Paulo Szot has announced his first Brazilian classical album entitled “Jardim Noturno.” The album celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary composer Claudio Santoro, showcases Szot alongside pianist Nahim Marum. Szot performs songs by Santoro and also includes some of Santoro’s solo piano pieces. Of the album, Szot stated, “It is both a privilege and a dream to be able to {…}
This week audiences will get a chance to stream rarely performed works and new albums by some of the best-known artists in opera. Here is a look. Beethoven Warner Classics releases Ian Bostridge and Sir Antonio Pappano latest album which is dedicated to Beethoven’s song cycle “An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant beloved).” The album also includes the rapturously {…}
This week, audiences will be able to experience a world premiere, a rarely performed operetta, a new version of Mozart’s Requiem, and a Shostakovich symphony. Here are the new releases we recommend you stream this weekend. Shostakovich – Symphony No. 13 Babi Yar The Russian National Orchestra continues its Shostakovich cycle with Symphony No. 13, “Babi Yar”, together with bass {…}
C-Major Entertainment has announced the release of Plácido Domingo’s 50th-anniversary gala at the Arena di Verona. The gala, which was recorded in 2019, showcases the famed singer performing from Verdi’s “Macbeth,” “Nabucco,” and “Simon Boccanegra.” Domingo was joined by collaborators Anna Pirozzi, Géraldine Chauvet, Marko Mimica, Carlo Bosi, Elisabetta Zizzo, and Arturo Chacón-Cruz as well as the Arena di Verona’s {…}
This week, audiences will get a chance to hear rarely performed works and several debut albums. Here is a look The Mother The new recording of Carl Nielsen’s incidental work features tenor Adam Riis, baritone Palle Knudsen, the Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Philharmonic Choir, and the Odense Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Delfs. The work was written for a gala {…}
This week, David Lang’s music will be front and center with a world premiere recording and a new version of one of his most popular works. Here is a look at what you can stream this week. David Lang’s love fail The Boston-based Lorelei Ensemble David Lang’s “Love fail” will be released on Cantaloupe Music. The piece is a meditation on {…}
This week two albums are released by acclaimed artists. Here is a look at what’s in store for opera lovers. Desire Sony Classical releases Aleksandra Kurzak’s new album, which marks her first solo album on the label. In this new album, Kurzak celebrates the great romantic heroines of the operatic repertoire and includes works by Cilea, Moniuszko, Puccini, Verdi, and {…}
Star mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has announced her new album entitled “Unexpected Shadows.” The new album includes a recital of songs by Jake Heggie, with the composer at the piano. The album is a celebration in words and music of powerful, exceptional women and contains four song cycles, a standalone art song, and an opera aria. Among the song cycles included {…}
This week two new audio recordings of rarely performed works are being released, as are two DVDs of performances that were met with acclaim last summer. Stabat Mater Gloriae Dei Cantores performs Arvo Pärt’s acclaimed “Stabat Mater.” Richard K. Pugsley conducts the famed masterwork which also includes a number of major choral works. Naxos and GDC Recordings unveil the upcoming {…}
This week audiences will be able to stream three new opera recordings, a highly anticipated versimo album, a new solo album, and a new DVD of one of last summer’s highly acclaimed productions. Here is a look. Gunther Schuller: The Fisherman and His Wife BMOP/sound has released Gunther Schuller’s “The Fisherman and His Wife” led by conductor Gil Rose and {…}
This week features two debut albums, a highly acclaimed opera production and new album by an acclaimed countertenor. Here is a look at this week’s albums to stream: Leonardo Vinci – Veni, Vidi, Vinci Franco Fagioli releases his latest solo album for Deutsche Grammophon. This time the great countertenor teams up with Il Pomo d’Oro directed by its concertmaster Zefira {…}