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…
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…
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…
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),…