March 2023
Mozart’s Piano Sonatas: Zacharias’s Insightful Journey through K310, K331, and K332
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Sonata in C major, K310; Sonata in A major, K331; Sonata in…
Haydn’s Symphonies: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia’s Captivating Performances Under Bela Drahos
Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: Symphony No. 70 in D major, Symphony No. 71 in B flat major,…
Ropartz’s French Masterpieces: Orchestre de Bretagne’s Captivating Journey through Timeless Works
Composer: Joseph Guy Ropartz Works: Petite Symphonie (1943), Pastorales (1950), Sons de Cloches (1913), Sérénade Champêtre (1932),…
Crawford’s Hammered Brass: The Wallace Collection’s Exploration of Contemporary Brass Soundscapes
Composer: Robert Crawford, Iannis Xenakis, Steve Martland, Luciano Berio, Petr Eben Works: Hammered Brass, Variations on a…
Birtwistle’s Pulse Shadows: Claron McFadden’s Evocative Performance with Arditti Quartet and Nash Ensemble
Composer: Harrison Birtwistle Works: Pulse Shadows (1996), Meditations on Paul Celan for Soprano, String Quartet and Ensemble…
Janacek’s Chamber Works: Rudy’s Evocative Performance with Mackerras and Paris Opera Soloists
Composer: Leos Janacek Works: Pohadka, Presto in E minor, Violin Sonata, Capriccio, Concertino, From the Street 1…
Petrassi’s Concertos: Zoltán Peskó’s Dynamic Direction with BBC Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Goffredo Petrassi Works: Concerto No. 1 (1934), Concerto No. 2 (1951), Concerto No. 3 (Récréation Concertante,…
Donizetti’s La Figlia Del Reggimento: Lina Pagliughi’s Stellar Performance with Milan’s RAI Orchestra
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti Works: La Figlia Del Reggimento Performers: Lina Pagliughi (soprano), Risa Corsi (mezzo soprano), Cesare…
Schnittke’s Chamber Works: Barbican Piano Trio’s Intriguing Exploration of Trio and Quintet
Composer: Alfred Schnittke Works: Piano Trio, Piano Quintet Performers: Barbican Piano Trio – Jan Peter Schmolck (violin),…
Matthus’ Das Land Phantásien: Heltau’s Poetic Narration with Bruckner Orchester Linz
Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Das Land Phantásien Performers: Michael Heltau (narrator), Bruckner Orchester Linz, Ingo Ingensand Recording:…
Smalley’s Symphony and Piano Concerto: West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration
Composer: Roger Smalley Works: Symphony, Piano Concerto Performers: Roger Smalley (piano), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Diego Masson,…
Hahn’s Piano Quintet: Coombs and Chilingirian Quartet’s Evocative Journey through French Post-War Emotion
Composer: Reynaldo Hahn Works: Piano Quintet (1922), Louis Vierne – Piano Quintet (1918) Performers: Stephen Coombs (piano),…
Lanner’s Dance Works: Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra’s Exuberant Celebration Under Boskovsky’s Baton
Composer: Joseph Lanner Works: Jagd-Galoppe (“Jägers Lust”), op. 82; Die Schönbrunner – Walzer, op. 200; Der Romantiker…
Haydn’s String Quartets, Opus 9: Quatuor Festetics’ Insightful Exploration of Early Mastery
Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartets, Opus 9 Performers: Quatuor Festetics Recording: Rec 6-9 August 1998, Bibliothèque…
Saint-Saëns’ Complete Piano Concertos: Brownridge’s Elegant Interpretation with Hallé Orchestra
Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5, Africa Fantasy, Rapsodie d’Auvergne, Wedding Cake, Caprice Performers: Angela…
Kilar’s Choral Masterpieces: Papian’s Captivating Voice with Polish National Radio Symphony
Composer: Wojciech Kilar Works: Krzesany (1974), Angelus (1984), Exodus (1981), Victoria (1983) Performers: Hasmik Papian (soprano), Cracow…
Nicolai’s Orchestral Showcase: A Masterful Interpretation of Russian and Classical Works
Composer: Nicolai Works: Mikhail Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmilla: Overture; Alexander Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B minor;…
Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony: Günter Wand’s Majestic Interpretation with the Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Original version, ed. Haas) Performers: Berlin Philharmonic…
Chopin’s Piano Masterpieces: Lipatti’s Exquisite Flourish with Zurich Tonhalle and Philharmonia
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11; Etudes, Op. 10/5, Op….
Barber, Bolcom, Bernstein’s Art Songs: Horne’s Lyrical Intensity with Katz and Tokyo String Quartet
Composer: Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Leonard Bernstein Works: The Daisies, Op. 2 No. 1; A Nun Takes…
Bach’s St. John Passion: Beekman’s Evocative Interpretation with Netherlands Bach Collegium
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: St. John Passion Performers: Marcel Beekman (Tenor, Evangelist), Robert Muuse (Baritone, Christ),…
Sibelius’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Beecham’s Timeless Interpretations with Royal Philharmonic and BBC Symphony
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2, The Tempest: Caliban’s Song, Canon, Humoresque, Oak Tree, Karelia Suite:…
Horowitz’s Masterpieces: Kuleshov’s Captivating Tribute to Timeless Works
Composer: Horowitz Works: Wedding March & Variations from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, Waltz in F minor, Danse…
César Franck’s Symphony in D minor: Latham-Koenig’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
Composer: César Franck Works: Symphony in D minor; Psyché (four orchestral extracts) Performers: Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg,…