Claire Huangi’s ambitious all-Schubert program features the late sonatas, excerpts from Schwanengaseng, and the Drei Klavierstücke.
Review: Stravinsky – Violin Concerto, Orchestral Suites – James Ehnes, Sir Andrew Davis
James Ehnes, the BBC Philharmonic and Sir Andrew Davis in an all-Stravinsky program, including the Violin Concerto and two Orchestral Suites.
Review: Ravel – Piano Concertos – Alexandre Tharaud
Alexandre Tharaud performs Ravel Piano Concerto in G and Concerto for the Left Hand, with de Falla’s Noches en los jardines de España.
Review: Dvořák – The Complete Piano Trios – Veronika Jarůšková, Peter Jarůšek, Boris Giltburg
Boris Giltburg collaborates with the Pavel Haas Quartet’s Veronika Jarůšková and Peter Jarůšek on a journey through Dvořák’s four piano trios.
Review: Beyond – Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orliński’s fourth album of Baroque music, including nine world premieres, continues a partnership with Il Pomo d’Oro and musicologist Yannis François.
Review: Purcell – Dido and Aeneas – Fleur Barron, Matthew Brook, La Nuova Musica, Bates
Fleur Barron and Matthew Brook take the leading roles in Purcell’s famous opera, with Giulia Semenzato as Belinda. Conducted by David Bates with La Nuova Musica.
Review: Fantasia – Igor Levit, Piano
Igor Levit offers a contemplative exploration of the improvisatory aspects of the fantasia through works by Bach, Liszt, Busoni, and Berg.
Review: For Clara – Hélène Grimaud, Piano
Hélène Grimaud revisits Schumann and Brahms, composers who have featured prominently in her career, via solo works and a song cycle with Konstantin Krimmel.
Review: Fauré – Nocturnes & Barcarolles – Marc-André Hamelin, Piano
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin’s new release features three complete sets of Gabriel Fauré’s works: the Nocturnes, Barcarolles, and the Dolly Suite.
Review: An Invitation at the Schumanns’ – Trio Dichter
In a recreation of a salon concert at the Schumanns, Trio Dichter performs a recital of songs and chamber music on period instruments