April 2022
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…
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;…
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,…
Mendelssohn’s Piano Trios: Gould Piano Trio’s Captivating Interpretation of Op. 49 and 66
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Piano Trios Nos. 1 and 2, Op. 49 and 66 Performers: Gould Piano…
Mozart’s Arias and Sacred Music: Aga Winska’s Poignant Interpretation with Warsaw Philharmonic
Composer: Mozart Works: Arias from Die Zauberflöte, Die Entführung aus dem Serail, and Così fan tutte; Exsultate,…
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto: Rostropovich’s Mastery with London Philharmonic
Composer: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Work: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B191 Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)…
Bach’s Goldberg Variations: Ekaterina Dershavina’s Insightful Interpretation
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Performers: Ekaterina Dershavina, piano Recording: November 1994, Musikstudio…
Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Furtwängler’s Majestic Direction with the Philharmonia Orchestra
Review of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde Composer: Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Works: Tristan und Isolde (1865) Performers:…
Grainger’s Folk-Inspired Works: Howard’s Captivating Piano Interpretations with Sydney Symphony
Composer: Percy Grainger Works: Country Gardens, Colheen Dhas, Mock Morris, Molly on the Shore, Willow Willow, Irish…