Classical

One of Elgar's greatest works, The Dream of Gerontius is his setting of Cardinal Newman's poem about a dying man's journey from his deathbed to his judgment before God and his placement in...

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928–2016) would have turned 90 on October 9, 2018. During his long career as a composer, spanning seven decades from the late 1940s to his final days, he created an extensive...

Soloists: Anna Tsygankova (Kitri), Matthew Golding (Basilio), Peter de Jong (Don Quixote), Karel de Rooij (Sancho Panza) Orchestra, choir: Dutch National Ballet, Holland Symfonia Conductor: Kevin...

Soloists: Anna Tsygankova (Kitri), Matthew Golding (Basilio), Peter de Jong (Don Quixote), Karel de Rooij (Sancho Panza) Orchestra, choir: Dutch National Ballet, Holland Symfonia Conductor: Kevin...

British conductor Sir Roger Norrington offers an impressive perspective on three masterpieces by the great British composer Edward Elgar. The program includes Elgar's ever-popular Enigma...

“Mozart is the reason why I became a musician,” says Emmanuel Pahud. Now, in partnership with pianist Eric Le Sage the flautist has recorded the album Mozart Stories – four Mozart sonatas...

Soloists: Sabine Noack, Ludmil Kuntschew, Alexandra Petersamer Orchestra, choir: Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau, Kinderchor des Anhaltischen Theaters Dessau Conductor: Markus L. Frank Director:...

Einar Englund (1916–99) was not only one of Finland's most important symphonists, but also one of his country's most important pianists, and he was destined for a career as a virtuoso until...

Led by Aino Peltomaa, Ensemble Gamut! has quickly become one of Finland's most interesting bands that move seamlessly between genres. The band has created its unique sound by combining elements of...

Led by Aino Peltomaa, Ensemble Gamut! has quickly become one of Finland's most interesting bands that move seamlessly between genres. The band has created its unique sound by combining elements of...

Orchestra, choir: Teatro dell’Opera di Roma ballet company Director: Eleonora Abbagnato Choreographer: Léonide and Lorca Massine Against the picturesque backdrop of Vesuvius, the ancient Roman...

Born in Estonia in 1959, Erkki-Sven Tüür composes music characterized by intense energetic change. His intuitive and rational approach synthesizes into a complete organic system. He has composed...

Sebastian Fagerlund's previous orchestral recordings were described in BBC Music Magazine as "offering boundless technical resources and remarkable imagination." These qualities, along...

Nocturnes and Barcarolles present Fauré's art in its most personal form, progressing from early lyricism to the elusive and rare style of his later works. Marc-André Hamelin's performances...

“This is the best I can do,” wrote Edward Elgar in 1900 at the end of the manuscript for Gerontius’ Dream. This impressive and modern new recording by the Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor...

Four-time Grammy Award winner Renée Fleming presents her first full-length lied album in nearly two decades. The release coincides with her London stage debut in The Light in the Piazza at the...

Soloists: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), András Schiff (piano) In 1991, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau finally agreed to perform Schubert's Die Schöne Müllerin at the Schubertiade in Feldkirch...

Contemporary Italian variations on the famous Baroque dance in a crossover album of ancient and modern, featuring new and world premiere recordings. No one knows who first used the term...

It is no coincidence that light textures and sensual orchestral colors are considered essential features of French music. Its history is linked to great names known for their instrumental artistry and...

In his new saxophone concerto, Gabriel Prokofiev explores an aspect of classical music that contemporary composers generally consider taboo: melody. This aspect was included at the request of soloist...

A reissue of CC 72394, originally released in 2014. A new Christmas oratorio by La Petite Bande, one of the leading baroque music ensembles. A narrative that reflects the latest information and...

Director: Gerald Fox Described by Art Review magazine as the world's most influential and expensive living artist, German painter Gerhard Richter enjoyed enormous success in London with a...

Soloists: Mirella Freni (Mimi), Luciano Pavarotti (Rodolfo), Sandra Pacetti (Musetta), Gino Quilico (Marcello) Orchestra, choir: San Francisco Opera Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Tiziano Severini...

Soloists: Alexia Voulgaridou, Cristina Damian, Teodor Ilincai Conductor: Alexander Joel Director: Vincent Boussard In 2012, the Hamburg State Opera presented a new production of Giacomo Puccini's...

Soloists: Fiorenza Cedolins (Cio-Cio-San/Madama Butterfly), Francesca Franci (Suzuki), Mina Blum (Kate Pinkerton), Marcello Giordani (B. F. Pinkerton), Juan Pons (Sharpless) Orchestra, choir: Zurich...

Soloists: Fiorenza Cedolins (Cio-Cio-San/Madama Butterfly), Francesca Franci (Suzuki), Mina Blum (Kate Pinkerton), Marcello Giordani (B. F. Pinkerton), Juan Pons (Sharpless) Orchestra, choir: Zurich...

Soloists: Angela Gheorghiu (Floria Tosca), Roberto Alagna (Mario Cavaradossi), Ruggero Raimondi (Baron Scarpia), Maurizio Muraro (Cesare Angelotti), Enrico Fissore (Sacristan), David Cangelosi...

Soloists: Angela Gheorghiu (Floria Tosca), Roberto Alagna (Mario Cavaradossi), Ruggero Raimondi (Baron Scarpia), Maurizio Muraro (Cesare Angelotti), Enrico Fissore (Sacristan), David Cangelosi...

Soloists: Katia Ricciarelli, Eva Marton, José Carreras Orchestra, choir: Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Vienna Boys' Choir Conductor: Lorin Maazel Director: Harold Prince Arthaus presents a...

Soloists: Katia Ricciarelli, Eva Marton, José Carreras Orchestra, choir: Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Vienna Boys' Choir Conductor: Lorin Maazel Director: Harold Prince Arthaus presents a...

Soloists: Luana DeVol, Franco Farina, Barbara Frittoli Orchestra, choir: Orquestra Simfònica i Cor del Gran Teatre del Liceu Conductor: Giuliano Carella Director: Núria Espert The beautiful but...