March 2024
Cherubini’s Medea: Rysanek’s Captivating Performance in Historic ORF Recording
Composer: Luigi Cherubini Works: Medea Performers: Leonie Rysanek (soprano), Bruno Prevedi (tenor), Lucia Popp (soprano), Nicolai Ghiuselev…
Mozart’s Chamber Works: Martin’s Expressive Interpretations of Quintets and Quartets
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285; Oboe Quartet in…
Various Composers’ Story of Christmas: Gardiner’s Evocative Interpretation with the Monteverdi Choir
Composer: Various Works: Story of Christmas, including selections by Robert Cowper, Giovanni Bassano, William Byrd, John Tavener,…
Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Roberte Mamou’s Insightful Journey Through Emotive Landscapes
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Sonata in F major, K332; Sonata in B…
Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas: Szeryng’s Masterful Journey from Classical Roots to Romantic Depths
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major Op. 2 No. 2; Violin…
Stravinsky’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Monteux, Reiner, and Wand’s Distinctive Interpretations
Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Petroushka, Rite of Spring, Song of the Nightingale, The Fairy’s Kiss, Dumbarton Oaks…
Quilter’s Lyrical Miniatures: Terfel’s Enchanting Delivery with Martineau’s Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Roger Quilter Works: Slumber Song (from “Where the Rainbow Ends”), Where Go the Boats (from “Child…
Bennett’s Diverse Compositions: Kovacevich’s Masterful Interpretations of Iconic Works
Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett Works: Piano Concerto (1968), Concerto for Stan Getz (1990), Waltz from Murder on…
Whettam’s Dramatic Works: Rummel’s Captivating Performance with Sinfonia da Camera and Leipzig Radio Symphony
Composer: Graham Whettam Works: Concerto Drammatico, Sinfonia contra timore Performers: Martin Rummel (cello), Sinfonia da Camera, Urbana,…
Kuhlau’s Flute Sonatas: Grodd and Napoli’s Captivating Interpretation
Composer: Friedrich Kuhlau Works: Sonata for Flute and Piano in G major, Op. 83, No. 1; Sonata…
Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Flagstad’s And Melchior’s Timeless Interpretation at Covent Garden
Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Tristan und Isolde Performers: Kirsten Flagstad (Isolde), Lauritz Melchior (Tristan), Sabine Kalter (Brangane),…
Pfitzner’s Palestrina: Wunderlich’s Stellar Performance with the Vienna State Opera Ensemble
Composer: Hans Pfitzner Works: Palestrina – Excerpts from Act One and Act Three Performers: Fritz Wunderlich (tenor),…
Modern Oboe Compositions: Weiger and Conway’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Works
Composer: Miguel del Águila, Robert Sibbing, David Gompper, Michael Angell, Arnold Rosner, Walter Piston Works: Sommergesang (1988),…
Stadler’s Basset Horn Treasures: Veilhan’s Ensemble Brings Mozart’s Essence to Life
Composer: Anton Stadler Works: Terzetten for three basset horns; Three Divertimenti on The Marriage of Figaro for…
Khachaturian’s Iconic Suites: London Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Revival Under Stanley Black
Composer: Aram Khachaturian Works: Spartacus Suite (1956), Masquerade Suite (1941), Gayaneh Suite (1943) Performers: London Symphony Orchestra,…
Rawsthorne’s Chamber Works: Jill Crowther’s Expressive Engagement with English Northern Philharmonia
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne Works: Oboe Quartet (1935), Lament for a Sparrow (1962), Studies on a Theme by…
Stokowski’s Orchestral Mastery: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations of Romantic Ballet and Exoticism
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite; Ippolitov-Ivanov: In the Manger (orch. Stokowski); Glazunov: Danse Orientale…
Tchaikovsky’s Emotional Depth: Abbado’s Masterful Interpretations with Vienna and Boston Philharmonics
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” (1892), Romeo and Juliet (1870) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic…
Wolf’s Mörike Lieder: Rodgers and Genz’s Lyrical Exploration with Vignoles’ Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Hugo Wolf Works: Mörike Lieder Performers: Joan Rodgers (soprano), Stephan Genz (baritone), Roger Vignoles (pianoforte) Recording:…
Skalkottas’ Chamber Works: The New Hellenic Quartet’s Insightful Exploration
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas Works: String Quartet No.1 (1928), Zehn Stücke für Streichquartett (1940), Octet (1934), String Trio…
Svendsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Dausgaard
Composer: Johan Severin Svendsen (1840-1911) Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 4 (1865-6), Symphony No. 2, Op. 15…
Bach’s Art of the Fugue: Taussig’s Insightful Exploration of Counterpoint
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) The Art of the Fugue: Contrapunctus 1-19 Peter Elyakim Taussig, piano Recording Date:…
Frank Martin’s Piano Works: Badura-Skoda’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Review of Frank Martin: Piano Works Composer: Frank Martin (1890-1974) Works: Ballade for piano and orchestra (1939)…
Powell’s Complete Recordings Vol 2: A Journey through Baroque and Romantic Gems
Composer: Maud Powell Works: Powell complete recordings Vol 2; JS BACH Sonata No 3 Movements 1 and…