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Brahms’s String Sextets: Menuhin’s Masterful Interpretation from Abbey Road

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: String Sextets: No. 1 in B flat, op. 18; No. 2 in G,…

Handel’s Saul: Neumann’s Captivating Live Interpretation from Köln

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Saul HWV 53 Performers: Gregory Reinhart (Saul), Matthias Koch (David), John Elwes…

Bach’s Iconic Concertos: Busch Chamber Players’ Timeless Interpretation of Baroque Masterpieces

Composer: J. S. Bach Works: Violin Concerto BWV 1042, Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043, Violin Concerto…

Forqueray’s Pièces de Clavecin: Rousset’s Captivating Journey through French Baroque Elegance

Composer: Antoine Forqueray Works: Pièces de Clavecin: Suite no. 1 in D minor, Suite no. 2 in…

Mozart’s Intimate Chamber Works: Leopold String Trio’s Insightful Performance of K. 563 and K. 424

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Divertimento in E flat, K. 563; Duo in B flat, K. 424…

Chopin’s Piano Masterworks: Goerner’s Poetic Interpretation from Abbey Road

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58; Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat,…

Caruso’s Italian Songs: Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Revival under Rabl’s Direction

Composer: Enrico Caruso Works: Italian Songs: Vieni sul mar, O sole mio, Tu can nun chiagne, Santa…

Emsley’s Eclectic Soundscape: Pace’s Masterful Command with an Ensemble of Virtuosos

Composer: Richard Emsley Works: Helter-Skelter (1981), Flow Form (1987), a For Piano 3 (1997), …from swerve of…

Respighi’s Chamber Works: Ambache Ensemble’s Enriching Exploration of Intimacy and Innovation

Composer: Ottorino Respighi Works: Piano Quintet in F minor (1902), String Quartet in D minor (1909), Six…

Nino Rota’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Norrköping Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance

Nino Rota: Symphony No. 3, Concerto Festivo, Le Molière imaginaire – Ballet Suite Norrköping Symphony Orchestra; Ole…

Mozart’s Timeless Concertos: A Masterful Exploration by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Clarinet Concerto in A major KV 622, Concerto for Flute, Harp &…

Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending: Nolan’s Exquisite Interpretation with London’s Premier Orchestras

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar Works: 1) The Lark Ascending; 2) Fantasia on Greensleeves (arr. Greaves);…

Bach’s Goldberg Variations: Vinikour’s Exquisite Interpretation on Harpsichord

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Performers: Jory Vinikour, harpsichord Recording: October 2000, Skywalker…

Max d’Ollone’s Chamber Works: Patrice d’Ollone and Quatuor Athenaeum’s Masterful Exploration

Composer: Max d’Ollone Works: Piano Quartet (1949), String Quartet (1898), Piano Trio (1920) Performers: Patrice d’Ollone (piano),…

Peter Philips’ Eighteen Motets: The Sarum Consort’s Captivating Revival

Composer: Peter Philips (1561-1628) Works: Eighteen Motets from Cantiones Sacrae Quinis Vocibus (1612) Performers: The Sarum Consort,…

Sibelius’ Symphonic Journey: Sir Colin Davis’ Evocative Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 (1899), Symphony No. 5 in…

Mozart’s Operatic Highlights: A Captivating Journey Through the Masterpieces of Bel Canto and Beyond

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gioacchino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, Jonas Kokkonen, Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky…

Bach’s Mass in B Minor: Ozawa’s Inspiring Direction with Tokyo Opera Singers

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Mass in B Minor BWV 232 Performers: Barbara Bonney (soprano), Angelika Kirchschlager…

Stokowski’s Orchestral Vision: The London Symphony and Hilversum Radio Philharmonic’s Captivating Journey through Ravel, Chopin, and Franck

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Ravel – Fanfare from L’Eventail de Jeanne; Chopin – Mazurka in A Minor…