July 2023

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Walton’s Choral Masterworks: The Choir of St John’s College’s Exquisite Performance with Christopher Whitton

Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Coronation Te Deum, Drop, drop slow tears, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis,…

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Atterberg’s Sinfonia Romantica and Eighth Symphony: SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart’s Captivating Performance Under Ari Rasilainen

Composer: Kurt Atterberg Works: Symphony No. 7, Op. 45 “Sinfonia Romantica”; Symphony No. 8, Op. 48 Performers:…

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Schreker’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Seipenbusch

Composer: Franz Schreker Works: Ekkehard Overture, Fantastic Overture, Interlude from Der Schatzgräber, Prelude from Die Gezeichneten, Prelude…

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Heiniö’s The Knight and the Dragon: Turku Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance with Captivating Soloists

Composer: Mikko Heiniö Works: The Knight and the Dragon (1999/2000) Performers: Curt Appelgren (bass-baritone), Helena Juntunen (soprano),…

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Pickeringe’s Musical Miniatures: Jacob H’s Enchanting Interpretation of Forgotten Works

Composer: Jane Pickeringe Works: A Toy, A Toye, A Toye (Up Tails All), Draw near me and…

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Medtner’s Violin Sonata No. 1: Kagan’s Poetic Interpretation in a Rich Ensemble Context

Composer: Nikolai Medtner Works: Violin Sonata No. 1; Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins; Anton von Webern:…

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Mendelssohn’s Early String Quartets: Vellinger String Quartet’s Insightful Journey through Emotion and Form

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: String Quartet in E flat major, Opus 12; String Quartet in A minor,…

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Peter Dickinson’s Diverse Repertoire: Live Performances Highlighting Unique Interpretations

Composer: Peter Dickinson Works: Rags, Blues and Parodies; Song Cycles; Concertos for Piano and Organ; Outcry Performers:…

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Victorian Theatre Music: Alderley Singers’ Revelatory Performance of Sullivan and Balfe

Composer: FORGOTTEN Works: VICTORIAN THEATRE MUSIC: SULLIVAN & BALFE Performers: Alderley Singers & Festival Orchestra, conducted by…

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Respighi’s Liriche da Camera: Everaert’s Evocative Interpretation with Del Marmol’s Sensitive Piano Accompaniment

Composer: Ottorino Respighi Works: Liriche da Camera – Italian Songs: Deità silvane, I fauni, Musica in horto,…

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Munroe’s Cello Mastery: A Diverse Journey Through 20th Century Works with Feldman ’ s Accompanying Touch

Composer: Lorne Munroe Works: Samuel Barber – Cello Sonata (1932), Marcel Dick – Four Elegies and an…

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Bach’s Goldberg Variations: Käte van Trich’s Innovative Interpretation on Organ

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Performers: Käte van Trich, organ Recording: December 1990…

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Gomes’ Salvator Rosa: Livingston and Del Valle Lead a Captivating Ensemble Performance

Composer: Carlos Gomes Works: Salvator Rosa Performers: Isabella – Lisa Livingston (soprano), Salvator Rosa – Fernando del…

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Boucourechliev’s String Quartets: Quatuor Ysaye’s Exploration of Structure and Freedom

Composer: André Boucourechliev Works: Quatuor III (1994), Miroir 2 (1989), Archipel II (1968) Performers: Quatuor Ysaye Recording:…

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Respighi’s Orchestral Palette: Wuppertal Symphony’s Insightful Exploration of Metamorphoseon and Beyond

Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra / George Hanson Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Metamorphoseon modi XII, Rossiniana, Burlesca, Passacaglia in C…

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Sibelius’ Complete Works for Violin and Orchestra: Fried’s Captivating Performances with Finnish Ensembles

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Complete works for violin and orchestra; Violin Concerto; Serenades Nos. 1 & 2;…

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Chisholm’s Piano Works: McLachlan’s Captivating Performance with Kelvin Ensemble

Composer: Erik Chisholm Works: Piano Concerto No. 1: Piobaireachd (rev 1937), Star Point, Sonatina in G minor,…

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Stokowski’s Orchestral Journey: Timeless Interpretations from Philadelphia and Beyond

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: La Marseillaise (de Lisle), Serenade (Schubert), Saltarello, Balance Test March, Oh, Susannah, Pastoral…

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Wagner’s Parsifal: Melchior and Flagstad’s Transcendent Performance with Metropolitan Opera’s Ensemble

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Parsifal – Act 2 (complete) and finale Act 3 Performers: Lauritz Melchior (tenor),…

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Beethoven’s Piano Concertos: Lupu’s Masterful Dialogue with the Israel Philharmonic

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15; Piano Concerto No….

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Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor: Sutherland’s Dazzling Interpretation with The Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti Works: Lucia di Lammermoor Performers: Joan Sutherland (Lucia), Richard Greager (Edgardo), Malcolm Donnelly (Enrico),…

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Debussy’s Préludes and Fantaisie: Kars’ Captivating Collaboration with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Claude Debussy Works: Préludes (Complete), Fantaisie pour piano et orchestre Performers: Jean-Rodolphe Kars (piano), London Symphony…

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MacDowell’s Piano Concertos: Tanyel’s Evocative Collaboration with BBC Scottish Symphony

Edward MacDowell: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Second Modern Suite Seta Tanyel (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony…

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Jacob’s Concertino for Piano and Strings: Roscoe’s Insightful Collaboration with Guildhall Strings

Composer: Various Works: Gordon JACOB – Concertino for Piano and Strings (1954); Cecil Armstrong GIBBS – Concertino…