Klaviertrio Hannover Restores Emilie Mayer Trios

The Klaviertrio Hannover deliver some exciting performances — as they should. Mayer’s music, properly played, has an insistent forward momentum. The trio energizes that momentum, keeping the music flowing to its logical conclusions.

Hinke Younger 10/16/22 Hinke Younger 10/16/22

WorldView Episode 34: Isang Yun (Yun I-sang)

Isang Yun, a master of 12-tone classical music, is best remembered for his work blending traditional Korean music with Western classical styles. Born during Japanese rule of South Korea in 1917, Yun’s career led him to West Germany, where he remained from 1969 to his death in 1995.

Ralph Graves 10/13/22 Ralph Graves 10/13/22

Joanna Sochacka Does Chopin the Best Way

Sochacka’s performances add spontaneity. Some of these preludes sound improvised. And for pieces as well-known as these, that’s quite a feat.

Ralph Graves 10/12/22 Ralph Graves 10/12/22

Gaby Pas-Van Riet Breathes Life into Schneider Flute Concertos

Schneider was a skilled composer, and I’m glad these works were revived. They definitely deserve the chance to find an audience once again.

Ralph Graves 10/11/22 Ralph Graves 10/11/22

New Louise Farrenc Series Dazzles with Technique

First and foremost, Stratigou concentrates on the musicality of the etudes. Melodies are beautifully phrased. And no matter how complex the music, it never sounds busy or cluttered.

Hinke Younger 10/9/22 Hinke Younger 10/9/22

WorldView Episode 33: Macedonio Alcalá & Héctor Angulo

Episode thirty-three of WorldView features two Central- and South-American composers: Mexican violinist Macedonio Alcalá and Cuban artist Héctor Angulo. Despite having been born more than one hundred years apart, both are remembered in their nations for their contributions to classical music.

Ralph Graves 10/6/22 Ralph Graves 10/6/22

Christian Lindberg adds insight to Pettersson Symphony 15

Christian Lindberg and the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra have done Allen Pettersson a real service. Their traversal of his symphonies has helped give his music a wider audience.

Ralph Graves 10/5/22 Ralph Graves 10/5/22

The Optimism of Hans Winterberg

The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin conducted by Johannes Kalitzke delivers some impressive performances. They sound as if they’ve been playing this music for years.

Ralph Graves 10/4/22 Ralph Graves 10/4/22

Nightingale String Quartet Continues Fine Vagn Holmboe Series

The Nightingale Quarte has a clear affinity for Danish composers. And their expertise in bringing this music to life. Volume one — and now volume two — of their Holmboe series reinforces those impressions

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