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Nine great symphonies On these six CD’s, the distinguished Dresden Staatskapelle, under the baton of conductor Sir Colin Davis, soaks in the music and tradition of this historic performance of all of Beethoven’s 9 symphonies. …

  Ravel and Gershwin: Piano Concertos Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F major Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major Performed by Helene Grimaud (piano), with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman conducting. I recall the time …

Lang Lang’s concerto album unites three major musical artists: Pianist Lang Lang, conductor Sir Simon Rattle, and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Recorded at Berlin’s Philharmonie, the album presents two milestones of the 20th century piano …

  Composer Jennifer Higdon. “An Exaltation of Larks”. This recording is about an excellent string quartet group, performing several musical compositions by one of America’s most experienced composers. The title work reflects the composer’s intent …

Schumann and Berg: Dorothea Röschmann and Mitsuko Uchida perform. On this recording, two great artists at the peak of their powers, the soprano Dorothea Röschmann and the pianist Mitsuko Uchida perform songs by Schumann (Liederkreis, …