This is a far more imposing Symphonie fantastique than the one Ormandy recorded earlier for Sony (type Q4961 in Search Reviews). Here the Philadelphia Orchestra’s
There is absolutely nothing here to criticize. Sharon Bezaly is one of the world’s top flutists; the repertoire has been chosen with her usual intelligence
This CD’s subtitle, “20th century entertainments”, better describes the musical program than the rather corny “French Dressing”. The selections are indeed entertaining, from Milhaud’s clever
Yes, it’s only January, but I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if this disc turns out to be one of the great events of 2003.
In my review of Testament’s previous issue of Poulenc and Delibes ballets led by Roger Désormière (type Q6960 in Search Reviews) I noted that the
You would think that an entire hour of music for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon would inevitably become monotonous, and it’s true that playing this disc
Jacques Ibert’s piano music isn’t exactly the most exciting part of his output, amounting to a series of short picturesque pieces written in a bland