December 2024
Purcell’s The Fairy Queen: Norrington’s Enchanting Direction with London Classical Players
Composer: Henry Purcell Works: The Fairy Queen Performers: Lorraine Hunt soprano, Catherine Pierard soprano, Susan Bickley mezzo-soprano,…
Poulenc’s Concertos: Pommier, Cole, and Weir’s Engaging Collaboration with City of London Sinfonia
Composer: Francis Poulenc Works: Piano Concerto, Concert champêtre for harpsichord, Organ Concerto Performers: Jean-Bernard Pommier (piano), Maggie…
Schubert’s Lieder Vol. 2: Bostridge’s Transformative Artistry with Drake’s Accompaniment
Composer: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Works: Lieder Vol. 2 Performers: Ian Bostridge (tenor), Julius Drake (piano) Label: EMI…
Weber’s Peter Schmoll: Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra’s Vital Revival under Gerhard Markson
Composer: Carl Maria von Weber Works: Peter Schmoll and his Neighbours Performers: Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra/Gerhard Markson Recording:…
Handel’s Concerti Grossi Op 6: Boyd Neel Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretation of Baroque Mastery
Composer: Georg Frideric Handel Works: Concerti Grossi Op 6 Performers: Boyd Neel Orchestra Recording: Recorded 1936-1938 Label:…
Berlioz’s Vocal Masterpieces: Gens’s Evocative Interpretation with Lyon National Opera Orchestra
Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Les nuits d’été; La mort de Cléopâtre; La captive; La belle voyageuse; Zaïde…