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…
Richards’ Latin-American Guitar Gems: A Vibrant Journey through Cultural Landscapes
Composer: Jonathan Richards Works: Latin-American Guitar Gems Performers: Jonathan Richards (guitar) Recording: Sain SCD2298 Label: Divine Art…
Bach’s Sacred Masterpieces: Schmithusen’s Expressive Interpretation of St. John and St. Matthew Passions
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Works: St. John Passion BWV 245, St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 Performers:…
Weiss’s Lute Sonatas: Schneeweiß’s Captivating Guitar Transcriptions
Composer: Silvius Leopold Weiss Works: Lute Sonatas transcribed for guitar Performers: Kurt Schneeweiß (guitar) Recording: ARTE NOVA…
Rands’ Contemporary Masterpieces: North / South Consonance Ensemble’s Evocative Performances
Composer: Bernard Rands Works: “…in the receding mist…” (1988), Aurelio de la Vega: Testimonial (1990), Roque Cordero:…
Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata: Gwyneth George’s Insightful Collaboration with Alberto Portugheis
Composer: Shostakovich Works: Cello Sonatas; Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Performers: Gwyneth George, cello; Alberto Portugheis, piano…
Nilsson’s Powerful Aria: A Journey Through Bel Canto and Dramatic Masterpieces
Composer: Birgit Nilsson Works: Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio – Abscheulicher!, Komm, Hoffnung;…
Brahms’ Piano Concertos: Serkin’s Mastery with Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1859), Piano Concerto No. 2 (1881), Introduction and Allegro…
Domingo’s Verdi Arias: A Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces with Iconic Conductors
Composer: Domingo Works: Arias from: Rigoletto, Aida, Il Trovatore, Un ballo in maschera, Alzira, Ernani, Luisa Miller,…
Schubert’s Symphonic Journey: Wand and Reiner’s Masterful Renderings with Renowned Orchestras
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D417 ‘Tragic’; Symphony No. 5 in B-flat…
Titelouze’s Sacred Hymns: Dallam and Ablitzer’s Reverent Interpretation at Saint-Miliau
Composer: Jehan Titelouze (1563-1633) Works: Hymns (Ave Maris Stella, Pange Lingua, Veni Creator, Conditor Alme siderum, A…
Janet Baker’s French Artistry: A Live Exploration of Chausson, Berlioz, and Schoenberg with Svetlanov, Giulini, and Del Mar
Composer: Janet Baker Works: Chausson: Poème de l’amour et de la mer, Berlioz: Les nuits d’été, Schoenberg:…
Nielsen’s Violin Concerto: Lin’s Captivating Performance with Philharmonia and Swedish Radio Symphony
Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Violin Concerto (1911), Violin Concerto by Jean Sibelius (1904) Performers: Cho-Liang Lin (violin),…
Lindberg’s Trombone Works: Singapore Symphony’s Engaging Performance under Lan Shui
Composer: Christian Lindberg (b. 1958), Axel Jørgensen (1881-1947), Egil Hovland (b. 1924), Jan Sandström (b. 1954) Works:…
Handel’s Coronation Anthems: Gritton and Blaze’s Captivating Collaboration with King’s College Choir
Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Coronation Anthems, Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne Performers: Susan Gritton…
Sibelius’ Symphonies: Maazel’s Captivating Journey with the Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2 (1902), Symphony No. 3 (1907) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin…
Ladmirault’s Poèmes Symphoniques: Diard’s Lyrical Interpretation with Orchestre de Bretagne
Composer: Paul Ladmirault Works: Poèmes Symphoniques: En Forêt (1932), Valse Triste for piano and orchestra (1901, 1933),…
English Viola Masterpieces: Coletti’s Captivating Journey with Howard’s Piano Accompaniment
Composer: Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Rebecca Clarke, Percy Grainger, Arnold Bax, Frank Bridge Works: Elegy for…
Charpentier’s Christmas Music: Christie’s Insightful Direction with Les Arts Florissants
Composer: CHARPENTIER Performers: Les Arts Florissants, William Christie Recording Venue: Grande Salle, Cité de la Musique, Paris…
Sauter’s World of Baroque Vol. III: Transcriptions for Piccolo Trumpet and Organ Unveiled
Composer: Otto Sauter Works: Transcriptions of Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel, Scarlatti, Valentine, Corelli Performers: Otto Sauter (piccolo trumpet),…
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater: Angharad Gruffydd Jones’ Emotional Rendition at All Saints
Composer: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Works: Stabat Mater Performers: Angharad Gruffydd Jones, soprano; Lawrence Zazzo, counter-tenor; Julia Bishop,…