WorldView Episode 36: Happy Halloween!

Ralph Graves 10/28/22 Ralph Graves 10/28/22

#ClassicsaDay #FallBreak Week 4

Everyone's enjoying a fall break. For some of us, it will be a break from posting. For me, I'm just going to post some of my favorite classical works. After all, this is the music I'd want to enjoy on break!

Ralph Graves 10/27/22 Ralph Graves 10/27/22

Nikolay Shugaev Presents Varied Cello Works Program

Nikolay Shugaev is the principal cellist for all three works. He plays with a rich, singing tone. Sugaev adapts his playing to the style of the composer, emphasizing their differences.

Ralph Graves 10/26/22 Ralph Graves 10/26/22

Energetic Performances Kick Off Jan Novák Orchestral Series

The Ensemble Opera Diversa, led by Gabriela Tardonová is a Czech ensemble. All of the soloists are native to the Czech Republic. And I think that’s part of what makes this recording so successful.

Ralph Graves 10/25/22 Ralph Graves 10/25/22

Philharmonisches Orchester Bremerhaven Deliver with Emilie Mayer Symphonies

Marc Niemann leads the Philharmisches Orchester Bremerhaven in some informed performances. His conducting illuminates the structure of Mayer's compositions.

Hinke Younger 10/23/22 Hinke Younger 10/23/22

WorldView Episode 35: Karol Szymanowski

Ralph Graves 10/20/22 Ralph Graves 10/20/22

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.

Ralph Graves 10/19/22 Ralph Graves 10/19/22

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.

Ralph Graves 10/18/22 Ralph Graves 10/18/22

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.

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