June 2022

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Grieg’s Male Part-Songs: Die Singphoniker’s Enchanting Journey Through Nordic Melodies

Composer: Edvard Grieg Works: Male Part-Songs: Jaedervise (Western Wind), Min dejligste Tanke (My Sweetest Thought), Aftenstemning (Evening…

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Anonymous Composers’ Renaissance Dances: Ensemble’s Captivating Journey Through Timeless Works

Composer: Anonymous, John Dowland, William Byrd, John Bull, Orlando Gibbons, Peter Philips, John Munday, William Tisdale Works:…

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Orff’s Carmina Burana: Skovhus, Kowalski, Jo, and London Philharmonic’s Dynamic Interpretation

Composer: Carl Orff Works: Carmina Burana Performers: Bo Skovhus (baritone), Jochen Kowalski (alto), Sumi Jo (soprano), London…

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Bach’s The Art of Fugue: Leonhardt’s Timeless Interpretation on Harpsichord

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: The Art of Fugue BWV 1080 Performers: Gustav Leonhardt, harpsichord Recording: May…

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Richter’s Masterful Recital: A Captivating Journey Through Haydn, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Prokofiev, and Debussy

Composer: Sviatoslav Richter Works: Haydn: Sonata in C, Hob.XVI/50; Chopin: Scherzo no. 4 in E, op. 54;…

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Bentzon’s Symphonic Explorations: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performances Under Ole Schmidt

Composer: Niels Viggo Bentzon Works: Symphony No. 5 Op. 61 Ellipser (1950), Symphony No. 7 Op. 83…

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Tota’s Pulchra Es: Cristel De Meulder’s Ethereal Rendition of Flemish Sacred Songs

Composer: Tota Works: Pulchra Es. Flemish Sacred Songs Performers: Cristel De Meulder, soprano; Jan Van Mol, organ;…

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Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas: Busch and Serkin’s Timeless Conversations Across Eras

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Sonata No.3 in E flat major, Op. 12, No.3; Violin Sonata…

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Bach’s Violin Concertos: Lara St. John’s Exquisite Interpretation with New York Bach Ensemble

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041; Concerto No. 2 in…

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Ravel’s Piano Works: Hewitt’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Landscapes

Composer: Maurice Ravel Works: Menuet antique, Pavane pour une infante défunte, Sonatine, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Le…

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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Sibelius’s Masterpiece: Zukerman’s Captivating Performances with Leading Orchestras

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61; Jean Sibelius, Violin Concerto in…

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Nielsen’s Symphony No.1 and Violin Concerto: Hannisdal’s Captivating Performances with Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No.1 in G minor Op.7; Violin Concerto Op.33 Performers: Henrik Hannisdal (violin);…

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Lieberson’s Orchestral Landscape: The Cleveland Orchestra’s Dynamic Exploration of Diverse Works

Composer: Peter Lieberson Works: Drala (1986) for orchestra; Concerto for Four Groups of Instruments (1972-73); Accordance (1975-76)…

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Somervell’s Song Cycles: Wilson-Johnson’s Expressive Collaboration with Norris

Composer: Sir Arthur Somervell Works: Maud, A Shropshire Lad Performers: David Wilson-Johnson (baritone), David Owen Norris (piano)…

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Planquette’s Les Cloches de Corneville: Mesplé and Stutzmann’s Captivating Performance in Historic Recording

Composer: Robert Planquette Works: Les Cloches de Corneville (The Chimes of Normandy) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Germaine), Christiane…

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Gershwin’s American Masterpieces: Blumenthal’s Vibrant Interpretation with English Chamber Orchestra

Composer: George Gershwin Works: Piano Concerto in F, Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris Performers: Daniel…

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Schubert’s Great Symphony: Mehta’s Commanding Interpretation with the Vienna Philharmonic

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No. 9 in C, D944, ‘Great’; Igor Stravinsky, Le Sacre du Printemps…

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Walton’s Orchestral Mastery: Boult’s and Chailly’s Evocative Interpretations with London Philharmonic and London Sinfonietta

Composer: William Walton Works: Overture: Portsmouth Point, Tango-Pasodoble, Valse, Jodelling Song, Scotch Rhapsody, Popular Song (from Façade),…

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Schubert’s Iconic Works: Gabrieli Quartet’s Intense Interpretation of ‘Death and the Maiden’ and Lympany’s Charming ‘Trout’

Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Gabrieli Quartet Piano Quintet in A D667 “The Trout” Moura Lympany piano Principals of…

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Prokofiev’s C Minor Sonata: Richter’s Masterful Live Performance at Aldeburgh

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Sonata no. 4 in C minor, op. 29; Mozart: Sonata in G, K….

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Novak’s Czech Inspirations: Strakova’s Lyrical Expressions with Carlsbad Symphony

Composer: Vitezslav Novak Works: In the Tatras (1907), About the Eternal Longing (1904), Melancholy Songs of Love…

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Brahms, Rachmaninov, Schumann’s Cello Sonatas: Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax’s Captivating Collaboration

Composer: Johannes Brahms, Sergei Rachmaninov, Robert Schumann Works: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38;…

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Les’s Escholiers de Paris: Ensemble Gilles Binchois’s Captivating Journey Through 13th Century France

Composer: LES Works: ESCHOLIERS DE PARIS: Motets, Chansons, and Estampies from 13th Century France Performers: Ensemble Gilles…

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Kreisler’s Enchanting Melodies: Victor’s Captivating Interpretation of Iconic Works

Composer: Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Works: Caprice viennois Op. 2, Tambourin chinois Op. 3, Liebesfreud, Liebesleid, Schön Rosmarin,…