Thomas Fasano
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…
Nystroem’s Lyrical Masterpieces: Hellekant and Kilström’s Evocative Journey Through Swedish Song
Composer: Gösta Nystroem Works: Songs Sånger vid havet; Hjärtat; Ord mot det tomma; Ur Ångest – Åtta…
Fauré’s Orchestral Masterpieces: A Deep Dive into the Emotional Landscapes of Timeless Works
Composer: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Works: Pelléas et Mélisande: Prelude, The Spinning Girl, Sicilienne, Mélisande’s Song, The Death…
Burgmüller’s Symphonies: Orchester des Staatstheater Kassel’s Captivating Journey Through Romanticism
Composer: Norbert Burgmüller Works: Symphony No. 1 in c minor Op. 2 (1833), Symphony No. 1 in…
Henderickx’s Raga Series: François and De Neve’s Captivating Collaboration with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders
Composer: Wim Henderickx Works: Raga I (1994/6), Raga II “Tombeau” (1995), Raga III (1995) Performers: Gert François…
Rosenberg, Sibelius, Nordheim, Sveinsson, Bentzon: Erling Blöndahl Bengtsson’s Captivating Journey Through Nordic Works
Composer: Hilding Rosenberg (1892-1985), Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Arne Nordheim (b. 1931), Atli Heimir Sveinsson (b. 1938), Niels…
Stoker’s Piano Works: Parkin’s Captivating Journey Through a Diverse Repertoire
Composer: Richard Stoker Works: Piano Serenade Op. 17 (1962), Piano Sonata No. 1 Op. 26 (1967), A…