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Baroque Cantatas from Central Germany II continues tradition
Hearing the musical foundations that Bach would later build upon was enlightening.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 4 2021
The idea was always to encourage folks to share works composed for performance in December.
Singular music from Kalevi Aho
I don't know if these works are staples in their respective instrumental repertoires. But they should be.
Tobias Zeutschner "Weihnachtshistorie" worth rediscovery
This is beautiful music. And a wonderful addition to Baroque repertoire options for the season.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 3
New hashtag, same concept. During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.
Joan Tower scores a hit with Strike Zones
These works were more than just an exhibition of beats. Tower uses her solo instruments percussively. But she also uses them expressively.
Howard Griffiths presents Cipriani Potter
Howard Griffiths gives this music some spirited readings. Potter the composer had something to say beyond homages to Mozart and Beethoven. Griffiths lets him say it.
Rheinberger's Der Stern von Bethlehem shines in reissue
I applaud Ars Produktion's decision to release this remastered classic. And especially to do on a high-resolution multi-channel disc. The rich harmonies can wash over the listener in surround sound.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 2
During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.
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