June 2023
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mendelssohn’s E Minor: Monica Huggett’s Enlightening Interpretation with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 61; Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto…
Rubbra’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Bickley’s Expressive Voice with Hickox’s Dynamic Direction
Composer: Edmund Rubbra Works: Sinfonia Concertante, op. 38; A Tribute, op. 56; The Morning Watch, op. 55;…
Smetana’s Má Vlast: Czech Philharmonic’s Captivating Live Performance Under Kubelík
Composer: Bedřich Smetana Works: Má Vlast (My Country), Vyšehrad, Vltava (The Moldau), Šárka, Z českých luhů a…
Messager’s Véronique: Mesplé’s Captivating Performance with Lamoureux Orchestra
Composer: André Messager Works: Véronique – operetta (complete with dialogue) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Hélène), Michel Dens (Florestan),…
Dohnányi’s American Rhapsody: Graham and Wakeford Illuminate English Sinfonia’s Rich Legacy
Composer: Ernst von Dohnányi Works: American Rhapsody Op.47, Harp Concertino Op.45, Romanza (from Serenade in C Op.10)…
Korngold’s Vivid Landscapes: Bruckner Orchestra Linz’s Captivating Journey with Caspar Richter
Composer: Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) Works: Performers: Bruckner Orchestra Linz, Caspar Richter Recorded: Brucknerhaus, Linz, 2001 Label:…
Peter Philips’ Cantiones Sacrae: The Tudor Consort’s Captivating Revival under Peter Walls
Composer: Peter Philips Works: Cantiones Sacrae, Quinis Vocibus: Salve Regina, Christus resurgens, O nomen Jesu Performers: The…
Mozart’s Complete Piano Sonatas: A Captivating Journey with Maria João Pires
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279; Piano Sonata No….
Lutosławski’s String Works: Antoni Wit’s Engaging Interpretation with Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Witold Lutosławski Works: Preludes and Fugue for 13 Solo Strings (1972), Three Postludes (1958-60), Mini Overture…
Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony: Günter Wand’s Dynamic Interpretation with North German Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Opus 60; Posthorn Serenade, K320…
Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro: The Metropolitan Opera’s Captivating Live Performance
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Le Nozze di Figaro Performers: Ezio Pinza (Figaro), Bidú Sayão (Susanna), Jarmila…
Mozart’s String Quintets: Ensemble Villa Musica’s Captivating Interpretation of K406 and K515
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Quintet in C minor, K406; Quintet in C major, K515 Performers: Ensemble…
Samuel Barber’s Musical Legacy: Janssen Symphony’s Captivating Journey Through Iconic Works
Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Overture to The School for Scandal (1931), New York Capricorn Concerto (1944), Dover…
Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas: Galbraith’s Innovative Interpretation for 8-String Guitar
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin BWV 1001 – 1006 Arranged for…
Vaughan Williams’ Symphonic Cycle: Boult’s Masterful Interpretation with the London Philharmonic
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Symphonies 1-8 Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Recording: MONO 1952-1958 Label:…
Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: Kozená and Gardiner’s Exquisite Journey Through Spiritual Depths
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata No. 179, “Siehe zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht,” BWV 179; Cantata No….
Chopin’s Cello Sonata: Maisky and Argerich’s Captivating Concert from Kyoto
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Polonaise brillante Op. 3; César…
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony: Kubelik’s Inspiring Interpretation with Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, Rafael…
Puccini’s Tosca: Caniglia’s Captivating Portrayal with Gigli’s Passionate Vocalism
Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca Performers: Maria Caniglia (Tosca), Beniamino Gigli (Cavaradossi), Armando Borgioli (Scarpia), Ernesto Dominici…
Williams’ Concert Works: Shaham’s Expressive Interpretation with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Composer: John Williams Works: Treesong (2000), Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1974-76, rev. 1998), Three Pieces from…
Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos: Voigt’s Commanding Presence and Dessay’s Dazzling Performance
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ariadne auf Naxos Performers: Deborah Voigt (soprano, Ariadne/Primadonna), Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo,…
Loewe’s Lieder: Kryger and Mohr’s Captivating Interpretations with Garben’s Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Carl Loewe Works: Lieder, Volume 15: Seven Polish Ballads, Opus 49-51; Saul und Samuel, Opus 14…
Shchedrin’s Orchestral Mastery: Russian National Orchestra’s Dynamic Interpretation under Mikhail Pletnev
Composer: Rodion Shchedrin Works: Carmen Suite, Concerto for Orchestra No. 1: Naughty Limericks, Concerto for Orchestra No….
Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Strauss’s Don Juan: London Philharmonic’s Captivating Performances under Delogu and Rickenbacher
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 1 in D major; Richard Strauss – Don Juan, Op. 20…