July 2024

Haydn’s String Quartets Op. 64: The Lindsays’ Captivating Exploration of Classical Elegance

Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartets Op. 64, Nos. 1, 2, 3 Performers: The Lindsays: Peter Cropper,…

Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: Masaaki Suzuki’s Inspiring Direction with Bach Collegium Japan

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata No. 40, “Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes”, BWV 40; Cantata…

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Tilling and Zander’s Enchanting Interpretation with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 4 in G Major Performers: Camilla Tilling (Soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra/Benjamin Zander…

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5: Tennstedt’s Emotional Journey with London Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 5, Das Lied von der Erde Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Klaus…

Vaughan Williams’ Vocal Masterpieces: Rolfe Johnson’s Intimate Interpretations with Willison’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: The House of Life, Songs of Travel, The Land of Lost Content,…

Rachmaninov’s Masterworks: Grimaud’s Captivating Collaboration with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Prelude in G sharp…

Bridge’s Cello and Piano Works: Birkeland and Anvik’s Thoughtful Exploration of Elegance and Emotion

Composer: Bridge, Britten Works: Frank Bridge: Sonata for Cello and Piano (1913-17), Meditation (c. 1912), Spring Song…

Bériot’s Violin Concertos: Nishizaki’s Masterful Interpretation with RTBF Orchestra

Composer: Charles-Auguste de Bériot Works: Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 16; Concerto No. 8 in…

Domashenko’s Vocal Masterpieces: A Captivating Journey through Opera and Song

Composer: Domashenko Works: Francesco CILEA: Adriana Lecouvreur: Acerba voluttà; Camille SAINT-SAËNS: Samson et Dalila: Mon coeur s’ouvre…

Mozart’s Piano Sonatas: Brendel’s Insightful Journey through Timeless Works

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas in F, K. 332; in B flat, K. 333; in…

Allegri’s Sacred Masterpieces: Esswood and Bowman’s Ethereal Interpretation with English Consort of Viols

Composer: Gregorio Allegri Works: Miserere Mei, Let my complaint, If you love me, Delight is dead, O…

Weyse’s Sovedrikken: Bellincampi’s Captivating Direction with The Danish Radio Sinfonietta

Recording Review Composer: Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse (1774-1842) Works: Sovedrikken (The Sleeping Draught) Performers: Guido Paevatalu, Eva…