February 2023

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Housman’s A Shropshire Lad: Rolfe Johnson’s Evocative Interpretation with Johnson’s Poignant Piano

Composer: A. E. Housman Works: A Shropshire Lad (complete cycle in poems and songs by various composers)…

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Max d’Ollone’s Chamber Masterpieces: Quatuor Athenaeum’s Engaging Exploration of Piano Quartet, String Quartet, and Piano Trio

Composer: Max d’Ollone Works: Piano Quartet (1949), String Quartet (1898), Piano Trio (1920) Performers: Patrice d’Ollone (piano),…

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Edward German’s Orchestral Legacy: RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s Compelling Revival of Neglected Masterpieces

Composer: Edward German Works: Richard III Overture (1889), Theme and Six Diversions (1919), The Seasons (1899) Performers:…

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Stokowski’s Orchestral Palette: All-American Youth Orchestra and Hollywood Bowl Symphony’s Evocative Journey Through Romanticism

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”; Wagner: Forest Murmurs from Siegfried; Brahms: Symphony No….

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Brahms’ Symphonies: Mengelberg’s Masterful Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73; Symphony No. 4 in E…

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Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto: Schnabel’s Commanding Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto no. 5 in E flat, op. 73 – “Emperor”; Cello…