Thomas Fasano
Schnittke’s Chamber Works: Barbican Piano Trio’s Intriguing Exploration of Trio and Quintet
Composer: Alfred Schnittke Works: Piano Trio, Piano Quintet Performers: Barbican Piano Trio – Jan Peter Schmolck (violin),…
Matthus’ Das Land Phantásien: Heltau’s Poetic Narration with Bruckner Orchester Linz
Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Das Land Phantásien Performers: Michael Heltau (narrator), Bruckner Orchester Linz, Ingo Ingensand Recording:…
Smalley’s Symphony and Piano Concerto: West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration
Composer: Roger Smalley Works: Symphony, Piano Concerto Performers: Roger Smalley (piano), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Diego Masson,…
Hahn’s Piano Quintet: Coombs and Chilingirian Quartet’s Evocative Journey through French Post-War Emotion
Composer: Reynaldo Hahn Works: Piano Quintet (1922), Louis Vierne – Piano Quintet (1918) Performers: Stephen Coombs (piano),…
Lanner’s Dance Works: Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra’s Exuberant Celebration Under Boskovsky’s Baton
Composer: Joseph Lanner Works: Jagd-Galoppe (“Jägers Lust”), op. 82; Die Schönbrunner – Walzer, op. 200; Der Romantiker…
Haydn’s String Quartets, Opus 9: Quatuor Festetics’ Insightful Exploration of Early Mastery
Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartets, Opus 9 Performers: Quatuor Festetics Recording: Rec 6-9 August 1998, Bibliothèque…
Saint-Saëns’ Complete Piano Concertos: Brownridge’s Elegant Interpretation with Hallé Orchestra
Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5, Africa Fantasy, Rapsodie d’Auvergne, Wedding Cake, Caprice Performers: Angela…
Kilar’s Choral Masterpieces: Papian’s Captivating Voice with Polish National Radio Symphony
Composer: Wojciech Kilar Works: Krzesany (1974), Angelus (1984), Exodus (1981), Victoria (1983) Performers: Hasmik Papian (soprano), Cracow…
Nicolai’s Orchestral Showcase: A Masterful Interpretation of Russian and Classical Works
Composer: Nicolai Works: Mikhail Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmilla: Overture; Alexander Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B minor;…
Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony: Günter Wand’s Majestic Interpretation with the Berlin Philharmonic
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Original version, ed. Haas) Performers: Berlin Philharmonic…
Chopin’s Piano Masterpieces: Lipatti’s Exquisite Flourish with Zurich Tonhalle and Philharmonia
Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11; Etudes, Op. 10/5, Op….
Barber, Bolcom, Bernstein’s Art Songs: Horne’s Lyrical Intensity with Katz and Tokyo String Quartet
Composer: Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Leonard Bernstein Works: The Daisies, Op. 2 No. 1; A Nun Takes…