April 2022
Louis Glass’ Symphonic Journey: Plovdiv Philharmonic’s Captivating Revival Under Nayden Todorov
Composer: Louis Glass Works: Symphony No. 1 (1894), Symphony No. 5 Sinfonia Svastica (1919-20) Performers: Plovdiv Philharmonic…
Moussorgsky’s Boris Godounov: Chaliapin’s Commanding Presence in Royal Opera House’s Historic Performance
Composer: Modest Moussorgsky Works: Boris Godounov (Rimsky edition): Prologue, Scenes from Acts 2 and 3, Act 4…
Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major: Brandis Quartet’s Evocative Interpretation
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: String Quintet in C major, D. 956 Performers: Brandis Quartet, Jörg Baumann (cello)…
Grieg’s Lyric Pieces: A Captivating Journey through Emotion with Leif Ove Andsnes
Composer: Edvard Grieg Works: Lyric Pieces (Selected) – op.12 no.1 Arietta; op.38 no.1 Berceuse; op.43 no.1 Butterfly;…
Toch’s String Quartets: Buchberger String Quartet’s Captivating Journey Through Turbulence
Composer: Ernst Toch Works: String Quartets – No. 11, Op. 34 (1924), No. 13, Op. 74 (1953)…
Ivanovs’ Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 10: Zhukov’s Captivating Performance with Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Janis Ivanovs Works: Piano Concerto (1959), Symphony No. 10 (1960) Performers: Igor Zhukov (piano), Latvian National…
Brahms’ Violin Concerto: Barbosa’s Emotional Depth with E.N.R Symphony Orchestra
Johannes BRAHMS: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 Vasco Barbosa, violin E.N.R Symphony Orchestra Fritz Rieger,…
Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Volume 3: Roberte Mamou’s Captivating Exploration of A Minor and Beyond
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas, Volume 3: Sonata in A minor, K310; Sonata in C…
Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: A Captivating Journey with the Monteverdi Choir
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata BWV 8: Liebster Gott, wann werd ich sterben; Cantata BWV 78:…
Sibelius’s Piano Music, Vol. 3: Gimse’s Insightful Exploration of Overlooked Gems
Jean SIBELIUS (1865-1957) Piano Music, Vol. 3: 10 Pieces, Op. 58; 3 Sonatinas, Op. 67; 2 Rondinos,…
Sibelius’s Symphonic Mastery: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation Under Sakari Oramo
Composer: Jean SIBELIUS (1865-1957) Works: Symphony No. 5 in E flat, Karelia Suite, Pohjola’s Daughter, The Bard…
Shostakovich’s String Quartets: St Petersburg String Quartet’s Captivating Interpretation
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-75) Recorded in St Petersburg in December 2000. [DDD] HYPERION CDA67155 [73.07] String Quartets –…
Shostakovich’s Chamber Works: ARCO Chamber Orchestra’s Engaging Performance with Mills and Denton
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1906 – 1975) Prelude and Scherzo for Octet, Op. 11 Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and…
Shostakovich’s Symphonies: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Insightful Journey from Youth to Reflection
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH (1905-1975) Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10 Symphony No. 15 in A, Op….
Brahms and Schubert’s Lyrical Duets: Quasthoff’s Evocative Interpretation with Zeyen’s Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert Works: Schubert: “Schwanengesang”; Brahms: “Vier Ernste Gesänge” Performers: Thomas Quasthoff (bass-baritone), Justus…
Bortnyansky’s Sacred Concertos: Russian State Symphonic Cappella’s Resplendent Revival with Valeri Polyansky
Composer: Dmitri Stepanovich Bortnyansky Works: Sacred Concertos, Volume 5: Nos. 30-35 Performers: Russian State Symphonic Cappella, Valeri…
Mozart’s Adagio and Allegro: Jan Van Landeghem’s Enchanting Organ Interpretations
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Adagio and Allegro in F minor, K. 594; selections by J.S. Bach,…
Beecham’s Orchestral Legacy: London Philharmonic’s Exquisite Performances of Balakirev, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Borodin
Composer: Sir Thomas Beecham Works: Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C major; Rimsky-Korsakov: Le Coq d’Or –…
Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor: Pagliughi’s Captivating Performance with the Italian Broadcasting Authority’s Ensemble
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti Works: Lucia di Lammermoor Performers: Lina Pagliughi, soprano; Giovanni Malipiero, tenor; Giuseppe Manacchini, baritone;…
Brazilian Piano Works: A Journey Through Santoro’s and Guarnieri’s Rich Landscapes
Composer: Various Works: Cláudio Santoro – Paulistana no 4; Paulistana no 1; Mozart Camargo Guarnieri – Dança…
Coates’ Light Music: Rediscovering the Charm of Early 20th Century with Historic Orchestras
Composer: Eric Coates Works: Calling all workers; Springtime; From Meadow to Mayfair; With a song in my…
Adams and Lang’s Dynamic Collaborations: Netherlands Wind Ensemble’s Captivating Performances of Contemporary Works
Composer: John Adams, David Lang Works: Short Ride in a Fast Machine (1986), Grand Pianola Music (1982),…
Moyzes’ Ninth and Tenth Symphonies: Slovák’s Masterful Direction with Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Alexander Moyzes Works: Symphony No. 9 (1970), Symphony No. 10 (1978) Performers: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra,…
Loesser’s Guys and Dolls, Rodgers’ The King and I: The Original Broadway Cast’s Unforgettable Legacy
Composer: Frank Loesser, Richard Rodgers Works: Guys and Dolls, The King and I Performers: Isabel Bigley (Sarah…