Daugherty Soars Again with Blue Electra
Would it be too much to name Michael Daugherty America’s composer? So much of his work is bound up in American culture and history. From the “Metropolis Symphony” (1991) through “Philadelphia Stories”...
View ArticleThe Timeless Sequences of Liber Ymnorum
When it comes to musical source materials, few surpass the importance of the Liber ymnorum. This collection organized and codified the sequences sung in the Catholic Church. Notker Balbulus...
View ArticleRonaldo Miranda’s Piano Works Shine in New Release
The latest entry in Naxos’ Music of Brazil series is a real corker. And a real discovery (at least for me). It features works for piano and orchestra by Ronaldo Miranda. Though probably not well-known...
View ArticleFalletta & Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Dazzle with New Music
I know people who absolutely, positively will not listen to contemporary music. If the local orchestra schedules it, they’ll show up late to miss it (or not show up at all). Why? Because they assume...
View ArticleClaudio Santoro Sonatas: A Legacy Brought to Life
Is it safe to purchase a recording without auditioning it first? When it comes to Naxos’ Brazilian music series, I’d say yes. Produced in collaboration with Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this...
View ArticleGould Piano Trio Launches New Marschner Series
In his time, Heinrich August Marschner was one of Germany’s most celebrated opera composers. From the 1830s through 1852, his operas were box office gold. However, with the rise of Richard Wagner’s new...
View ArticleCharles Ives: Odds and Ends That Somehow Work
This is a wonderful collection of odds and ends. And with Charles Ives, odd is good!The student takes a standard repertoire piano piece and arranges it for orchestra. Ives’ orchestrations follow the...
View ArticleThe Golden Age of the Horn — Double Plus Good
I am always up for a new Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) recording. JoAnn Falletta has made this a world-class orchestra and done it in her own way. Sure, they’ve released recordings of the basic...
View ArticleWranitzky Symphonies Real Crowd-Pleasers
This is the eighth installment in Naxos’ leisurely survey of Paul Wranitzky’s orchestral works. I say “leisurely” because it hasn’t been a straightforward march through the symphonies. We’ve been...
View ArticleWranitzky Symphonies Anticipate Beethoven
The finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is often cited for its innovative use of Janissary music. Turkish instruments are heard during the march — triangles, cymbals, drums. But this 1822 wasn’t the...
View ArticleJohn Rutter: Brass at Christmas
I wouldn’t say that John Rutter owns Christmas, but it can seem that way. Rutter has a rare compositional talent. He writes substantial music. It’s rewarding for both serious listeners and casual...
View ArticleSeasons Greeting from Franz Liszt!
Franz Liszt wrote a lot of piano music. Naxos is committed to recording his complete solo piano oeuvre. Their most recent release is volume 63. And the series isn’t over. In these 63 (and counting)...
View ArticleUkrainian Christmas a Joy in Any Language
Here is a Christmas album everyone can enjoy. Even if you don’t like Christmas. And especially if you’re tired of the same old holiday tunes. Ukrainian composer Bohdan Kryvopust has put together a...
View ArticleAuber Overtures Vol. 7 – More Than Just Openers
I like Naxos’ willingness to explore new repertoire. One of the things I like about the Naxos label is their willingness to explore new repertoire. And even go down a rabbit hole or two. It’s what I’d...
View ArticleAlbert Dietrich – for Brahms Fans
Albert Dietrich was one of those talents overshadowed by the company they keep. Dietrich studied composition with Robert Schumann, and the two remained close friends. When Johannes Brahms entered the...
View ArticleDaugherty: Harp of Ages one of his best
Executive brief: another great Michael Daugherty composition for hard-core fans and non-classical listeners alike. Need a bit more info? Keep reading. “Harp of Ages” is a concerto written for Courtney...
View ArticleSantoro Symphonies Revel in Brazilian Sound
This is the fourth volume in Naxo’s traversal of Claudio Santoro’s symphonies. And I’d say it’s about the halfway point. This Brazilian composer wrote 14 symphonies. With this volume, seven are now...
View ArticleFrancisco Mignone: Concertos and Concertinos
Is there a way to subscribe to The Music of Brazil series from Naxos? I’ve auditioned quite a few, and there isn’t a clunker in the bunch. This latest installment is a collection of concertos and...
View ArticleEarly Vytautas Bacevicius Appealing
Naxos completes their cycle of Vytautas Bacevičius piano concertos — after a nine-year hiatus. Volume one was released in 2015 and featured his last two concertos. In the 1940s, Bacevicius moved to...
View ArticleBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Alum Lukas Foss
In a way, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates one of its own with this release. Lukas Foss was music director of the BPO from 1963-1970. But I say “in a way” because none of the works here...
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