BRITTEN; BENJAMIN

Britten: Violin Concerto & Cello Symphony

David Hurwitz

Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto is a gorgeous piece of music, splendidly written for the soloist and orchestrated with infallible mastery. Why then isn’t it better

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BERNSTEIN & BRITTEN

David Vernier

This recording from one of North America’s premier professional choirs is a welcome addition to the choral catalog. From the thoughtful programming–worthy yet little-known pieces

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Barbirolli does Elgar, Walton, & Britten

David Hurwitz

The late John Barbirolli was a wonderful conductor, particularly of Elgar, and this performance of In the South, recorded in 1970, has all of the

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Cutting Brilliance (with a few quirks): Jumppanen’s Debussy Préludes

Jed Distler August 3, 2025

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Debussy: The (Really) Complete Works on Warner

David Hurwitz August 3, 2025

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DG’s Incomplete, Grab Bag of a Complete Debussy Box

David Hurwitz August 3, 2025

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Finally, It’s SIR John
by ClassicsToday
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He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related