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In the early 1960s, Carlo Maria Giulini’s interpretation of Verdi’s Requiem was one of the musical world’s great “happenings”. His vision of the piece perfectly
Though not a particularly memorable recording on the whole, Carlo Maria Giulini’s 1970 Beethoven Pastoral Symphony has lovely moments. The New Philharmonia strings stand out
The world of Leopold Stokowski dips a toe into the great conductor’s Decca legacy, making this a useful introduction to Stokowski’s recordings for anyone curious
Among the newest entries in this invaluable series of BBC recordings featuring Benjamin Britten as performer, this mixed concert is long on programming interest but
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos’ justly admired Carmina Burana has held up well over the years, and with good reason. It’s well sung, with heartfelt and
Anyone interested in 19th century French music for the theatre will find this collection of overtures and ballet fragments indispensable. And if you’re none too
Adrian Boult was closely associated with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ music, recording most of his major works, including Job four times and the complete symphonies twice.
You cannot deny the big-boned exuberance and animal energy Jacqueline du Pré brings to the Schumann Cello Concerto. Subtle she ain’t. Abetted by Daniel Barenboim’s
Even through the dim, single-channel sonics of these broadcast relays you can hear hints of Stokowski’s distinctive Wagner sound as he imposed it upon the
Though the Arrau/Szeryng/Starker Beethoven Triple Concerto appeared on the heels of Karajan’s celebrated version with Oistrakh, Rostropovich, and Richter, it’s hardly an also-ran. In fact,
