September 2022

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Bach’s Mass in B Minor: Ozawa’s Inspiring Direction with Tokyo Opera Singers

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Mass in B Minor BWV 232 Performers: Barbara Bonney (soprano), Angelika Kirchschlager…

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Stokowski’s Orchestral Vision: The London Symphony and Hilversum Radio Philharmonic’s Captivating Journey through Ravel, Chopin, and Franck

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Ravel – Fanfare from L’Eventail de Jeanne; Chopin – Mazurka in A Minor…

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Martinů’s Iconic Works: Ansermet’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

Composer: Bohuslav Martinů Works: Frescoes of Piero della Francesca (1956), Parables (1958), Symphony No. 4 (1945) Performers:…

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Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Volume 2: Roberte Mamou’s Captivating Interpretation

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas, Volume 2: Sonata in D major, K 284; Sonata in…

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Fibich’s Šárka: Brno State Philharmonic’s Captivating Revival of an Operatic Gem

Composer: Zdeněk Fibich Works: Šárka – opera in three acts (1897) Performers: Václav Zítek (Prince Přemysl, baritone),…

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Stojowski’s Piano Concertos: Plowright’s Captivating Performance with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Zygmunt Stojowski Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor Op. 3 (1891), Piano Concerto…

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Couperin’s Les Goûts réünis: Les Talens lyriques’ Captivating Journey Through Baroque Elegance

Composer: François Couperin Works: Les Goûts réünis: Sixième concert, Huitième concert, Septième concert, Deuxième concert, Cinquième concert,…

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Roman’s Twelve Suites for Harpsichord: Payne’s Captivating Execution of Baroque Elegance

Composer: Johann Helmich Roman (1694-1758) Works: Twelve Suites for Harpsichord Performer: Joseph Payne, harpsichord Rec. Date: January,…

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Danco’s Artistry: A Journey Through Iconic Arias and Their Emotional Depth

Composer: Suzanne Danco Works: 1. Henry Purcell: When I am laid in earth ( Dido and Aeneas)…

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Beethoven’s Piano Trios: Schröder, Groß, and Chou’s Compelling Synthesis of Evolution

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Trio in B flat major, Op 97 ‘Archduke’; Piano Trio in…

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Greatest Violin Encores: Francescatti to Heifetz’s Dazzling Legacy

Composer: Greatest Performers: Zino Francescatti, Jascha Heifetz, Nathan Milstein, Ruggiero Ricci, Efrem Zimbalist, Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern,…

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Elgar’s Complete Organ Music: Butt’s Masterful Interpretation at King’s College Chapel

Composer: Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Works: Complete Organ Music: Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 28;…

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Beethoven’s Late Piano Sonatas: Kempff’s Insightful Journey Through Human Experience

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Sonata No.30 in E major, Op.109; Sonata No.31 in A flat major,…

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Various Composers’ Timeless Classics: A Captivating Journey through Emotion and Elegance

Composer: Various Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man; Aram Khachaturian: Spartacus: Adagio; Charles Gounod: Mors…

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Britten’s Piano Concerto: Skrowaczewski’s Dynamic Leadership with Saarbrucken Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Benjamin BRITTEN Works: Piano Concerto (1938, rev. 1945), Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations (1898/99) Performers: Saarbrucken Radio…

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Liszt’s Les Préludes: Stokowski’s Vibrant Orchestral Vision with Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Franz Liszt, Jean Sibelius, Peter Tchaikovsky Works: Les Préludes (Symphonic Poem No. 3), The Swan of…

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Goeyvaerts’ Choral and Instrumental Works: Diverse Interpretations by Jauna Muzika and Flemish Radio Choir

Composer: Karel Goeyvaerts Works: Improperia (1959), Zomerspelen (1961), Bélise en son jardin (1972), Mon doux pilote s’endort…

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Contemporary Clarinet Works: Orquestra de Clarinetes’ Captivating Performances of Marecos and Azevedo

Composer: Contemporary Works: Aguas Neves (Carlos Marecos), Monumentum pro Gora Kalwaria (Sergio Azevedo), Uma Sombra Tambem (Antonio…

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Bantock’s Orchestral Gems: Vernon Handley’s Captivating Conducting with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Granville Bantock (1868-1946) Works: Thalaba the Destroyer; The Song of Songs – Prelude; Omar Khayyam –…

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Brahms’s String Sextets: Menuhin’s Masterful Interpretation of Timeless Elegance

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: String Sextets: No. 1 in B flat, op. 18; No. 2 in G,…

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Moyzes’ Symphonic Legacy: Slovák’s Compelling Interpretations with Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Alexander Moyzes Works: Symphony No. 7 (1954-55), Symphony No. 8 (1968) Performers: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra…

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Puccini’s Tosca: Callas and di Stefano’s Passionate Performance at La Scala

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca – Opera in three Acts Performers: Floria Tosca – Maria Callas, Mario…

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Zipoli’s Oboe Concertos: Hunt’s Masterful Direction with Norrköping Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Domenico Zipoli Works: Concerto in d minor for oboe and strings (Tomaso Albinoni), Adagio in F…

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Verdi’s Ernani: David Parry’s Exquisite Direction with English National Opera’s Ensemble

CD Review: Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) – Ernani Performers: English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus /…