December 2021

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…

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…

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,…

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:…

Messiaen’s Des canyons aux étoiles: A Journey Through Spiritual and Natural Landscapes by Various Artists

Composer: Olivier Messiaen Works: Des canyons aux étoiles (From Canyons to the Stars) Performers: Various artists, including…

Weber’s Peter Schmoll: Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra’s Vital Revival under Gerhard Markson

Composer: Carl Maria von Weber Works: Peter Schmoll and his Neighbours Performers: Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra/Gerhard Markson Recording:…

Nielsen’s Complete Symphonies: London Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation Under Ole Schmidt

Composer: Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Works: The Complete Symphonies (1892-1925) Performers: London Symphony Orchestra, Ole Schmidt Soloists: Brian…