October 2024
Delius’ ‘Norwegian Masterworks’: A Fjord Frolic Marred by Mid-Air Munchies
Frederick Delius Norwegian Masterworks Aarhus Symphony Orchestra/Bo Holten Danacord B- Delius’ “Norwegian Masterworks” is a mixed bag…
Chadwick’s ‘Symphonic Sketches’: A Bold Bagel in a Brahms-Wagner Sandwich!
Composer: George Whitefield Chadwick Work: Symphonic Sketches Performers: Unspecified Label/Year: Reference Recordings 2002 Grade: B In Chadwick’s…
Tchaikovsky’s Masterworks: London Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Interpretations and Slovak Philharmonic’s Emotional Depth
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Symphony No. 4, Marche Slave, Symphony No. 5, Capriccio Italien, Symphony No….
Mozart’s Majestic Masterpieces: Beecham’s Royal Philharmonic Brings Jupiter and Concertos to Life
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”; Clarinet Concerto in…
Bach to the Future: A Mischievous Guitar Twist on Baroque Classics
Johann Sebastian Bach Guitar Transcriptions Enno Voorhorst NAXOS 8.555369, 2023 Grade: B+ Enno Voorhorst brings a mischievous…
Rocking the Classics: C.P.E. Bach Brews an Artisanal Symphony
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Pièces de caractère Marcia Hadjimarkos, pianoforte and clavichord ZIG-ZAG TERRITOIRES ZZT 020301 [67.03]…
Mozart’s Violin Sonatas Vol. 9: Baudet and Belder’s Baroque Elegance with Accardo and Canino
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Violin Sonatas Vol. 9 (KV 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 28,…
Delius’ Paris: A Musical Marathon with the London Symphony Orchestra!
Frederick Delius Paris – The Song of a Great City London Symphony Orchestra/Anthony Collins Decca B- My,…
Brass 74321883932: Grimethorpe Colliery’s Captivating Tribute to Cinematic Soundscapes
Composer: Various Performers: Grimethorpe Colliery U.K. Coal Band / Garry Cutt (conductor) Recording: June 2001, Dewbury Town…
Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3: Sir Georg Solti’s Commanding Interpretation with Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 3 in D minor; Igor Stravinsky, Symphony in Three Movements Performers:…
Salonen’s Contemporary Works: Dawn Upshaw’s Captivating Performances with Los Angeles Philharmonic and London Sinfonietta
Composer: Esa-Pekka Salonen (b. 1958) Works: LA Variations (1996/7), Five Images after Sappho (1999), Giro (1981, rev….
Villa-Lobos’ Forest of the Amazon: Fleming’s Evocative Collaboration with Moscow Philharmonic Forces
Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Forest of the Amazon Performers: Renée Fleming (soprano), Chorus of the Moscow Physics…