Reviews Archive

  Bernstein: Symphony No. 3, ‘Kaddish’. Three examples of Leonard Bernstein’s vocal compositions can be heard in this recording. His Symphony No. 3 ‘Kaddish’ uses an oratorio-like form with a prominent role for a speaker. …

  Weber: Clarinet Concertos. In early 1811 Carl Maria von Weber met the brilliant clarinetist Heinrich Bärmann. Their friendship produced the Concertino in E flat major and then the concertos in F minor and E …

    Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 21 Many world-class pianists have performed Schubert’s Sonata #21. I, for one, never get tired of it. So I am curious how a pianist who is not known …

  Bach, J S: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 BWV1046-1051 Performed by the Camerata of the 18th Century, Konrad Hünteler conducting. The Camerata of the 18th Century and its leader, Konrad Hünteler, are committed to the …

Rachmaninov and Shchedrin: Piano Concertos. The Mariinsky Label’s latest release showcases works for piano and orchestra by three of Russia’s great composers, with the celebrated Russian pianist Denis Matsuev featured as soloist. We get to …