Continuing in the series of Cuban recorded Ansonica Records projects comes CORO DEL MUNDO – choir of the world. With tracks ranging from sacred to secular, and from delicate to aggressive, the surprising cohesiveness of the composers’ work is astonishingly beautiful and impassioned. Schola Cantorum Coralina and Vocal Luna contribute exquisite v ...…

FANCY COLORSDavid Taddie David Taddie’s new album FANCY COLORS blurs the spectrum between acoustic and electronic music into an unorthodox wave of sound. In contrast to the primary characteristics of each type of music, Taddie creates sophisticated, complex compositions by blending the sounds of string and woodwind instruments with the influenc ...…

MY ANCESTOR'S GIFTCarlos Simon On his Navona Records debut, composer Carlos Simon masterfully combines influences from jazz, gospel, and neoromanticism. MY ANCESTOR’S GIFT incorporates spoken word and historic recordings to craft a multifaceted program of musical works that are inspired as much by the past as they are the present. Launched by “ ...…

LIGHT AND SHADOWS, WAVES AND TIMEGregory Wanamaker An exploration of the unique timbral characteristics and technical extensions of wind instruments, Gregory Wanamaker’s LIGHT AND SHADOWS, WAVES AND TIME is comprised of eight compositions that collectively illustrate the composer’s ability to integrate various genre influences into a distinctiv ...…

THE LIFE BEFORE USAllan Crossman & John G. Bilotta Bearing musical witness to the versatile talents of two acclaimed northern California-based composers, THE LIFE BEFORE US combines works from John G. Bilotta and Allan Crossman. Bilotta’s cycle of Yeats Songs, performed by baritone Andrew R. White, highlights five of the poet’s shorter lyrics i ...…

AXIOMSMOMENTS OF TRUTHAxiom Quartet An axiom is a self-evident truth. Everything on this album represents different aspects and shades of truth. On their debut recording, Axiom Quartet probes the soul and delivers a deeply satisfying statement on truth and inner fulfillment. Each track is a whirlwind journey of soul searching expression. From t ...…

For her debut album on PARMA recordings SHE, Emily Sternfeld-Dunn serves as the voice of two of history’s strongest female characters. The poetic musings in the lyrics soar with Sternfeld-Dunn’s unmistakable soprano under the current of the tender, delicate melodies performed by pianist Amanda Pfenninger. Split into two mini-albums, SHE serves ...…

GRECIAN URNMark G. Simon Composer and Clarinetist Mark G. Simon makes his PARMA debut with his first-ever recorded album, GRECIAN URN. All selections were composed by Simon, and he is the clarinetist on every track. “Anniversary Sonata” (1998) commemorates the 50th wedding anniversary of the composer’s parents. Movement 1, “With Restrained Ener ...…

The Little Nothings Ballet, K. 299bSymphony No. 31 in D Major, K. 297CMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansDominique Beaulieu, conductorDownload now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p594/Mozart_at_22.html

Intermezzo, Op. 72, is an opera in two acts by Richard Strauss to his own German libretto, described as a Bürgerliche Komödie mit sinfonischen Zwischenspielen (bourgeois comedy with symphonic interludes). It premiered at the Dresden Semperoper on 4 November 1924, with sets that reproduced Strauss' home in Garmisch. The first Vienna performance ...…

1874 versionBruckner's original version, published in an edition by Leopold Nowak in 1975, was composed between 2 January and 22 November 1874. This version was never performed or published during the composer's lifetime, though the Scherzo was played in Linz on 12 December 1909. The first complete performance was given in Linz more than a cent ...…

The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, by Jean Sibelius was started in winter 1901 in Rapallo, Italy, shortly after the successful premiere of the popular Finlandia, and finished in 1902 in Finland. Sibelius said, "My second symphony is a confession of the soul."Dominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Paris Philharmonic in OrleansDownload the digital ...…

Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 3 in D minor, WAB 103, was dedicated to Richard Wagner and is sometimes known as his "Wagner Symphony". It was written in 1873, revised in 1877 and again in 1889.The work has been characterised as "difficult", and is regarded by some as Bruckner's artistic breakthrough. According to Rudolf Kloiber, the third sympho ...…

So many of us wonder about the big picture questions in life. Why are we here? What is the best I can do in my lifetime? COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC, with lyrics by astrologer Benita Rainer, presents a cosmic rumination for meditation upon these great questions. These songs guide you through the labyrinth of the Cosmos, which, as perfectly attes ...…

Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 2 in C minor, sometimes known as the “Symphony of Pauses,” was completed in 1872. It was actually the fourth symphony composed by Bruckner, after the Study Symphony in F minor (1863), the Symphony No. 1 in C minor (1866), and the Symphony "No. 0" in D minor (1869).Conducted by Sylvia WagnerCMD German Opera Company ...…

Symphony No. 1 - JeremiahSymphony No. 2 - The Age of AnxietySymphony No. 3 - KaddishDominique Beaulieu and Joana Filipe Martinez, conductorsCMD Paris Philharmonic of OrleansCMD Grand Opera Company of Barcelona SpainJoana Filipe Martinez, solo piano (Symphony No. 2)Purchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p586/Leonard_Bernstein_-_Th ...…

The Symphony in D minor, WAB 100, was composed by Anton Bruckner in 1869 between Symphony No. 1 (1866) and Symphony No. 2 (1872). In 1895 Bruckner declared that this symphony "gilt nicht" (does not count) and he did not assign a number to it. The work was published and premiered in 1924.Sylvia Wagner, conductorCMD German Opera Company of Berlin ...…

Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), Op. 65, is an opera in three acts by Richard Strauss with a libretto by his long-time collaborator, the poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal. It was written between 1911 and either 1915 or 1917. When it premiered in Vienna on 10 October 1919, critics and audiences were unenthusiastic. Many cited proble ...…

Navona Records and the acclaimed ensemble Trio Casals proudly present MOTO BELLO, the next chapter in the moving series that brought 2015’s MOTO CONTINUO and MOTO PERPETUO in 2013. Living up to its name, MOTO BELLO, or “beautiful motion,” is a collection celebrating the synergy of Trio Casals and the vibrant works of ten contemporary composers ...…

First released in 2010, JUPITER DUO showcases music for cello/piano duo, solo piano, and for solo cello by Alla Elana Cohen. She and cellist Sebastian Baverstam make up Jupiter Duo, and have performed together for many years since Baverstam was 12 years old. They perform Cohen’s highly expressive music with an unbridled intensity, and have a re ...…

Composer/arranger/lyricist Joanna Estelle presents EMERGENCE: a compilation of works produced under her personal philosophy that “quality music uplifts humankind.” The album includes a generous list of collaborators: John Gordon Armstrong (arranger), Laurence Ewashko (baritone), Morgan Strickland, Susan Elizabeth Brown and Laura Dziubaniuk (sop ...…

Flutist Lindsey Goodman presents her second album, RETURNING TO HEIGHTS UNSEEN, the follow up studio recording to 2016’s FOLLOWING HER REACH THROUGH THE SKY. Goodman is a budding composer’s dream -- interpreting new music with impeccable style and tenacity.Goodman grasps the listeners attention right away with Roger Dannenberg’s “Separation Log ...…

14135 The First Symphonies 12Grechaninov: Symphony No. 1 in B minor, Op. 6Dominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansMahler: Symphony No. 1 in D MajorCMD German Opera Company of Berlin OrchestraConducted by Kenneth HedgecockPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p577/The_First_Symphonies_12.html…

APRIL 9, 2018 OPERA HOUSE CONCERTProgram I Monday, April 9, 2018 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera HouseMozart, String Quintet in G minor, K.516Federico Agostini, Ruth Lenz, Bruno Giuranna, Daniel Palmizio, Erica PiccottiGlazunov, String Quintet in A major, Op. 39Ruth Lenz, Federico Agostini, Daniel Palmizio, Erica Piccotti, Christine LeeSchubert, Piano ...…

In this broadcast we preview the April 18, 2018 concert of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival.Bernstein, Piano TrioFederico Agostini, Christine Lee, Derek HanBrahms, Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano in Eb major, Op. 40 (viola version)Ruth Lenz, Daniel Palmizio, Derek HanSchubert, String Quintet in C major, Op. 163, D.956Federico Ago ...…

Halvorsen: Symphony No. 1 in C minorGrieg: Symphony in C minorDominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in Orleans

Ariadne auf Naxos (Ariadne on Naxos), Op. 60, is an opera by Richard Strauss with a German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Combining slapstick comedy and consummately beautiful music, the opera's theme is the competition between high and low art for the public's attention.Joana Filipe Martinez - conductor/producerCMD Grand Opera Company of B ...…

Zvonimir Nagy’s Angelus is a singular journey into a meditative state. Like the commemoration of annunciation, Nagy’s album features music for thoughtful contemplation, using solo organ to create delicate space for inner exploration throughout the life of the album. Themes of spiritual reflection are evident in most of the tracks. Inspired by P ...…

Program III Sunday, April 15, 2018 3:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera HousePaganini, Terzetto Concertante in D major, MS 114Daniel Palmizio, Christine Lee, Jason VieauxCastelnuovo-Tedesco, Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet in F major, Op. 143Jason Vieaux, Ruth Lenz, Claudio Cruz, Daniel Palmizio, Erica PiccottiShostakovich, Piano Quintet in G minor, ...…

Symphony No. 2 "America", 3 movements - 1. Independence Day; 2. Memorial Day; 3. Thanksgiving Day. Performance by The Western Piedmont Symphony, John Gordon Ross, Music DirectorGloria for SATB choir, divisi, brass octet and percussionPerformance by the Winchester Chapel College Choir and Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir, conducted by Mal ...…

Preview of April 12, 2018 concert at the Sarasota Opera HouseProgram II Thursday, April 12, 2018 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera HouseMendelssohn, String Quintet No. 2 in Bb major, Op. 87Federico Agostini, Ruth Lenz, Bruno Giuranna, Daniel Palmizio, Christine LeePopper, Requiem in F# minor for Three Cellos and Piano, Op. 66Christine Lee, Erica Piccott ...…

Schubert: ​Symphony No. 1 in D major, D. 82Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68​Dominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p574/The_First_Symphonies_10.html

A look ahead to the opening 2018 concert of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival.APRIL 9, 2018 OPERA HOUSE CONCERTProgram I Monday, April 9, 2018 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera HouseMozart, String Quintet in G minor, K.516Federico Agostini, Ruth Lenz, Bruno Giuranna, Daniel Palmizio, Erica PiccottiGlazunov, String Quintet in A major, Op. 39 ...…

Bruckner: Symphony No. 00 Study Symphony in F minorMeij: Symphony No. 1 The Lord of the RingsDominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p572/The_First_Symphonies_9.html

Oberto, Conte di San Bonifacio is an opera in two acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on an existing libretto by Antonio Piazza probably called Rocester.It was Verdi's first opera, written over a period of four years and was first performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, on 17 November 1839. The La Scala ...…

Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478Rossini: Sonata a quattro No. 5 in E-flatSchoenberg: Transfigured Night

Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen ( Songs of a Wayfarer ) is a song cycle by Gustav Mahler on his own texts. The cycle of four songs for medium voice (oft Performed by women as well as men) what written around 1884-85 in the wake of Mahler's unhappy love for soprano Johanna Richter , whom he met while conductor of the opera house in Kassel , Germ ...…

Richard Strauss' most popular comedic opera.Joana Filipe Martinez, conductor/producerCMD Grand Opera Company of BarcelonaPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p570/R_Strauss%3A_Der_Rosenkavalier%2C_Op._59.html

JAMES COHN was born in 1928, in Newark, New Jersey. He attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City graduating with two degrees in Composition. He is listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in World Jewry. He has written solo, chamber, choral and orchestral works, and his catalog includes 4 string quartets, 5 piano sonatas and 9 ...…

Navona Records is proud to present PRISMA, a compilation featuring four contemporary composers from the United States and England including Lionel Sainsbury, Clive Muncaster, Patricia Julien, and J. A. Kawarsky. PRISMA spans the spectrum of unique styles of composition, from the grandiose and triumphant to the fragile and tender. This compilati ...…

Kalinnikov: Symphony No. 1 in G minorRimsky-Korsakov: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 1Dominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansKalinnikov: Finale from Symphony No. 1 in G minorKen Hedgecock, conductor (age 15)Kansas State University Symphonic Wind EnsemblePurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p566/The_Fir ...…

Our landmark 50th edition of La Musica Chamber Music Hour from our sponsor, La Musica International Chamber Music Festival.Mozart: Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 "Trout Quintet"For more information on La Musica I ...…

MUSIC IN THE LISTENING PLACEVanderbilt ChoraleTucker Biddlecombe Conductor We welcome Tucker Biddlecombe to the PARMA Recordings family with the debut of Music In The Listening Place, a collection of choral works performed by the Vanderbilt University Chorale and conducted by Biddlecombe. Biddlecombe demonstrates masterful programming in his ab ...…

Stravinsky: Symphony in E-flat Major, Op. 1Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11Dominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p563/The_First_Symphonies_%237.html

Don Quixote is a ballet in four acts and eight scenes, based on episodes taken from the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Ludwig Minkus and first presented by the Ballet of the Imperial Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow, Russia on 26 December 1869. Petipa and M ...…

Music skated to by Olympic Silver medalist, Yevgenia Medvedeva.Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, op. 74 (Pathetique) Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (as Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky) Performed by The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Georg Solti (as Sir Georg Solti) Courtesy of Icon Records and London Records Swan Lake Written by Pyot ...…

The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst.Sylvia Wagner, conductorCMD German Opera Company of Berlin OrchestraPurchase now at ...…

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 13Rachmaninoff: Symphony Movement in D minor, "Youth Symphony"Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C MajorDominique Beaulieu, conductorCMD Philharmonic of Paris in OrleansPurchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p559/The_First_Symphonies_%236.html

Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285Flute Quartet No. 2 in G Major, K. 285aFlute Quartet No. 3 in C Major, K. 285bFlute Concerto No. 1 in G, K. 313Purchase now at:http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p558/Mozart%3A_Flute_Commissions.html

For this show, we take a small time out in celebration of Valentine's Day.95 minutes of some of our favorite music for Valentine's Day.Nothing more, nothing less.