November 2022

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Bach’s Choral Masterpieces: Concentus Musicus Vienna’s Exquisite Interpretation of Sacred Works

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata BWV 61, Cantata BWV 147, Magnificat in D Major BWV 243…

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Harmonie’s Nouvelles pour l’Europe: Arte del Suono Quartet’s Engaging Collaboration

Composer: HARMONIES Works: NOUVELLES POUR L’EUROPE Performers: Arte del Suono Quartet (Lola Bobesco, Suzanne Janssens, violins; Jean-Elie…

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Fleurs’ jetées: De Pont Davies and Toomer’s Poignant Exploration of French Women Composers

Composer: Fleurs Works: jetées: Songs by French Women Composers Performers: Rebecca de Pont Davies (mezzo-contralto), Clare Toomer…

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Webern’s Masterworks: Ulster Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation Under Takuo Yuasa

Composer: Anton Webern Works: Passacaglia, Opus 1; Five Movements for Strings, Opus 5; Six Pieces, Opus 6;…

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Barati’s Symphony and Chants: Budapest Symphony Orchestra’s Bold Journey with Kováks and Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Evocative Interpretation

Composer: George Barati Works: Symphony No. 1 Alpine (1963), Chant of Light (1994-95), Chant of Darkness (1993)…

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Dvořák’s Cello Concertos: Kreger’s Captivating Journey with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Victor Herbert (1859-1924) Works: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104; Klid (Silent…

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Villa-Lobos’ Piano Works: Rubinsky’s Captivating Journey Through Brazilian Landscapes

Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: A Lenda do Caboclo, Ondulando, Valsa da Dor, A Prole do Bebê No….

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Rachmaninov’s Piano Works: Lugansky’s Masterful Exploration of Emotion and Harmony

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Prelude in C sharp minor, Opus 3 No. 2; Ten Preludes, Opus 23;…

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Sullivan’s Chamber Works: Brett and Maguire’s Lyrical Exploration with Duo Turgeon

Composer: Timothy Sullivan Works: A Magic Casement, Two Pianos, A Soft and Golden Fire Performers: Kathleen Brett…

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Bennett’s Chamber Works: McMullen and Herbener’s Captivating Exploration of 20th Century English Compositions

Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett (born 1936), Herbert Howells (1892 – 1983), Gordon Jacob (1895 – 1984), Lennox…

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Christmas Classics: A Joyous Celebration of Timeless Works and Interpretations

Composer: Christmas Works: Hallelujah (Handel), Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach), Psallite (Praetorius), Ding Dong Merrily (Trad),…

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Sibelius’ Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5: Haendel’s Poignant Interpretation with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Violin Concerto (1905), Symphony No. 5 (1917) Performers: Ida Haendel (violin), Bournemouth Symphony…

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Prey’s Arias and Lieder: A Compelling Journey through Rossini, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, and R. Strauss

Composer: Hermann Prey Works: Arias by Rossini & Mozart; Lieder by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, and R. Strauss…

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Contemporary Portuguese Compositions: Opus Ensemble’s Captivating Journey Through D’Almeida, Oliva, Rosa, Carrapatosa, Filipe, and Azevedo

Composer: Antonio Victorino D’ALMEIDA (b. 1940), Alejandro Erlich OLIVA (b. 1948), Clotilde ROSA (b. 1930), Eurico CARRAPATOSA…

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Bach’s St Matthew Passion: Covey-Crump’s Evocative Narration with King’s College Choir and Brandenburg Consort

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: St Matthew Passion Performers: Rogers Covey-Crump (tenor, Evangelist), Michael George (bass, Jesus),…

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Debussy’s Timeless Masterpieces: A Captivating Journey through Orchestral and Chamber Works

Composer: Claude Debussy Works: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune; Petite Suite (piano duet version); La plus que…

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Renaissance Choral Masterpieces: A Captivating Interpretation by The Sixteen

Composer: Various Works: 1. Ave Virgo sanctissima – Francisco Guerrero 2. Suscipe quaeso – Thomas Tallis 3….

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French Music for Trumpet and Organ: Hardenberger’s Captivating Performance at Aarhus Cathedral

Composer: Various Works: Marius Constant – Alleluias; Henri Tomasi – Semaine Sainte à Cuzco; André Jolivet –…

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Britten’s Violin Concerto: Veale’s Modern Counterpoint with Mordkovich and BBC Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Benjamin BRITTEN, John VEALE Works: Britten: Violin Concerto (1939); Veale: Violin Concerto (1984) Performers: Lydia Mordkovich…

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Mahler’s Sixth Symphony: San Francisco Symphony’s Captivating Live Interpretation under Michael Tilson Thomas

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor Performers: San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas…

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Whitbourn’s Choral Masterpieces: Clare College Cambridge Choir’s Captivating Journey Through Sacred Sound

Composer: James Whitbourn Works: A Finer Truth, Crown my heart, Glory to thee, Son of God Mass,…

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Wieniawski’s Violin Masterpieces: Elman’s Timeless Interpretations with Iconic Orchestras

Composer: Henryk Wieniawski Works: Violin Concerto No. 2, Sérénade Mélancolique Performers: Mischa Elman, violin; London Symphony Orchestra…

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Saint-Saëns’ Orchestral Masterpieces: Kantorow and Thedéen’s Luminous Performances with Tapiola Sinfonietta

Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: Violin Concerto No. 2, La Muse et le Poète, Spartacus Overture Performers: Jean-Jacques…

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Brouwer’s Guitar Works: Papandreou’s Masterful Exploration of Contemporary Soundscapes

Composer: Leo Brouwer Works: El Decamerón Negro, Preludios Epigramáticos, Canticum, La Espiral eternal, Parabola, Tarantos, Variations on…