May 2022
Schreker’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Tonkünstler Orchestra’s Captivating Revival of Forgotten Works
Composer: Franz Schreker Works: Prelude to ‘Memnon’ (1933), Romantic Suite (1902) Performers: Tonkünstler Orchestra, Vienna/Uwe Mund Recording:…
Stokowski’s Colorful Interpretations: Hollywood Bowl Symphony’s Revelatory Performance of Tchaikovsky and Strauss
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”; Strauss: Tod und Verklärung Performers: Hollywood Bowl Symphony…
Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro: A Riveting Showcase of Violin Mastery
Composer: Fritz Kreisler (1883-1951), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), Riccardo Drigo (1846-1930), Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900), Manuel…
Beethoven’s Symphonies: Abbado’s Insightful Readings with the Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony No. 2 in…
American Composers’ Legacy: Welles’ Narrative Brilliance with New York Philharmonic and Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Composer: American Works: Incredible Flutist – suite (1938), Symphony – The Airborne (1946), Prelude for Orchestra (1953)…
Ingram Marshall’s Soundscapes: American Composers Orchestra’s Evocative Performances with Theatre of Voices and Kronos Quartet
Composer: Ingram Marshall Works: Kingdom Come (1997), Hymnodic Delays (1997), Fog Tropes II (1993) Performers: American Composers…
Verdi’s Aroldo: Shicoff’s Captivating Performance with Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s Ensemble
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Aroldo Performers: Neil Shicoff (tenor), Carol Vaness (soprano), Anthony Michaels-Moore (baritone), Roberto Scandiuzzi…
Telemann’s Chamber Works: Brüggen’s Artistry with Rieu’s Ensemble
Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Works: Suite (Ouverture) in A minor for recorder, strings, and basso continuo…
Scheidemann’s Organ Works: A Deep Dive into Sacred Expression and Spiritual Resonance
Composer: Heinrich Scheidemann Works: Organ Works of Heinrich Scheidemann Vol. 1: Praeambulum in G, Aus tiefer Not…
Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Grob-Prandl’s Ethereal Portrayal at La Scala
Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Tristan und Isolde (1865) Performers: Gertrud Grob-Prandl (soprano – Isolde), Max Lorenz (tenor…
Purcell’s Fantasias: The Consort’s Intricate Exploration of Timeless Works
Composer: Henry Purcell Works: Fantasia a 3 in D minor, Fantasia a 3 in F major, Fantasia…
Mozart’s Chamber Works: Haskil and Anda’s Enchanting Collaboration with Camerata Academica Salzburg
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Works: Overture: Der Schauspieldirektor; Concerto for Two Pianos in E flat major,…
Schubert’s Piano Masterpieces: Leonskaja’s Captivating Interpretation of Fantasy and Sonata
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Fantasy in C, D760, ‘Wanderer’; Piano Sonata No. 18 in G, D894 Performers:…
Elgar’s and Delius’s Violin Concertos: Sammons’s Timeless Interpretations with Historic Orchestras
Composer: Edward Elgar, Frederick Delius Works: Violin Concerto (Elgar), Violin Concerto (Delius) Performers: Albert Sammons (violin), Liverpool…
Stainer’s Sacred Works: A Reverent Interpretation by Lewis and Cambridge Choirs
Composer: Sir John Stainer (1840-1901) Works: The Crucifixion, Come, thou long-expected Jesus, I saw the Lord, Love…
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: London Mozart Players’ Vibrant Interpretation with David Juritz
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: The Four Seasons, Violin Concertos op. 8 nos. 1-4, RV 269, 315, 293,…
Smyth’s Chamber Works: Eggebrecht-Kupsa’s Expressive Journey Through Rich Melodies
Composer: Ethel Smyth Works: Violin Sonata Op. 7 (1887), String Quintet Op. 1 (1883), Cello Sonata Op….
Grainger’s Piano Works: A Captivating Exploration by Marc-André Hamelin
Composer: Percy Grainger Works: Works for Solo Piano, Volume 1: Klavierstücke: Preludes – G, C; Birthday Gift…
Bach’s Solo Violin Works: Hilary Hahn’s Masterful Interpretation of Partitas and Sonatas
Composer: J.S. Bach Works: Partita No. 3 in F, BWV 1006; Partita No. 2 in D minor,…
Mayr’s Mass in C Minor: Ulewicz’s Luminescent Performance with Vokalensemble Ingolstadt
Composer: Johann Simon MAYR (1763-1845) Works: Mass in C Minor; Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791) – Salve Regina;…
Franck’s Masterpieces: Thiollier and Van den Hoek’s Captivating Performances with Arnhem Philharmonic
Composer: César Franck Works: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B minor, Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra,…
Swack’s String Quartet No. 4: An Engaging Trilogy of American Composition with Ondine and Sierra
Composer: Irwin Swack Works: String Quartet No. 4 (1986-90), String Quartet No. 1 (1950) by Lester Trimble,…
Offenbach’s La Périchole: Lafaye’s Captivating Performance in a Stellar Cast
Composer: Jacques Offenbach Works: La Périchole (1868) Performers: Susanne Lafaye (sop) (La Périchole), Raymond Amade (ten) (Piquillo),…
Villa-Lobos’ Symphonic Legacy: SWR RSO’s Captivating Journey with Carl St. Clair
Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Symphonies Nos. 4 (“Victoria”), 6 (“Sobre a linha das montanhas do Brasil”), 8,…