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This recording of Ariadne has long been considered a classic, and it’s easy to tell why. Herbert von Karajan and the Philharmonia play Richard Strauss’
Hans von Bulow described Wagner’s early Rienzi as “Meyerbeer’s best opera”. There’s more than a kernel of truth to this ironic quip. The work’s five
This Flute, recorded in l950, though shorn of all dialogue, is still a contender. Herbert von Karajan’s touch is light and airy, but he also
The Maltese composer Nicolo Isouard (1775-1818) is practically unknown, and judging from this delightful work, that certainly is a pity. Like his French contemporary (and
Listening to this amazing live 1978 Tristan und Isolde from La Scala conjures up an image of Wagner possessed at the piano, feverishly scribbling notes
The 19th century Brazilian composer Carlos Gomes, best known (only known, if truth be told) for his opera Il Guarany (a decent recording of which
This two-CD set is a composite of at least three LPs as well as a couple of bonuses, and fills a particular gap in the
This English-language recording of Janácek’s fourth opera first appeared on EMI, staying in print, typically, for about 15 minutes or so. Fortunately, Chandos has picked
Gasparo Spontini is best known for his neo-Classical opera La Vestale, a favorite of Ponselle and Callas. A far more Romantic work, with bigger melodies
This lovely studio recording of Donizetti’s best-known comic opera was made in l953 and has a lot to recommend it. Margherita Carosio was a charming
