
That Giuseppe Martucci wrote symphonies at all is remarkable given his rearing in the primarily vocal Italian musical culture of the 19th century. But the
Riccardo Muti prioritizes beauty of sound over all else in this performance, with the result that you pay far more attention to the orchestral playing
Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) was a disciple and friend of Liszt,
This is an amazing performance, captured in terrific sound. It’s the most savage Bruckner Ninth since Jochum’s Dresden recording on EMI, especially in the terrifying
Let’s hope this disc represents the start of a series.
Abbey Simon’s complete cycle of Chopin’s works for piano and orchestra comprised the first Vox Box to be issued on Quadrophonic LPs. Where the four-channel
And here they are, the ten worst recordings of 2023, neatly arranged for our disapproval: ALDA (Avoid Like Death Awards) 2023 The White Scarf of
Hello friends! The 2023 Keep On Listening Awards are here, featuring ten outstanding recordings that belong in every serious collection. Check ouf the video below,
Although Yakov Flier (1912-1977) is less known today than his
Benno Moiseiwitsch (1890-1963) was one of the most eloquent and