January 2022

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Beethoven’s Symphonies 5 & 7: Toscanini’s Timeless Interpretation with Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York

Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7 Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York/Arturo Toscanini NAXOS Historical – Great Conductors 8.110840…

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Gheorghiu’s Sacred Repertoire: A Soulful Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Angela Gheorghiu Works: Mysterium, Tatal nostru – Anton Plan, Priveghiati si va rugati – Gheorghe Popescu-Branesti,…

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Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony: Toscanini’s NBC Symphony Orchestra Brings Timeless Mastery to Life

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No 8 “Unfinished”, Richard Strauss: Don Juan, Joseph Haydn: Symphony Concertante Op…

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Fire’s Violin Masterpieces: Sarah Chang’s Captivating Collaboration with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Fire Works: Carmen Fantasy, Méditation, Tzigane, Romance in F minor, Romance in F major, Air from…

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Mozart’s Così fan tutte: Karajan’s Timeless Interpretation with Iconic Performers

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Così fan tutte Performers: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano, Fiordiligi), Nan Merriman (mezzo, Dorabella),…

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The Unknown Callas: Petsalis-Diomidis’s Insightful Exploration of Maria Callas’s Formative Years

Composer: The Works: Unknown Callas Performers: Nicholas Petsalis-Diomidis, Author Recording: Book Review, Amadeus Press, ISBN 1-57467-059-X Label:…

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Ravi Shankar’s Full Circle: Anoushka Shankar’s Captivating Ragas at Carnegie Hall

Ravi Shankar – Full Circle: Two Ragas Performers: Ravi Shankar – Sitar, Anoushka Shankar – Sitar, Bikram…

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Ivanovs’ Orchestral Music Vol. 6: Latvian National Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performances

Composer: Janis IVANOVS Works: Orchestral Music – Vol. 6: Suite from the film music for The Late…

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Lanner and Strauss Family’s Viennese Dances: Tanzqu’s Exuberant Celebration of Tradition

Composer: Joseph Lanner, Johann Strauss I, Josef Strauss, Johann Strauss II Works: Neue Wiener Ländler Op.1, Bankett-Polonaise…

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Various Composers’ Flute Repertoire: Sharon Bezaly’s Alphabetical Journey from Baroque to Contemporary

Composer: Various Works: From A to Z, Vol. 1 Performer: Sharon Bezaly (flute) Recording: BIS CD-1159 Release…

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French Piano Duets: Moore and Crawford-Phillips’ Impressive Synergy

Composer: French Recording: Philip Moore & Simon Crawford-Phillips Date of Recording: 26-27 February 2001 Venue: St George’s…

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European Choral Music: Schola Heidelberg’s Insightful Interpretation Under Walter Nußbaum

Composer: Various European Performers: Schola Heidelberg, ensemble aisthesis, directed by Walter Nußbaum Recording: SWR Karlsruhe, 2000 Label:…

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Caruso’s Complete Recordings Volume 4: Marston’s Restorations Bring New Life to Historic Performances

Composer: Enrico Caruso Works: The Complete Recordings Volume 4 Label: Naxos Historical 8.110719 Recordings: Made in Camden,…

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A Hymn for the World: Cecilia Bartoli’s Evocative Collaboration with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Performers: Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano (2), (6), (13); Andrea Bocelli, tenor (12); Augusto Loppi, oboe (2); Luigi Piovano,…

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The Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol. 5: Eklund’s Enthralling Performance with Wasa Baroque Ensemble

Composer: Various Works: The Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol. 5 Performers: Niklas Eklund (baroque trumpet), Jeffrey…

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Woolrich’s Chamber and Concerto Works: Daniel’s and Tomter’s Evocative Performances with BBC Symphony

Composer: John Woolrich (born 1954) Works: The Barber’s Timepiece (1986), Oboe Concerto (1996), The Ghost in the…

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Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: I Musici’s Timeless Interpretation with Felix Ayo

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Works: The Four Seasons: No. 1 in E, RV268, ‘Spring’; No. 2 in…

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Vivaldi’s Arias and Concertos: Bartoli’s Captivating Performance with Il Giardino Armonico

Review Metadata: Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Works: Arias and Concertos: From the operas: L’Olimpiade, Tito Manilio, Ottone…

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Karg-Elert’s Organ Works: Fagius’s Captivating Journey Through Late Romanticism

Composer: Sigfrid Karg-Elert Works: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade Op 87 No 1; Seven Pastels from the…

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Bach’s English and French Suites: Alan Curtis’s Masterful Harpsichord Interpretation

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: English Suites Nos. 1-6, French Suites Nos. 1-6 Performers: Alan Curtis (harpsichord)…

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Handel’s Italian Cantatas: Kozená’s Captivating Performances with Les Musiciens du Louvre

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99; La Lucrezia, HWV 145; Il consiglio, HWV…

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Bach’s Complete Organ Works Volume 3: Kooiman’s Masterful Interpretation of Trio Sonatas and Fantasias

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Complete Organ Works Volume 3 – Trio Sonatas and Fantasias (II); Fantasie…

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British Composers’ Anthology: Hallé Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Various Works: Arnold Bax – The Garden of Fand; George Butterworth – A Shropshire Lad; John…

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Parry’s Choral Masterpieces: A Captivating Exploration by the BBC Singers

Composer: Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) Works: I Was Glad (orch. Gordon Jacob), Judith: Long Since…