February 2024
Estonian Chamber Works: Urb and Lentsius’s Captivating Performances of Contemporary Compositions
Composer: René Eespere, Ester Mägi, Peeter Vähi, Lepo Sumera, Jaan Rääts Works: Significatio for violin, cello and…
Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus: Schwarzkopf’s Enchanting Performance in Historic Recording
Composer: Johann Strauss II Works: Die Fledermaus, Operetta in three acts Performers: Rosalinde Elizabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Adele…
Pabst’s Tchaikovsky Paraphrases: Marshev’s Evocative Piano Interpretations
Composer: Pavel Pabst Works: Fantasie sur l’opéra “Mazeppa” (Tchaikovsky), Paraphrase de concert sur l’opéra “Eugene Onegin” (Tchaikovsky),…
Bach’s Goldberg Variations: Leonhardt’s Timeless Interpretation on Harpsichord
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Performers: Gustav Leonhardt, harpsichord Recording: June 1953, Konzerthaus,…
Chopin’s Mazurkas: Nina Milkina’s Captivating Interpretation at Wigmore Hall
Composer: CHOPIN, Frédéric (1810-1849) Works: Mazurkas, opp. 6, 7, 17, 24, 30, 33, 41, 50, 56, 59,…
Poulenc’s Concertos: Pommier, Cole, and Weir’s Engaging Collaboration with City of London Sinfonia
Composer: Francis Poulenc Works: Piano Concerto, Concert champêtre for harpsichord, Organ Concerto Performers: Jean-Bernard Pommier (piano), Maggie…
Mendelssohn’s Masterful Landscapes: Scottish National Orchestra’s Evocative Interpretations of Overtures and Symphonies
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: The Hebrides – Overture, Op. 26; Symphony No. 3 in A minor –…
Strauss’s Early Piano Works: Marshev’s Captivating Exploration of Mood and Emotion
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Piano Sonata in B minor Op. 5, Five Piano Pieces Op. 3, Stimmungsbilder…
Liszt’s Poetic Mastery: Curzon’s Enchanting Performance of Diverse Piano Works
Composer: Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Works: Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, Berceuse, Valse…
Monteverdi’s L ’ Incoronazione di Poppea: Watkinson’s Captivating Portrayal in Venice’s Historic Theatre
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi Works: L’Incoronazione di Poppea Performers: Carolyn Watkinson (sop) (Nerone), Judith Nelson (sop) (Drusilla), Peter…
Calegari’s La Resurrezione di Lazzaro: Academia de li Musici’s Captivating Revival of a Forgotten Oratorio
Composer: Antonio Calegari Works: La Resurrezione di Lazzaro Performers: Academia de li Musici / Athesis Chorus /…