June 2023
Beethoven’s Symphonies: Toscanini’s Dynamic Legacy with Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 7 Performers: Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York,…
Puccini’s Tosca: Frazzoni’s Captivating Portrayal in Historic Turin Recording
Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca Performers: Gigliola Frazzoni (Tosca), Ferruccio Tagliavini (Cavaradossi), Gian Giacomo Guelfi (Scarpia), Antonio…
Fayrfax’s Sacred Masterpieces: The Cardinall’s Musick’s Enriching Performances
Composer: Robert Fayrfax (1464-1521) Works: Missa O quam glorifica, Missa Tecum principum, Missa Albanus, Missa O bone…
Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: Masaaki Suzuki’s Inspiring Direction with Bach Collegium Japan
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantatas: “Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens,” BWV 148; “Ich elender Mensch,…
Hoyland’s In Transit and Vixen: BBC Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Martyn Brabbins
Composer: Vic Hoyland Works: In Transit (1987), Vixen (1996) Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor) Recording:…
McEwen’s String Quartets: Chilingirian Quartet’s Revelatory Exploration of the Undiscovered
Composer: John Blackwood McEwen Works: String Quartets Vol. 1 – Quartet No. 4 (1905), Quartet for Strings…
Hegner’s Chamber Works: Knudsen and Munk’s Evocative Interpretation of Danish Melodies
Composer: Ludwig Hegner, Franz Neruda, Louis Glass Works: Legende Op.5 (Ludwig Hegner), Nocturne Op.6 (Ludwig Hegner), Trois…
Smetana’s Piano Trio and Dvořák’s Dumky: Smetana Trio’s Captivating Blend of Czech Passion
Composer: Bedrich Smetana Works: Piano Trio in G minor; Antonin Dvořák, Piano Trio in E minor, Op….
Bach’s Organ Masterpieces: Robert Clark’s Insightful Interpretation of Timeless Works
Composer: J. S. Bach (1685-1750), S. Scheidt (1587-1654), J. C. Kittel (1732-1809), R. Schumann (1810-1856), F. B….
Turnbull’s Songs and Part Songs: Argenta and Williams’ Captivating Performance with The Joyful Company of Singers
Composer: Percy Turnbull Works: The Songs and Part Songs Performers: Nancy Argenta (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Robin…
Pettersson’s Symphony No. 14: Stockholm Philharmonic’s Captivating Performance Under Comissiona
Composer: Allan Pettersson Works: Symphony No. 14 (1978) Performers: Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra/Sergiu Comissiona Recording: Stockholm Konserthus, 3-4…
David Bedford’s Choral and Brass Works: London Philharmonic’s Dynamic Collaboration with Steuart Bedford
Composer: David Bedford Works: Star Clusters, Nebulae and Places in Devon, The Song of the White Horse…
Gossec’s Four Symphonies: Orchestre de Bretagne’s Captivating Revival Under Sanderling’s Direction
Composer: François-Joseph Gossec Works: Four Symphonies Performers: Orchestre de Bretagne, Stefan Sanderling (conductor) Recording: Recorded Rehearsal Hall,…
Steinberg’s Symphony No. 2: Göteborgs Symfoniker’s Captivating Revival under Neeme Järvi
Composer: Maximilian Steinberg Works: Symphony No. 2, Variations for Orchestra Performers: Göteborgs Symfoniker, Neeme Järvi Recording: Göteborg…
Tinctoris to Josquin: Orlando Consort’s Captivating Polyphony from Late Medieval Period
Composer: Johannes Tinctoris, Guillaume Dufay, Josquin des Prez, Heinrich Isaac, Loyset Compere, Jacob Obrecht Works: Lamentationes Jeremiae,…
Matthews’ In the Dark Time and Chaconne: BBC Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Jac van Steen
Composer: DAVID MATTHEWS (born 1943) Works: In the Dark Time, Op.38 (1984/5); Chaconne, Op.43 (1986/7) Performers: BBC…