January 2024
Finnissy’s Piano Works: Ian Pace’s Masterful Interpretations of Complex Textures
Composer: Michael Finnissy Works: Piano Concerto No.4 (1978, rev. 1996), Piano Concerto No.6 (1980/1), Snowdrift (1972), Verdi…
Léonin’s Sacred Music: Red Byrd’s Captivating Revival of 12th Century Paris
Composer: Léonin Works: Sacred Music from 12th Century Paris Performers: Red Byrd – John Potter (tenor), Richard…
Chopin’s Piano Mastery: Kempf’s Captivating Interpretations of Iconic Works
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Four Ballades: G minor, Op. 23, F major, Op. 38, A flat major,…
Schumann’s Liederkreis and Kerner-lieder: Prégardien’s Lyrical Mastery with Gees’ Sensitive Piano
Review of Christoph Prégardien and Michael Gees: Schumann Liederkreis and Kerner-lieder Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Works: Liederkreis,…
Mahler’s Symphony No. 4: Zander’s Polished Yet Distant Interpretation with Philharmonia Orchestra
GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) Symphony No. 4 in G major Camilla Tilling (soprano) Philharmonia Orchestra / Benjamin Zander…
Verdi’s Otello: Elder’s Dynamic Interpretation with English National Opera’s Captivating Ensemble
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Otello (sung in English) Performers: Charles Craig (tenor) Otello, Rosalind Plowright (soprano) Desdemona,…
Bach’s Oboe and Harpsichord Works: Hennessy’s Expressive Artistry with Parle’s Dynamic Accompaniment
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Music for Oboe and Harpsichord: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1030b; Sonata…
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Keyboard Sonatas: Pletnev’s Engaging Exploration of a Musical Pioneer
Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Works: Sonatas in g minor, c minor, D major, f sharp minor,…