Chamber Music & Recitals

These four flute concertos, here recorded for the first time, span the fascinating half century that saw the emergence of Romanticism from the Classical style of the preceding decades. Each requires different forces, reflecting the growth of the...

These five works, from three different stages of Hans G's long life (1890-1987), all show his consummate craftsmanship but are otherwise quite different in character. The passionate Piano Quartet (1914), downstream from Brahms and Dvork, brings the grand...

These early recordings illustrate clearly all the characteristics that would become a hallmark of Brendel's playing. A refusal to fall back on 'flashy' bravura, and the intellectual rigor he brings to the Beethoven sonatas marked him out even in these...

These days, when even the term "dreamers" is disputed territory, celebrating beauty is a political act. That is the beating heart of Dreamers, the collaboration between New York-based Mexican singer Magos Herrera and the string quartet Brooklyn Rider...

These concerti have achieved iconic status within a violinist's repertory. Gil Shaham is the leading violinist of his generation. Conductor David Robertson conducts three of the concerti performances. Four of the world's leading orchestras are heard...

These chamber duets bear witness to the close friendship between Agostino Steffani and Sophie Charlotte of Hanover. They became acquainted in the 1680s and remained in touch until 1703, by which time she was 'queen in Prussia'. A talented individual, she...

These Bavarian Radio recordings, first released in 2005, constitute Rudolf Serkin's third and final edition of the Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos, and were the only performances to be recorded in the concert hall, not in the studio. As such, they...

These Bach sonatas for solo violin and bass continuo are among the lesser known and less often performed of his works of this kind. These sonatas provide the accompanist with great freedom to embellish and improvise their part. The bass parts are written...

These aren't really all of the national anthems out there, but you do get to hear a sampling, from Belgium to Turkey, Mexico to Japan. Liner notes provide background and lyrics. This release combines two original Folkways Records LPs, FW03881 and FW03882...

These are two great contemporary works that deserve a wide audience. Chicago Pro Musica was founded in 1979 by composer/pianist Easley Blackwood and Chicago Symphony Orchestra clarinetist John Bruce Yeh. Honored with the 1986 Grammy Award for "Best New...

These are two great chamber works that are far too often performed. These are truly beautiful performances, by the Czech-based pianist Ivo Kahanek and Janacek String Quartet. A musician of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, Ivo Kahnek...

These are the first recordings that Rapha?l Faás devoted to flamenco, and his double album is today a reference. Faás, a virtuoso guitarist in his own right, was close to the genre's master, Paco de Lucia, and this set marked the first signs of what...