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WorldView Episode 35: Karol Szymanowski
Koechlin Seven Stars’ Symphony Still Shines
The Sinfonieorchester Basel is directed by Ariane Matiakh. The recorded sound is quite good. Koechlin has some very subtle orchestral effects that are captured in this recording.
Richard Stohr Orchestral Music Proves of Interest
The Sinfonia Varsovia directed by Ian Hobson has a fine sound. They play with real warmth, enhancing the Romantic nature of Stohr’s music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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