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Very few operas work as well in translation as Mozart’s. Not only are there lots of words, but they mean somethihg–and nuances are crucial. This
Thanks to Chandos’ amazing ability to record the English language (the label really ought to patent it), 80 percent of Amanda Holden’s fine translation of
Beethoven expended little effort over arranging his Violin Concerto for piano. He left the orchestration intact, reproduced the solo part more or less verbatim, and
What a great show this is! Bruno Walter takes a grand view of this opera, and with big-voiced, big-personality singers like these, who can blame
These lively and engaging performances make a far better impression than Andsnes’ previous foray into the Haydn piano concertos. Tempos are brisk, textures are bright
Herbert von Karajan’s 1975 Mozart Requiem is of the grand ceremonial type with large choral forces and full orchestra accompaniment–all of which sounds quite massive
The 16-year-old Mozart hardly can be expected to plumb any true emotional depths in this opera, composed for Milan in 1772. But it was a
This undoubtedly was a very exciting, satisfying live performance for those in attendance at Barbican Hall last fall (2007). Certainly there is much supporting evidence
The first thing you notice about this performance is the mellow approach to the orchestra taken by conductor Franz Welser-Möst. From the start, the orchestra
Even the best labels have a bad day now and then, and this is one. The concept is nice, and the coupling is interesting, but
