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Richard Hol (1824-1904) was a leading figure in Dutch music during the 19th century. The son of an Amsterdam milkman, he graduated from the Royal
The pieces included on this CD–Volume 1 of Liszt’s complete works for piano and orchestra–have been rather neglected by performers and record labels alike. This
Here is another fine recording of Telemann’s magnificent Thunder Ode, a work inspired by the catastrophic earthquake that destroyed Lisbon in 1755. It is coupled
Here is a 74-minute sampler from Chandos’ excellent Opera in English series. Tenor Dennis O’Neill features prominently in many excerpts and he’s a known quantity:
Fall and Resurrection is an oratorio-type work in which John Tavener “tries to encompass….the events which have take place since the beginning of time, and
This excellent CD presents a triptych of contemporary elegies in performances that seem definitive. The Fantasia by Marjan Mozetich is the most accessible and arresting
This CD surely proves the old adage that “actions speak louder than words.” Reading the program booklet notes, one is assailed by shameless, patronizing praise
This collection presents 14 excerpts from French opera and concert music by Herold, Thomas, Massenet, Offenbach, Chabrier, and others. Most of it is effervescent music
If you don’t like Italian arias translated into English, this isn’t for you at all; if you’re on the fence or curious, give this a
Do we really need a Tosca in English? Well, forget the question, because if you think we do you’ll want this set regardless of its
