June 2023
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,…
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….
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,…
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,…
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….
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,…
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…