August 2023
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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,…
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 –…