January 2025

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Celebrations of Viennese Elegance: Interpretations by the Vienna Philharmonic of Strauss Family Masterworks

Composer: Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, Joseph Hellmesberger II Works: Ouvertüre Die Fledermaus, Künstlerleben, Walzer op.316, Zivio!…

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Chorale Works by Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and Bach: Interpretation by Ronald Frost at St. Ann’s Church

Composer: Various Works: PACHELBEL: Two Chorale Preludes on ‘Vom Himmel Hoch’; BUXTEHUDE: Magnificat Primi Toni; J. S….

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Concertos for Trumpet and Horn: A Captivating Performance by Sergei Nakariakov with Jenaer Philharmonie

Composer: Alexander Arutiunian, Moisei Vainberg, Reinhold Glière Works: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (Arutiunian), Concerto for Trumpet…

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Sacred Concertos by Bortnyansky: Timeless Interpretation by Russian State Symphonic Cappella

Composer: Dmitri Stepanovich Bortnyansky Works: Sacred Concertos, Volume 5: Nos. 30-35 Performers: Russian State Symphonic Cappella, Valeri…

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Vocal Works by Carey Blyton: Illuminating Interpretations by Beryl Korman and Ian Partridge

Composer: Carey Blyton Works: Three A.M. Op. 9, Two Pensive Songs Op. 10, Toi et Moi Op….

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Piano Masterpieces by Schumann, Chopin, Beethoven and Mussorgsky: Live Interpretations by Benno Moiseiwitsch

Composer: Benno Moiseiwitsch Works: Schumann: Etudes Symphoniques, Kreisleriana, Carnaval; Chopin: Etudes Op. 10 No. 4, 8, and…

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Folk Tunes by Galbraith: Cultural Tapestry Unfolded in Interpretation on 8-String Guitar

Composer: Paul Galbraith Works: Folk Tunes from Spain, Scotland, Greece, Hungary, and Norway; including selections by Joaquin…

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Orchestral Works by Arthur Bliss: Timeless Interpretations by Leading British Ensembles

Composer: Arthur Bliss Works: Introduction and Allegro, Cello Concerto, Meditations on a Theme by John Blow, Antiphonal…

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Carmen Highlights by Bizet: Captivating Performances by Paris Opera Forces

Composer: Georges Bizet Works: Carmen (highlights) Performers: Grace Bumbry (mezzo soprano), Jon Vickers (tenor), Mirella Freni (soprano),…

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Rarities of the Piano Repertoire: Intriguing Interpretations by Daniel Barenboim

Composer: Rarities Works: Fantasia and Fugue on the Chorale “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam” (Liszt/Busoni), Complainte (Siloti),…

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Diverse Piano Works by Various Composers: Captivating Interpretation by Simon Trpčeski

Composer: Various Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: Cantique des cantiques; Sergei Rachmaninov: Serenade, Op. 3 No. 5; Chopin –…

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Rarities of Piano Repertoire: Evocative Interpretations by Anna Fedorova

Composer: Rarities Works: Alexander Scriabin – Polonaise Op. 21; Muzio Clementi – Lento e Patetico; Franz Liszt…

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Choral Works by Berlioz: Captivating Interpretations by Véronique Gens and Lyon National Opera Orchestra

Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Les nuits d’été, La mort de Cléopâtre, La captive, La belle voyageuse, Zaïde…

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Contemporary Works by Various Composers: Innovative Interpretations by New Music Ensemble

Composer: Various Works: Patterning (2000) by Tansy Davies; Saturnine (2000) by Jonathan Powell; Constellations (1998/9) by Mary…

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Fanfares and Hunting Music by Various Composers: Intriguing Interpretations by Diverse Brass Ensembles

Composer: Various Works: Messe Solenelle de Saint Hubert, Ceremonial de la Venerie, Les Sonneurs du Bien Allé…

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Chamber Works by Schumann, Poulenc, Ibert, Loeffler, and Mozart: Interpretation by Genovese and Ensemble at South Mountain Concert Hall

Composer: Alfred Genovese Works: Schumann: 3 Romances op.94 for Oboe and Piano; Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe and…

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Symphonies by Niels Viggo Bentzon: Interpretations by Aarhus Symphony Orchestra under Ole Schmidt

Composer: Niels Viggo Bentzon Works: Symphony No. 5 Op. 61, Symphony No. 7 Op. 83 Performers: Aarhus…

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English Guitar Concertos by Walton, Arnold, and Berkeley: Dynamic Interpretation by Craig Ogden and Northern Sinfonia

Composer: Sir William Walton, Sir Malcolm Arnold, Sir Lennox Berkeley Works: Five Bagatelles for Guitar and Chamber…

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Contemporary Violin Works: Diverse Interpretations by Edna Michell and Ensemble

Composer: Edna Michell Works: John Taverner: Song of the Angel; Shulamit Ran: Yearning; Chen Yi: Romance of…

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Piano Concerto No. 4 and Five Mobiles by Niels Viggo Bentzon: Live Performance by Anker Blyme and Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Niels Viggo Bentzon Works: Piano Concerto No. 4 (1954), Five Mobiles (1960) Performers: Anker Blyme (piano),…

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Organ Works by Walther, Pepping, and Bach: Insightful Interpretation by Thomas Donahue

Composer: Gerhard Brunzema Works: Organ Works by Johann Gottfried Walther, Ernst Pepping, and Johann Sebastian Bach Performers:…

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Chamber Works by Brazilian Composers: Captivating Performance by the São Paulo Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Various Brazilian Composers Works: Cláudio Santoro: Paulistana no 4; Paulistana no 1; Mozart Camargo Guarnieri: Dança…

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Chamber Works by Paul Ben-Haim: Captivating Interpretation by Gila Goldstein

Composer: Paul Ben-Haim Works: Suite No. 1 Op. 20a (1933), Suite No. 2 Op. 20b (1936), Five…

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A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman: Evocative Settings by Rolfe Johnson and Johnson

Composer: A. E. Housman (settings by various composers) Works: A Shropshire Lad (complete), including settings by Samuel…