February 2023
Krommer’s Partitas for Wind Ensemble: Michael Thompson Wind Ensemble’s Captivating Revival of Forgotten Masterpieces
Composer: Franz Krommer Works: Partitas for Wind Ensemble, Opp. 69, 76, and 79 Performers: Michael Thompson Wind…
Holst’s The Planets and The Mystic Trumpeter: Rutter’s Ethereal Voice with Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, The Mystic Trumpeter (ed. Colin Matthews and Imogen Holst) Performers: Claire…
Vivaldi’s Concerto Collection: Standage and Ensemble’s Dynamic Exploration of Baroque Mastery
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: The Concerto Collection [8 CDs] Performers: Simon Standage (violin), Stephen Preston (flute), Anthony…
Massenet’s Werther: Tagliavini’s Haunting Performance with Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI
Composer: Jules Massenet Works: Werther Performers: Ferruccio Tagliavini (tenor), Pia Tassinari (mezzo soprano), Marcello Cortis (baritone), Vittoria…
Soler’s Harpsichord Sonatas: Rowland’s Captivating Exploration of a Transitional Genius
Composer: Padre Antonio SOLER Works: Sonatas 7, 8, 9, 40, 47, 48, 59, 20, 21, 98 Performers:…
Schumann’s Spring Symphony and Strauss’ Sinfonia domestica: Mitropoulos’ Dynamic Leadership with the Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1856) Works: Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38, ‘Spring’; Richard STRAUSS (1864-1949)…
Weyse’s Symphonies Nos. 1-7: Royal Danish Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Michael Schønwandt
Composer: Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse Works: Symphonies Nos. 1-7 Performers: Royal Danish Orchestra, Michael Schønwandt (conductor) Recording:…
Brahms’ Hungarian Dances and Waltzes: Jude and Heisser’s Captivating Duet from Marseille
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Hungarian Dances, Waltzes, performed by Marie-Josephe Jude & Jean-François Heisser Recording: Naïve V…
Haydn’s Keyboard Sonatas: Brautigam’s Artistry in Historical Context
Composer: Franz Joseph HAYDN Works: Keyboard Sonatas No. 35 in A flat, Hob. XVI/43; No. 36 in…
Siegmeister’s American Soundscape: American Chamber Ensemble’s Captivating Revival
Composer: Elie Siegmeister Works: Prelude, Blues and Finale (1984); City Songs (1977); Theme and Variations for solo…
Holst’s The Planets and Elgar’s Enigma Variations: Celebrating London Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations
Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, op. 32; Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op….
Scriabin’s Piano Sonata No. 5: Joseph Long’s Evocative Journey through Late Romantic and Early Modern Works
Composer: Alexander Scriabin, Jean Sibelius, Maurice Ravel, Arnold Bax Works: Piano Sonata No. 5, Sonatinas 1-3, Sonatine,…
Barber’s American Masterpieces: Buswell’s Expressive Journey with Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 (1941); Souvenirs – Ballet Suite, Op. 28 (1952); Serenade…
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concertos: Moiseiwitsch’s Emotional Mastery with Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2 (ed. Siloti), Chanson Triste Op….
Shostakovich’s Musical Fables: Enchanting Performances from St Petersburg’s Choir and Symphony Orchestras
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: The Tale about a Priest and his Labourer Balda, op. 36; The Story…
Rachmaninov’s Piano Masterpieces: Moiseiwitsch’s Timeless Interpretations with Philharmonia and Liverpool Orchestras
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of…
Shostakovich’s Symphonies: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Interpretation Under Andrew Litton
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Works: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor, Symphony No. 10 in E Minor…
String Miniatures Vol. 3: Gibbs’s Captivating Performances with Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Composer: English Works: Persiflage (Carlo Martelli), Prelude (Gerald Finzi), Romance (Gerald Finzi), Brook Green Suite (Gustav Holst),…
Monteverdi’s Banquet of the Senses: The Consort of Musicke’s Captivating Performance at Palazzo Te
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi Works: Banquet of the Senses Performers: The Consort of Musicke; Anthony Rooley, director and…
Giuliani’s Duets and Serenades: Shulman and Kraft’s Rediscovery of 19th-Century Treasures
Composer: Mauro Giuliani Works: Duets for Flute and Guitar; Grand Potpourri, Op. 53; Serenade, Op. 127; Grand…
Pergament’s Chamber Works: Sparf and Forsberg’s Captivating Exploration of Nordic Sound
Composer: Moses Pergament Works: Violin Sonata (1918-20), String Quartet No. 1 (1918-22) Performers: Nils-Erik Sparf (violin), Bengt…
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov: Chaliapin’s Commanding Presence with Covent Garden’s Masterful Ensemble
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky Works: Boris Godunov, Completed and orchestrated by Rimsky-Korsakov Performers: Boris Feodor Chaliapin (bass), Tchelkalov…
Casadesus’ Violin Works: Gearhart and Owings’ Insightful Performances at Beall Hall
Composer: Robert Casadesus Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 (1927), Violin Sonata No. 2 (1941), Suite for Two…
Bliss’s Choral Masterpieces: Michael Kibblewhite’s Inspiring Direction with London Philharmonic
Composer: Sir Arthur Bliss Works: Morning Heroes, Investiture Antiphonal Fanfare, Prayer of St Francis of Assisi Performers:…