
This theoretically classic version of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth features performance values […]
Despite gorgeous SACD sonics and magnificent playing (with one notable exception), this Wagner collection fails to satisfy completely. It begins well, with a light and
Despite the marvels to be heard in this live, May 16, 1965 performance, it is still to be placed below the glorious Kempe-led 1964 recording
Here is a collection of Wagner’s major operas, Parsifal excepted
No German conductor wants to admit that he’s not at
Wagner was 20 years old when he composed Die Feen (The Fairies), and it is worth a listen. Here’s a bit of Weber (Oberon and
These Strauss recordings are amazing. Granted, Don Juan isn’t as
Marek Janowski’s projected release of all of Wagner’s operas with the Berlin Radio Orchestra on Pentatone continues apace with this fine new Tannhäuser. As has
Wagner lovers and Toscanini fans need not be told of
Somehow this Decca/London recording seems to have avoided all of