October 2022
Kleiber’s Mastery: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra’s Dynamic Journey through Symphonic Classics
Composer: Erich Kleiber Works: Franz Schubert – Symphony No. 5 in B flat, D. 485; Ludwig van…
Constant Lambert’s Musical Vision: Diverse Interpretations by Liverpool Philharmonic and Philharmonia
Composer: Constant Lambert Works: Horoscope (1937), Apparitions (1936), Dante Sonata (1949), The Rio Grande (1927) Performers: Liverpool…
Berezovsky’s Sacred Music: Vidrodzhennya Chamber Choir’s Reverent Interpretation of Ukrainian Tradition
Composer: Maksym Berezovsky (c. 1745-1777) Works: Ukrainian Sacred Music Volume 1: Liturgy; Eucharistic Verses; Choral Concert –…
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5: Schnabel’s Masterful Collaboration with Piatigorsky and Sargent
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat, Op. 73 ‘Emperor’; Cello Sonata…
Handel’s Giulio Cesare: Larmore’s Commanding Performance with Concerto Köln under Jacobs
Composer: Georg Frideric Handel Works: Giulio Cesare Performers: Jennifer Larmore (Cesare), Barbara Schlick (Cleopatra), Bernarda Fink (Cornelia),…
Andrejs Jurjans and Lucija Garuta’s Patriotic Cantatas: Ave Sol’s Stirring Performance under Leonids Vigners
Composer: Andrejs Jurjans (1856-1922), Lucija Garuta (1902-1977) Works: To My Fatherland (1888), Sing, Rejoice (1895), Lord, Thy…
Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1: Pletnev’s Dynamic Revival with Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Performers: Mikhail Pletnev…
Schumann’s Emotional Landscapes: Du Plessis’ Intimate Exploration of Fantasie and Davidsbündlertänze
Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Fantasie, Op. 17; Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 Performers: Herbert du Plessis (piano) Recording: June…
Cozzolani’s Vespro della Beata Vergine: Coro Primo’s Exquisite Rendition of Sacred Splendor
Composer: Chiara Margarita Cozzolani Works: Vespro della Beata Vergine, Second Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation…
Boccherini’s String Quartets Op. 32: Luciani and Ponzoni’s Elegant Dialogues in Performance
Composer: Luigi Boccherini Works: String Quartets, Op. 32 Nos. 3-6 Performers: Fulvio Luciani (violin), Elena Ponzoni (violin),…
Franck’s Cello and Piano Sonatas: Noras and Rigutto’s Captivating Journey Through Romanticism
Composer: César Franck (1822-1890), Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Works: Sonata for cello and piano (originally…
Huber’s Symphonies: Stuttgarter Philharmoniker’s Captivating Journey Through Tellsinfonie and Schweizerische
Composer: Hans Huber Works: Symphony No. 1 Tellsinfonie (1882), Symphony No. 7 Schweizerische (1917) Performers: Stuttgarter Philharmoniker,…
Estonian Night Music: Urmas Vulp’s Captivating Journey Through Iconic Works
Composer: Various Estonian Works: Through the Night (Rudolf Tobias, 1914), Poème d’Amour (Artur Lemba, 1916), Nocturne (Eugen…
Bach’s Organ Masterpieces: Tazechi’s Captivating Journey through the Baroque Canon
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565; Prelude and Fugue in…
Segerstam’s Symphony No. 15: Tampere Philharmonic’s Evocative Journey Through Contemporary Soundscapes
Composer: Leif Segerstam Works: Symphony No. 15, Waiting For… – Orchestral Diary Sheet No. 30 Performers: Tampere…
Mozart’s Adagio and Serenade: Collegium Classicum’s Captivating Live Performance
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Adagio in B flat, K484a; Serenade in B flat, K371a (‘Gran Partita’…
Delius’s Choral Masterpieces: Sally Burgess and Bryn Terfel’s Mesmerizing Collaboration with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Frederick Delius Works: Sea Drift, Songs of Farewell, Songs of Sunset Performers: Sally Burgess (soprano), Bryn…
Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk: Vishnevskaya’s Captivating Performance in a Rich Ensemble
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Performers: Katerina Ismailova – Galina Vishnevskaya (soprano), Sergey –…
Brahms’s String Sextets: Menuhin’s Masterful Interpretation from Abbey Road
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: String Sextets: No. 1 in B flat, op. 18; No. 2 in G,…
Handel’s Saul: Neumann’s Captivating Live Interpretation from Köln
Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Saul HWV 53 Performers: Gregory Reinhart (Saul), Matthias Koch (David), John Elwes…
Kapell’s Mastery of the Piano: A Journey through Beethoven, Schubert, and Beyond
Composer: William Kapell Works: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat, Op. 19; Schubert: Moment musical…
Bach’s Iconic Concertos: Busch Chamber Players’ Timeless Interpretation of Baroque Masterpieces
Composer: J. S. Bach Works: Violin Concerto BWV 1042, Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043, Violin Concerto…
Forqueray’s Pièces de Clavecin: Rousset’s Captivating Journey through French Baroque Elegance
Composer: Antoine Forqueray Works: Pièces de Clavecin: Suite no. 1 in D minor, Suite no. 2 in…
Mozart’s Intimate Chamber Works: Leopold String Trio’s Insightful Performance of K. 563 and K. 424
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Divertimento in E flat, K. 563; Duo in B flat, K. 424…