Thomas Fasano
Sackman’s Second Quartet and Nicholson’s Third Quartet: Bochmann Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of Contemporary British Music
Composer: Nicholas Sackman (born 1950), George Nicholson (born 1949) Works: String Quartet No. 2 (1990/1), String Quartet…
Nordheim’s Violin Works: Herresthal’s Insightful Performances with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Arne Nordheim Works: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Duplex for Violin and Cello, Partita für Paul…
Cras’ Evocative Landscapes: Ferey’s Captivating Piano Interpretations of Paysages and Beyond
Composer: Jean Cras Works: Paysages (1917): Maritime, Champêtre; Danze (1917); Two Impromptus (1925) Performers: Jean-Pierre Ferey (piano)…
Harmonic Inventiveness and Rhythmic Energy: A Review of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s Compositions and Interpretation by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer: Sir Malcolm ARNOLD Works: Numerous, including A Grand, Grand Overture, Opus 57, Carnival of Animals, Opus…
Helsted’s Familial Legacies: The Danish Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance of Carl and Gustav
Composer: HELSTED Label: DANACORD DACOCD 537 Performers: Karsten Dalsgaard Madsen – Violin, Henrik Dam Thomsen – Cello,…
Italo Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re: Arturo Basile’s Captivating Direction with RAI Orchestra
Composer: Italo Montemezzi Works: L’amore dei tre re Performers: Sesto Bruscantini (bass), Clara Petrella (soprano), Amedeo Berdini…
Gershwin’s Timeless Melodies: Hendricks’ Captivating Performance with the London Symphony
Composer: George Gershwin Works: S’ wonderful, Embraceable You, Oh Lady, Be Good, How Long Has This Been…
Bach’s Complete Organ Works Volume 1: Kooiman’s Masterful Interpretations from Haarlem
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Complete Organ Works Volume 1 – The Toccatas: Toccata con Fuga in…
Toch’s Symphonies No. 2 and No. 3: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Alun Francis
Composer: Ernst Toch Works: Symphonies No. 2, Op. 73 and No. 3, Op. 75 Performers: Berlin Radio…
César Cui’s 25 Preludes for Piano: Biegel’s Captivating Revival of a Neglected Gem
Composer: César Cui Works: 25 Preludes for Piano Op. 64 Performers: Jeffrey Biegel, piano Recording: Arum Hall,…
Garrett’s Travelling Light: A Transformative Journey with Michel Legrand’s Vision
Composer: Lesley Garrett Works: Travelling Light Performers: Lesley Garrett (soprano), Sir George Martin (producer, arrangement), Michel Legrand…
Cluytens’ Masterful Conducting: A Journey Through Orchestral Landscapes with Renowned Ensembles
Composer: André Cluytens Works: Bizet: Symphony in C major; Debussy: Images pour orchestre; Ravel: La Valse; Schumann:…