
To some collectors, Universal Classics’ Mozart 225 limited edition boxed […]
Antal Dorati’s complete set of Haydn symphonies has been the
Frans Brüggen’s early 1990s Beethoven symphony recordings for Philips offered
Haydn tends not to work terribly well on period instruments,
For some performers these days, rendering of Bach’s choral works comes down to a numbers game: from the most basic cantata to the most elaborate
Under the work’s title, in small print on the CD slip-case, we find the words “Intermezzi: Ron Ford (2004)”. This made me nervous. For some
Unlike Colin Davis’ Concertgebouw “London” Symphonies, also on Philips Duo, Frans Brüggen’s Haydn performances were recorded live. Disc 1 opens with a splendidly severe account
The crowning glory of this collection rests in Frans Brüggen’s marvelous set of the 12 “London” Symphonies. These, along with some of the lesser-known late
Volume 1 of the Frans Brüggen Haydn symphony cycle includes Symphonies Nos. 93, 94, 97, 99, 102, and 103, with three works apportioned to each
It’s a rare treat to hear instrumental music of any era that’s invested with such tightly packed, colorfully expressive drama, portrayed with just enough instrumental