May 2023

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Holst’s The Planets: Slatkin’s Inspiring Conducting with New London Children ’ s Choir and Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on “Greensleeves,” Fantasia on a Theme by…

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Barber’s Masterworks: Buswell’s Captivating Performance with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 (1941); Souvenirs Ballet Suite, Op. 28 (1952); Serenade for…

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Chaminade’s Mélodies: A Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Color

Composer: Cécile Chaminade Works: Mélodies (Ronde d’amour, La Lune paresseuse, Sombrero, Mignonne, L’Anneau d’argent, Ma première lettre,…

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Sibelius’ Complete Symphonies: Vänskä’s Masterful Cycle with Lahti Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: The Complete Symphonies: Symphonies 1-7, Symphony No. 5 (original 1915 version and…

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Matthus’ Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 2: Schwab’s Expressive Performance with Orchester der Komische Oper Berlin

Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Cello Concerto (1975), Symphony No. 2 (1976) Performers: Josef Schwab (cello), Orchester der…

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Carl Nielsen’s Symphonic Journey: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Evocative Interpretations

Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No. 2, Four Temperaments, Symphony No. 4 Inextinguishable Performers: Danish State Radio…

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Villa-Lobos’ Symphonies and Suite: St. Clair’s Dynamic Direction with SWR Radio-Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Heitor VILLA-LOBOS (1887-1959) Works: Symphonies No. 6, ‘Sobre a linha das Montanhas do Brasil’, No. 8;…

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Sibelius’ Fourth and Sixth Symphonies: Sir Simon Rattle’s Evocative Direction with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Symphony No. 6 in D minor Performers:…

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Toscanini’s Historic Concert: NBC Symphony Orchestra’s Masterful Rendition of Schubert, Strauss, Haydn, and Bach

Composer: Arturo Toscanini Works: Schubert: Symphony No. 8 ‘Unfinished’; Strauss: Don Juan; Haydn: Sinfonia Concertante in B…

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Gade’s Symphonic Legacy: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performances Under Hogwood’s Baton

Composer: Niels Gade Works: Symphony No. 4 in B flat, Op. 20; Symphony No. 7 in F,…

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Toscanini’s Dynamic Legacy: The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Overtures in Historic Recordings

Composer: Arturo Toscanini Works: Overture from Gluck’s Orpheus ed Euridice, Prelude to Act 1 and Prelude to…

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Bishop’s Nineteen Songs for Shakespeare: A Captivating Exploration by the London Vocal Ensemble

Composer: Sir Henry Rowley Bishop Works: Nineteen songs for Shakespeare: Lo! Here the Gentle Lark, Welcome to…

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Giraud’s Envoûtements: Sullé and Arditti’s Captivating Performance with Ensemble Accroche-Note

Composer: Suzanne Giraud Works: To One in Paradise (1999), Envoûtements I (1996), Envoûtements II (1997), Envoûtements III…

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Debussy’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Concertgebouw Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation Under Haitink

Composer: Claude Debussy Works: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Nocturnes, La mer, Images – Ibéria Performers: Concertgebouw…

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Strauss’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Mengelberg’s Timeless Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklarung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg (conductor) Recording: Concertgebouw…