César Franck’s Symphony in D minor: Latham-Koenig’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg

Composer: César Franck Works: Symphony in D minor; Psyché (four orchestral extracts) Performers: Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg,…

Sculthorpe’s Piano Concerto: Fogg’s Captivating Collaboration with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Peter Sculthorpe Works: Piano Concerto Performers: Anthony Fogg (piano), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Myer Fredman (conductor) Recording:…

Barber, Fine, Carter, Diamond’s String Works: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Insightful Exploration of American Compositional Beginnings

Composer: Samuel Barber, Irving Fine, Elliott Carter, David Diamond Works: Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 1; Serious…

Shapero’s Orchestral Works: Bernstein’s Dynamic Interpretations with Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Harold Shapero Works: Concertino for Orchestra (1944), Tartiniana for violin and orchestra (1952), Symphony for Classical…

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Gardiner’s Exuberant Revival with Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Christmas Oratorio Performers: Claron McFadden, soprano; Bernarda Fink, alto; Christoph Genz, tenor;…

Handel’s Samson: Pratschke and Chance Illuminate Redemption with Maulbronner Kammerchor

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Samson Performers: Sinéad Pratschke, soprano; Michael Chance, alto; Marc LeBrocq, tenor; Raimund…

Mayr’s Sacred Masterpieces: Ulewicz’s Resonant Interpretation with Vokalensemble Ingolstadt and Georgian Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Johann Simon Mayr Works: Mass in C minor, Mozart Salve Regina, Quis te-comprehendat, In te Domine…

Finnish Hymns: A Captivating Journey through Sacred Soundscapes

Composer: Finnish Works: 21 Finnish hymns: 1. Ein’ feste Burg 2. Jesus at the seat of Grace…

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: Gergiev’s Dynamic Leadership with Kirov Orchestra

Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Rite of Spring, Alexander Scriabin: Poem of Ecstasy, Op. 54 Performers: Kirov Orchestra,…

Nielsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through Masterworks

Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 7 (1891-92); Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments”, Op….

Krommer’s Partitas for Wind Ensemble: Michael Thompson Wind Ensemble’s Captivating Revival of Forgotten Masterpieces

Composer: Franz Krommer Works: Partitas for Wind Ensemble, Opp. 69, 76, and 79 Performers: Michael Thompson Wind…

Holst’s The Planets and The Mystic Trumpeter: Rutter’s Ethereal Voice with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, The Mystic Trumpeter (ed. Colin Matthews and Imogen Holst) Performers: Claire…

Vivaldi’s Concerto Collection: Standage and Ensemble’s Dynamic Exploration of Baroque Mastery

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: The Concerto Collection [8 CDs] Performers: Simon Standage (violin), Stephen Preston (flute), Anthony…

Massenet’s Werther: Tagliavini’s Haunting Performance with Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI

Composer: Jules Massenet Works: Werther Performers: Ferruccio Tagliavini (tenor), Pia Tassinari (mezzo soprano), Marcello Cortis (baritone), Vittoria…

Bastin’s Airs Folkloriques Walloons: François Prume Choir’s Enchanting Tribute to Cultural Heritage

Composer: Jules Bastin Works: “Airs folkloriques walloons,” Songs and Carols from France, Germany, Ireland, etc., sung in…

Schumann’s Spring Symphony and Strauss’ Sinfonia domestica: Mitropoulos’ Dynamic Leadership with the Vienna Philharmonic

Composer: Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1856) Works: Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38, ‘Spring’; Richard STRAUSS (1864-1949)…

Weyse’s Symphonies Nos. 1-7: Royal Danish Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Michael Schønwandt

Composer: Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse Works: Symphonies Nos. 1-7 Performers: Royal Danish Orchestra, Michael Schønwandt (conductor) Recording:…

Brahms’ Hungarian Dances and Waltzes: Jude and Heisser’s Captivating Duet from Marseille

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Hungarian Dances, Waltzes, performed by Marie-Josephe Jude & Jean-François Heisser Recording: Naïve V…

Haydn’s Keyboard Sonatas: Brautigam’s Artistry in Historical Context

Composer: Franz Joseph HAYDN Works: Keyboard Sonatas No. 35 in A flat, Hob. XVI/43; No. 36 in…

Siegmeister’s American Soundscape: American Chamber Ensemble’s Captivating Revival

Composer: Elie Siegmeister Works: Prelude, Blues and Finale (1984); City Songs (1977); Theme and Variations for solo…

Holst’s The Planets and Elgar’s Enigma Variations: Celebrating London Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, op. 32; Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op….

Barber’s American Masterpieces: Buswell’s Expressive Journey with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 (1941); Souvenirs – Ballet Suite, Op. 28 (1952); Serenade…

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concertos: Moiseiwitsch’s Emotional Mastery with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2 (ed. Siloti), Chanson Triste Op….

Shostakovich’s Musical Fables: Enchanting Performances from St Petersburg’s Choir and Symphony Orchestras

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: The Tale about a Priest and his Labourer Balda, op. 36; The Story…