– Sviatoslav Richter In Recital – Moscow – December 22, 1974 – Radio Moscow – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another classic concert this week. The legendary Sviatoslav Richter, in recital from Moscow and recorded by Radio Moscow on December 22, 1974. Considered one of the greatest Pianists of the
New York Philharmonic – Aaron Copland, guest Conductor – June 18, 1980 – Part 1 New York Philharmonic – Klaus Tennstedt, guest Conductor – June 18, 1980 – Part 2 Something historic this week. The New York Philharmonic in concert from 1980, featuring Aaron Copland and Klaus Tennstedt, guest conductors.
An Interview with Wanda Landowska – 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A rare 1953 interview this weekend with one of the pivotal figures in the rediscovery and cultural rescue mission of music from the time of Bach and before. Wanda Landowska, who lived from 1879 to 1959, embraced the
Havergal Brian: Symphony Number 4 “Das Siegeslied” – Solosists and The BBC Northern Symphony – Maurice Handford, Cond. Premier Performance – July 3, 1967 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The name Havergal Brian may not ring a lot of bells these days. But during his lifetime (1876-1972) he was
Czech Phil – April 28, 2011 Concert – Jiri Belohlavek, Cond. – part 1 Czech Phil – April 28, 2011 Concert – Jiri Belohlavek, Cond. – Part 2 A historic concert from recent years this week. The celebrated Czech Philharmonic under its Music Director Jiri Belohlavek in music by native
– Cleveland Orchestra – George Szell, Cond. – Sir Clifford Curzon, Piano – 1966 – Part 1 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – – Cleveland Orchestra – George Szell, Cond. – Sir Clifford Curzon, Piano – 1966 – Part 2 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A classic concert this
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Part 1 Click on the link here for Audio Player -Part 2: Over to Barcelona this week for a concert featuring music of two favorite composers; Benjamin Brittan and Gustav Mahler. The Orquesta Sinfonica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluña
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Part 1: Camerata Salzburg – Nagano – Pires -1 Click on the link here for Audio Player – Part 2: Camerata Salzburg – Nagano – Pires – 2 Over to Salzburg this week for a concert by the Camerata Salzburg, conducted
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Part 1: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande – Part 1 Click on the link here for Audio Player – Part 2: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande – Part 2 Over to Geneva this week for a concert by the venerable l’Orchestre
