Daniel Oren leads the Dresdner Philharmonie in a new recording of Verdi’s La Traviata with Lisette Oropesa as Violetta and René Barbera as Alfredo.
Tag: Vocal
Review: Phrases – Héloïse Werner, Soprano
Soprano and composer Héloïse Werner takes the listener on a journey of contemporary works centered around the theme of ‘phrases’.
Review: Il Tenore – Freddie De Tommaso, Tenor
In a follow up to his debut album, tenor Freddie De Tommaso offers this new release, featuring several guest singers, in music by Puccini and Bizet.
Review: Strauss – Orchestral Songs – Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Soprano
Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Christoph Eschenbach, and the WDR Orchestra perform Richard’s Strauss’ finest orchestral songs, including the Four Last Songs.
Schubert – Winterreise – A Beginners Guide
A guide to one of Franz Schubert’s defining song cycles with background, analysis, and recommendations for the best recordings.
Review: “Angelica Diabolica” – Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
In a 2022 performance of works by Handel, Pollarolo, and others, Giulia Semenzato explores the world of the Baroque aria through the lens of an epic poem.
Review: Weber – Der Freischütz – René Jacobs (2022)
René Jacobs conducts a period-instrument performance of Weber’s singspiel, Die Freischütz, in which he also restores parts of the original libretto.
Review: Ye Xiaogang – Seven Episodes for Lin’an – Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
The Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz presents three works of contemporary composer Ye Xiaogang inspired by history, culture, and ancient poetry.
Review: Bach – Matthäus Passion – Pichon (2022)
Raphaël Pichon leads Ensemble Pygmalion and soloists in a new recording of one of J.S. Bach’s sacred masterpieces.
Review: This Be Her Verse – Golda Schultz, Soprano
Soprano Golda Schultz explores the female voice across time and perspective in a feature of works by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and others.