January 2024
Barber’s Vocal Masterpieces: Diverse Interpretations by Iconic Voices and Orchestras
Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Knoxville – Summer of 1915, Dover Beach, Hermit Songs, Andromache’s Farewell Performers: Eleanor…
Van Rossum’s Violin Concertos: Zazofsky’s Captivating Performance with Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège
Composer: Frederik van Rossum Works: Violin Concerto No. 1 Op.37 (1979/80), Violin Concerto No. 2 Op.45 (1985/90),…
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:…
Martín y Coll’s Baroque Treasures: Houtart’s Masterful Organ Interpretations of Rare Works
Composer: Antonio Martín y Coll Works: Extraits de Flores de Musica 1 à 4 (1706-1709), Anonyme: Obra…
Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and Symphony No.14: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra’s Haunting Interpretation under Lazarev
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Chamber Symphony for String Orchestra, Op.110a (arr. Rudolf Barshai); Symphony No.14 for soprano,…
Vasks’ Choral Masterpieces: Latvian Radio Choir’s Evocative Journey Through Time
Composer: Peteris Vasks Works: Three Poems by Czeslaw Milosz (1994), Zemgale (1988), Mate saule (Mother Sun) (1985),…
Organ Fantasies and Concertos: Golebiowski and Strzep’s Captivating Journey Through Hesse’s and Mozart’s Masterpieces
Composer: Adolph Friedrich Hesse, Gaetano Piazza, Giovanni Bernardo Lucchinetti, Josef Blanco, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven,…
Szigeti’s Historic Recordings: A Journey Through the Violin Repertoire with Masterful Interpretations
Composer: Joseph Szigeti Works: Szigeti ANDaNTE 2991-2994 Performers: Joseph Szigeti (violin), various orchestras and pianists Recording: Various…
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),…
Beethoven’s Piano Trios: Trio Parnassus’ Insightful Exploration of Variations and Form
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1 No. 3; 14 Variations in…
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…
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Paganini’s Caprices: Ricci’s Masterful Command with the New Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35; Niccolò Paganini: Caprices, Op. 1…
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,…
Sibelius’ Symphonic Landscape: Iceland Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through the Complete Works
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: The Complete Symphonies, Symphony No. 1 (1899), Symphony No. 2 (1902), Symphony No….
Puccini’s La Boheme Highlights: Scotto and Kraus’s Captivating Performance with Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: La Boheme (highlights) Performers: Renata Scotto (soprano), Alfredo Kraus (tenor), Carol Neblett (soprano),…
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…
Glass’s Aguas da Amazonia: Uakti’s Vibrant Fusion of Brazilian and Minimalist Sounds
Composer: Philip Glass Works: Aguas da Amazonia Performers: Uakti (Marco Antônio Guimarães: artistic direction and arrangements, strings;…
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)…