September 2024
Beethoven’s Bagatelles and Dances: Jandó’s Captivating Interpretation from Budapest
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Works: Bagatelles and Dances, Volume 3: Performer: Jeno Jandó (piano) Recorded: Budapest,…
Richard Strauss’s Masterworks: Jochum’s and Reiner’s Revelations with Iconic Orchestras
Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Der Rosenkavalier Waltz Sequences, Don Juan, Death and Transfiguration, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Ein…
Schumann’s Album für die Jugend: Rico Gulda’s Evocative Interpretation of Innocence and Complexity
Composer: Robert SCHUMANN Works: Album für die Jugend, Op. 68 Performer: Rico Gulda, piano Recorded: December 2000,…
Berlioz’s Overtures: A Captivating Journey Through Orchestral Masterpieces
Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Overture ‘Le Carnaval romain,’ Op. 9, H. 95; ‘Grande Ouverture du Roi Lear,’…
Bach’s Organ Masterpieces: Tillmanns’ Captivating Anthology from St. Nikolaus
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Organ Works Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 Fantasia in G…
Hovhaness’s Ethereal Compositions: Fong and Ashby’s Captivating Performance of Selected Works
Composer: Alan Hovhaness Works: Oror “Lullaby” Op. 1a (1922/26), Varak Op. 47a (1944), Chahagir Op. 56a (1944),…
Vaughan Williams’ Chamber Works: Maggini Quartet’s Captivating Journey through Pastoral and Modernist Landscapes
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Phantasy Quintet (1912), String Quartet No. 1 in G minor (1908 rev….
Busoni’s Orchestral Works: Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Innovation
Composer: Ferruccio Busoni Works: Turandot Suite Op.41 (1905), Sarabande and Cortège: Two Studies for Doktor Faust Op.51…
Liszt’s Transcriptions: Scherbakov’s Masterful Rendition of Beethoven’s Symphonies
Composer: Franz Liszt Works: Piano Transcriptions of Beethoven Symphonies: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Symphony No….
Elgar’s Choral Masterpieces: A Timeless Interpretation of Gerontius and Sea Pictures
Composer: Edward Elgar Works: The Dream of Gerontius; Sea Pictures Performers: Heddle Nash, tenor; Gladys Ripley, contralto;…
Emil von Sauer’s Piano Works: Oleg Marshev’s Captivating Exploration of Romantic Depths
Composer: Emil von Sauer Works: Piano Works in Four Volumes (Etudes de Concert, Piano Sonatas Nos. 1…
Meyerbeer’s Mélodies and Beethoven’s Lieder: A Captivating Journey through Spohr’s Artistry in Voice and Clarinet
Composer: Giacomo MEYERBEER (1791-1864), Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827), Louis SPOHR (1784-1859) Works: Mélodies: Mina Komm Ma barque,…
Froberger’s Organ Works: Kelemen’s Captivating Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces
Composer: Johann Jacob Froberger Works: Organ Works, including Toccata in A Minor FbWV 112, Capriccio in D…
Van Rossum’s Piano Works: Menguy’s Intimate Journey Through Contemporary Landscapes
Composer: Frederik van Rossum Works: Ballade Op.49 (1989), Twelve Preludes Op.44 (1985/6), In Memoriam Glenn Gould Op.43…
Christopher Fox’s Innovative Compositions: Anton Lukoszevieze’s Captivating Interpretation of Minimalism and Complexity
Composer: Christopher Fox Works: Straight Lines in Broken Times³, chant suspendu, Generic Compositions #3, #4, and #5,…
Gabrieli’s Masterworks: A Captivating Tapestry from The King’s Consort
Composer: Giovanni Gabrieli Works: Canzon Duodecimi Toni a 10, Canzon Septimi Octavi Toni a 12, Sonata Pian’e…
Bruch’s Violin Masterpieces: Ricci’s Captivating Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Max Bruch Works: Violin Concerto No. 1, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Saint-Saëns: Havanaise, Introduction and Rondo capriccioso…
Mahler’s Symphony No. 5: Junge Deutsche Philharmonie’s Captivating Journey Under Rudolf Barshai
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor Performers: Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, conducted by…
Avison’s Concerti Opus 9: The Georgian Consort’s Elegant Exploration of 18th-Century British Music
Composer: Charles Avison Works: Concerti from Opus 9: 1 in G, 9 in C minor, 7 in…
Nino Rota’s Concertos: I Virtuosi Italiani’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Soundscapes
Composer: Nino Rota Works: Concerto for Harp, Concerto for Bassoon, Castel del Monte, Concerto for Trombone Performers:…
Previn’s Chamber Works: Bonney’s and Fleming’s Lyrical Interpretations with Leading Orchestras
Composer: André Previn Works: Diversions (1999), Sallie Chishum (1994), Vocalise (1995), The Giraffes Go to Hamburg (2000),…
Dring’s Musical Legacy: Hancock-Child’s Insightful Exploration of Her Life and Works
Composer: Madeleine Dring Works: Dring, Her Music, Her Life Performers: Ro Hancock-Child (Author) Recording: N/A Label: N/A…
Debussy’s, Dutilleux’s, Ravel’s Quartets: The Belcea Quartet’s Captivating Journey through French Masterpieces
Composer: Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Henri Dutilleux (b. 1916), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Works: String Quartet in G minor,…
Various Composers’ Piano Miniatures: A Captivating Journey through Diverse Interpretations
Composer: Various Works: Mendelssohn: Lied ohne Worte op. 102 No. 4; Schubert-Liszt: Der Müller und der Bach;…