January 2022

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…

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…

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),…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…