Max von Schillings’ Chamber Works: Wiener String Quartet’s Insightful Performance of E minor and Op. 32 Quintet
Composer: Max von Schillings Works: String Quartet in E minor (1887), String Quintet Op. 32 in E…
Sibelius’ Symphonies and Tone Poems: Berlin Symphony Orchestra’s Evocative Journey with Kurt Sanderling
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: The Seven Symphonies and a selection of the tone poems Performers: Berlin Symphony…
Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love: Northern Sinfonia’s Captivating Revival Under Donald Mitchell’s Direction
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 – 1958) Work: Sir John in Love (1924/8) Performers: Donald Mitchell (Falstaff),…
Satie’s Complete Piano Music: Ciccolini’s Captivating Interpretation of a Musical Pioneer
Composer: Erik Satie Works: The Complete Piano Music Performers: Aldo Ciccolini (piano 2 & 4 hands) Recording:…
Vivaldi’s Sacred Works: Daniels’ Evocative Interpretation with Europa Galante
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: Stabat Mater, Nisi Dominus Performers: David Daniels (countertenor), Europa Galante (Fabio Biondi –…
Cimarosa’s Le Astuzie Femminili: Portella’s Captivating Performance with a Stellar Cast
Composer: Domenico Cimarosa Works: Le Astuzie Femminili, Opera in two acts Performers: Nelson Portella (bass – Il…
Fanny Mendelssohn’s Musical Legacy: Rediscovering Depth in Lieder, Piano Works, and Chamber Music
Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn Works: Selected Lieder, Piano Works, and Chamber Music Performers: Various artists Label: Amadeus Press…
Dvořák’s New World Symphony: New Philharmonia Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of Cultural Fusion
Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, ‘From the New World’; Fantasy…
Bax’s String Quartets: The Maggini Quartet’s Evocative Journey Through Nature and Emotion
Composer: Arnold BAX (1883-1953) Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1918), String Quartet No. 2 (1925) Performers: Maggini…
Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love: Northern Sinfonia’s Revelatory Performance with a Stellar Cast
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Work: Sir John in Love (1928) Performers: Donald Maxwell (baritone, Sir John…
Varèse’s Revolutionary Soundscapes: Boulez’s Dynamic Interpretation with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Recording Information: Composer: Edgar Varèse (1883-1965) Works: Amériques (revised version 1927), Arcana (1927), Ionisation (1931), Deserts (1954)…
Tveitt’s Folk Inspirations: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Expressive Journey
Composer: Geirr Tveitt Works: 100Tunes, Suites 1&4 Performer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Bjarte Engeset Label:…
Tobias’ Des Jona Sendung: Neeme Järvi’s Evocative Direction with Estonian State Symphony
Composer: Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) Work: Des Jona Sendung (Jonah’s Mission) – an oratorio in a Prologue and…
Stravinsky’s Masterpieces: Oregon Symphony Orchestra’s Revelatory Performances
Composer: Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Works: The Rite of Spring [32.03], The Firebird Suite (1919 version)…
Richard Strauss’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Concertgebouw Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Haitink’s Baton
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, op. 40; Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra Conductor:…
Sousa’s Wind Band Masterpieces: Royal Artillery Band’s Captivating Performance under Keith Brion
Composer: John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Works: Music for Wind Band, Vol. 2 Performers: Royal Artillery Band, Keith…
Sorabji’s Opus Clavicembalisticum: Madge’s Masterful Live Interpretation from Chicago
Composer: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji (1891-1988) Work: Opus Clavicembalisticum (1930) Performer: Geoffrey Douglas Madge (piano) Recording: Live concert…
I Fagiolini’s Rich Tapestry: Exploring Renaissance to Modern Masterpieces in Unforgettable Performance
Composer: I Fagiolini Works: Nicolas Gombert – J’ay mis mon cuer; Mateo da Flecha – La Bomba…
Ladmirault’s Poèmes Symphoniques: The Orchestra of Brittany’s Vibrant Interpretation under Sanderling
Recording Review: Composer: Paul Ladmirault (1877-1944) Works: Poèmes Symphoniques Performers: Orchestra of Brittany / Stefan Sanderling Recording…
Lange-Müller’s Symphonies: Chamber Philharmonic of Bohemia’s Captivating Revival under Bostock
Composer: Peter Erasmus LANGE-MÜLLER Works: Symphony No. 1 Autumn (1879), Symphony No. 2 (1889 rev 1915) Performers:…
Schubert’s Lieder Cycles: Bär’s Emotional Depth with Parsons’ Artistry
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Die schöne Müllerin, Winterreise Performers: Olaf Bär, baritone; Geoffrey Parsons, piano Recording: June…
Ben-Haim’s Piano Works: Gila Goldstein’s Insightful Journey through Diverse Compositions
Composer: Paul Ben-Haim Works: Suite No. 1 Op. 20a (1933), Suite No. 2 Op. 20b (1936), Five…
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet: Kent Nagano’s Captivating Direction with Lyon National Opera Ballet
Composer: Prokofiev Works: Romeo and Juliet Performers: Lyon National Opera Ballet, Lyon National Opera Orchestra, Kent Nagano…
Berg’s Wozzeck: Falkman and Dalayman’s Haunting Performances with Royal Opera’s Ensemble
Composer: Alban Berg Works: Wozzeck, Opera in Three Acts Op. 7 Performers: Carl Johan Falkman (Wozzeck), Katarina…