CAMPION; THOMAS

Kirkby & Rooney’s Time Stands Still

David Vernier

[This isn’t really a “review” but a recommendation–one of the highest distinction. To legitimately call something a “classic”, any work of art needs time, and

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Campion songs/Chance/North

David Vernier

Taking their cue from poet/composer Thomas Campion’s own avowed devotion to simplicity in his music, the performers on this delightful song recital strive for clarity

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Campion songs/Blaze/Kenny

David Vernier

No question, Thomas Campion (1567-1620) wrote beautiful poetry and often provided ideal music to go with the texts. On this disc countertenor Robin Blaze adds

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The Nightingale String Quartet Vagn Holmboe Cycle Continues

Jed Distler August 3, 2025

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CD From Hell: Gatti’s Deathly Dull Debussy

David Hurwitz August 3, 2025

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

Jed Distler August 3, 2025

Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann
by Robert Levine
October 6, 2024
Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, NY; Oct 24, 2024 Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann is a nasty work. Despite its
RIP David Vernier, Editor-in-Chief
by David Hurwitz
August 4, 2024
David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com’s founding Editor-in-Chief passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. The end came shockingly quickly. Just a
Finally, It’s SIR John
by ClassicsToday
June 24, 2024
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