Recordings Archive

Nigunim: Hebrew Melodies The Hebrew word “Nigun” means melody. And Nigunim is simply the plural. While Gil Shaham was born in the US, his family is from Israel, and undoubtedly he may have heard some …

  Sibelius’ Concerto I’ve been listening to the Violin concerto by Jean Sibelius. This Finnish composer was born in 1865 and died in 1957. His music is lyrical, dramatic, and emotional. When I thought about …

The Cello Concerto was Edward Elgar’s last major work for orchestra, and his most amazing, really! In spite of fleeting moments of idyllic release, it’s dominated by a sense of suffering that at times cries …

Composer: Bruckner, Anton (1824-96) Works: Bruckner: Symphony No. 6 in A major Conductor: Rattle, Sir Simon Groups & Artists: London Symphony Orchestra Here is the Finale from the Bruckner 6th:  

Pianist Warren Mailley-Smith is one of the UK’s outstanding pianists of his generation, and he was recently proposed as a new Steinway artist. This new recording is a timely release in Chopin’s 200th Anniversary year …