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The composer-led recordings of Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Violin Concerto were previously coupled in EMI’s Elgar Edition. Fine as those transfers were, Andrew Walter’s latest
Listening to Franz Schreker’s gorgeous orchestral music is like biting into the forbidden fruit. Few composers of the early 20th century amalgamate as many musical
Here is a violinist of unquestionable talent and charisma, but also of very questionable taste, who’s become the subject of a documentary film. A musical
Little can be added to the accolades these classic recordings have garnered in their more than 70 years of existence. They’ve been reissued countless times
This is a seductive program. The idea of transformation is treated very differently by the chosen composers, and could lead to a very stimulating listening
If you’ve been waiting for a really good performance of these two odd little Stravinsky works, wait no longer. Stravinsky’s Rossignol is like Verdi’s Luisa
Who’s going to buy this CD? Fans of Paul McCartney will be disappointed by the lack of immediacy of the songs, and serious classical music
Friedenstag is probably Richard Strauss’ least successful mature opera. Premiered in l938 in Dresden, it was first performed in Vienna in 1939 with Hitler in
This passionate reading of Massenet’s sob-story goes straight to the top of the list of recorded Werthers. The recent Kasarova-Vargas BMG release was handsomely Classical;
Among the many talented young violinists who have emerged in the last decade, Sarah Chang has withstood the test of time. She has bravely managed
