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…