Rampal; Jean-Pierre

Big Boxes: Zuzana Ružičková’s Legendary Bach Cycle

Jed Distler

Zuzana Ružičková is a remarkable artist with an extraordinary life […]

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Benda, Stamitz, Rosetti: Flute ctos/Rampal

John Greene

These mono recordings date from 1955 through 1957 and count among Jean-Pierre Rampal’s earliest. Already, his predilection for 18th century classicism is evident, a cause

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Poulenc Accord C

David Hurwitz

This classic (Universal France only) recording of Poulenc gems ought to be completely self-recommending. Pierre Bernac’s wonderfully manic, sometimes suave, sometimes loopy, always brilliant singing

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Big Boxes: Warner’s Stravinsky Edition

Jed Distler June 1, 2025

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Gallo Trio Sonatas: The Source for Stravinsky’s Pulcinella

David Vernier June 1, 2025

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Big Boxes: Finally, Stravinsky’s Complete Columbia & RCA Recordings, The Right Way

Jed Distler June 1, 2025

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RIP David Vernier, Editor-in-Chief
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Finally, It’s SIR John
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