Classical Music Discoveries Podcast
1) Episode 109: 20109 Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Op. 123
The Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123, is a Solemn Mass composed by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1819 to 1823. It was first performed on 7 April 1824 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, under the auspices of B...Show More
2) Episode 112: 20112 Beethoven - The Last Compositions - Part 2
Der Kuss, Op. 128Rondo a Capriccio, Op. 129String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130Performances byKriss Schmidt, baritoneJoana Filipe Martinez, pianoCMD Paris String QuartetPlease purchase this album at:The Las...Show More
3) Episode 107: 20107 Prokofiev Milestones
SOMM RECORDINGS announces the first volume of Prokofiev Milestones, featuring three characterful sonatas and a sparkling arrangement of music from Romeo and Juliet performed by violinist Lana TrotovĆĄe...Show More
4) Episode 111: 20111 Beethoven - The Last Compositions - Part 1
6 Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 126String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127Performances byJoana Filipe Martinez, pianoThe CMD Paris String QuartetPurchase this at:The Last Compositions of Beethoven ...Show More
5) Episode 108: 20108 Natural Connection
The effect of the ever-changing seasons has been a perpetual inspiration for composers since Ancient Greeceâs Delphic hymns and before, down to the present day, arguably finding its richest expression...Show More
6) Episode 110: 20110 Beethoven: The Consecration of the House, Op. 124 - Ruins of Athens, Op. 113
The Consecration of the House (German: Die Weihe des Hauses), Op. 124, is a work by Ludwig van Beethoven composed in September 1822. It was commissioned by Carl Friedrich Hensler, the Director of Vien...Show More
7) Episode 106: 20106 A Century of American Viola Sonatas
These five works â four sonatas and a sonatina â chronicle a century of American writing for the viola and are linked by a concern for the directness of musical language. But they also reflect diversi...Show More
8) Episode 104: 20104 Handel: Lotario, HWV 26
Lotario ("Lothair", HWV 26) is an opera seria in three acts by George Frideric Handel. The Italian-language libretto was adapted from Antonio Salvi's Adelaide. The opera was first given at the King's ...Show More
9) Episode 103: 20103 Luminos
A captivating anthology of British clarinet compositions curated and performed by versatile musician Ronald Woodley and pianist Andrew West. This collection explores British musical modernism, featuri...Show More
10) Episode 102: 20102 Chromosphere
Conductor Shea Lolin and composer/producer Christopher Hussey have returned to Prague to record with the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, carefully curating an album of premiere recordings spotlighti...Show More