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This opera has been referred to as Richard Strauss’ “bel canto” opera, but it’s impossible to figure out why. It requires a great dramatic soprano
Reading Chris Walton’s biography of Othmar Schoeck is a fascinating trip into a different time, just a century ago. But it’s also an object lesson
Leon Botstein, champion of the unusual, turns in a fine performance of Bruno Walter’s grandiose, hour-long symphony. Listeners may well be curious about the degree
After languishing unheard for some 80 years, John Foulds’ A World Requiem was revived in an Albert Hall performance on November 11, 2007. This superlative
Those who perceive Ernö Dohnanyi’s chamber works as skillfully crafted Brahms knock-offs are certain to change their tune after hearing this disc. The three-movement Harp
Le Roi Arthus, Chausson’s only completed opera, took the composer 10 years to write and was not premiered until four years after his death. He
Subtitled “The Vision of Francis Goelet”, this excellent collection serves as a tribute to one of the great arts patrons of the 20th century. Goelet
It’s tempting, when going to bat for a neglected composer, to exaggerate the scope and range of his talents. Gavril Popov was indeed talented. His
This splendid disc fills a conspicuous gap in an important but relatively neglected area of 20th century music history. The story of Ernst Toch’s progression
Leon Botstein’s kinder, gentler Dante Symphony lacks the vital element of passion it needs for a successful performance. Yes, this is one of Liszt’s most
