August 2024
Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and Brahms’s Second Symphony: Stokowski’s Masterful Legacy with the National Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”, Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 Performers: National Philharmonic…
Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7: Skrowaczewski’s Masterful Direction with Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 7 in E major Performers: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski…
Reich’s Minimalist Mastery: Kronos Quartet’s Dynamic Interpretations with Alarm Will Sound
Composer: Steve Reich Works: Triple Quartet (1999), Electric Guitar Phase (1967, 2001), Music for Large Ensemble (1977),…
Vierne’s Chamber Music: Tachino and Quatuor Athenaeum’s Captivating Exploration
Composer: Louis Vierne Works: Piano Quintet (1918), String Quartet (1894) Performers: Gabriel Tachino (piano), Quatuor Athenaeum Recording:…
Miaskovsky’s Symphonic Legacy: Svetlanov’s Exquisite Interpretations with Russian Federation Academic Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Nikolai Miaskovsky Works: The Complete Symphonic Works, Volumes 1-5 Performers: Russian Federation Academic Symphony Orchestra, Evgeny…
Bliss’s String Quartets: Eggebrecht-Kupsa Ensemble’s Insightful Journey Through Turbulent Times
Composer: Arthur Bliss Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1941), String Quartet No. 2 (1950) Performers: Renate Eggebrecht-Kupsa…
Ben-Haim’s Chamber Works: Gila Goldstein’s Evocative Performances at Patrych Sound Studios
Composer: Paul Ben-Haim Works: Suite No. 1 Op. 20a (1933), Suite No. 2 Op. 20b (1936), Five…
Schubert’s Konzertstück D345 and Brahms’ Double Concerto: Kagan and Gutman’s Captivating Collaboration with Leading Orchestras
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Konzertstück D345, Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto Op 64, Johannes Brahms – Double…
Hindemith’s Minimax and Weill’s String Quartets: Leipziger Streichquartett’s Insightful Exploration of Early 20th-Century Innovations
Composer: Paul Hindemith Works: Minimax – Repertorium für Militärmusik (1923); Kurt Weill: String Quartet No. 1 (1919),…
Vaughan Williams’ Choral Masterpieces: A Captivating Journey with Sheila Armstrong and London Philharmonic Choir
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Toward the Unknown Region, Dona nobis pacem, Fantasia (quasi variazione) on the…
Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony: Kyung Wha Chung’s Captivating Performance with Simon Rattle and the Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5…
Busoni’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Järvi’s Dynamic Direction with BBC Philharmonic
Composer: Ferruccio Busoni Works: Orchestral Suite No. 2 ‘Geharnischte Suite’, Op. 34a; Berceuse élégiaque, Op. 42; Concertino…
Flute Masterpieces: Ruffer and Crayford’s Evocative Journey Through American and British Works
Composer: Charles T Griffes, Walter Piston, Hamilton Harty, Ian Wilson, Peter Fribbins, Robert Beaser, Lukas Foss, Cyril…
Liadov’s Orchestral Treasures: Slovak Philharmonic’s Captivating Revival under Gunzenhauser
Composer: Anatol Liadov Works: Baba-Yaga (op. 56), Intermezzo (op. 8), Ballade (op. 21b), The Enchanted Lake (op….
Mozart’s Operatic Gems: Boston Baroque’s Captivating Performances of The Impresario and The Beneficent Dervish
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: The Impresario (Der Schauspieldirektor), The Beneficent Dervish (Der Wohltatige Derwisch) Performers: Cyndia…
Franz Lehár’s Le Pays du Sourire: Michel Dens’s Captivating Performance with Orchestre de l’Association des Concerts Lamoureux
Composer: Franz Lehár Works: Le Pays du Sourire (The Land of Smiles) Performers: Michel Dens (Sou-Chong), Bernadette…
Grieg’s Complete Music with Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Rich Tapestry of Sound
Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Works: Complete Music with Orchestra Performers: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra/Neeme Järvi, Lilya Zilberstein (pianoforte),…
Vaughan Williams’ English Song Cycles: Thompson’s Expressive Interpretation with Delmé String Quartet
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Igor Gurney Works: On Wenlock Edge, The Western Playland, Ludlow and Teme Performers:…
Sibelius’ Youth Piano Vol 2: Gräsbeck’s Insightful Exploration of Formative Works
Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Youth Piano Vol 2 Performers: Folke Gräsbeck (piano) Recording: BIS CD 1202…
Lecocq’s La Fille de Madame Angot: Mesplé’s Captivating Performance with the Opéra de Paris
Composer: Charles Lecocq Works: La Fille de Madame Angot (1872, complete, with dialogue in French) Performers: Mady…
Badura-Skoda’s Interpreting Bach: A Pivotal Contribution to Keyboard Performance Practice
Composer: Paul Badura-Skoda Works: Interpreting Bach at the Keyboard Performers: Paul Badura-Skoda (piano, fortepiano, harpsichord) Recording: Oxford…
Mozart’s Chamber Works for Wind Instruments: Hunt’s and Marriner’s Masterful Interpretations with Chilingirian Quartet and London Mozart Players
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Oboe Quartet in F K370, Clarinet Quintet in A K581, Clarinet Concerto…
Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: A Masterful Exploration by Collegium Vocale Gent
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Mein gläubiges Herze BWV 68, Bete aber auch dabei BWV 115, Ich…
Kodály’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Kertész and London Symphony Orchestra’s Vibrant Interpretations
Composer: Zoltán Kodály Works: Háry János suite (1925, 1927), Dances of Galánta (1934), Peacock Variations (1939) Performers:…