November 2021
Tchaikovsky’s String Quartets: St Lawrence String Quartet’s Introspective Performance at The Metropolitan Tabernacle
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Opus 11; String Quartet No….
Brahms’ Symphonies: Mengelberg’s Timeless Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73; Symphony No. 4 in E…
Rubbra’s String Quartets: Dante Quartet’s Captivating Journey through Diverse Soundscapes
Composer: Edmund Rubbra Works: String Quartet No. 2 in E flat major Op. 73 (1951), Lyric Movement…
John Ireland’s Selected Songs and Chamber Works: Fiona Richards’ Insightful Interpretation with Diverse Artists
Composer: John Ireland Works: Selected Songs and Chamber Works Performers: Fiona Richards (piano), Various artists Recording: Ashgate…
Sackman’s Second Quartet and Nicholson’s Third Quartet: Bochmann Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of Contemporary British Music
Composer: Nicholas Sackman (born 1950), George Nicholson (born 1949) Works: String Quartet No. 2 (1990/1), String Quartet…
Nordheim’s Violin Works: Herresthal’s Insightful Performances with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Arne Nordheim Works: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Duplex for Violin and Cello, Partita für Paul…
Cras’ Evocative Landscapes: Ferey’s Captivating Piano Interpretations of Paysages and Beyond
Composer: Jean Cras Works: Paysages (1917): Maritime, Champêtre; Danze (1917); Two Impromptus (1925) Performers: Jean-Pierre Ferey (piano)…
Harmonic Inventiveness and Rhythmic Energy: A Review of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s Compositions and Interpretation by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer: Sir Malcolm ARNOLD Works: Numerous, including A Grand, Grand Overture, Opus 57, Carnival of Animals, Opus…
Helsted’s Familial Legacies: The Danish Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance of Carl and Gustav
Composer: HELSTED Label: DANACORD DACOCD 537 Performers: Karsten Dalsgaard Madsen – Violin, Henrik Dam Thomsen – Cello,…
Italo Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re: Arturo Basile’s Captivating Direction with RAI Orchestra
Composer: Italo Montemezzi Works: L’amore dei tre re Performers: Sesto Bruscantini (bass), Clara Petrella (soprano), Amedeo Berdini…
Gershwin’s Timeless Melodies: Hendricks’ Captivating Performance with the London Symphony
Composer: George Gershwin Works: S’ wonderful, Embraceable You, Oh Lady, Be Good, How Long Has This Been…
Garrett’s Travelling Light: A Transformative Journey with Michel Legrand’s Vision
Composer: Lesley Garrett Works: Travelling Light Performers: Lesley Garrett (soprano), Sir George Martin (producer, arrangement), Michel Legrand…