Recordings Archive

Mozart Clarinet Trio for clarinet, viola & piano in E flat major (“Kegelstatt”), K. 498 There are two CD’s containing the following additional Mozart works: Four Flute Quartets; Horn Quintet; Oboe Quartet, and Adagio and …

Renee Fleming Sings Strauss In my last Post of September 22, I shared with you the beauty of the Last 4 Songs by Richard Strauss, as performed by Barbara Bonney. Just one of the special …

Barbara Bonney Sings Richard Strauss I recall a very special performance of Strauss’ 4 Last Songs, as conducted by none other than Sir Georg Solti, with Dame Kiri TeKanawa. At a certain point, Sir Georg …

Cecilia Bartoli sings Mozart portraits For me, this recording is about the abilities of Ms. Bartoli to achieve a range of emotions! And the performance is accomplished with the outstanding support of the Vienna Chamber …

Mikhail Pletnev performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto # 5 While Mikhail Pletnev is known as both a conductor and as a pianist, I have more knowledge of his superb abilities as a pianist. I have long …