
This well-filled disc contains extremely distinguished performances of all three works, particularly the Lalo, a piece that so often winds up being merely annoying but
Hungarian violinist Antal Szalai’s thoughtful musicianship and consummate technical command are evident in every bar of the four works that encompass this impressive unaccompanied recital.
Violinist Catherine Manoukian is now nearly 22 years old, but she was only 17 when she made this remarkable recording of Chopin transcriptions. Have you
Here’s a historical document of the first importance, preserved in very good sound and capturing William Walton as conductor at or near the top of
It’s not often that a concerto recording commands attention primarily through the orchestra and conductor, and secondly because of the soloist. But that’s exactly what
Volume II of ESS.A.Y’s series inspired by the historical novels of Patrick O’Brian ranges farther afield than does the first volume, so it seems less
How complete is “complete” depends on your point of view concerning Debussy’s chamber music. Unlike Delos’ three-disc “complete” Debussy chamber collection, the present reissue omits
Yehudi Wyner’s song cycle The Second Madrigal: Voices of Women is a masterpiece of concise lyrical expression. Within a basically atonal style, Wyner takes nine
This pairing of two of the most popular violin concertos played in concert by one of the last century’s greatest violinists will be a mandatory
Robert Starer’s K’li zemer concerto will be a surprise to anyone who associates the term with weddings and bar mitzvahs. Actually the Yiddish klezmer (instrumental