May 2023

Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier: Schwarzkopf’s Commanding Performance with Karajan’s Philharmonia

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Rosenkavalier Performers: Elizabeth Schwarzkopf (Feldmarschallin), Otto Edelmann (Ochs), Christa Ludwig (Octavian), Eberhard…

Alwyn’s Film Music Volume 2: Bullock’s Captivating Performances with BBC Philharmonic

Composer: William Alwyn Works: Film Music Volume 2 [IL]: The Crimson Pirate, A Night to Remember (Main…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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,…

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…

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…

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…