August 2022

Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier: Dantone’s Masterful Harpsichord Interpretation from Ravenna

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I BWV 846-869; Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II BWV 870-893…

Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande: Karajan’s Captivating Interpretation with Berlin Philharmonic’s Stellar Cast

Composer: Claude Debussy Works: Pelléas et Mélisande Performers: Richard Stilwell (Pelléas), Frederica von Stade (Mélisande), José van…

Gregorian Chant: A Captivating Journey Through Sacred Texts and Intimate Interpretations

Composer: Gregorian Works: Gradual “Beata gens”, Introit “Loquebar”, Gradual “Adjuvabit”, Gradual “Dirigatur”, Gradual “Laetatus sum”, Introit “Puer…

Turnage’s Memorial Works: Robertson’s Evocative Performance with The Nash Ensemble

Composer: Mark-Anthony Turnage Works: Two Memorials, An Invention on “Solitude”, Sleep On, Cortège for Chris, Two Elegies…

Mozart’s Wind Serenades: The Chamber Orchestra of Europe’s Enchanting Performance Under Henk de Graaf’s Leadership

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Serenades and Divertimenti for Wind Instruments, including Divertimenti KV 439b Nos 1-6,…

Franck’s Great Organ Works: Lecaudey’s Spiritual Journey through Late Romantic Mastery

Composer: César Franck Works: The Great Organ Works: Six Pieces, Three Pieces, Three Chorals Performers: Jean-Pierre Lecaudey…

Bruckner’s Complete Symphonies: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through the Masterpieces

Composer: Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Works: Complete Symphonies (Including Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2 1872 version, Symphony…

Beethoven’s Fidelio Highlights: Seiffert and Margiono’s Compelling Portrayal of Hope and Redemption

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Fidelio (highlights) Performers: Florestan – Peter Seiffert (tenor), Leonore – Charlotte Margiono…

Respighi’s Roman Masterpieces: Oregon Symphony Orchestra’s Evocative Journey Under DePreist’s Baton

Composer: Ottorino Respighi Works: The Fountains of Rome, The Pines of Rome, Roman Festivals Performers: Oregon Symphony…

Falla’s Spanish Masterpieces: De los Angeles’ Enchanting Vocals with Orquesta Nacional de España and Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Works: La vida breve, Seven Popular Spanish Songs, The Three Cornered Hat,…

Bruckner’s Mass in F Minor: Celibidache’s Majestic Interpretation with Münchner Philharmoniker

Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Mass in F Minor Performers: Margaret Price (soprano), Doris Soffel (alto), Peter Straka…