December 2021
Sibelius’s Orchestral Songs: Häggander and Hynninen’s Captivating Collaboration with Gothenburg Symphony
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Orchestral Songs Performers: Mari-Anne Häggander (soprano), Jorma Hynninen (baritone), Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Jorma…
Schnittke’s Cello Concertos: Gutman’s Masterful Dialogue with Iconic Orchestras
Composer: Alfred Schnittke Works: Cello Concerto No. 1, Cello Concerto No. 2, Dialogue for Cello and Seven…
Christa Ludwig’s Lieder and Operatic Arias: Charles Spencer’s Poignant Accompaniment with Orchester des Deutschen Oper
Composer: Christa Ludwig Works: Lieder and Operatic Arias Performers: Christa Ludwig (mezzo soprano), Charles Spencer (piano); Orchester…
Mozart’s La Flûte enchantée: Le Trio di Bassetto’s Enchanting Interpretation of a Timeless Classic
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: La Flûte enchantée pour trois cors de basset et timbales – The…
Quasthoff’s Vocal Mastery: A Journey Through German Lieder and Operatic Gems
Composer: Thomas Quasthoff Works: Erlkönig, Der Zwerg, Prometheus, Der Lindenbaum (Winterreise); Mondnacht (Liederkreis, Opus 39), Im wunderschönen…
Various Latin American Composers: Ensemble Villancico’s Vibrant Journey through The Jungle Book of the Baroque
Composer: Various Latin American composers Works: The Jungle Book of the Baroque Performers: Ensemble Villancico, Peter Pontvik…
Ganne’s Les Saltimbanques: Mady Mesplé’s Enchanting Performance with Orchestre de l ’ Association des Concerts Lamoureux
Composer: Louis Ganne Works: Les Saltimbanques (The Acrobats) (1899) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Susanne), Eliane Lublin (Marion), Raymond…
Sibelius’s Tone Poems: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic’s Evocative Journey through Finnish Landscapes
Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Tapiola, En Saga, The Swan of Tuonela, Finlandia, The Oceanides Performers: Royal…
Bach’s Complete Organ Works Volume 2: Kooiman’s Masterful Interpretation of Trio Sonatas and Fantasias
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Complete Organ Works Volume 2 – Trio Sonatas and Fantasias (I): Trio…
Mozart’s Rondo and Beyond: Ian Munro’s Captivating Journey with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Works: Rondo in A, K386; Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Rondo in B flat WoO…
Gershwin’s American Masterpieces: Earl Wild’s Dazzling Collaboration with Boston Pops Orchestra
Composer: George Gershwin Works: Rhapsody in Blue, Concerto in F, An American in Paris, Variations on “I…
Reinecke’s Orchestral Treasures: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin’s Captivating Performance of Serenade and Symphony
Composer: Carl Reinecke Works: Serenade in G minor for string orchestra, Twelve Tone Poems for string orchestra,…
Minna Keal’s Chamber and Orchestral Works: Diverse Interpretations by Lontano and BBC Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Minna Keal Works: Cantillation for Violin and Orchestra Op.4, Wind Quintet Op.2, String Quartet Op.1, Symphony…
Sibelius’ Complete Symphonies: Berglund’s Masterful Interpretations with Helsinki and Bournemouth Orchestras
Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Complete Symphonies and Selected Miscellaneous Works Performers: Paavo Berglund, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra,…
Arnold’s Nine Symphonies: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland’s Insightful Interpretation Under Andrew Penny
Composer: Malcolm Arnold Works: The Nine Symphonies (1949-1986) Performers: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Andrew Penny (conductor)…
Lopes-Graça’s Piano Works: Henriques and Valente’s Evocative Exploration of Portuguese Modernism
Composer: Fernando Lopes-Graça Works: Paris 1937, Elegia, Piano Sonata No. 4, Toccata, Andante and Fugato Performers: Miguel…
Giordano’s Andrea Chénier: Tebaldi’s Powerful Portrayal with Savarese and Torino Symphony
Composer: Umberto Giordano Works: Andrea Chénier Performers: Renata Tebaldi (Maddalena), José Soler (Andrea Chénier), Ugo Savarese (Gérard),…
Stokowski’s Orchestral Mastery: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Enchantment in Mozart and New York City Symphony’s Evocation of Beethoven
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”; Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major K297b Performers:…
Mendelssohn’s Piano Trios: Schröder, Sutherland, Crawford’s Captivating Exploration
Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn Works: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11; Piano Trio No. 2…