Boyce’s Pindar’s Ode: New College Oxford’s Captivating Revival with Hanover Band

Composer: William Boyce Works: Pindar’s Ode, New Year Ode (1774) Performers: Patrick Burrowes (boy soprano), Andrew Johnson…

Italian Opera Arias: A Captivating Showcase by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony and Esteemed Soprano Voices

Composer: Various Works: Soprano Arias from Italian Opera (Including selections from Puccini, Bellini, Verdi, and others) Performers:…

Rorem’s Selected Songs: A Deep Dive into the Artistry of Matthew Aucoin’s Interpretation

Composer: Ned Rorem Works: Selected Songs – The Waking, Root Cellar, My Papa’s Waltz, I Strolled Across…

Vaughan Williams’ Choral Masterpieces: Elora Festival Singers’ Devout Interpretation of Sacred Works

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Mass in G minor; Motets: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge, Prayer…

Verdi’s Aida: Caniglia’s Captivating Portrayal with Serafin’s Masterful Direction

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Works: Aida – opera (1871) Performers: Maria Caniglia (Aida), Beniamino Gigli (Radames), Italo…

Susan B. Anthony’s Vocal Mastery: A Captivating Journey Through Operatic Emotions

Composer: Susan B. Anthony Works: Chausson – Le Roi Arthus: Ah, Trahie! Abandonnée; Menotti – The Consul:…

Cherubini’s Medea: Rysanek’s Captivating Performance in Historic ORF Recording

Composer: Luigi Cherubini Works: Medea Performers: Leonie Rysanek (soprano), Bruno Prevedi (tenor), Lucia Popp (soprano), Nicolai Ghiuselev…

Mozart’s Chamber Works: Martin’s Expressive Interpretations of Quintets and Quartets

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285; Oboe Quartet in…

Various Composers’ Story of Christmas: Gardiner’s Evocative Interpretation with the Monteverdi Choir

Composer: Various Works: Story of Christmas, including selections by Robert Cowper, Giovanni Bassano, William Byrd, John Tavener,…

Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Roberte Mamou’s Insightful Journey Through Emotive Landscapes

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Sonata in F major, K332; Sonata in B…

Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas: Szeryng’s Masterful Journey from Classical Roots to Romantic Depths

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major Op. 2 No. 2; Violin…

Quilter’s Lyrical Miniatures: Terfel’s Enchanting Delivery with Martineau’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Roger Quilter Works: Slumber Song (from “Where the Rainbow Ends”), Where Go the Boats (from “Child…

Bennett’s Diverse Compositions: Kovacevich’s Masterful Interpretations of Iconic Works

Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett Works: Piano Concerto (1968), Concerto for Stan Getz (1990), Waltz from Murder on…

Whettam’s Dramatic Works: Rummel’s Captivating Performance with Sinfonia da Camera and Leipzig Radio Symphony

Composer: Graham Whettam Works: Concerto Drammatico, Sinfonia contra timore Performers: Martin Rummel (cello), Sinfonia da Camera, Urbana,…

Kuhlau’s Flute Sonatas: Grodd and Napoli’s Captivating Interpretation

Composer: Friedrich Kuhlau Works: Sonata for Flute and Piano in G major, Op. 83, No. 1; Sonata…

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Flagstad’s And Melchior’s Timeless Interpretation at Covent Garden

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Tristan und Isolde Performers: Kirsten Flagstad (Isolde), Lauritz Melchior (Tristan), Sabine Kalter (Brangane),…

Pfitzner’s Palestrina: Wunderlich’s Stellar Performance with the Vienna State Opera Ensemble

Composer: Hans Pfitzner Works: Palestrina – Excerpts from Act One and Act Three Performers: Fritz Wunderlich (tenor),…

Modern Oboe Compositions: Weiger and Conway’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Works

Composer: Miguel del Águila, Robert Sibbing, David Gompper, Michael Angell, Arnold Rosner, Walter Piston Works: Sommergesang (1988),…

Khachaturian’s Iconic Suites: London Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Revival Under Stanley Black

Composer: Aram Khachaturian Works: Spartacus Suite (1956), Masquerade Suite (1941), Gayaneh Suite (1943) Performers: London Symphony Orchestra,…

Rawsthorne’s Chamber Works: Jill Crowther’s Expressive Engagement with English Northern Philharmonia

Composer: Alan Rawsthorne Works: Oboe Quartet (1935), Lament for a Sparrow (1962), Studies on a Theme by…

Stokowski’s Orchestral Mastery: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations of Romantic Ballet and Exoticism

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite; Ippolitov-Ivanov: In the Manger (orch. Stokowski); Glazunov: Danse Orientale…

Wolf’s Mörike Lieder: Rodgers and Genz’s Lyrical Exploration with Vignoles’ Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Hugo Wolf Works: Mörike Lieder Performers: Joan Rodgers (soprano), Stephan Genz (baritone), Roger Vignoles (pianoforte) Recording:…

Skalkottas’ Chamber Works: The New Hellenic Quartet’s Insightful Exploration

Composer: Nikos Skalkottas Works: String Quartet No.1 (1928), Zehn Stücke für Streichquartett (1940), Octet (1934), String Trio…

Svendsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Dausgaard

Composer: Johan Severin Svendsen (1840-1911) Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 4 (1865-6), Symphony No. 2, Op. 15…