Moiseiwitsch’s Second Volume: Naxos Historical’s Exploration of Classical Piano Mastery

Composer: Various Works: Vol. 2 Label: Naxos Historical Catalog Number: 8.110669 Performers: Benno Moiseiwitsch (pianoforte) Recording Dates:…

Moiseiwitsch’s Romantic Repertoire: Benno Moiseiwitsch’s Captivating Interpretations from Historical Recordings

Composer: Moiseiwitsch Works: Volume 1 Naxos [CH]: Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch Vol 1 Performers: Benno Moiseiwitsch (pianoforte) Recording:…

Christ Rising: The Queen’s College Choir’s Inspiring Celebration of Holy Week and Easter

Review of Christ Rising: Music for Holy Week and Easter Performers: Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford,…

Farrenc’s Piano Quintets: Schubert Ensemble’s Captivating Revival of a Forgotten Master

Composer: Louise Farrenc Works: Piano Quintets No. 1 in A minor, Op. 30; No. 2 in E,…

Tourel’s Operatic Arias: A Journey Through Gluck to Rachmaninov with Ulanovsky and Smith

Composer: Jennie Tourel Works: Selections from operatic arias and songs by Gluck, Rossini, Bizet, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Grechaninov,…

Kogoj’s Piano Works: Gorišek’s Insightful Exploration of Neglected Masterpieces

Composer: Marij Kogoj Works: Suite: ‘Piano’, Chopiniana, 22 Bagatelles Performers: Bojan Gorišek (piano) Recording: Rec 1998?, DDD…

Saint-Saëns’ Masterworks: Geoffrey Simon’s Inspiring Collaboration with London Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: Overture: La Princesse jaune; Requiem; Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony) Performers: Tinuke Olafimihan…

Lazzari’s Piano Trio and Violin Sonata: Trio de France’s Evocative Journey Through Brittany’s Spirit

Composer: Sylvio Lazzari Works: Piano Trio, Violin Sonata Performers: Jacques Duhem (violin), Madeleine Virlogeux (piano), Hervé Derrien…

Hol’s Symphonic Revival: Residentie Orchestra’s Captivating Performances under Matthias Bamert

Composer: Richard HOL Works: Symphony No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 41 (1866), Symphony No. 4 in…

Elgar’s Serenade for Strings: Orchestre Bernard Calmel’s Emotional Journey through Romantic Landscapes

Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E…

Sibelius’s Orchestral Songs: Häggander and Hynninen’s Captivating Collaboration with Gothenburg Symphony

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Orchestral Songs Performers: Mari-Anne Häggander (soprano), Jorma Hynninen (baritone), Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Jorma…

Schnittke’s Cello Concertos: Gutman’s Masterful Dialogue with Iconic Orchestras

Composer: Alfred Schnittke Works: Cello Concerto No. 1, Cello Concerto No. 2, Dialogue for Cello and Seven…

Christa Ludwig’s Lieder and Operatic Arias: Charles Spencer’s Poignant Accompaniment with Orchester des Deutschen Oper

Composer: Christa Ludwig Works: Lieder and Operatic Arias Performers: Christa Ludwig (mezzo soprano), Charles Spencer (piano); Orchester…

Mozart’s La Flûte enchantée: Le Trio di Bassetto’s Enchanting Interpretation of a Timeless Classic

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: La Flûte enchantée pour trois cors de basset et timbales – The…

Quasthoff’s Vocal Mastery: A Journey Through German Lieder and Operatic Gems

Composer: Thomas Quasthoff Works: Erlkönig, Der Zwerg, Prometheus, Der Lindenbaum (Winterreise); Mondnacht (Liederkreis, Opus 39), Im wunderschönen…

Various Latin American Composers: Ensemble Villancico’s Vibrant Journey through The Jungle Book of the Baroque

Composer: Various Latin American composers Works: The Jungle Book of the Baroque Performers: Ensemble Villancico, Peter Pontvik…

Ganne’s Les Saltimbanques: Mady Mesplé’s Enchanting Performance with Orchestre de l ’ Association des Concerts Lamoureux

Composer: Louis Ganne Works: Les Saltimbanques (The Acrobats) (1899) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Susanne), Eliane Lublin (Marion), Raymond…

Sibelius’s Tone Poems: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic’s Evocative Journey through Finnish Landscapes

Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Tapiola, En Saga, The Swan of Tuonela, Finlandia, The Oceanides Performers: Royal…

Gershwin’s American Masterpieces: Earl Wild’s Dazzling Collaboration with Boston Pops Orchestra

Composer: George Gershwin Works: Rhapsody in Blue, Concerto in F, An American in Paris, Variations on “I…

Reinecke’s Orchestral Treasures: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin’s Captivating Performance of Serenade and Symphony

Composer: Carl Reinecke Works: Serenade in G minor for string orchestra, Twelve Tone Poems for string orchestra,…

Minna Keal’s Chamber and Orchestral Works: Diverse Interpretations by Lontano and BBC Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Minna Keal Works: Cantillation for Violin and Orchestra Op.4, Wind Quintet Op.2, String Quartet Op.1, Symphony…

Sibelius’ Complete Symphonies: Berglund’s Masterful Interpretations with Helsinki and Bournemouth Orchestras

Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Complete Symphonies and Selected Miscellaneous Works Performers: Paavo Berglund, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra,…

Arnold’s Nine Symphonies: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland’s Insightful Interpretation Under Andrew Penny

Composer: Malcolm Arnold Works: The Nine Symphonies (1949-1986) Performers: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Andrew Penny (conductor)…

Lopes-Graça’s Piano Works: Henriques and Valente’s Evocative Exploration of Portuguese Modernism

Composer: Fernando Lopes-Graça Works: Paris 1937, Elegia, Piano Sonata No. 4, Toccata, Andante and Fugato Performers: Miguel…