Nordheim’s Violin Works: Herresthal’s Insightful Performances with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Arne Nordheim Works: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Duplex for Violin and Cello, Partita für Paul…
Cras’ Evocative Landscapes: Ferey’s Captivating Piano Interpretations of Paysages and Beyond
Composer: Jean Cras Works: Paysages (1917): Maritime, Champêtre; Danze (1917); Two Impromptus (1925) Performers: Jean-Pierre Ferey (piano)…
Harmonic Inventiveness and Rhythmic Energy: A Review of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s Compositions and Interpretation by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Composer: Sir Malcolm ARNOLD Works: Numerous, including A Grand, Grand Overture, Opus 57, Carnival of Animals, Opus…
Helsted’s Familial Legacies: The Danish Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance of Carl and Gustav
Composer: HELSTED Label: DANACORD DACOCD 537 Performers: Karsten Dalsgaard Madsen – Violin, Henrik Dam Thomsen – Cello,…
Italo Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re: Arturo Basile’s Captivating Direction with RAI Orchestra
Composer: Italo Montemezzi Works: L’amore dei tre re Performers: Sesto Bruscantini (bass), Clara Petrella (soprano), Amedeo Berdini…
Gershwin’s Timeless Melodies: Hendricks’ Captivating Performance with the London Symphony
Composer: George Gershwin Works: S’ wonderful, Embraceable You, Oh Lady, Be Good, How Long Has This Been…
César Cui’s 25 Preludes for Piano: Biegel’s Captivating Revival of a Neglected Gem
Composer: César Cui Works: 25 Preludes for Piano Op. 64 Performers: Jeffrey Biegel, piano Recording: Arum Hall,…
Garrett’s Travelling Light: A Transformative Journey with Michel Legrand’s Vision
Composer: Lesley Garrett Works: Travelling Light Performers: Lesley Garrett (soprano), Sir George Martin (producer, arrangement), Michel Legrand…
Lily Pons’ Centennial Portrait: Exploring Legacy through Edited Essays and Reflections
Composer: Lily Pons Works: A Centennial Portrait, edited by James A. Drake and Kristin Beall Ludecke Performers:…
Brahms’ Symphonies: NDR Symphony Orchestra’s Masterful Interpretation Under Günter Wand
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Symphony No. 1 in C minor Op. 68 (1876), Symphony No. 3 in…
Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro: Karajan’s Timeless Interpretation with the Wiener Philharmoniker
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756 – 1791) Work: Le nozze di Figaro – Opera in Four Acts…
Hauer’s Fifteen Zwölftonspiele: Ensemble Avantgarde’s Captivating Exploration of Twelve-Tone Innovation
Composer: Josef Matthias Hauer Works: Fifteen Zwölftonspiele Performers: Ensemble Avantgarde Recording: Recorded in Leipzig on November 29th-December…
Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: A Resplendent Journey with the Monteverdi Choir and John Eliot Gardiner
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: BWV 21: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis; BWV 38: Aus tiefer Not schrei…
Arne’s Overtures and Concertos: A Journey through Historical Interpretations with The Academy of Ancient Music and Notable Collaborators
Composer: Thomas Arne Works: Eight Overtures, Harpsichord Concerto No. 5, Organ Concertos Nos. 4-6, selections from Artaxerxes,…
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Paavo Järvi
Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Love Scene from Roméo et Juliette Performers: Cincinnati Symphony…
Honegger’s Symphony No. 4: Kammerorchester Basel’s Captivating Performance under Christopher Hogwood
Composer: Arthur Honegger Works: Symphony No. 4 “Deliciae Basilienses” (1946), Martinu’s Toccata e Due Canzoni (1946), Stravinsky’s…
Brahms’s Violin Sonatas: Kaler’s Expressive Mastery with Peskanov’s Thoughtful Accompaniment
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (1878); Violin Sonata No….
Rangström’s Divertimento Elegiaco: Camerata Roman’s Evocative Journey Through Introspection
Composer: Ture Rangström Works: Divertimento Elegiaco Performers: Camerata Roman Recording: Recorded at Påskallavik Church, January 1993 Label:…
Mozart’s Clarinet Masterpieces: Veilhan’s Exquisite Interpretations with Stadler Quartet and La Grande Ecurie
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Clarinet Quintet in A K581, Clarinet Concerto in A K622 Performers: Jean-Claude…
Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1: Stokowski’s Masterful Interpretations with Iconic Orchestras
Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Enigma Variations Performers: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Elgar) Recording: House of Artists Prague, September…
Philip Lane’s Orchestral Palette: Verity Butler’s Artistry with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
Composer: Philip Lane Works: London Salute; Diversions on a Theme of Paganini; Cotswold Dances; Divertissement for clarinet,…
Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Horenstein’s Timeless Interpretation with Dame Margaret Price
Composer: GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) Work: Symphony No. 4 in G major (1899-1900) Performers: Dame Margaret Price (Soprano),…
Aho’s Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7: Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Under Vänskä’s Baton
Composer: Kalevi Aho Works: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7 Performers: Lahti Symphony Orchestra/Osmo Vänskä Recording: January 1998,…
Brahms’ Violin Concerto: Milstein’s Masterful Performance with Pittsburgh Symphony
Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin…