Recordings Archive

Passionate Patricia! I am always attracted and fascinated by performing artists who show me a lot of genuine emotion. Music is highly emotional, and the ability of an artist to properly communicate the composer’s emotion …

Stravinsky: Pétrouchka & Le Sacre du Printemps Stravinsky: Petrushka (1911 version) The Rite of Spring Performed by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Andrew Litton, conductor On this CD, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under its music director …

Barenboim performs Beethoven Concerti It was with some anticipation that I listened to this DVD last night. And… While the overall performance was satisfactory, other factors prevented my full enjoyment. Acoustics are vital when it …

Mozart: Night Music These selections are well-known compositions, and enjoyable to hear once again. Performed by The English Concert; Andrew Manze, conducting “I don’t know of any performances that can match these for freshness, exhilaration …

Glazunov Violin Concerto I heard Ms. Fischer in Aspen, Colorado in the summer of 2006, and I was very impressed with her; this recording certainly confirms that most favorable impression. In Colorado I only heard …