
Hindemith’s music seems to be out of fashion these days. […]
What is it about Francesca da Rimini that makes it so difficult to perform successfully? I mean, it’s not rocket science. All you have to
Paavo Järvi joins his father Neeme as one of the few conductors to record all four symphonies by Austrian composer Franz Schmidt. Symphony No. 4
The playing of the Estonian Festival Orchestra in these performances is pretty phenomenal. In the Sixth Symphony, after an aptly dark and probing opening Adagio,
Yes, there are many fine versions of these works, and these performances stand among them. Hindemith doesn’t offer the interpreter many opportunities to give his
Prokofiev’s Cello Concerto Op. 58 is a major work. It
These performances have enjoyed only very spotty availability domestically, and
Richard Strauss likely will remain best known for his lush
If you loved some of Paavo Järvi’s Beethoven symphony performances,
This is a very useful set for anyone looking to