RECORD KEEPING | Mieczyslaw Weinberg Gets His Due
By Paul E. Robinson on November 21, 2016
Weinberg's takes another step forward with a new release by Naxos featuring Symphony No. 17 and Suite for Orchestra.
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By Paul E. Robinson on November 21, 2016
Weinberg's takes another step forward with a new release by Naxos featuring Symphony No. 17 and Suite for Orchestra.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on November 6, 2016
In less than two weeks, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) will make one of its rare appearances in Toronto for two concerts at Roy Thomson Hall. This is the first of two articles about the orchestra and its conductors, its history of concerts in Toronto, its recordings, and its innovative website called Digital Concert Hall.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 31, 2016
Daniele Gatti marks the beginning of his tenure with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra with the release of a live recording from a concert at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam on March 31, April 1 & 3 2016.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 23, 2016
With this exciting performance, its well-judged transitions and resounding but perfectly-balanced climaxes, Richard-Hamelin confirms his growing reputation as a Chopin interpreter.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 16, 2016
New, three-CD set offers an important addition to the appreciation of Maureen Forrester.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 9, 2016
Two releases by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra show Pinchas Zukerman can play just about anything.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on October 3, 2016
Naxos releases the second in a series commemorating the centenary of Granados’ death.
(Continue reading)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.
(Continue reading)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.
(Continue reading)By Paul E. Robinson on September 12, 2016
A long overdue tribute to one of the great Canadian musicians of the past half-century.
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