If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
RECORD KEEPING | Remember When? A Look Back At Emil Gilels With A New Archival Release
By Paul E. Robinson on September 26, 2016
It's rough around the edges, but this new Emil Gilels release by Deutsche Grammophon stirs memories well worth revisiting.
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RECORD KEEPING | New Orford String Quartet: Brahms String Quartets
By John Terauds on February 15, 2016
This music has been compelling fresh ears for nearly a century-and-a-half and, fortunately for anyone fond of Brahms’ compositions, the New Orford Quartet has put together an equally compelling case for their own interpretations.
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RECORD KEEPING | New Toronto Choir Opus 8 Impresses In Multifaceted Debut Album
By John Terauds on March 30, 2017
Toronto's Opus 8 choir breaks through with a debut album featuring a patchwork quilt of eras, moods, and styles.
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RECORD KEEPING | Looking For Grigory Sokolov
By Paul E. Robinson on April 25, 2017
This week we review the much-anticipated new documentary/album release about the reclusive and mysterious Russian pianist Grigory Sokolov.
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RECORD KEEPING | Heath Quartet Get Tchaikovsky Just Right With New CD Release
By John Terauds on January 17, 2017
The Heath Quartet are quickly earning a reputation as one of Britain's finest string quartets. Their new Tchaikovsky release on the Harmonia Mundi label now confirms that reputation.
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RECORD KEEPING | Does Yannick Nézet-Séguin Ever Sleep?
By Paul E. Robinson on May 2, 2017
The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin release their latest with Dvořák: Symphony Nos 6 & 7.
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RECORD KEEPING | The Best Classical Recordings Of 2016
By Paul E. Robinson on December 19, 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of our favourite classical music releases of the year.
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RECORD KEEPING | NACO Release Reminds Us To Look No Further Than Our Backyard For Talent
By Paul E. Robinson on May 23, 2017
This has been an important year of recognition for Canadian composers, thanks in part to projects like the NACO's "Life Reflected" featuring works by Zosha Di Castri, Jocelyn Morlock, Nicole Lizée, and John Estacio.
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RECORD KEEPING | Lisa Batiashvili And Daniel Barenboim A Deadly Combination In New DG Release
By Paul E. Robinson on January 3, 2017
Deutsche Grammophon releases near-definitive recordings of the Tchaikovsky and Sibelius violin concertos, with Lisa Batiashvili as soloist.
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RECORD KEEPING | Did Mariss Jansons Make The Right Choice? Munich And Amsterdam Go Head-To-Head
By Paul E. Robinson on September 19, 2016
Did Mariss Jansons make the right decision in opting for Munich over Amsterdam? On the evidence of these two new recordings, there is no clear-cut answer.
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