January 2024
Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1: Polyansky’s Captivating Revival with the Russian State Orchestra
Sergei RACHMANINOV (1873-1943) Symphony No. 1 Cinq Etudes-tableaux (orch. Ottorino Respighi) Russian State Orchestra/Valeri Polyansky CHANDOS CHAN…
Schubert’s Schwanengesang and Brahms’ Vier ernste Gesänge: Quasthoff’s Introspective Journey with Zeyen’s Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Schwanengesang, D. 957; Johannes Brahms, Vier ernste Gesänge, op. 121 Performers: Thomas Quasthoff…
Faure’s Piano Quartets: Domus Quartet’s Timeless Interpretation of Masterworks
Faure: Piano Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 Performer: Domus Quartet Piano: Susan Tomes Violin: Krysia Osostowicz Viola:…
Bliss’s Orchestral Masterworks: Cohesive Interpretations from London’s Finest Ensembles
Composer: Sir Arthur Bliss Works: Introduction and Allegro; Cello Concerto; Meditations on a Theme by John Blow;…
Dvořák’s Violin and Piano Works: Zhou and Battersby’s Captivating First Volume Exploration
Composer: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Works: Music for violin and piano, Vol. 1 Performers: Qian Zhou (violin), Edmund…
Sullivan’s The Golden Legend: A Captivating Performance by Watson, Rigby, Wilde, Black, and Brown
Composer: Arthur Sullivan Works: The Golden Legend Performers: Janice Watson (soprano), Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano), Mark Wilde (tenor),…
Schubert’s Lieder: A Timeless Collection with Distinguished Voices and Masterful Accompaniment
Franz Schubert: Lieder 7CD Collection Performers: Peter Schreier, Robert Holl, John Shirley-Quirk, Gundula Janowitz, Arleen Augér, Sarah…
Lutosławski’s Chamber Works: Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance Under Antoni Wit
Composer: Witold Lutosławski Works: Three Postludes, Preludes and Fugues for 13 solo strings, Mini Overture, Fanfare for…
Offenbach’s La Belle Hélène: Lott’s Captivating Portrayal with Les Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble
Composer: Jacques Offenbach Works: La Belle Hélène Performers: Felicity Lott (Hélène), Yann Beuron (Pâris), Michel Sénéchal (Ménélas),…
Busoni’s Piano Music, Vol. 2: Wolf Harden’s Masterful Interpretations of Transcriptions and Variations
Composer: Ferruccio Busoni Works: Piano Music, Vol. 2: J. S. Bach (transcribed Busoni): Chaconne for solo violin,…
Mills’ Chamber Works: Sions and Ensemble’s Evocative Exploration of Contemporary Soundscapes
Composer: Barry Mills Works: Summer Waves; Saxophone Sketches; Saxophone Quartet; The Wind and the Trees; Duo for…
Schnittke’s Choral Works: Holst Singers’ Captivating Interpretation of Voices of Nature and Concerto for Mixed Chorus
Composer: Alfred Schnittke Works: Concerto for Mixed Chorus (1984/5), Voices of Nature (Golosa prirodi) (1972), Minnesang (1980/81)…