February 2025

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Orchestral Works by Witold Lutosławski: Masterful Interpretation by Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Witold Lutosławski Works: Orchestral Works Vol. 7: Three Postludes, Preludes and Fugues for 13 Solo Strings,…

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Lortzing Operatic Works: Engaging Performances by Cappella der Nordwestdeutschen Musikakademie and Köln Rundfunkorchester

Composer: Albert Lortzing Works: Don Juan und Faust (1829), Ali Pascha von Janina (1823/28), Szenen aus Mozarts…

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Piano Transcriptions by Liszt: Performance by Konstantin Scherbakov of Beethoven Symphonies No. 1 and No. 3

Composer: Franz Liszt Works: Piano Transcriptions of Beethoven Symphonies: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Symphony No….

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Sacred Music by Léonin: Vivid Interpretation by Red Byrd

Composer: Léonin Works: Sacred Music from 12th Century Paris Performers: Red Byrd – John Potter (voice), Richard…

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Musical Works by Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Innovative Interpretation by Hans Fagius on the Frobenius Organ

Composer: Sigfrid Karg-Elert Works: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade Op 87 No 1, Seven Pastels from the…

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Symphonic Poems by Paul Ladmirault: Enchanting Interpretation by Colette Diard and Orchestre de Bretagne

Composer: Paul Ladmirault Works: Poèmes Symphoniques: En Forêt (1932), Valse Triste for piano and orchestra (1901, 1933),…

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Works by Arshak Ikilikian: Dynamic Interpretation by Armenian National Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Arshak IKILIKIAN Works: The Courageous Nazar, Piano Concerto, Superpulse, Success, Crash Performers: Nairy Grigorian (piano), Gevork…

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Sacred Works by Herbert Howells: Divine Performance by Choir of King College, Cambridge

Composer: Herbert Howells Works: Te Deum & Jubilate, Office of Holy Communion, Psalm Prelude, Opus 32 No….

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Orchestral Masterpieces by Holst and Vaughan Williams: Captivating Interpretations by Leonard Slatkin with the New London Children’s Choir and Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on “Greensleeves,” Fantasia on a Theme by…

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Choral and Orchestral Works by Holst: Interpretations by Purcell Singers and English Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Savitri, Seven Partsongs, The Evening Watch, Fugal…

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Keyboard Sonatas by Haydn: Captivating Interpretation by Ronald Brautigam

Composer: Franz Joseph HAYDN Works: Esterházy Sonatas, Volume 1 (Complete Solo Keyboard Music Volume 6). Keyboard Sonatas…

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Vocal Masterpieces by Handel: A Revelatory Interpretation by John Eliot Gardiner and the Monteverdi Choir

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Dixit Dominus, Gloria (Vivaldi) Performers: Monteverdi Choir, English…

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Te Deums by Handel: Insightful Interpretation by Dorothee Mields and Concerto Polacco

Composer: George Frideric Handel Works: Te Deum in D major, HWV 283; Te Deum in A major,…

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Giulio Cesare by Handel: A Captivating Interpretation by Concerto Köln with René Jacobs

Composer: Georg Frideric Handel Works: Giulio Cesare Performers: Jennifer Larmore (Cesare), Barbara Schlick (Cleopatra), Bernarda Fink (Cornelia),…

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Choral and Chamber Works by Asger Hamerik: Captivating Performances by The Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Asger Hamerik Works: Requiem Op. 34, Quintetto Op. 6, Concert Romance for ‘cello and piano Op….

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Piano Works by Granados: Insightful Interpretation by Douglas Riva on Naxos Recording

Composer: Enrique Granados Works: Azulejos (Isaac Albéniz, completed by Granados), Valse de Concert, A la pradera, Escenas…

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Salvator Rosa by Carlos Gomes: Captivating Interpretation by Dorset Opera Ensemble

Composer: Carlos Gomes Works: Salvator Rosa Performers: Isabella – Lisa Livingston (soprano), Salvator Rosa – Fernando del…

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Magnificats 1-4 by Nicolas Gombert: A Revelatory Interpretation by The Tallis Scholars

Composer: Nicolas Gombert Works: Magnificats 1-4 Performers: The Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Phillips Recording: Recorded during…

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Italian Arias by Gluck: Captivating Performance by Cecilia Bartoli with Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

Composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck Works: Italian Arias: Antigono: Berenice, che fai?, La Clemenza di Tito: Tremo fra’…

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Gershwin Classics: Enchanting Interpretation by the New York Philharmonic

Composer: George Gershwin Works: S’ wonderful, Embraceable you, Oh lady, be good, How long has this been…

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Charming Miniatures by Percy Grainger: Interpretation by Leslie Howard with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Percy Grainger Works: Country Gardens, Colheen Dhas, Mock Morris, Molly on the Shore, Willow Willow, Irish…

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Il Mondo alla Roversa by Baldassare Galuppi: Engaging Performance by Swiss Radio Choir and I Barocchisti

Composer: Baldassare Galuppi Works: Il Mondo alla Roversa (The World turned Topsy-Turvey) Performers: Marinella Pennicchi (sop) (Tulia),…

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Symphony in D minor by Franck: Captivating Live Interpretation by New York Philharmonic

Composer: César Franck Works: Symphony in D minor, Les Eolides Performers: New York Philharmonic Orchestra/Kurt Masur Recording:…

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Fauré Chamber and Orchestral Works: Expressive Interpretations by the Orchestre National de France

Composer: Gabriel Fauré Works: Pelléas et Mélisande: Prelude, The Spinning Girl, Sicilienne, Mélisande’s Song, The Death of…