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)…

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…

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….