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Claudio Abbado leads this “live” performance of The Magic Flute with a nimble, light hand, stressing the playful elements of the score and turning the
No doubt, because of the conductor and esteemed performers involved, this new Messiah, recorded live in Vienna’s Musikvereinsaal in December 2004, will receive a high
Several sonic and stylistic drawbacks concern this expertly rehearsed yet somewhat detached performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. On the plus side, it boasts a more
Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s first recording of The Creation was a dud, and so is this remake. It’s odd, because you would expect him to be right
Fidelio is an opera that’s rarely taken lightly; casting is as serious a matter as orchestral preparation and conductorial approach. The available recordings attest to
Even diehard opera lovers may be unaware that Vivaldi, in addition to composing hundreds upon hundreds of concertos, also penned 50-plus operas. Sadly, most are
