Vivaldi – Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons)

June 7, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Janine Jansen

International Kamermuziek Festival

 

Fritz Kreisler – Tempo di minuetto in the style of Pugnani

June 6, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Legendary violinist Itzak Perlman at the White House.

 

Beethoven – Piano Concerto No 3

June 5, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Alice Sara Ott, piano

Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra

Auditorium de Radio France, Jan. 27, 2018

 

 

Chopin – Piano Concerto in E minor, op. 11

June 4, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Aimi Kobayashi – Warsaw Philarmonic Orchestra

Jacek Kaspszyk, conductor

Final Stage of the Chopin Competition, 2015

 

Beethoven – Piano Trio in D major, No. 1 “Ghost”

June 3, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Daniel Barenboim – piano

Pinchas Zukerman – violin

Jacqueline du Pré – cello

 

J.S. Bach, Partita No. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 – 5. Ciaccone – Transcription by Busoni

June 1, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Hélène Grimaud, piano.

Kuhlau : Allegro from Grand Sonata for fortepiano and flute obbligato

May 31, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Kuhlau was known in his time for his works for flute.The Allegro from his Grand Sonata for fortepiano and flute obbligato is played here by flautist Mika Putterman and the fortepiano virtuoso Erin Helyard.

Schubert An Silvia

May 30, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

Schubert: An Silvia, D. 891 is an excerpt from Schubert: Nacht und Träume, interpreted here by German baritone Matthias Goerne and pianist Alexander Schmalcz.

 

Couperin, Les barricades mystérieuses

May 29, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

This work with an enigmatic title (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Barricades_Myst%C3%A9rieuses), typical of the “style brisé”, has fascinated listeners and performers ever since its composition. It is played here by Quebec harpsichordist Luc Beauséjour.

 

Gryphon Trio – Ravel: Piano Trio in A Minor: II. Pantoum – Assez vif

May 27, 2018 in Classical, Classical-ROTD, Recording of the Day

This work is one of the great twentieth century trios.

The Gryphon Trio is Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin, Roman Borys, cello and James Parker, piano.