Thomas Fasano
Zumsteeg’s Ballads: Weikl and Sawallisch’s Emotional Journey through German Song
Composer: Johann Rudolf Zumsteeg Works: Ballads with piano “Die Entführung,” “Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubertheim” Performers: Bernd…
Xenakis’ Sonic Landscapes: Sakkas and Daudin’s Dynamic Collaboration with Luxembourg Philharmonic
Composer: Iannis Xenakis Works: Aïs for baritone, solo percussion and orchestra (1980), Tracées (1987), Empreintes (1975), Noomena…
Wilby’s Choral Masterpieces: Choir of Lincoln College’s Captivating Performances from Oxford
Composer: Philip Wilby Works: Lincoln Windows, Caedmon’s Dream, Prayer of Mannaseh, Goldfinch Carol, A Sonnet, Wondrous Cross,…
Walton’s Choral Masterpieces: St. John ’ s College Choir’s Transcendent Performance Under Christopher Robinson
Composer: William Walton Works: Coronation Te Deum (arr. Simon Preston & Mark Blatchly), A Litany: Drop, drop…
Walford Davies’s Sacred Works: Fisher’s Poignant Interpretation with Stellar Ensemble
Composer: Sir Henry Walford Davies Works: Solemn Melody (2), Jesu Dulcis Memoria, Interlude in C, Fugue in…
Wagner’s Operatic Arias: Terfel’s Commanding Performance with Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Arias from: Der Fliegende Holländer, Die Meistersinger, Tannhäuser, Parsifal, Die Walküre Performers: Bryn…
Vivaldi’s Early Sonatas: Walter Reiter’s Insightful Interpretation of Opus 2
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: 12 Sonatas for Violin and Continuo, Opus 2 Performers: Walter Reiter, violin Recording:…
Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Eclectic Works: Lontano and BBC Singers’ Captivating Performance
Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Sesteto Místico, Two Chôros bis, Quatuor, Chôros No. 7, Bachianas Brasilieras No. 9…
William Williams’ Complete Instrumental Music: Camerat Köln’s Captivating Revival of Baroque Elegance
Composer: William Williams (?-1701) Works: The Complete Instrumental Music: 6 Trio Sonatas Op. 1, Duet in F…
Walton’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Previn’s Dynamic Leadership with the London Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Symphony No 1 in B flat minor, Concerto for Violin and…
Wagner’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Schuricht’s Timeless Interpretations with Stuttgart Radio Symphony
Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Prelude to Parsifal, Prelude to Tristan und Isolde, Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey…
Verdi’s Falstaff: Paul Daniel’s Captivating Direction with English National Opera’s Ensemble
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Falstaff Performers: Andrew Shore (bar), Yvonne Kenny (sop), Ashley Holland (bar), Susan Gritton…