Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

A Beautiful Bělohlávek Box (Video Review)

David Hurwitz

The Bottom Line: Entitled “Recollection,” this very well curated boxed […]

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Under the Radar: Janácek Rare and Familiar from Jílek

Victor Carr Jr

The Brno Philharmonic, Janácek’s “hometown” orchestra, premiered many of the

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Under the Radar: Idiomatic Janácek Sinfonietta and Danube

Victor Carr Jr

Janácek’s most popular orchestral work, Sinfonietta, comes vividly to life

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Janacek: Orchestral Works/Hrusa

David Hurwitz

It may be that having Janácek’s “home town” orchestra provides the single most significant positive factor in this very appealing new recording. Up to this

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Martinu: Špalícek

David Hurwitz

This is a recoupling made even more desirable than on its original issue by the inclusion of The Specter’s Bride, Martinu’s retelling of the same

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Naxos’ Scarlatti Cycle Reaches the Bottom of the Barrel

Jed Distler August 17, 2025

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Enescu’s Isis and 5th Symphony, Dead and Loving It

David Hurwitz August 17, 2025

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Major Discoveries: Enescu’s Third Symphony From Ondine

David Hurwitz August 17, 2025

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by ClassicsToday
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He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related