In his second version on record, Marek Janowski is joined by a talented cast of soloists and is accompanied by the Frankfurt Radio Symphony.
Tag: Opera
Soprano Jessye Norman Has Passed Away
Sad news from New York: Great Soprano Jessye Norman has died.
Review: “Libertà!” – Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon
Raphaël Pichon and Pygmalion compile a full opera from Mozart abandoned efforts and his contemporaries.
Review: “Pygmalion” by Rameau and Benda – Apotheosis Orchestra, Bernolet
Two depictions of the myth of Pygmalion, performed by the Apotheosis Orchestra under Korneel Bernolet (Ramée / Outhere Music 2019)
Review: Mozart – Die Zauberflöte – COE, Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin continues his Mozart opera series for Deutsche Grammophon, this time conducting “Die Zauberflöte”
Review: Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss and Wagner
On her debut album, soprano Lise Davidsen sings arias by Strauss and Wagner, accompanied by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Review: “Il giardino dei sospiri” – Magdalena Kožená
Mezzo Soprano Magdalena Kožená returns to the Baroque repertoire, with a program built around dramatic love scenes from secular Cantatas.
“Ombra Mai Fu” – Cavalli Opera Arias – Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor
Review: Contratenor Philippe Jaroussky performs Francesco Cavalli’s opera arias with the “Artasere” ensemble (Warner Classics, 2019)
Mozart – A Beginners Guide
One of the few “Greats” of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review recommends 10 pieces which are a good place to start.
