Menuhin and Karajan
Menuhin and Karajan This is an fascinating DVD, if one thinks about these two musical personalities: Karajan, born in Salzburg, Austria to a family that had a “title”, the “von” in his name which clearly …
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Mahler by Bernstein!
Bernstein’s Mahler! Gustav Mahler was born in Kalist, Bohemia on the 7th of July 1860. This DVD offers the listener an opportunity to celebrate (a bit late) the 150th anniversary of Mahler’s birth, and also …
Te Kanawa and Bonney!
Richard Strauss – Der Rosenkavalier / Kiri Te Kanawa, Barbara Bonney, Georg Solti This recording of Strauss’ Rosenkavalier is a nearly perfect combination of music, singers, staging, and conducting. It examines the whole spectrum of …
Renee Fleming!
Renee Fleming in Berlin! An Evening with Renée Fleming Recorded live at Waldbühne (Forrest stage), Berlin, 2010 The Waldbühne in Berlin, one of the most beautiful outdoor amphitheatres in Europe, is the home of the …
Life of Mozart!
Mozart’s life! For many of you, the details of the life of Mozart are likely tied up in the movie “Amadeus”. While this was a great show, there were also some liberties taken, as far …