Matthias Goerne offers a unique angle on Schubert’s lied via versions for voice and orchestra arranged by Alexander Schmalcz.
Review: Walking in the Dark – Julia Bullock, Soprano
Julia Bullock’s eclectic solo debut visits the realms of opera, popular song, and folk-rock with works by Barber, Adams, Connie Converse, and Sandy Denny.
Review: Beethoven – Piano Sonatas Opp. 101 & 106 – Maurizio Pollini, Piano
Maurizio Pollini revisits two of Beethoven’s late sonatas, including the mighty Op. 106 “Hammerklavier.”
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Fazil Say, Piano
After a nearly 20-year journey recording various works by J.S. Bach, pianist Fazil Say finally releases a recording of the Goldberg Variations.
Review: Beethoven, Schumann, Franck – Violin Sonatas – Capuçon, Argerich
Renaud Capuçon and Martha Argerich perform Beethoven’s Kreutzer, Schumann’s A minor, and Franck’s A Major violin sonatas.
Review: Roots – Nemanja Radulović, Violin
Nemanja Radulović and his Double Sens ensemble take us on a journey across the world with works from the Balkans, East Asia, and Americas.
Review: Brahms – Double Concerto – Mutter, Ferrández, Honeck
In her new 2022 release, Anne-Sophie Mutter revisits Brahms’ Double Concerto, this time with Pablo Ferrández and the Czech Philharmonic led by Manfred Honeck.
Review: Echo – Ruby Hughes, Soprano
Ruby Hughes collaborates with pianist-composer Huw Watkins in a vibrant recital of works by Watkins and Bach, as well as traditional songs arranged by Britten.
Review: Dvořák – Poetic Tone Pictures – Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano
Leif Ove Andsnes performs one of Antonin Dvořák’s less featured piano works, the Op. 85 Poetic Tone Pictures.
Review: Chopin – Mazurkas, Vol. 1 – Peter Jablonski, Piano
Pianist Peter Jablonksi follows up on his acclaimed 2020 debut recording for the Ondine label, this time with the first half of Chopin’s Mazurkas.