation with SWR Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 7 in E minor Performers: SWR Symphony Orchestra, Baden-Baden and Freiburg…
Pilati’s Orchestral Mastery: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretations
Mario PILATI (1903-1938) Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adriano MARCO POLO 8.225156 [61.05] Concerto for Orchestra (1931-2),…
Strauss’s Symphonic Masterpieces: Mengelberg’s Historic Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg (conductor) Recording: Concertgebouw,…
Stokowski’s Orchestral Masterpieces: National Philharmonic Orchestra’s Enchanting Journey Through Diverse Works
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Aurora’s Wedding (from Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty), Clair de lune, Night in Granada…
Bach’s Preludes and Fugues: Kempff’s Timeless Interpretation from the 1976 Recording
Composer: J.S. Bach Works: Twelve Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book One Nos 4, 9,…
Qilian’s Vocal Masterpieces: Chen’s Emotional Journey through Chinese Folk and Contemporary Music
Composer: QILIAN Works: CHEN sings Chinese songs (Folk Music: Embroidered Handbag, Song of the Mountain Stream, Drops…
Adam’s La Filleule des fées: Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Enchanting Revival Under Mogrelia
Composer: Adolphe Adam Works: La Filleule des fées Performers: Queensland Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Mogrelia Recording: ABC Studios, Brisbane,…
American Classics: Denyce Graves’ Inspiring Collaboration with Boston Pops and San Francisco Symphony
Composer: Various Works: American Anthem, America the Beautiful, Star-Spangled Banner, Fanfare for the Common Man, Lift Ev’ry…