November 2024

J.S. Bach’s The Six Partitas, Angela Hewitt

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) The Six Partitas Partita no. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825 Partita…

J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Choir of King’s College

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) St Matthew Passion [161.02] King’s College Choir Jesus College Choir Rogers Covey-Crump, tenor…

Albéniz – Iberia (Books 1 & 2), España

– Title: Iberia (Books 1 & 2), España – Composer: Isaac Albéniz – Performer: Daniel Barenboim –…

Benjamin Britten : Songs

Performers: Anthony Rolfe Johnson (Tenor), Graham Johnson (Piano) Label: Helios Track Highlights: Canticle I, “My beloved is…

Handel / J.S. Bach Arias – Stephanie Blythe (Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, John Nelson)

Stephanie Blythe’s mezzo-soprano is a voice that comes along rarely—rich, powerful, and commanding, yet capable of exquisite…

Elgar in Retrospect: A Sonic Tapestry of Emotion and Elegance in Historic Philadelphia Performances

Composer: ELGAR (1857-1934) Works: Enigma Variations, Cello Concerto, Cockaigne Overture, Five Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Violin Concerto…

Canteloube’s Auvergne Anthems: A Dylan-esque Delight!

Composer: Joseph Canteloube Work: Songs of the Auvergne – series 1-5 Performers: Dawn Upshaw, Kent Nagano Label/Year:…

Chopin’s ‘Piano Works’: A Hipster Cocktail of High Notes and Hiccups

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Work: The Piano Works Performers: Various Label/Year: Brilliant Classics, 2002 Grade: B Chopin’s “Piano…

Tickling Ivories & Tasting Vodka: Yundi Li’s Bittersweet Chopin Sonata

Frédéric CHOPIN, Piano Sonata No. 3 op. 58 (1844), Yundi Li [AT], DG 2023. Grade: B+ Like…

Chopin & Rachmaninov: A Soap Opera in Sonata, Starring Walton/Owen!

Composer: Frédéric Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninov Work: Cello Sonatas Performers: Walton/Owen Label/Year: Somm 2002 Grade: B Chopin and…