Around the turn of the 18th century, Sinfonie in three movements were generally thought of as preludes to stir rowdy audiences into paying attention to the upcoming entertainment. These twelve work...więcej »
It may be thought strange that these six quartets are not more often coupled on record, for they present in microcosm a network of the correspondences and conflicts in the musical personalities of ...więcej »
The great Gérard Souzay was keen not to be pigeonholed as a singer of French repertoire and this set illustrates his mastery of Schubert lieder. The repertoire includes the song-cycle, Die s...więcej »
Giuseppe Verdi counts as one of the most influential composers of the 19th century, not least for his consistent exploration of political themes within a cultural context. This was a time and a pla...więcej »
François-Adrien Boieldieu (1775–1834) had such success with his first opera in 1793 that he decided to try his luck in Paris, even in face of the French Revolution.There he...więcej »
The Symphony No.8, together with his unfinished Ninth, has been described as the final stage in this life-long process of finding his one true form of artistic expression. It is a symphony, which i...więcej »
Born in 1639, Alessandro Stradella stands as one of the most productive and popular musicians of his generation – a composer who enjoyed such a high reputation that he never lacked powerful p...więcej »
Israel Philharmonic OrchestraZubin MehtaJulian Rachlin (Viool)Opinions on the subject of instrumental virtuosity in the Romantic Period are still undergoing development. The...więcej »
This compilation celebrates the rich musical heritage of one of Venice's most iconic landmarks through works by composers who held important positions at the church from the late 16th century to th...więcej »
Luca Palazzolo (Piano)CD:Sonata No.24 in F sharp minor Op.61Élégie harmonique sur la mort de son Altesse Royale le Prince Louis Ferdinand de Prusse...więcej »
Born in 1945, Frederica von Stade – who auditioned for the Met on a $50 bet – is considered one of the world’s most accomplished mezzo-sopranos. This 4CD set celebrates her unique...więcej »
One of the great violinists of our age in the Everest of violin concertos is in itself an enticing prospect. That’s further enhanced here by an unlikely but stimulating meeting of minds in wh...więcej »
The music of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was to have a remarkable effect upon the Baroque period, despite his tragically early death at the age of just 26. He was amongst the first composers to cha...więcej »
This recording captures the magic of the Stokowski sound, his meticulous attention to detail, and his skill as an arranger. The Tallis Fantasia was a work he championed from 1926, and his support f...więcej »
Drawing on gypsy culture and universal themes such as romance and tragedy, Spanish folklore has long proven a compelling subject for many works of art. Federico Garcia Lorca's Canciones Populares i...więcej »
1–2 Harpsichord Sonata No.1 in F major - Luigi Cherubini & Jan Martin Wilschut (10:22)Composed byLuigi Cherubini3–4 Harpsichord Sonata No.2 in C major - Luigi Cherubini ...więcej »
Born in 1706, Baldassare Galuppi was one of the most sought-after composers of his day. As he was a prolific composer of keyboard music and opera, these trio sonatas offer a new perspective on Galu...więcej »
As one of the great virtuoso pianists of his time, Mozart composed a wealth of piano concertos and sonatas that rank among his most famous instrumental works. Not so well known, however, are the du...więcej »
18th century Italian composers whose principal instrument was not the keyboard often produced collections of harpsichord music to demonstrate their versatility and bring their music to a wider audi...więcej »
Whilst the name of Antonio Caldara is unfortunately somewhat of a rarity on the programmes of today’s recital halls and opera houses, the eminent English musician Charles Avison had no hesita...więcej »