April 2023
Rachmaninov’s Piano Concertos: Bronfman’s Virtuosic Dialogue with The Philharmonia under Salonen’s Leadership
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, Op 18; Piano Concerto No 3…
Zemlinsky’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Czech Philharmonic’s Captivating Journey through the Composer’s Vision
Alexander ZEMLINSKY (1871-1942) Symphony in B flat (1897) Sinfonietta (1934) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Antony Beaumont Recorded Dvorak Hall,…
Tchaikovsky’s String Quartets: New Haydn Quartet’s Captivating Journey Through Emotion
Composer: Pyotr Il’yich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) Works: String Quartets Volume 1: No. 1 in D Major Op. 11;…
Arnold’s Symphonic Legacy: Gamba’s Dynamic Direction with BBC Philharmonic
Composer: Malcolm Arnold Works: Symphonies 7 (Op. 113), 8 (Op. 124), 9 (Op. 128), Concerto for Oboe…
Stravinsky’s Ballet Masterpieces: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Dynamic Interpretation under Temirkanov
Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Pétrouchka (1919 version), Le Sacre du Printemps Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov…
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2: Sultanov’s Captivating Performance with London Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) Works: Piano Concerto No.1 in B flat minor Op.23; Sergei RACHMANINOV (1873-1943)…
Martinů’s Symphonic Landscape: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine’s Captivating Interpretation of Third and Fifth Symphonies
Composer: Bohuslav Martinů Works: Symphony No. 3 (1944), Symphony No. 5 (1948) Performers: National Symphony Orchestra of…
Krasa’s Brundibar: A Tapestry of Youthful Voices Across Cultures
Composer: Hans Krasa Works: Brundibar Performers: Bambini di Praga, Jerusalem van Leer Chamber Music Players / Bohumil…
Sumi’s Christmas Album: VokalEnsemble Köln’s Heartfelt Celebration of Seasonal Music
Composer: Sumi Works: Jo The Christmas Album Performers: Sumi Jo (soprano), Hiro Kurosaki (violin), Barbara Ochs (contralto),…
Westbrook’s Platterback: A Genre-Defying Exploration with Westbrook’s Ensemble
Composer: Mike Westbrook Works: Platterback (1998) Performers: Kate Westbrook (vocals), John Winfield (vocals), Karen Street (accordion, vocals),…
Liadov’s Enchanted Landscapes: Gunzenhauser’s Slovak Philharmonic Exploration
Composer: Anatol Liadov Works: Intermezzo, Op. 8; Mazurka, Op. 19; Ballade, Op. 21b; Polonaise, Op. 49; Polonaise,…
Vercken’s Lucernaire: Les Petits Chanteurs de Lyon’s Evocative Performance in Sacred Tradition
Composer: François Vercken Works: Lucernaire (Office of the Body and Blood of Christ) Performers: Les Petits Chanteurs…
Schubert’s Symphonic Legacy: Wand’s Masterful Interpretations with Renowned Orchestras
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphonies No. 4 in C minor, D417 ‘Tragic’; No. 5 in B flat…
Offenbach’s La Belle Hélène: Dame Felicity Lott’s Captivating Performance in a Star-Studded Cast
Composer: Jacques Offenbach Works: La Belle Hélène Performers: Dame Felicity Lott (Hélène), Yann Beuron (Paris), Michel Sénéchal…
Choi’s Organ Mastery: A Journey Through Bach, Albright, Brahms, and Beyond
Composer: Ji-yeon Choi Works: J.S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C Major BWV 547; Sonata No….
Mozart’s Haffner Symphony and Beethoven’s Seventh: Barbirolli’s Masterful Interpretations with Halle Orchestra
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Works: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385, “Haffner”; Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Symphony…
French Violin Repertoire: Capuçon’s Exquisite Journey with Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie
Composer: French Works: Saint-Saëns: Introduction et rondo capriccioso Op.28, Havanaise Op.83, Valse-caprice Op.52 No.6, Danse macabre Op.40;…
Schubert’s Masterpieces: Gabrieli Quartet’s Evocative Performances of ‘Death and the Maiden’ and ‘The Trout’
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: String Quartet in D minor D810 “Death and the Maiden”, Piano Quintet in…
Bach’s Keyboard Masterpieces: Terence Charlston’s Exquisite Harpsichord Interpretations
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Toccata in D major BWV 912; Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D…
Haydn’s Cello Concertos: Kliegel’s Exquisite Interpretation with Cologne Chamber Orchestra
Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: Cello Concerto in D major (Hob VIIb:2), Cello Concerto in D major (Hob…
Mungrel’s Stuff: Concert Caledonia’s Captivating Fusion of Scottish and Italian Traditions
Composer: Mungrel Performers: Mhairi Lawson (soprano), Jamie McDougall (tenor), David McGuinness (harpsichord/conductor), Adrian Chandler (violin), Lucy Russell…
Shostakovich’s Captivating Suites: Yablonsky’s Dynamic Leadership with Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: The Bolt: Suite from the Ballet Op. 27a (1933), Suite No. 1 for…
Froberger’s Clavichord Works: Dart’s Poetic Interpretation of a Keyboard Pioneer
Composer: Johann Jakob Froberger Works: Works for Clavichord Performers: Thurston Dart, clavichord Recording: Rec: 1961. ISMERON JMSCD…
Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin: Poulet and Henkel’s Intimate Exploration
Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Sonata for Solo Violin; Zoltán Kodály: Duo Op. 7 Performers: Gérard Poulet (violin),…