classical music

I’m more than a fan. I think I’m even more than an aficionado. John Williams is an inspiration; a musical hero, really. And of course when I saw this production, I had to have it. […]

Every once in a while a disc comes along which is so pleasant – and such a pleasant surprise – it brings smile after smile. This disc of orchestral music from the unjustly neglected British […]

I wouldn’t have even bothered with this CD – Decca is far from the esteemed label it once was 20 years ago. But since the Chicago Symphony has just announced this conductor will replace Riccardo […]

There is a lot of wonderful music on this well-filled 2-CD set. (Each disc lasts more than 73 minutes.) It is all played with refinement and finesse by the Orchestre National de Lyon, led by […]

​A Room of Her Own is a new collection of music for Violin, Cello and Piano, played by Neave Trio, which continues their exploration of Trios by female composers. I greatly enjoyed their previous Chandos […]

This is Paavo Jarvi’s 4th album with the Estonian Festival Orchestra for Alpha Classics, and the highlight is certainly Tubin’s ballet suite, Kratt (Goblin) – which receives headliner status on the front cover. The ballet is based on […]

The title alone is a bit odd. Why this combination for a CD program? But never mind that, I gave it a spin anyway – mainly because I wanted to hear if this promising young […]

Before I get to this wonderful new symphony, which is the reason for acquiring this disc, let’s dispense with the fillers posthaste. The Ravel is just fine – swift, efficient and pleasant, with some excellent woodwind […]