March 2022
Dvořák’s New World Symphony: New Philharmonia Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of Cultural Fusion
Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, ‘From the New World’; Fantasy…
Mompou’s Piano Works: Cortes Ayats’ Evocative Journey Through Catalan Soundscapes
Composer: Frederic Mompou Works: Piano Works Vols 1 and 2 Performers: Remei Cortes Ayats (piano) Recording: Recorded…
Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love: Northern Sinfonia’s Revelatory Performance with a Stellar Cast
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Work: Sir John in Love (1928) Performers: Donald Maxwell (baritone, Sir John…
Varèse’s Revolutionary Soundscapes: Boulez’s Dynamic Interpretation with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Recording Information: Composer: Edgar Varèse (1883-1965) Works: Amériques (revised version 1927), Arcana (1927), Ionisation (1931), Deserts (1954)…
Tveitt’s Folk Inspirations: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Expressive Journey
Composer: Geirr Tveitt Works: 100Tunes, Suites 1&4 Performer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Bjarte Engeset Label:…
Tobias’ Des Jona Sendung: Neeme Järvi’s Evocative Direction with Estonian State Symphony
Composer: Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) Work: Des Jona Sendung (Jonah’s Mission) – an oratorio in a Prologue and…
Stravinsky’s Masterpieces: Oregon Symphony Orchestra’s Revelatory Performances
Composer: Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Works: The Rite of Spring [32.03], The Firebird Suite (1919 version)…
Richard Strauss’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Concertgebouw Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Haitink’s Baton
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, op. 40; Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra Conductor:…
Sousa’s Wind Band Masterpieces: Royal Artillery Band’s Captivating Performance under Keith Brion
Composer: John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Works: Music for Wind Band, Vol. 2 Performers: Royal Artillery Band, Keith…
Sorabji’s Opus Clavicembalisticum: Madge’s Masterful Live Interpretation from Chicago
Composer: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji (1891-1988) Work: Opus Clavicembalisticum (1930) Performer: Geoffrey Douglas Madge (piano) Recording: Live concert…
Ladmirault’s Poèmes Symphoniques: The Orchestra of Brittany’s Vibrant Interpretation under Sanderling
Recording Review: Composer: Paul Ladmirault (1877-1944) Works: Poèmes Symphoniques Performers: Orchestra of Brittany / Stefan Sanderling Recording…
Lange-Müller’s Symphonies: Chamber Philharmonic of Bohemia’s Captivating Revival under Bostock
Composer: Peter Erasmus LANGE-MÜLLER Works: Symphony No. 1 Autumn (1879), Symphony No. 2 (1889 rev 1915) Performers:…