Major Discoveries

Two Long-Awaited Routines from the Inimitable Anna Russell

David Hurwitz

There were more of Anna Russell’s operatic send-ups than her […]

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Major Discoveries: Sanderling’s Transcendent Magnard Fourth

David Hurwitz

This is without question a truly great orchestral recording. French

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Major Discoveries: CPO’s Hendrik Andriessen Edition I

David Hurwitz

Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981) was a Dutch composer, organist, and church

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Major Discoveries: Paul Paray’s Stunning Joan of Arc Mass

David Hurwitz

Paul Paray was not a conductor who happened to compose,

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Major Discoveries: Joly Braga Santos’ Second Symphony and a Great Little Ballet

David Hurwitz

Joly Braga Santos’ Second Symphony, at 48 minutes, has all

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Major Discoveries: Joly Braga Santos’ Brilliant Fourth Symphony

David Hurwitz

In my review of the only other performance of this

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Fabulous, Undiscovered Franck From Fuga Libera

David Hurwitz

César Franck remains perhaps the most unknown of all the

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Thomas’ Impressive American Mavericks

David Hurwitz

This is a terrific disc of music that few if anyone can perform more powerfully than Michael Tilson Thomas. He has long been an advocate

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Stunning Conclusion to Naxos’ Casella Series

David Hurwitz

The composer that Casella most resembles in his chameleon-like musical

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Big Boxes: Bridge Orchestral Works from Chandos

David Hurwitz

Bridge was a genuine minor master, and this boxed set

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Foss: Powerful Piano Concertos from Nakamatsu

Victor Carr Jr June 1, 2024

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Big Boxes: The Vienna Octet’s Complete Decca Recordings

Jed Distler May 28, 2024

112 Dances In 68 Minutes: Aimard Plays Schubert

Jed Distler May 27, 2024

Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann
by Robert Levine
October 6, 2024
Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, NY; Oct 24, 2024 Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann is a nasty work. Despite its
RIP David Vernier, Editor-in-Chief
by David Hurwitz
August 4, 2024
David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com’s founding Editor-in-Chief passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. The end came shockingly quickly. Just a
Finally, It’s SIR John
by ClassicsToday
June 24, 2024
He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related