September 2023
Mahler’s Symphony No. 4: Zander’s Insightful Direction with Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 4 in G major Performers: Camilla Tilling (soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted…
Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4: Mácal’s Hallé Orchestra Delivers a Captivating Romantic Experience
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat “Romantic” (1874) (Nowak edition) Performers: Hallé Orchestra,…
Bach’s The Art of Fugue: Ziegler’s Masterful Interpretation on Organ
Review of Johann Sebastian Bach: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 Performer: Lynn Ziegler, organ Recording: CALCANTE…
Sibelius’s Symphonies: Koussevitsky’s Dynamic Direction with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2 (1902), Symphony No. 5 (1917) Performers: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Serge…
Solomons’ Songs: Taylor’s Expressive Interpretation with Leonard’s Sensitive Piano Accompaniment
Composer: David Solomons Works: Songs of Solomons Performers: Stephen Taylor (counter-tenor), Jonathan Leonard (piano) Recording: Da Capo…
Yoshimatsu’s Orchestral Vision: Bousfield’s Mastery with BBC Philharmonic’s Dynamic Interpretation
Composer: Takashi Yoshimatsu Works: Symphony No. 4 Op. 82 (2000), Trombone Concerto “Orion Machine” Op. 55 (1993),…
Fauré and Debussy’s Song Cycles: A Captivating Exploration by the Ensemble’s Masterful Performances
Composer: Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Joseph Marx, Richard Strauss, Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Claire de lune (op.46 no.2),…
Walton’s At the Haunted End of the Day: Rattle’s Captivating Interpretation with The Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: William Walton Works: At the Haunted End of the Day Performers: Sir William Walton, Lady Susana…
Sibelius’ Symphonies: Maazel’s Commanding Interpretations with Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 1 (1899), Symphony No. 4 (1910) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin…
Cresswell’s Chamber Works: The Hebrides Ensemble’s Evocative Interpretations
Composer: Lyell Cresswell Works: Whira (1996), Atta (1993), Anake (1998), Acquerello (1998), Variations on a Theme by…
Czech String Quartets: Jupiter Quartet’s Captivating Exploration of Contemporary Voices
Composer: Various Czech Composers Works: Lubos Fiser – String Quartet (1986); Sylvie Bodorová – Shofarot String Quartet…
Massenet’s Amoureuse Arias: Illing’s Captivating Performance with Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
Composer: Jules Massenet (1842-1912) Works: Amoureuse: Sacred and Profane Arias Performers: Rosamund Illing (soprano), Australian Opera and…
Chopin’s Piano Masterpieces: Arrau’s Intimate Dialogues with the London Philharmonic
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Preludes, Impromptus, Waltzes, Ballades, Scherzos, Nocturnes, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor,…
Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Cooper’s Exquisite Interpretation on Harpsichord
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II BWV 870-893 Performers: Gary Cooper, harpsichord Recording: Rec:…
Boyce’s Odes: New College Choir’s Captivating Revival with Hanover Band
Composer: William Boyce Works: Pindar’s Ode, New Year Ode 1774 Performers: Patrick Burrows (boy soprano), Andrew Johnson…
Max Lifschitz’s Diverse Vocal Works: North / South Consonance’s Captivating Performance with Lynne Vardaman and Rachel Rosales
Composer: Max Lifschitz Works: Of Bondage and Freedom (1991), Raoul Pleskow: Two Arabesques (1988), Laura Greenberg: La…
Chopin’s Waltzes and Impromptus: Cziffra’s Exquisite Interpretations from Salle Wagram
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Waltzes – complete – nos 1-19, Impromptus – complete – nos 1-4 Performers:…
Britten’s Chamber Works: Speller’s Ensemble Delivers a Captivating Exploration
Composer: Benjamin Britten Works: Temporal Variations, Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Phantasy Quartet, Two Insect Pieces, Suite No….
Ziehrer’s Dances and Marches Vol 3: Razumovsky Sinfonia’s Vibrant Revival Under Christian Pollack
Review of: Dances and Marches Vol 3 Composer: Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Works: Selected Dances & Marches…
Wills’ Organ Works: A Journey Through Innovation and Emotion in Contemporary Composition
Composer: Arthur Wills Works: Carillon on “Orientis Partibus” (1976), Song without Words (In Memoriam Sergei Rachmaninov) (1994),…
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3: Lupu’s Masterful Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37; 32 Variations on…
Les’ Plus Beaux Noëls: Michel Chapuis’ and Ensemble’s Enchanting Baroque Journey
Composer: Les Works: Plus Beaux Noëls aux Orgues de Moselle Performers: Michel Chapuis (Improvisation, Balbastre), Etienne Baillot…
Kalnins’ Banuta: Frinberga’s Captivating Portrayal in a Stellar Ensemble
Composer: Alfreds Kalnins Works: Banuta (1920, rev. 1927-33) Performers: Regina Frinberga (soprano – Banuta), Karlis Zarins (baritone…
Thomas de Hartmann’s Piano Music: Kremski’s Spiritual Exploration in Volumes 8 and 10
Composer: Thomas de Hartmann Works: Piano Music Volumes 8 and 10 Performers: Alain Kremski (piano) Recording: Auvidis…