Thomas Fasano
Mozart’s Don Giovanni: Skovhus’s Captivating Portrayal in Budapest Recording
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Don Giovanni Performers: Bo Skovhus (Don Giovanni), Renata Girolami (Leporello), Boaz Daniel…
Saariaho’s Modern Masterpieces: Kremer’s Expressive Insights with BBC Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Kaija Saariaho (b. 1952) Works: Graal Théâtre (1995), Château de l’Ame (1996), Amers (1992) Performers: Gidon…
Prokofiev’s Own Interpretations: The London Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Collaboration with Sergey Prokofiev
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev (1878-1953) Works: Prokofiev Plays Prokofiev Performers: Sergey Prokofiev (piano), London Symphony Orchestra conducted by…
Bach’s Organ Masterpieces: Biggers’ Exquisite Interpretation at Arizona State University
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C-Major BWV 564; Partita on ‘Sei gegrüsset,…
Rutter’s Choral Masterpieces: Marshall’s Expressive Interpretation with The Cambridge Singers and BBC Concert Orchestra
Composer: John Rutter Works: Feel the Spirit, seven spirituals; Songs and sonnets from Shakespeare; The heavenly aeroplane;…
Maves’ Piano Sonatas: Lifschitz’s Masterful Interpretation Across Two Decades
Composer: David Maves Works: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1-4 Performers: Max Lifschitz (piano) Recording: Recital Hall of SUNY…
Bennett’s Eclectic Concertos: Kovacevich’s Mastery with BBC Symphony and Hollywood Bowl Orchestras
Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett Works: Piano Concerto (1968), Concerto for Stan Getz (1990), Waltz from Murder on…
Strauss’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Mengelberg’s Dynamic Direction with Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, Willem Mengelberg (conductor)…
Chopin’s Piano Concertos: Zimerman’s Poignant Interpretations with Los Angeles Philharmonic
Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (1830), Piano Concerto…
Lehár’s Orchestral Treasures: The Vienna Philharmonic’s Vibrant Celebration of Melodic Richness
Composer: Franz Lehár Works: Zigeunerfest (Gypsy Feast), Marsch and Palotas from Wo die Lerche singt (Where the…
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: The London Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretation of Choral Mastery
Composer: Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Works: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 ‘Choral’ Performers: Elisabeth Söderström…
Frescobaldi’s Keyboard Masterpieces: Colin Booth’s Exquisite Interpretation of Baroque Gems
Composer: Girolamo Frescobaldi Works: Toccata 1, Capriccio on La Bassa Fiammenga, Canzona 1, Toccata 8, Capriccio on…