August 2023

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Beethoven’s Iconic Piano Sonatas: Rubinstein’s Timeless Interpretations from the 1960s

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Sonatas No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 – “Pathétique”; No….

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Ogermann’s Piano Concerto and Concerto for Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra’s Insightful Interpretation

Composer: Claus Ogermann Works: Piano Concerto (1993), Concerto for Orchestra (1991) Performers: Clauss Ogermann (piano), National Philharmonic…

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Beethoven’s Eroica and Fourth Symphonies: Abbado’s Dynamic Leadership with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 3 in E♭, Op. 55 “Eroica”; Symphony No. 4 in…

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Cras’ Orchestral Works: Demarquette’s Captivating Performances with Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg

Composer: Jean Cras Works: Journal de Bord, Âmes d’enfants, Légende for cello and orchestra, Piano Concerto, Danze,…

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Dvořák’s Concertos and Chamber Works: Firkusny, Ricci, Nelsova with Saint Louis Symphony’s Captivating Performance

Composer: Antonin Dvořák Works: Piano Concerto, Violin Concerto, Cello Concerto, Romance for Violin and Orchestra, Mazurek for…

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Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus: Pratschke and King’s Dynamic Collaboration with Musica Florea

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Judas Maccabaeus Performers: Sinéad Pratschke, soprano; Catherine King, mezzo-soprano; Charles Humphries, alto;…

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Forbidden’s Musical Tapestry: The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation of Diptych and Beyond

Composer: Forbidden Works: Diptych (Homage to Brian Blanchflower) 1992, Dedica 1982, Forbidden Colours 1988, Violin Concerto 1986…

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Assimis’s Piano Interpretations: A Journey through Messiaen, Rachmaninov, Beethoven, and Scriabin

Composer: Katerina Assimis Works: Messiaen: Vingt Regards sur L’Enfant Jésus No 15 Le baiser; Rachmaninov: Prelude Op…

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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2: Lupu’s Elegant Interpretation with Israel Philharmonic’s Rich Soundscape

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19; The Creatures…

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Bach’s Mastery: Savall’s Insightful Interpretation with Le Concert des Nations and Hespérion XX

Composer: Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Works: The Musical Offering, The Art of Fugue Performers: Le Concert des…

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Sibelius’s Nordic Legends: Colin Davis’s Evocative Journey with the London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Four Lemminkäinen Legends (1895), Pohjola’s Daughter (1906), The Bard (1913) Performers: London Symphony…

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Chopin’s Masterful Piano Works: A Journey Through Interpretations of the Artful Performer

Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Works: Scherzo no. 3 in C sharp minor, op. 39; Boléro in A…

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Leyla Pinar’s Eclectic Program: A Journey Through Baroque to Contemporary Masterpieces

Composer: Leyla Pinar Works: J.S. Bach: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue BWV 903; Tatyos Effendi: Saz Semaisi; Jean-Philippe…

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Nielsen’s Symphonic Journey: Danish State Radio SO’s Insightful Performances of Early Masterpieces

Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No. 1 (1893), Symphony No. 5 (1922), Helios Overture (1904) Performers: Danish…

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Britten’s Piano and Orchestral Works: Matthews’ Insightful Performances with Notable Orchestras

Composer: Benjamin Britten Works: Piano Concerto (1938), Prelude and Fugue for 18-part string orchestra (1943), Edmund Rubbra:…

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Scandinavian Gems Rediscovered: Musica Vitae’s Captivating Survey of Rosenberg, Sibelius, Stenhammar, and Grieg

Composer: Hilding Rosenberg, Jean Sibelius, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Edvard Grieg Works: Congress Overture, Rakastava Suite Op.14, Chitra Suite…

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Bainton’s Orchestral Works: Royal Northern College Symphony Orchestra’s Revelatory Performance

Composer: Edgar Bainton Works: Genesis (from Before Sunrise), Second Symphony, Symphonic Rhapsody Spring Performers: Royal Northern College…

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Various Composers’ Masterpieces: A Captivating Journey Through Timeless Melodies and Harmonies

Composer: Various Works: English Dance No. 5 (Arnold), Fantasia on Greensleeves (Vaughan Williams), Anvil Chorus from Il…

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Mozart’s Piano Concertos: Richter’s Masterful Collaboration with Japan Shinsei Symphony

Composer: W.A. Mozart Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F K.337, Piano Concerto No. 5 in D…

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Bernstein’s American Symphonies: DeYoung and Tocco’s Dynamic Collaboration with BBC Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Leonard Bernstein Works: Jeremiah (Symphony No. 1), The Age of Anxiety (Symphony No. 2), Divertimento Performers:…

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Mendelssohn’s Piano Concertos: Thibaudet’s Luminous Collaboration with Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Piano Concertos No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25; No. 2 in D…

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Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West: Gavazzi’s Captivating Portrayal with Milan RAI Orchestra’s Lush Sound

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: La Fanciulla del West Performers: Carla Gavazzi (Minnie), Ugo Savarese (Jack Rance), Vasco…

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Puccini’s Messa di Gloria: Hungarian Opera Orchestra’s Captivating Performance Under Giorgio Morandi

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Messa di Gloria, Preludio Sinfonico, Crisantemi Performers: Hungarian Opera Orchestra and Radio Choir,…

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George Templeton Strong’s Tone Poems: Moscow Symphony Orchestra’s Revelatory World Premiere Recordings

Composer: George Templeton Strong Works: Die Nacht – four little tone poems (1913), Le Roi Arthur –…