& OFFENBACH, J.: Mari à la porte (Le) [Operetta] (Placa, Ogii, Mezzaro, F. Benitez, Fiorentino Maggio Musicale Orchestra, V. Galli) (CDS7844) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& OFFENBACH, J.: Mari à la porte (Le) [Operetta] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (NTSC) (DYN-37844) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& OFFENBACH, J.: Mari à la porte (Le) [Operetta] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (Blu-ray, HD) (DYN-57844) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MALVEZZI, C. / MARENZIO, L. / CACCINI, G. / BARDI, G. de' / PERI, J.: Pellegrina (La) [Intermedi] (Coro Ricercare Ensemble, Modo Antiquo, Sardelli) (CDS7856) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MALVEZZI, C. / MARENZIO, L. / CACCINI, G. / BARDI, G. de' / PERI, J.: Pellegrina (La) (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (NTSC) (DYN-37856) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MALVEZZI, C. / MARENZIO, L. / CACCINI, G. / BARDI, G. de' / PERI, J.: Pellegrina (La) (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (Blu-ray, HD) (DYN-57856) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& DONIZETTI, G.: Elisir d'amore (L') [Opera] (Dalla Benetta, R. Hernández, Esposito, Salerno, Bergamo Musica Festival Chorus and Orchestra, De Marchi) (CDS577) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Quartets, WoO 36, Nos. 1-3 (The Young Beethoven) (Lüthi, Sonoko Asabuki, A. Foster, Miucci) (CDS7854) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& VERDI, G.: Nabucco [Opera] (Enkhbat, Magrì, Pertusi, Hernández, Stroppa, Coro del Teatro Regio di Parma, Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, Ciampa) (CDS7867) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& SPONTINI, G.: Fernando Cortez, ou La conquête du Mexique [Opera] (Schmunck, Voulgaridou, Fiorentino Maggio Musicale Chorus and Orchestra, Tingaud) (CDS7868.03) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& SPONTINI, G.: Fernand Cortez, ou La conquête du Mexique [Opera] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (NTSC) (DYN-37868) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& SPONTINI, G.: Fernand Cortez, ou La conquête du Mexique [Opera] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (Blu-ray, HD) (DYN-57868) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& PROKOFIEV, S.: Romeo and Juliet [Ballet] (Zürich Ballet, 2019) (NTSC) (ACC-20484) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& PROKOFIEV, S.: Romeo and Juliet [Ballet] (Zürich Ballet, 2019) (Blu-ray, Full-HD) (ACC-10484) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MOZART, W.A.: Zauberflöte (Die) [Opera] (Glyndebourne, 2019) (NTSC) (OA1304D) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MOZART, W.A.: Zauberflöte (Die) [Opera] (Glyndebourne, 2019) (Blu-ray, HD) (OABD7268D) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& DEBUSSY, C.: 12 Études / Préludes, Book 1 / Images / Suite bergamasque (Idil Biret Solo Edition, Vol. 10-11) (8.571401-02) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT “For well versed insiders of music, Idil Biret is since years a trusted, respected and beloved artist. Her Skrjabin, Bartók and Prokofiev interpretations are exemplary classical benchmarks. The discipline of her powerful grasp and approach of the music has led, especially for works of our century, to a stylistic congruence between the written score and the interpretation, which is way outside of the unusual norms of conventions with so called “Star raving and rantings”, which, in the case of Idil Biret, makes us all aware of an outstanding artistic potency of the highest standards of excellence!” – DIE WELT, Germany 1979 “Idil Biret takes the opening movement of Debussy’s Children’s Corner very briskly and impetuously, but the performance then settles down and is sensitive and well characterized, especially the closing Golliwog’s Cakewalk. Good recording and recommendable couplings, too.” – PENGUIN GUIDE, England 2009 “There is no question whatever that Biret’s reading of the Ravel Gaspard de la nuit takes its place among the most delicately wrought Ravel interpretations by any of the many great pianists renowned for their performances of French piano music.” – SOHO WEEKLY NEWS, USA 1977 “For years, Debussy’s Études, which are dedicated to ‘the memory of Frederic Chopin’, had been distanced from the programs of pianists, seen as dry, abstract, annoying pieces. However, apart from their importance in piano learning, these études are actually concise, emotional colorful masterpieces that are products of imagination.” – Ilhan Mimaroğlu (from an article on Debussy), Turkey 1961 Full Article
& FRANCK, C.: Djinn (Les) / Symphonic Variations / Prélude, choral et fugue / Prélude, aria et final(Biret Concerto Edition, Vol. 9) (8.571403) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRAZIL Mãe da Lua: Kalibé (NXW76113-2) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Kalibé is an imaginary musical society where elements of different cultures come together in harmony. The heart and voice of this album is Mãe da Lua, a poet, singer, and activist from Brazil. With her deep and intense voice she sings about the need to preserve the environment, the meaning of existence, and the importance of universal love. All the songs have a strong message of tolerance and peace, with the belief that music can unite people. Full Article
& CELTIC Fiona Mackenzie / Brian Ó hEadhra: TUATH - Songs of the Northlands (NXW76116-2) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Embark upon a wondrous musical and cultural exploration into the connections between the Gaels and their Northern European neighbours. Featuring ancient and modern texts, the songs speak to our past, present and future with music ranging from the simple voice to expansive arrangements and exquisite sound design. “Two of the finest voices in Gaelic singing today.” – Celtic Music Radio Full Article
& Guitar Recital: Kowalski, Mateusz - ASSAD, S. / BARRIOS MANGORÉ, A. / PONCE, M.M. / TÁRREGA, F. (Classical Guitarist) (CDAccordACD251) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& Choral Concert: Polski Narodowy Chór Młodzieżowy - FARCINKIEWICZ, Ł. / RACZYŃSKI, M. / FALKOWSKA, Z. / ZIÓŁKOWSKI, M. (Śpiewajmy!) (CDAccordACD262) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& KOCH, J.: Concertos (Dreamscapes) (Fukačová, Tichindeleanu, Kruse, Odense Symphony, J. Brown) (6.220579) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MADSEN, A.G.: Nachtmusik / GUDMUNDSEN-HOLMGREEN, P.: For Violin and Orchestra (Duo Åstrand/Salo, Danish National Symphony, Bancroft, Collon) (8.226138) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& RASMUSSEN, S.: Andalag Nos. 5 and 7 / Fanfare lontane / Viola Sonata No. 1 (Lützen, Aldubáran) (8.226133) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& Violin Music (Danish) - ALSTED, B. / CHRISTENSEN, S. / FUZZY / KONDRUP, E.V. / NØRHOLM, I. / OLSEN, M. (Educate·S) (C. Balling, B.B. Pihl) (8.226614) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& SØRENSEN, B.: Mattina (La) / Serenidad / Trumpet Concerto (Concertos) (M. Fröst, Helseth, L.O. Andsnes, Helseth, Skalstad, Søndergård) (8.226095) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRUNI, E.: Trio ricorsivo / Metatropès (Ars Modi) (Guzzoni, Barutti, Karmyzava, Tirale) (TC970202) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& GERVASIO, G.B.: Mandolin Sonatas (Giacintucci, D'Arcangelo) (TC720702) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& GLUCK, C.W.: Orphée et Eurydice [Opera] (Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2018) (NTSC) (714308) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& GLUCK, C.W.: Orphée et Eurydice [Opera] (Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2018) (Blu-ray, HD) (714404) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& WAGNER, R.: Tristan und Isolde [Opera] (Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 2016) (NTSC) (752208) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& WAGNER, R.: Tristan und Isolde [Opera] (Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 2016) (Blu-ray, HD) (752304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MOZART, W.A.: Entführung aus dem Serail (Die) [Opera] (La Scala, 2017) (NTSC) (752008) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MOZART, W.A.: Entführung aus dem Serail (Die) [Opera] (La Scala, 2017) (Blu-ray, HD) (752104) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRAHMS, J.: Symphonies (Complete) / The Brahms Code (Documentary, 2019) (Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (NTSC) (734908) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRAHMS, J.: Symphonies (Complete) / The Brahms Code (Documentary, 2019) (Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (Blu-ray, HD) (735004) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& ROSSINI, G.: Cenerentola (La) [Opera] (Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 2016) (NTSC) (752408) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& ROSSINI, G.: Cenerentola (La) [Opera] (Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 2016) (Blu-ray, HD) (752504) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& OFFENBACH, J.: Contes d'Hoffmann (Les) [Opera] (DNO, 2018) (NTSC) (752808) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& OFFENBACH, J.: Contes d'Hoffmann (Les) [Opera] (DNO, 2018) (Blu-ray, HD) (752904) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (NTSC) (753208) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (Blu-ray, HD) (753304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& WAGNER, R.: Fliegende Holländer (Der) [Opera] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (NTSC) (753808) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& WAGNER, R.: Fliegende Holländer (Der) [Opera] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2019) (Blu-ray, HD) (753904) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& Piano Recital: Kim, Honggi - GRANADOS, E. / RAVEL, M. / SÁNCHEZ-VERDÚ, J.M. / SCHUMANN, R. / VINE, C. (8.574232) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Honggi Kim, winner of the 2018 Jaén Prize International Piano Competition, has chosen a fascinating recital programme for his Naxos recording debut. Both Scarbo and Los requiebros are pillars of the piano repertoire, brimming with expressive and technical challenges for any performer, as is Carl Vine’s beautifully written but rarely heard Piano Sonata No. 1. Sánchez-Verdú’s Jardín de espejos (‘Garden of Mirrors’) is influenced by the multiple layers in Islamic art, the ‘mirrors’ of the title lending shape to a tradition of listening, silence and echoes. The programme concludes with Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E flat major, an outstanding work in the chamber-music literature. Full Article
& Piano Recital: Józsa, Peter - HAYDN, J. / SCHUBERT, F. / CHOPIN, F. / LISZT, F. / BRAHMS, J. (Portrait) (Gramola99213) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& Piano Music (Norwegian) - TVEITT, G. / GRIEG, E. / KJERULF, H. / BACKER GRØNDAHL, A. (Nordic Light) (Soboń-Wakarecy) (CDAccordACD267) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MOÓR, E.: Concerto for 2 Cellos / Suite for 4 Cellos / Cello Sonata (S. Hess, D. Stromberg, Nuremberg Symphony, Piehlmayer) (OC1704) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
& MAGNARD, A.: Orchestral Works - Ouverture / Chant funèbre / Hymne à la justice / Hymne à Vénus (Freiburg Philharmonic, Bollon) (8.574084) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Although Albéric Magnard’s oeuvre is relatively small, the uncompromising perfectionism with which he worked created a catalogue that is filled with expansive, complex and beautifully crafted music. Composed while he was still a student of Vincent d’Indy, the Suite d’orchestre dans le style ancien follows 18th-century models and is simultaneously solemn and joyful in mood, while the Chant funèbre is seen as his first true masterpiece. The importance of justice in Magnard’s life is expressed in the Hymne à la justice, while the Hymne à Vénus reflects every aspect of love, from tenderness to elation. Full Article