October 2022

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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…

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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…

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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 –…

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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…

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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),…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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),…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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’…

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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…

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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 –…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…